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We do not support Ukraine attacks inside Russia, says White House

Russia vowed to take harsh retaliatory measures against Ukraine, calling the two drone strikes, including one close to the Defence Ministry’s headquarters, a brazen act of terror.

Russia commences criminal inquiry into death of war journalist in Ukraine 

Ukraine, which received supplies of cluster munitions from the United States this month, has vowed to use them only to dislodge concentrations of enemy soldiers.

Russia’s defence ministry blames Ukraine for ‘terrorist’ drone attack on Moscow

Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on his Telegram messaging app that 2 non-residential buildings were struck around 4am, adding that there was no ‘serious damage or casualties.’

India’s sunflower oil imports to decline after Russia’s exit from Black Sea grain deal

The drop in sunflower oil imports would force the world's biggest buyer of vegetable oils to increase purchases of palm oil and soyoil to compensate.

Russia using grain as ammunition, says Polish agriculture minister after deal collapse

Robert Telus urged EU to help improve grain logistics as more Ukrainian shipments will start flowing through borders after the harvest.

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 suspends participation in Black Sea grain export deal, says Kremlin

The deal, brokered by UN and Turkey last July, aimed to alleviate a global food crisis by allowing Ukrainian grain blocked by the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be exported safely

Russia’s FSB thwarts attempts to kill two prominent journalists, reports Interfax

Two prominent pro-war Russian figures, journalist Darya Dugina and military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, have been killed in bomb attacks inside Russia in the past year.

Wildfire and flash floods kill 5 in Russia

The floods were caused by heavy rains on Wednesday which quickly overwhelmed storm drains, while in the Urals region wildfires tore through villages.

Transgender advocates in Russia worried as proposed gender surgery ban nears approval

The draft legislation, which received initial backing last month from the lower house of parliament, is the latest phase in a widespread crackdown on LGBTQ rights in Russia.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?