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Monday, October 13, 2025
TopicVolodymyr Zelenskyy

Topic: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

US, EU pivot attention to China’s backing of Russia in Ukraine war. India not the focus of ire, for now

Trump posted on Truth Social that China ‘has a strong grip over Russia’, while Zelenskyy highlighted need to ‘influence’ Beijing to leverage its ties with Moscow to bring an end to the war.

Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong response’ against Russia’s trading partners, emphasises China’s role

At YES Annual Meeting, Ukrainian President outlined the steps he sees to end the war with Russia, which includes application of stronger economic sanctions on Russia.

PM Modi speaks to Zelenskyy ahead of meeting with Putin, reaffirms India’s support for Ukraine peace deal

The MEA, in a statement, said the two leaders discussed more on the India-Ukraine bilateral partnership and ways to enhance cooperation for mutual interest during their call.

Russian overnight drone & missile attack on Kyiv kills 10, injures 38

Ukrainian air force said it downed 563 of 598 drones and 26 of 31 missiles launched by Russia in a country-wide attack.

Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities across six regions, over 1,00,000 face blackouts

Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian gas production and import infrastructure despite efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine.

‘There’ll be a lot of help,’ Trump says US will assure Ukraine’s safety in peace deal

Trump made the pledge during a White House summit, where he hosted Zelenskyy & a group of European allies following his meeting with Russian Prez Vladimir Putin in Alaska Friday.

Trump begins arranging Zelenskyy-Putin meet, commits to coordinating security guarantees for Ukraine

Zelenskyy & a number of European leaders made a beeline to Washington Monday following the Alaska Summit hosted by Trump with Putin on 15 August.

18 August 2025: Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump presses for Russia deal & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

‘Dialogue & diplomacy’ only way forward, says MEA as it welcomes Trump-Putin’s Alaska summit

After Trump-Putin talks, no deal on Russia-Ukraine war yet. Indian Ministry of External Affairs reiterates long-held position that only dialogue & diplomacy can end the war.

Putin suggests Russia and U.S. could make a deal on nuclear arms control

"Kyiv had so far secured $1.5 billion from its European allies to purchase U.S. weapons", says Zelenskyy

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

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.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.