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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicUkraine-Russia war

Topic: Ukraine-Russia war

Kyiv death toll rises to 31 after Russia’s deadliest air strike of the year

A two-year-old was among five children killed in Thursday’s massive Russian drone and missile attack, President Zelenskyy said Friday, as a 24-hour rescue operation came to an end.

Ukrainian drone strike kills one, sets fire to train station in Rostov, says Moscow

Russia's defence ministry says 74 drones were downed overnight, including 22 over the Rostov region. In the town of Salsk, a car was damaged as a result of the attack, killing the driver.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine, Russia to hold peace talks in Turkey Wednesday

Ukraine has backed US calls for an immediate ceasefire, while Moscow says certain arrangements must be put in place before a ceasefire can be introduced.

US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine because Putin ‘bombs everybody’, says Trump

American president did not give a number of Patriots he plans to send to Ukraine, but said the United States would be reimbursed for their cost by the EU.

Russia launches 728 drones and 13 missiles overnight, claims Ukraine

According to Ukraine's air force, out of the 728 drones launched by Moscow Wednesday, 718 were destroyed by the Kyiv's defence system.

Just protecting borders from drone attacks isn’t enough. Look at Ukraine & Russia

India must designate vulnerable areas as ‘no-fly zones’ and treat violations as serious offences under the National Security Act, not as minor civil infractions, with strict penalties enforced.

‘Ukraine war terrible, but not ours’—Marco Rubio hints US may abandon peace efforts if no progress

Achieving peace in three-year war is key foreign policy promise of President Trump, and US Secretary of State serves ultimatum to see progress in talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

India giving voice to importance of principles in shaping global order—Lithuanian foreign secy

In exclusive interview with ThePrint, Laimonas Talat-Kelpša also said Russia wants to reconstitute a European security structure where Moscow has veto on European countries' decisions.

Tulsi Gabbard, Canadian intel chief, Ukrainian FM & EU ministers to come together for Raisina Dialogue

Organised by ORF & Ministry of External Affairs, the conference begins Monday amid global churn. Russian FM Lavrov was invited, but his attendance remains uncertain.

Midnight’s Commissioners & Marco—’Rubio!’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.