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TopicUkriane war

Topic: Ukriane war

Indian peacekeeping forces will not be deployed in Ukraine or Gaza outside of UN mandate

European countries have called for India to play larger role in peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine war. India among prominent players deploying peacekeeping troops for UN missions.

21 killed, 83 injured in Sumy by Russian ballistic missile strike, says Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack—one of the deadliest strikes on Ukraine this year—and called for a tough international reaction against Moscow.

$580 mn of UK-led military support for Ukraine as European allies try to strengthen its position

The funding will provide repairs and maintenance to vehicles and equipment as well as radar systems, anti-tank mines and hundreds of thousands of drones.

Trump, Zelenskyy’s Oval Office meeting erupts into a shouting match

Thing heated up quickly with Ukraine president questioning Trump tilt toward Russia & Trump accusing him of being disrespectful. You make a deal or we're out, said US president.

American defence firms corner half of global arms sales as conflicts rage on, says SIPRI report

Last year, US sold record amount of military equipment & hardware, especially among European partners & allies. One of the reasons for this hike is Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Germany sets sights on leading Europe with ‘best equipped’ NATO army division by 2025

With an 'optimistic' outlook, the country's Army chief said that the division would initially have 80%-90% of the required personnel, and these plans have been agreed upon with NATO.

G20 finance ministers’ meeting is marred by Russia-Ukraine conflict, says Antony Blinken

The US Secretary of State said that G20 countries must continue to call on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.

On Camera

AI is officially ruining social media. It made brainrot boring

Every other account is a bot or a person posting AI content, and social media is getting less social by the day.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.