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TopicUkraine war

Topic: Ukraine war

Germany brings ‘need-based’ military service law amid European fears of Russian aggression, sparks stir

This makes Germany the fourth European country to bring in more individuals into military service, after France, Italy and Belgium.

What triggered Putin? Zelenskyy cornered as Russian president lays down tough new terms to end war

With peace plan cut from 28 to 19 points, Moscow has now raised territorial demands. Trump envoy expected to travel to Russia to deliver latest plan discussed by US, European allies & Kyiv.

Precise & proven: The Tomahawk, America’s prized missile wanted by Kyiv & feared by Kremlin

After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.

In fresh salvo with image of Modi in saffron robes, Trump aide calls India ‘Kremlin oil money laundromat’

In series of posts on X, White House trade adviser Navarro laid out ‘India-Russia oil math’ & said ‘the road to peace in Ukraine runs through New Delhi’.

16 Indians still missing after joining Russian army, families to travel to Moscow for answers

For nearly 18 months, 16 are classified as missing by Russians with little info shared to families. At least 12 have perished in frontlines of Ukraine, while 96 returned home.

Zelenskyy has made a big blunder at White House. Why then will Russia and Ukraine laugh

Zelenskyy was bold in standing up against a superpower knowing bigger stakes needed bigger bargains and he seemingly fell flat on that front. But there are no free lunches.

3 Indians are chronicling war in Kyiv through art & aid. They’re making the country proud

Names like Vasyliy Tsagolov, Anton Popernyak, Koterlin Rostyslav, Petro Antyp and many more graced the collection of Indians chronicling the Ukraine war in their art studios.

No one should force India into joining a battle that isn’t ours. Strategic autonomy is crucial

Perhaps it is time for the US to address India’s concerns. Rather than pointing fingers at India, it should practise what it preaches.

Ukraine doesn’t need a navy to dominate Black Sea. Its drones are making Russians retreat

One of the reasons behind Ukraine’s success in destroying Russian boats is their familiarity with these ships. Prominent Russian cruisers were built at the Mykolaiv shipyard, which is now in Ukraine.

On Camera

Life in Delhi isn’t easy for Northeast Indians. Racism is always round the corner

Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.

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.

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.