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Friday, October 10, 2025
TopicUS-Russia

Topic: US-Russia

Russia freed WNBA star but won’t let go of a jailed American ‘spy’ who got kicked out of Marines

The Russian government has blocked US efforts to bring back Paul Whelan, the alleged spy with a chequered history involving vacations to Russia and a dishonourable discharge. 

‘Pacing challenge’ China, ‘threat’ Russia & ‘partnership’ with India, focus of US Defense Strategy

According to the 80-page National Defense Strategy released late Thursday, China & Russia now pose more dangerous challenges to safety & security in US, even as terrorist threats persist.

Ukraine has world’s attention but look around, 2 new flashpoints emerging for US-Russia clash

The Caucasus might witness further militarisation by Russia to hold on to its weaning influence, thereby raising stakes in the already tense environment.

Western ‘unity’ and ‘self-image’ are doing more harm than good for Ukraine War

Western reactions suggest that achieving some kumbaya moment of synchronized purpose and identity has become more vital to the West than averting a global humanitarian catastrophe.

Centre salvo at new AAP govt in Punjab uncalled-for, skip politics on sensitive service rules issue

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Biden says US will ban ‘all imports of Russian oil, gas & energy’ to pressure Putin to stop war

Announcing the ban in an address from the White House Tuesday, President Biden said 'US will not be part of subsidising Putin’s war'.

US won’t deploy troops against Russian forces in Ukraine, Joe Biden says

In his first State of the Union address, Biden clarified that the US troops were deployed to Europe not to fight in Ukraine but to "defend NATO allies".

US prepares ‘mother of all sanctions’ against Russia but can’t miss Putin’s hold over Europe

Russia’s use of trade to create dependencies has given it a strong hand–one that the US and Europe have limited options to counter.

US-led alliance expansion is over. Russia wants an iron-clad deal to stop NATO

Russia is calling for a fresh approach to Europe’s security architecture upon which it believes to hold significant leverage and influence similar to the US.

India breaks its silence on Russia-Ukraine crisis, calls for ‘peaceful resolution’

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said Friday that the Indian Embassy in Ukraine's capital Kyiv is monitoring developments on a regular basis.

On Camera

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.