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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Ukraine

120 Ukrainian drones downed overnight near Ukraine border, says Russian defence ministry

Russia's civil aviation authority, Rosaviatsiya, said it had lifted restrictions introduced overnight to ensure safety due to the drones at airports in 4 Russian cities including Moscow.

US ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy to leave Moscow soon, says embassy

Tracy was involved in efforts to win the release of US citizens jailed in Russia including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former marine Paul Whelan, who were freed in August 2024.

Ukraine says it attacked & set fire to Russian oil depot in southern Rostov

Atlas plant in Rostov was being used to supply Russian forces in occupied parts of Ukraine, according to official Ukrainian sources.

1 killed, 14 injured after Russia attacks high-rise buildings, railway infrastructure in Odesa

The military noted its air defence units shot down 34 drones while another 36 drones were lost or they were drone simulators that did not carry warheads.

Ukraine parliament passes law allowing multiple citizenship to ease demographic crisis

Ukraine parliament passes law allowing multiple citizenship to ease demographic crisis

Zelenskyy leaves G7 without a meeting with Trump or fresh arms support from US

The G7 nations struggled to find unity over the conflict in Ukraine after Trump expressed support for Putin and left a day early to address the Israel-Iran conflict from Washington.

Beijing is calling for Ukraine de-escalation and also benefiting from a weakened Russia

An article on Baidu described Spider’s Web as a “choreographed NATO production” designed to probe Russia’s red lines. Zelenskyy is seen as risking national security for Western backing.

Russia & Ukraine to hold 2nd direct peace talks since 2022 but their positions remain far apart

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Tom Balmforth ISTANBUL (Reuters) -Russian and Ukrainian officials are due to sit down on Monday in the Turkish city of Istanbul for their second round of direct peace talks

US & Ukraine sign key minerals deal after months of bitter negotiations. What it includes

Deal was to be signed by February end but was postponed following an explosive meeting between US President Donald Trump & Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at White House.

Ukraine inks rare earth minerals deal with US, eyes security through investment

The two nations signed the deal just hours after a last-minute disagreement over which documents to sign Wednesday threatened to derail the agreement.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.