Russia Ukraine War
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India summons Ukraine envoy after attack on merchant vessel in Black Sea kills Indian seafarer
World | Jul 27, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTThe merchant vessel was identified as Marshall Islands-flagged MV Omorfi. It was attacked near Russia in the Black Sea last week, leading to the death of an Indian sailor. India has lodged strong protest over the incident.
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Indian sailor killed in strike on commercial vessel in Black Sea, MEA condemns attack
World | Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTAn Indian national was killed after a ship was attacked while transiting through the Black Sea. The attack happened when the vessel, identified as MV OMORFI, was in the Russian territorial waters.
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India summons Russian envoy after missile strike kills four Indian seafarers off Ukraine’s coast
India | Jul 21, 2026, 11:40 AM ISTIndia summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires after four Indian sailors were killed in a missile strike on merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Ukraine. The MEA condemned the attack on civilian shipping and lodged a strong diplomatic protest.
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Attack on vessel near Ukraine's Odesa kills 4 Indians; government terms it deplorable
World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTIn a statement, Ministry of External Affairs said four of the five Indian nationals who were onboard the merchant vessel 'MV GOLDEN LEO' were killed in an attack near the port of Odesa in Ukraine. The government has termed the incident deplorable, condemning the attack.
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How PM Modi Stopped Putin's Nuclear Threat in Ukraine: Polish Minister Highlights India's Power
Originals | Jul 15, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTHow PM Modi Stopped Putin's Nuclear Threat in Ukraine: Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister recently revealed PM Narendra Modi's critical role in stopping Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Watch the video to know more.
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'Putin was about to launch a nuclear attack on Ukraine, PM Modi stopped him': Polish minister
World | Jul 15, 2026, 09:31 AM ISTPoland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a key role in preventing Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine in 2022. He also praised India's diplomatic influence and its balanced foreign policy.
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Zelenskyy seeks NATO support, more Patriot missiles from US as Russian launches fresh strikes
World | Jul 11, 2026, 07:09 PM ISTEleven people, including a child, were wounded after Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight. In response, Ukrainian forces hit Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov, damaging 21 tankers used to move sanctioned oil and petroleum products.
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Vance proposed sending Indian troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers, Trump rejected it, claims book
World | Jun 24, 2026, 07:48 AM ISTA book written by NYT journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan has claimed that US Vice President JD Vance suggested Indian troops could be deployed in Ukraine was peacekeeping forces. However, President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, saying Indians "won't agree to it".
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'Europe's weapons used to attack us': Jaishankar questions West over India's Russian oil criticism
World | Jun 12, 2026, 12:17 PM ISTSpeaking during a discussion at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar criticised the West over its stance on India's Russian oil procurement and said Europe hasn't been attacked by Indian weapons but the same cannot be said for European weapons.
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Why did Putin reject Zelenskyy's offer for face-to-face meet? Here's what Russian President said
World | Jun 05, 2026, 10:03 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Putin had said that Russia is "ready and willing" to reach an agreement with Ukraine based on US President Donald Trump's peace proposal if Kyiv was ready to make certain "compromises".
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Russia-Ukraine peace deal on cards? Putin signals readiness to end war under Trump's proposal if...
World | Jun 05, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin has signalled readiness for a peace agreement with Ukraine under a framework discussed with Donald Trump, provided Kyiv accepts certain compromises. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for direct talks and a face-to-face meeting with Putin.
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22 killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine: Why Kyiv's air defenses are under growing pressure
World | Jun 03, 2026, 07:37 AM ISTThe latest strikes followed recent Russian attacks involving Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missiles, highlighting Moscow's growing use of advanced weapons. The overnight assault caused widespread destruction and added to concerns about Ukraine's ability to withstand Russia's expanding air campaign.
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Russia threatens to launch strikes on Ukraine's defence infrastructure, urges citizens to leave Kyiv
World | May 26, 2026, 06:56 AM IST"Russia's Armed Forces are beginning to launch consistent and systemic strikes on Ukrainian defence industry enterprises in Kyiv, including specific facilities for designing, manufacturing and programming drones and preparing them for operation.
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Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in deadly strike on Ukraine; all about Putin's lethal weapon
World | May 24, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe overnight attack caused damage across several parts of the Ukrainian capital. Authorities said residential buildings, schools, a market and areas close to government offices were hit during the strikes.
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'Military conflicts can't solve everything': PM calls for dialogue to resolve Ukraine, Mideast wars
World | May 18, 2026, 05:28 PM ISTIn a joint press briefing with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called for an end to global terrorism, as he thanked Norway for standing with India in its fight against terror.
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Indian worker among four killed in one of largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia
World | May 17, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTThe Indian Embassy in Ukraine has condoled the death of the Indian worker, who was killed in the Ukrainian drone attack on Russia. It said authorities are also working to provide the assistance to the wounded.
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Six killed, dozens injured as Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite talks of possible peace
World | May 14, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTThe attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours in the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, among other population centres, Zelanskyy said on the Telegram messaging app.
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'War coming to an end': Putin signals endgame in Ukraine war after years of bloodshed
World | May 10, 2026, 09:09 AM ISTThe Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022 and has become Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed or injured.
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Putin announces ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war for Orthodox Easter weekend
World | Apr 10, 2026, 07:29 AM ISTThe Kremlin stated that the ceasefire would take effect from 16:00 on April 11 (local time) until the end of April 12, 2026, in observance of Orthodox Easter.
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India abstains from UNGA draft resolution on immediate ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
World | Feb 25, 2026, 06:42 AM ISTIndia, and several other countries such as Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) have abstained from voting on a draft resolution calling for immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.