US President Donald Trump is stepping back from direct involvement in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, telling aides he wants to let Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet first without American mediation. According to administration officials cited by The Guardian, Trump has decided not to directly involve himself in…
A Russian airstrike hit far western Ukraine on Thursday, with two cruise missiles slamming into a US-owned electronics factory in Mukachevo, near the Hungarian border. According to Ukrainian news outlet NPR, officials said the attack caused damage to the facility and injured at least 15 people. The strike came during one of Russia’s largest overnight…
A high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders concluded this morning in Washington DC, raising hopes that the two-year-old war in Ukraine might end soon. Not without steep costs to Ukraine though, it appears. Trump’s public remarks suggest that he is aligned with the Russian position of keeping…
A day after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump posted a brief and cryptic message on his Truth Social account on Sunday, suggesting some big developments behind closed doors. In his post, Trump wrote, “Big progress on Russia, stay tuned.” No further details were provided by the US President. The…
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said the UK will continue to increase sanctions on Russia until President Vladimir Putin ends his military campaign in Ukraine. “Until Putin stops his assault, we will keep tightening the screws on his war machine with even more sanctions,” Starmer said in a statement issued by Downing…
This India Today report covers the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump hailed the talks as a ’10 on 10′ and “extremely productive,” stating that “many points were agreed to.” Following the summit, Putin invited Trump to Moscow. The discussion highlights Trump’s plan to call NATO nations and President Zelensky to…
Indian company Ideal Detonators Private Limited dispatched two HMX consignments in December. (AI image) Amidst ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, an Indian firm exported explosives to Russia despite warnings of sanctions from the US. According to a Reuters report, an Indian enterprise exported HMX, an explosive compound with military applications, with an export value of $1.4 million…
Addressing critics of India’s Russian oil imports, Puri noted that certain commentators make unwarranted criticisms of Indian policies. (AI image) India’s ongoing crude oil imports from Russia have contributed to global energy price stability, according to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri. He has said that discontinuing Russian oil trade would have caused crude…
North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have suffered more than 6,000 casualties, according to British Defence intelligence. This number represents more than half of the over 11,000 North Korean troops deployed to the Kursk region in Russia. The UK Ministry of Defence shared on its official X account on Sunday: “Democratic People’s…
Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine, particularly targeting the eastern city of Kharkiv with missiles, drones, and guided bombs. Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of intending destruction and targeting civilians. The assault reportedly involved 206 drones, two ballistic missiles, and seven other missiles. At least four people have been killed and over 60…