In Ukraine’s Pokrovsk, some quietly waiting for Russian troops

In Ukraine’s Pokrovsk, some quietly waiting for Russian troops

Walking through the deserted streets of Pokrovsk as Russian troops inch closer and closer every day, Galyna said she was not worried about the prospect of occupation. She was making her way home as artillery echoed in the distance, before the beginning of the 3 p.m. to 11 a.m. curfew that authorities in the eastern … Read more

Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict | Can India be a peacemaker?

Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict | Can India be a peacemaker?

Two weeks after we reported on PM Modi’s mission to Kyiv, the NSA and EAM were travelling – and the flurry of activity has sparked speculation about an Indian role in ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict- is it likely? Possibly effective or even feasible given the latest escalation in the war. Let’s talk about that quickly: … Read more

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has resigned, says Parliamentary official

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has resigned, says Parliamentary official

“Kuleba’s resignation request will be discussed by lawmakers at the next plenary meeting,” Speaker of Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk | Photo Credit: AP Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned on Wednesday (September 4, 2024), following an announcement last week from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a Cabinet reshuffle was imminent. “Kuleba’s resignation request will be discussed by … Read more

Ukraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia

Ukraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia

Mr. Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday (August 24, 2024) the existence of the Palianytsia, named after a type of Ukrainian bread. | Photo Credit: Reuters/Ukrainian Presidential Press Ser Ukraine says it has a new homegrown long-range weapon that will allow it to strike deep into Russia without asking permission from allies. With the characteristics of a … Read more

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024

Union Ministers and BJP leaders Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and party national president JP Nadda | Photo Credit: ANI Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls The schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was announced by the Election Commission on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, … Read more

Ukraine’s Zelensky denies war with Russia at ‘stalemate’

Ukraine’s Zelensky denies war with Russia at ‘stalemate’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP President Volodymyr Zelensky denied on Saturday that Ukraine’s war with Russia had reached a “stalemate”, pushing back at suggestions Western leaders were lobbying for peace talks. The sprawling … Read more

US welcomes role of India in helping achieve lasting peace in Ukraine

US welcomes role of India in helping achieve lasting peace in Ukraine

“A strategic failure for Russia, which has seen an enormous loss of both military personnel, but military equipment. It’s seen its standing in the world affected. It’s seen its economy crippled by the sanctions and export controls we’ve imposed,” Matthew Miller, Spokesperson of the State Department told reporters at a news conference here. (For Representational … Read more

War in Ukraine violation of fundamental principle of global order: Italian PM

War in Ukraine violation of fundamental principle of global order: Italian PM

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni speaks during the joint press statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (unseen) at the Hyderabad House, in New Delhi on Thursday, March 2, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Global interconnection has enabled our economies to grow and flourish but it comes at a cost especially in times of turbulence … Read more

Ukraine imposes sanctions on 182 Russian, Belarusian firms, three people

Ukraine imposes sanctions on 182 Russian, Belarusian firms, three people

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukraine imposed sanctions against 182 Russian and Belarusian companies, and three individuals, in the latest of a series of steps by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to block Moscow’s and Minsk’s connections to his country. “Their assets in Ukraine are blocked, their properties will be used for our … Read more

Explosion kills two in Poland near Ukraine border

Explosion kills two in Poland near Ukraine border

Russia pounded Ukraine’s energy facilities on November 15 with its biggest barrage of missiles yet, striking targets across the country and causing widespread blackouts. A senior U.S. intelligence official said missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, where two people were killed. A second person confirmed to AP that apparent Russian missiles struck a site in … Read more