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Topic: Ukraine

G7 commits $50B in ERA loans to Ukraine

The joint statement reiterated their support towards Ukraine's fight for freedom, and its recovery and reconstruction.

Zelenskyy unveils 5-pt ‘Victory Plan’, unconditional invite for Kyiv to join NATO

The Ukrainian president told parliament that circumstances must be changed so that the war ends, ‘regardless of what Putin wants’.

Massive in size & capable of heavyweight strikes. Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik is unlike any other drone

No clarity on whether it was shot down intentionally or accidentally.Some reports suggest that it was purposely brought down to prevent Ukrainians getting their hands on the drone.

Army inducts drones in use with Ukrainian military. Trinetra to boost surveillance

Indian firm AeroArc, which is supplying these drones, has already delivered 100 robotic mules to Army. Drones are 'Indianised' in Coimbatore facility to suit specific requirements.

Modi talks road to peace with Zelenskyy in New York, India looking at ‘specific proposals’

Indian PM met with Ukrainian President on Kyiv's request. Several issues discussed including peace proposals for early resolution to Russia-Ukraine war. Third meeting in 3 months.

Ukraine says around 60% of foreign parts found in Russian weapons come from China

Ukraine’s presidential adviser Vladyslav Vlasiuk said important parts used in surveillance, drones, missiles have also originated from the US, the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland.

Ammunition from India enters Ukraine, raising Russian ire, says report

The Kremlin has raised the issue on at least two occasions, including during a July meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Indian counterpart.

What are Storm Shadow missiles & why are they poised to raise the stakes in Russia-Ukraine war

Use of the missiles has been restricted to occupied territory. But if UK & US lift restrictions, Ukraine will be able to hit targets inside Russia, raising fears of an escalation.

Poland supports allowing Ukraine to fire Western missiles into Russia after talks with Blinken

Poland's relationship with Russia deteriorated since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, forcing the NATO member to ramp up defence spending.

IMF, Ukraine finalise relief assistance deal worth $1.1 billion

The agreement follows what Kyiv said Tuesday were 'difficult' talks and is subject to approval by the fund's executive board, which the IMF said is expected to happen in coming weeks.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?