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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicRussia Ukraine

Topic: Russia Ukraine

Russia halts Black Sea grain deal hours after blast on Crimea bridge

Ukraine and Russia are some of the world's biggest exporters of grain and any interruption could drive up food prices across the globe.

As Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal, what it means for Ukraine, India & rest of the world

Pact allowed Ukraine to safely export grain, oil, fertiliser through its ports along Black Sea. Moscow has said it will only renew its participation once its demands are met.

Russia launches overnight air strike on Kyiv hours before NATO summit kick starts in Lithuania

According to preliminary information, Ukraine’s air defence systems shot down all the Iranian-made Shahed drones Russia launched before they reached their targets.

India is using Chinese yuan to pay for 10% of its Russian oil imports, rest in rupee and dirham

Russia is okay with delays in payments, but has asked Indian oil marketing firms to pay some amount in yuan — a currency it can use more easily.

Human Rights Watch calls on Russia, Ukraine to stop using cluster bomb; urges US to halt supply

Over 120 countries have joined an international treaty prohibiting the weapons, while Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. have chosen not to endorse the agreement.

Human Rights Watch reports Ukraine used banned landmines against Russian troops

Since Russia's February 2022 invasion, HRW has published four reports documenting the use by Russian troops of 13 types of anti-personnel mines that killed and injured civilians.

Senior Russian general knew about Wagner chief Prigozhin’s rebellion plan, says NYT report

The newspaper reported that US officials were 'trying to learn if Gen. Surovikin, the former top Russian commander in Ukraine, helped plan Mr. Prigozhin's actions last weekend.'

Putin says he deliberately let Wagner mutiny continue to avoid bloodshed

The statement appeared intended to draw a line under an event that numerous Western leaders saw as exposing Putin's vulnerability since invading Ukraine 16 months ago.

End to Black Sea grains deal will hit Horn of Africa, can lead to food prices hike, warn UN

Moscow has been threatening to walk away from the deal if obstacles to its own grain and fertilizer shipments are not removed.

Ukrainian missile strikes bridge connecting mainland, Crimea, say Russia-appointed officials

Vladimir Saldo, Russia-appointed Kherson governor, said road was damaged but no casualties were reported. He said Storm Shadow missiles were likely to have been used for attack.

On Camera

Magh Bihu isn’t like Pongal or Makar Sankranti. It is rebellious at heart, with tribal origins

The practice of collective cooking is central to Uruka, the night before Magh Bihu when people sit around a bonfire sharing meat, rice beer, and laughter

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.