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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.