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TopicUkraine russia conflict

Topic: ukraine russia conflict

India ‘trying to do something’ to resolve both Russia-Ukraine, West Asia conflicts—EAM in Australia

As one of the few countries in touch with all the parties involved, India is pushing for diplomatic resolutions, the EAM said in Brisbane. Jaishankar is in Australia on a 5-day visit.

CBI raids travel firms in 7 cities after reports of Indians being sent to Russia-Ukraine frontlines

A CBI statement says some people have been detained but doesn't specify how many. At least 35 were deceived into going to Russian frontlines under false promises of a job, it is learnt.

BRICS foreign ministers call for more local currency trade, ‘appreciate’ Ukraine peace plans

Counter-terrorism, energy security, climate change & Sudan situation also among topics discussed in joint statement after 2-day meeting in Cape Town.

‘We respect Indian culture’: Ukraine expresses ‘regret’, deletes goddess Kali tweet after backlash

Ukraine minister Dzheppar issues apology over defence ministry's tweet 'depicting Hindu goddess Kali in a distorted manner'. Many had referred to the post as 'Hinduphobic'.

Xi calls for PLA to remain combat-ready. The world should be wary of China

The Chinese armed forces remain untested in battle, having last seen active combat in the late 1970s. To bridge the gap, China has asked veterans of foreign militaries to train its personnel.

800 Russian troops killed, 1 aircraft, helicopter & 3 tanks destroyed in past days, says Ukraine

Giving its regular roundup of the fighting, Ukraine said Russian troops were focused on an offensive in Bakhmut sector & its attacks in Avdiivka & Kupiansk sectors were unsuccessful.

Russia’s Federal Service arrests 8 for Crimean Bridge bombing, including 5 Russians

The FSB said the attack was organised by Ukrainian intelligence and its director - echoing accusations by Vladimir Putin over a 'terrorist attack' against critical infrastructure.

Smaller nuclear warheads make nuclear terrorism realistic. China, US, Russia must sit together

Concepts of nuclear deterrence were developed when the major players were the US and the Soviet Union. Today, only multilateral formats can reconcile threats.

‘Phoenix Ghost’ — mystery suicide drone US ‘rapidly developed’ to send to Ukraine

Developed by the US Air Force, the Phoenix Ghost drone is a UAV that uses the kamikaze technique to destroy its target.

‘Crimes by Russian troops no different from ISIS,’ says Ukraine President Zelenskyy at UNSC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded immediate action to bring the Kremlin's forces to justice for 'war crimes'.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.