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Friday, November 28, 2025
TopicRussia Ukraine

Topic: Russia Ukraine

Russia says transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine would raise questions of NATO’s involvement in conflict

US President Biden has endorsed training programs for Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy assured Biden that they would not be used in Russian territory.

Friends that beat sanctions together: Russia’s Aeroflot sends Airbus A330 for repair to Iran

The development comes amid US-led sanctions on Aeroflot & Mahan Air due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine & an alleged plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to America in 2011.

Russia launches ‘intense’ air raid on Kyiv using drones, cruise & ‘ballistic’ missiles

The latest attack Tuesday was the 8th air raid on Kyiv this month. It was not immediately known how many objects were shot down and if any of them managed to hit their target.

Russian official accuses US of ‘pressure & threats’ over detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

Gershkovich was arrested in March and accused of espionage, which he and his newspaper deny. The US says he has been wrongfully detained and is attempting to gain his release.

‘Peace talks not possible now. Both sides are convinced they can win’: UN chief on Ukraine war

Antonio Guterres told Spanish newspaper El Pais the UN was focusing on talks with both Russia & Ukraine to solve concrete problems such as extending the Black Sea grain deal.

Russia carries out drone, missile & air strikes across Ukraine ahead of Victory Day, 5 hurt in Kyiv

Ukraine said its air defences destroyed all 35 Iranian-made Shahed drones Russia launched. It was one of the biggest volleys of missiles & drones in a renewed Russian air campaign.

Ukrainian air defence crews destroy 15 of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces

Kyiv's city officials said that all missiles directed at the capital were destroyed. No casualties among the civilians or infrastructure recorded yet.

NATO slams Putin rhetoric on tactical nukes in Belarus, Russia pounds Avdiivka city

Putin likened his Belarus plan on Saturday to the US stationing its weapons in Europe, insisting Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises.

Why cryptocurrency has a big role to play in Ukraine war

The decentralized nature of crypto allows digital currencies to be traded quickly, making them a useful tool for getting money into conflict zones.

Mature, tenacious — Chinese media celebrates ties with Russia ahead of Xi’s Moscow visit

Both China & Russia have relied on bashing the US for its wars in the Middle East — and elsewhere — to justify their close security & economic cooperation.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.