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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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Topic: US-Russia

Trump calls Zelenskyy ‘comedian, dictator’ who entered into a war that couldn’t be won

Leaders of US and Ukraine have been exchanging stinging rebukes of one another after Trump blamed Ukraine for starting war with Russia. Zelenskyy hit out at him for living in ‘disinformation bubble’.

Watch CutTheClutter: Trump & Putin talk up Ukraine deal, and the China factor

In Episode 1606 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Ukraine's value to Putin, how the Kremlin is trying to strike a deal with Trump, and where China comes in.

India learned 2 lessons from Russia—moral squalor of communism & economic subservience to China

The aspirations of the Russian elite and the failure of the state machinery to meet their lofty goals define Moscow’s actions today, says Stanford professor Stephen Kotkin.

Trump, Putin speak over phone, discuss ending war in Ukraine: report

The Washington Post reported the two men spoke about peace in Europe, while Trump expressed interest in follow-up conversations to discuss resolution of Ukraine war.

Russian President Putin congratulates Trump on election win, says Moscow ‘ready for dialogue’

The Kremlin earlier welcomed Trump's claim that he could negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine 'in 24 hours' but emphasised that it would wait for concrete policy steps.

Russian intelligence chief says he spoke to CIA head about Ukraine in June, say TASS news agency

Burns and Naryshkin have maintained contact since Ukraine-Russia war began, even though ties between the two countries are at their lowest point since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

Biden to emphasise unity at NATO summit amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Biden’s speech means to rally allies and showcase his role on the world stage ahead of a 2024 re-election campaign focused on healing divisions at home and abroad.

Human Rights Watch calls on Russia, Ukraine to stop using cluster bomb; urges US to halt supply

Over 120 countries have joined an international treaty prohibiting the weapons, while Russia, Ukraine, and U.S. have chosen not to endorse the agreement.

Blinken says Wagner Group rebellion against Russia exposes ‘cracks’ in Putin’s leadership

The US Secretary of State said the conflict has divided and distracted Russians, which might make it difficult for Putin to justify his Ukraine war to them.

US is feeling the Russia-China heat. And its ‘wish list’ for India is only getting longer

Modi's US visit calls for a clearer assessment of the global, regional and domestic situation as far as New Delhi and Washington are concerned.

On Camera

How the Bagram airbase from the 1950s is geopolitically significant in the 21st century

Days after Trump lay claim to the Bagram base, Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan “firmly opposed the reestablishment of military bases in and around Afghanistan by the countries responsible for the current situation”.

NITI Aayog flags gender pay gap in services sector, women earn half of what men make in rural areas

Federal think tank report says gap persists across most sub-sectors, shaped by occupational segregation, limited access to high-paying positions, and skill mismatch.

Navy Chief calls for collective solutions to maritime challenges in ‘complex & dynamic’ Indo-Pacific

At 11th edition of Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue in New Delhi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said there are three major currents shaping this maritime 'dynaxity'.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.