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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicUkraine war

Topic: Ukraine war

Under fire for praising Trump’s Ukraine stance, Noam Chomsky says US ex-president ‘not the issue’

Unlike Trump, Biden administration doesn't seem to be supporting peace negotiations & is focussed on sanctions against Russia, says the linguist & political activist.

Protracted war has damaged global military supply systems. Time for India to step up

As the US infuses A-grade switchblade drones into Ukraine, India must initiate measures for mass production of weapons with small delivery systems.

Ukraine has shown Indian diplomacy is like Indian driving—any lane, any time, US or Russia

Academics have warned that India, by following its position, risks China doing invasions along the lines of Ukraine. So, India must outline the ‘red lines’.

Bombs & rockets raining down ‘hourly’, Russia launches aggressive campaign in Ukraine’s Donbas

With cities of Kramatorsk and Slovyansk next on agenda, Russia aims to take control of Donbas region by 9 May, the day it celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

China’s threat won’t wait for India to get better technology. Army must use more brainpower

The answer lies in tactics. Human agency can provide the ‘brain power’ to counter technological superiority. The new CDS will have a lot of thinking to do.

Our take on Jahangirpuri demolition, Putin’s Mariupol victory, UGC reforms — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘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.

Last stand in Mariupol: Ukrainians vow to ‘fight to end’, Russia offers new surrender deadline

Mariupol's fall would be major gain for Moscow, letting it connect territory it holds in Donbas to Crimea. Russia has made gains in city but Ukrainian forces continue to defend Azovstal plant.

Why India shouldn’t get carried away by wheat, rice export bonanza due to Ukraine war

Modi govt must assess food inflation and the domestic requirement of wheat and rice in a war-ravaged year. Data on procurement doesn't look good.

Our take on bulldozer in MP, Shehbaz Sharif, Ram Navami violence — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

That one sentence from US central bank changed gold prices

Central bank communication now holds as much significance as central bank action. A single clause in a press conference can move markets more than a 25-basis-point adjustment.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.