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Topic: Ukraine

Ukraine brands Russia ‘terrorist state’ at top UN court hearing after dam breach

The ICJ began hearing over violation of a UN anti-terrorism treaty by Moscow by funding pro-Russian forces who shot down jetliner over Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crew.

Russia says Ukrainian offensive thwarted at 5 points in Donetsk, Kyiv denies

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking with 6 mechanised and 2 tank battalions on Sunday. It isn't clear if this was the start of the promised Ukrainian counteroffensive.

‘G7 and like-minded countries’ must continue sanctions on Russia over Ukraine, says Japan

Japan's foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who made the comments, said he hoped the sanctions would encourage Russia to put an end to its aggression in Ukraine 'as soon as possible'.

Ukraine says its forces in Kyiv downed more than 30 Russian missile and drones

Kyiv region authorities said two people were injured in the attack as a result of falling debris, including a child.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for NATO military alliance as he joins European leaders in Moldova

Meeting Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Zelenskyy reiterated calls for Western fighter jets and said his govt was preparing future meeting to discuss Ukrainian peace proposals.

US encouraging ‘Ukrainian terrorists’ by ignoring drone attacks on Moscow, says Russia

Russia has long accused what it calls the 'collective West' of staging a proxy war against Moscow by supporting Ukraine with military and financial aid.

‘Too late for mediation’ — Zelenskyy aide says Ukraine peace plan only way to end Russia’s war

Chief diplomatic adviser Ihor Zhovkva said that Ukraine wanted the implementation of its peace plan and not a ceasefire since it envisages the full withdrawal of Russian troops.

As ‘hypersonic’ Kinzhals are ‘shot down’, why Russian missiles could be underperforming in Ukraine

Experts believe outdated technology & speed variance are central to underperformance of weapons like Kinzhal. Other missiles deployed by Moscow are Kalibr, Iskander-M among others.

‘Had said from start that Ukraine carried out Kremlin drone attack,’ says Russia

Vladimir Putin's spokesman commented after NYT reported that US spy agencies assessed that one of Ukraine's special military or intelligence units probably orchestrated it.

PM Modi to meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy on sidelines of G7 summit in Hiroshima, says CNN-News 18

G7 leaders are expected to announce new sanctions against Moscow and closer collaboration in countering China's growing international influence.

On Camera

English didn’t enslave India. It was the harbinger of a new creative consciousness: A Ranganathan

Rabindranath Tagore stood apart from his contemporaries by infusing poetry and universalism into Indian nationalism, opposing chauvinism and blind obedience, wrote A Ranganathan in 1962.

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.