Russia Ukraine War
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'No self-respecting country does...': Putin slams US sanctions; Trump says 'glad he feels that way'
World | Oct 24, 2025, 06:43 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: However, Vladimir Putin said that the sanctions will only have a slight effect on the Russian economy. He said the sanctions were imposed at the behest of "certain people in the US administration".
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Trump again claims India will 'stop' buying Russian oil by year-end, cites conversation with PM Modi
World | Oct 23, 2025, 08:08 AM ISTReiterating his claim of having halted conflict between India and Pakistan, Trump emphasised that tariffs played a crucial role in brokering the truce between the two countries.
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US sanctions two major Russian oil companies in bid to pressure Kremlin over Ukraine war
World | Oct 23, 2025, 08:06 AM ISTSecretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent said the action followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. Bessent added that the US could take additional measures to help bring an end to 'yet another' war.
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Putin orders strategic nuclear drills of Russian forces amid Budapest Summit delay with Trump
World | Oct 22, 2025, 07:05 PM ISTRussia conducted large-scale nuclear drills involving ICBMs and strategic bombers while the planned Putin-Trump summit on Ukraine was postponed. Kremlin officials emphasised that the exercises were pre-planned and aimed at testing nuclear command protocols.
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Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, claims he spoke to PM Modi: 'Great person, friend'
World | Oct 22, 2025, 06:33 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters during Diwali celebrations at the White House, the 79-year-old said that PM Modi also wants an end to the two-and-a-half year old war in Ukraine.
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Trump-Putin planned meeting in Budapest put on hold after Rubio-Lavrov talks
World | Oct 21, 2025, 11:18 PM ISTThe proposed Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest to discuss Ukraine has been put on hold after discussions between US and Russian officials. The decision was made following a call between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Shouting, arguments and maps tossed: What transpired during Trump-Zelenskyy meeting at White House
World | Oct 20, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTSince his return to the office, Trump has been trying to bring an end to the two-and-a-half-year war in Europe. In August, Trump had held a summit with Putin in Alaska, a meeting that the two leaders described was highly successful.
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Trump shows reluctance in selling Tomahawks to Zelenskyy, hopes to end Ukraine war soon | 10 Points
World | Oct 18, 2025, 07:19 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: During the meeting at the White House, Trump also told Zelenskyy that he is reluctant in selling the long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, days after he warned Russia that he might do so.
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Trump reiterates claim on India's Russian oil imports: 'They are pulling back'
World | Oct 18, 2025, 06:40 AM ISTEarlier this week, Trump had first made his assertions. However, the MEA rejected his claims and said it has been a policy of the government to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers in a "volatile energy scenario".
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'We will make this number 9...': Trump eyes end to Ukraine war, to meet Zelenskyy today
World | Oct 17, 2025, 06:33 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: US President Donald Trump said he will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. This comes a day after he held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
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PM Modi has assured me that 'India won't buy Russian oil', claims Donald Trump
World | Oct 16, 2025, 06:35 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that will soon stop purchasing Russian oil. Trump also called PM Modi a 'great man' and India an 'incredible country'.
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Trump slams Putin as Ukraine war drags on, boasts about 'stopping' India-Pakistan conflict
World | Oct 15, 2025, 06:46 AM ISTEarlier, Trump warned Russia that the US was mulling supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, seeking an urgent cessation of hostilities in the region. Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said he would travel to the United States this week to explore the possibility of procuring long-range weapons.
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Zelenskyy to visit US to explore possibility of procuring long-range missiles amid war with Russia
World | Oct 14, 2025, 07:59 AM ISTDuring a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, Zelenskyy said he would also seek additional US support to help protect Ukraine’s electricity and gas infrastructure, which has come under constant attack from Russian forces.
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Trump may provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. What is it and why Russia is worried about it
Explainers | Oct 13, 2025, 07:21 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: With President Donald Trump hinting he may supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, the Kremlin expressed its concerns on Sunday, but also issued a warning to the US.
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Gujarat man fighting for Russian army surrenders in Ukraine, says joined the force to avoid jail
World | Oct 08, 2025, 08:33 AM ISTUkraine military released a video where 22-year-old Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein was seen narrating how he came to Russia for studies but ended up fighting in the war.
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5 civilians killed in Russian drone strikes in Ukraine; Zelenskyy urges US to act against Putin
World | Oct 05, 2025, 04:02 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: Paying tributes to those who were killed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government will "act swiftly and effectively" to eliminate the consequences of this attack in the affected regions.
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Russian airstrike hits passenger train in Ukraine's Sumy region, 30 injured
World | Oct 04, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTRussian airstrike hits passenger train in Ukraine's Sumy region, several injured
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Putin praises Trump but says US missile supplies to Ukraine threaten Moscow-Washington ties
World | Oct 03, 2025, 08:11 AM ISTVladimir Putin has warned that US supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will escalate tensions but not change the battlefield outcome. He praised Donald Trump's peace efforts, offered to extend the nuclear pact, and warned the West against seizing Russian oil ships.
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No such talks took place: India rejects NATO chief's 'careless' claim on Modi-Putin phone call
World | Sep 26, 2025, 05:31 PM ISTRutte had suggested that US tariffs had pressured India to seek explanations from Russia about its strategy in Ukraine. The MEA schooled NATO, asserting that the 32-nation group should be responsible and accurate while making statements in public.
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'Goal is not to continue running for office': Zelenskyy says ready to step down when war is over
World | Sep 25, 2025, 08:00 PM ISTZelenskyy, who rose to global prominence after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, has often been dismissed by Moscow as an “illegitimate” leader.