Russia Ukraine War
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Trump boasts about 'settling' eight wars, says Russia–Ukraine peace will be next: 'We'll get there'
World | Dec 05, 2025, 06:47 AM ISTThe US President has hailed the governments of Congo and Rwanda after a peace deal, facilitated by the United States, was signed between the two nations. He also praised the leaders of the two nations for opening the region's critical mineral reserves to the US government and American companies.
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Putin 'would like to end' the Ukraine war: Trump on US delegation's talks with Russian president
World | Dec 04, 2025, 07:54 AM ISTOn Tuesday, talks were held between Vladimir Putin, and US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin. The talks centered around Ukraine's bid to enter the NATO and the territories captured by the Russian side.
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Ukraine's NATO membership key question of discussion during Putin's meet with US officials: Kremlin
World | Dec 04, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTLast month, a peace proposal by the US also became public, but it was heavily criticised for favouring the Russian side as it granted some of the Kremlin's core demands that Kyiv has rejected as nonstarters.
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'Talks productive but work remains': Putin's aide on US-Russia talks over Ukraine peace plan
World | Dec 03, 2025, 07:16 AM ISTEarlier, a key meeting had taken place in Florida, where a Ukrainian delegation discussed the peace plan with senior US officials. Following those talks, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a guarded note of optimism, saying there had been some signs of progress.
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'We are ready for war': Putin warns Europe against hindering Ukraine Peace talks
World | Dec 02, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTPutin's remarks came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser Jared Kushner were in Moscow for high-stakes talks on ending the Ukraine war.
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'This is Virat, help needed': 2 Russian tankers attacked in Black Sea; Ukraine claims responsibility
World | Nov 29, 2025, 11:34 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: A video has gone viral on social media that captured the moment when the Russian tankers were attacked. In the video, the crew could be heard saying it was a 'drone attack' and they 'need help'.
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Putin lays out firm conditions for truce with Ukraine, says Russia never intended to attack Europe
World | Nov 27, 2025, 11:49 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin said that if necessary, he is ready to give a written assurance that Russia will never attack Europe or NATO. He said these claims are rumours and nonsense spread by those who sell weapons.
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Trump sending his envoys to see Putin, Ukrainians after fine-tuning plan to end war
World | Nov 26, 2025, 08:33 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said he could eventually meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but not until further progress has been made in negotiations.
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Russia, Ukraine close to finalising peace deal? Trump says 'something good just may be happening'
World | Nov 24, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump's remark comes a day after he criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for expressing 'zero gratitude' over America's assistance in resolving the war with Russia, which he said should have never happened.
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Russian drone destroys Ukraine's 'Game-Changer' Leopard 2A6 tank in Donbas
World | Nov 02, 2025, 07:33 PM ISTZelensky acknowledged the loss but stressed that Ukraine’s morale remains unbroken. The incident highlights the growing role of drones in modern warfare and ongoing challenges for Ukrainian forces, despite Western-supplied advanced weaponry.
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Russia destroys strategic bridge in Dnepropetrovsk, hitting Ukraine's military supply lines
World | Oct 31, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTThe strike disrupts Kyiv’s logistics, hampers reinforcements to the eastern front, and threatens nearby civilians. Moscow called it a military success, while Kyiv sought NATO support.
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Russia exits key nuclear agreement with US after testing Burevestnik missile amid rising tensions
World | Oct 28, 2025, 06:41 AM ISTThe original pact, signed in September 2000, required both the US and Russia to dispose of 34 tonnes of plutonium that was no longer intended for military use. The aim was to prevent the material from being reused in nuclear weapons and to support global non-proliferation efforts.
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'Not wasting my time': Trump declines meeting Putin over Ukraine, seeks China's help | 10 Points
World | Oct 26, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: With talks hitting a roadblock, Trump has now said that he may take China's help to 'deal with Russia'. China, along with India, has been the largest buyer of Russian crude.
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Ukraine urges US to expand sanctions on Russian energy sector, seeks long-range missiles
World | Oct 25, 2025, 07:40 AM ISTNotably, the Ukrainian President was in London to hold meetings with over two dozen European leaders to garner their support in the ongoing war with Russia. The EU leaders have pledged military help to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression.
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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.