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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicVolodymyr Zelenskyy

Topic: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

With lower oil prices, Putin more eager to end war with Ukraine, says US President Donald Trump

The price of oil - which drives the Russian economy - has fallen around $15 a barrel since the start of the year. OPEC+ will accelerate oil output hikes, Reuters reported.

US-Ukraine minerals deal means Trump has forced Kyiv to pay for US military aid—Russia’s Medvedev

The deal, signed in Washington Wednesday, will give the US preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.

Not the time for war, Modi says in message to Putin, advises Zelensky ‘resolution not on battlefield’

Resolution will only come when both Ukraine and Russia come to negotiating table, Indian prime minister asserts. 'We stand for harmony.'

Ukraine agrees to US ceasefire proposal, Washington lifts suspension on military aid & intel sharing

High-level meeting between US and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia follows the disastrous Oval Office dressing down of Zelenskyy by Trump and Vance.

Our take on Trump-Zelenskyy fallout, Steve Smith & Mayawati—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

European leaders agree to increase defence spending, support Zelenskyy after US aid freeze

EU leaders welcomed the European Commission's plans for fiscal flexibility on defence and a joint 150 billion euros loan to fund military spending across member states.

Diplomatic discussions are best held in camera. For Trump, it’s all for good TV

Trump's style is different from earlier US diplomatic practice. But substance is the same.

Trump shows how to make headlines—and Indian TV channels show what to make news out of

Maybe we needed to be diverted by happy images of PM Modi enjoying the company of beautiful animals or by the Congress leader's critical comments on cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness.

Hrs after US suspends military aid, Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties, signals openness to work with Trump

The Ukrainian President, who had a disastrous meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, agreed to a number of American demands.

Watch CutTheClutter: Trump-Zelenskyy rift & impact of Trump 2.0 on Europe’s security landscape

In Episode 1616, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks back at 6 weeks of tumult in world politics, Trump’s maximalist stance & what India needs to be wary of ahead of Quad summit.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.