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Topic: Ukraine

What’s ATACMS — missile that ‘performed brilliantly’ in Desert Storm, now supplied by US to Ukraine

US-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) carries cluster munitions, can be used to strike targets deep behind enemy lines. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says 'ATACMS proved themselves'.

Poland holds high-stakes election amid rows over democratic rule

Opinion polls show ruling party PiS ahead but it may lose majority. It has been accused of undermining democratic checks & balances, politicising courts & stirring up homophobia.

Death toll from Russia missile strike on Ukraine’s Hroza rises to 52

A missile slammed into cafe and grocery store on Thursday. Russia denies deliberately targeting civilians, but many have been killed in attacks that have hit residential areas.

How Nazi past of Ukranian World War 2 veterans was left ‘unaddressed’ in Canada

Historian says Canada’s focus on anti-communism in 1950s allowed for rushed immigration of Ukrainians with Nazi links & influence of organised diaspora has left issues unresolved.

Poland no longer arming Ukraine, building up its own weapons stock, says PM Mateusz Morawiecki

This comes after Poland summoned Ukrainian ambassador to foreign ministry to protest against comments made by Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Poland’s decision to extend grain ban.

Human rights in Russia have ‘significantly deteriorated’ since Ukraine war, says UN expert

It is the first time the 16-year-old UNHRC has been mandated to examine the record of one of its so-called ‘P5’ members, which hold permanent seats on the Security Council.

European Union removes ban on import of Ukraine grains in 5 neighbouring member countries

European Commission's statement says 'thanks to the work of the Coordination Platform & temporary measures' introduced in May, market distortions in 5 member states have disappeared.

300 meetings & 200-plus hours of negotiations — Amitabh Kant hails ‘dynamic’ team for Delhi declaration

Consensus on Ukraine war toughest, he says. Kant’s team of civil servants & diplomats included Abhay Thakur, Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur, Ashish Kumar Sinha & Eenam Gambhir.

Countries of the global south helped avoid Ukraine overshadowing G20 agenda, says Sergei Lavrov

The Russian Finance Minister also said the Russia was willing to return to the Black Sea grain deal as soon as its conditions are met.

McDonald’s reopens in Kyiv, Ukraine foreign minister credits US for the same

The world's biggest burger chain closed its restaurants in Ukraine and Russia in March 2022, following Moscow's invasion of the eastern European country.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.