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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicUkraine crisis

Topic: Ukraine crisis

‘I am the father of 2 children,’ Zelenskyy refutes Russia claim of developing chemical weapons

Zelenskyy said Moscow’s accusation that Ukraine was developing biological weapons had “really worried” him.

Russia declares ceasefire, evacuation corridors again lead to Russia, ally Belarus

Ukraine had rejected Russia’s first offer Monday as ‘completely immoral’, saying citizens should leave their homes through Ukrainian territory.

From Netflix to Nike to Samsung — the exodus of companies from Russia continues

The rout reverses three decades of investment there — especially in the energy sector — by foreign businesses after the Soviet Union broke apart in 1991.

Ukraine says ‘small progress’, no major breakthrough, after 3rd round of talks with Russia

Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky said the discussions continued on political and military aspects but concluded that it was 'too early to talk about something positive'.

Modi hopes to convince Putin to take an emergency exit. But is Russia ready to lose face?

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‘Your empty seats speak loudly,’ says Ukraine as Russia skips ICJ hearing on invasion

Ukraine has accused Russia of 'planning acts of genocide' and contends the aggressor was 'intentionally killing and inflicting serious injury on members of the Ukrainian nationality'.

Russian banks turn to China after Visa, Mastercard suspend services

The banks are working on issuing cards with UnionPay — a state-owned provider of most card payments in China with operations in 180 countries and regions.

Russia declares ceasefire in 4 Ukraine cities to evacuate trapped citizens

Humanitarian corridors would be opened, the defence ministry said, after a personal request by French President Emmanuel Macron.

Indian students stranded in Ukraine’s Sumy ‘relieved’ after embassy shares evacuation plan

The Indian embassy in Ukraine informed that their team is stationed in Poltava city to coordinate safe passage and asked students to be ready to ‘leave on short notice’.

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Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

New Delhi: Amid heightened tensions between New Delhi and Washington, and a growing synergy between the Pakistan government and US President Donald Trump, Indian...

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.