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Topic: Ukraine

Switch on the TV, all Putin hears is ‘Naatu Naatu’ & break coconut, not nation

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Russia’s position around Bakhmut is at risk unless troops receive ammunition, says Wagner chief

Yevgeny Prigozhin said his troops were worried that the government wanted to set them up as possible scapegoats if Russia lost the war.

Germany asks Switzerland to sell mothballed Leopard 2 tanks to increase military aid to Ukraine

Germany, Poland, Portugal, Finland and Sweden are among countries sending tanks to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian attack, creating gaps in their own arsenals.

US hosts war planning exercises in Germany for Ukraine ahead of next phase of Russia conflict

Top US military officer said they are setting up the framework and the mechanics to allow the Ukrainians to self-learn and learn against a situation, or various scenarios.

China’s peace plan on Ukraine should be analysed taking interests of all sides, says Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia for now ‘didn’t see any signs suggesting a peaceful resolution’ could be achieved.

China has maintained communication with all sides in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says Foreign Ministry

On Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statement of him planning to speak to China President Xi Jinping, spokesperson said ‘Beijing’s position is consistent and very clear.’

Ukraine’s retail sector and broader economy stabilises after shock of war

Ukraine's central bank predicts GDP will grow by 0.3% this year, while the economy ministry forecasts 3.2% growth.

Zelenskyy fires top military commander fighting against Russian troops, no reason given

Eduard Moskalyov, commander of the joint forces of Ukraine, had been in the post since March 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Kyiv.

Ukraine a year into war: ‘Wasteland’ towns, Russia’s anniversary attack & Zellenskyy’s political woes

After battling corruption scandals earlier on, Ukraine President had established himself as leader for country & its allies to rally around. But as war drags, doubts resurface.

US to provide additional $2 billion security assistance to Ukraine, says White House official

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said from Washington’s perspective ‘F-16s are not a question for the short-term fight but for long-term defense of Ukraine.’

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.