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Topic: Russia Ukraine

SubscriberWrites: The Russia-Ukraine crisis is the result of clash of egos of two presidents

A deep look at that led to the conflict and the subsequent war will show that the cause is the mutual distrust of Russia and Ukraine, writes Sibu K Das.

Russia offers ‘regime of silence’ to evacuate more Ukrainian citizens

It is unclear whether evacuation routes would lead to Russian territory, a move staunchly opposed by Ukraine.

In Sunday sermon, Orthodox bishop Kirill backs Russia’s war against Ukraine

Critics call him 'militant Christian' who has accused West of organising genocides against countries that do not support gay rights.

46% Indians likely to cancel summer plans as Ukraine crisis pushes up airfares, survey finds

Conflict has come as a dampener for those who were ready with packed bags after Covid restrictions eased; most are now looking for alternate modes of travel.

US and allies raise costs on Russia for its aggression in Ukraine

Washington: US President Joe Biden spoke with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and highlighted the ongoing actions undertaken by the US and private industry to...

Visa, Mastercard suspend operations in Russia over Ukraine crisis

Responding to the statement issued by the two companies, Russian state-owned banking company said the suspension will not affect use of cards issued by Russia's Sberbank within the country.

Ukraine Foreign Minister urges India to appeal to Russia to stop the war

During a televised address, Kuleba said all countries, including India, who enjoy special relations with Russia, can appeal to Putin that 'this war is against the interest of all.'

SubscriberWrites: Hypocrisy of diplomacy, uncertain future—what the Russia-Ukraine war spells for the world

Subscribers write back with their views on the most urgent issues of the day.

India defence exhibition DefExpo postponed due to ‘logistics problems’ amid Russia-Ukraine war

Russia and the US have been prominent players at previous defence exhibitions held in India. During the Aero India show last year, the biggest exhibitor was Ukraine.

No Indian student is hostage in Ukraine, foreign ministry rubbishes claims

Russia had said Wednesday that Ukrainian security forces were using students as ‘human shields’; Ukraine has also refuted this allegation.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

‘Standing like a wall’: PM Modi vows to protect interests of farmers in Independence Day speech 

New Delhi: Amid the American tariff hike, PM Narendra Modi in his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech reiterated that India will not compromise on...

‘An expression of outrage’: Operation Sindoor front and centre in Modi’s Independence Day address

New Delhi: Operation Sindoor was centre stage in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Friday, highlighting India’s...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.