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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicUkraine

Topic: Ukraine

Pakistan-Ukraine weapons trade goes back 30 years. Unaffected by its ties with Russia

If India can buy weapons Russia & US, why can’t Pakistan do business with Russia & Ukraine, asks a Pakistani journalist.

US offers Slovakia 12 new helicopters for sending fighter jets to Ukraine, says Defence Minister

Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad said Slovakia still had to approve deal under which it would pay $340 million over 3 to 4 yrs for a package worth more than $1 billion.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Ukraine on 4-year financing package worth $15.6 billion

The Fund said the agreement is expected to help unleash large-scale financing for Ukraine from international donors and partners.

Fumio Kishida to visit Kyiv, meet Zelenskyy in show of solidarity, says Japan’s foreign ministry

The ministry said that Kishida will also hold talks with his Polish counterpart before returning to Japan on Thursday.

White House urges Xi Jinping to press Putin on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine

John Kirby, White House national security spokesperson, told reporters US is concerned that Xi, currently on a trip to Moscow, will reiterate calls for a ceasefire.

Indonesia seeks to cancel visa-on-arrival policy for Russian and Ukrainian nationals

Russian nationals are among biggest groups of foreign arrivals in Indonesia, as per official tourism data. At least 4 Russian citizens were deported this month for visa violations.

Georgia’s PM calls on Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to interfere in its political situation

During protests against law that critics said signalled an authoritarian shift in Georgia, Zelenskyy thanked protesters for waving Ukrainian flag, and wished ‘democratic success.’

Ukraine scorns Russian missile strikes on civilians as forces defend Bakhmut

The pre-dawn barrage on Thursday killed at least nine civilians and cut electricity in several cities, but it was restored after temporary disconnection from Ukrainian grid.

Russian missiles hit nuclear plant power supply during strikes at Ukrainian cities

Mykhailo Podolyak, an aide to the Ukrainian president, said the Russian military had launched massive missile attacks on Wednesday night, when people were asleep.

Ukraine vows to keep defending Bakhmut as Russian forces battle to tighten their siege

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed Bakhmut with regional commander and commander in chief and both said “not to withdraw” and to strengthen defences.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

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.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.