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Topic: Ukraine

‘Took up Kalashnikovs to defend human rights’—Ukraine’s Maksim Butkevych on time as Russia’s PoW

Butkevych, ex-journalist & anti-militarist, joined Ukrainian armed forces in Feb 2022, was captured by Russia months later, convicted of ‘war crimes’ & finally released in late 2024. 

War expanding? Trump says Kyiv can ‘win all of Ukraine’ back from Russia with NATO support

Trump has repeatedly expressed desire to end the war, but has previously said it’d likely involve Ukraine giving up some territory. Kyiv has consistently rejected this suggestion.

Trump blows hot & cold on India amid White House ‘frustration’ at inability to contain Russia

Global media highlights Donald Trump asking EU to hit India & China with 100 percent tariff, days after proclaiming on social media he’d ‘always be friends’ with PM Modi.

Putin says Russia never opposed Ukraine’s EU membership, calls for security consensus

In China, Putin tells that claims of European leaders about Moscow attacking deeper into Europe were 'hysteria' and 'horror stories'.

Russian overnight drone & missile attack on Kyiv kills 10, injures 38

Ukrainian air force said it downed 563 of 598 drones and 26 of 31 missiles launched by Russia in a country-wide attack.

Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities across six regions, over 1,00,000 face blackouts

Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian gas production and import infrastructure despite efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un decorates soldiers who fought for Russia, KCNA says

Kim laid a flower at a memorial wall for soldiers fallen overseas, and a concert was held for soldiers returned from Russia.

Europe has to bear ‘lion’s share’ of burden for Ukrainian security, says US Vice President JD Vance

Vance said Ukraine is in European territory & it should play a leading role. EU has formed a 'coalition of the willing' that would commit forces to guarantee Ukraine's security.

Macron and Starmer to co-chair coalition of willing meeting on Ukraine Tuesday

The countries will work on security guarantees for Ukraine, added Macron's Elysee office.

European leaders support Trump’s ‘trilateral summit’ between US, Russia, Ukraine to end conflict

In a joint statement released Saturday, leaders 'welcomed' Trump's efforts to 'stop the killing in Ukraine, end Russia's war of aggression & achieve just and lasting peace'.

On Camera

UNGA was Nepal’s missed opportunity. It can’t ignore foreign policy during domestic turmoil

The decision not to send PM Sushila Karki or a high-level delegation to the UNGA reflects how foreign policy often receives the least attention in Nepal.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.