Ukraine Conflict
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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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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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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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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.
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Russia invites Zelenskyy to Moscow for Ukraine peace talks, assures his safety: Kremlin
World | Jan 29, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe development comes days after Russia, Ukraine and the United States (US) held the first-ever trilateral talks between them in Abu Dhabi last week.
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Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks end in Abu Dhabi, Zelenskyy says next meeting likely next week
World | Jan 24, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "a lot" was discussed during the talks, which involved military representatives from all three sides. In an X post, he thanked the US for its involvement and for ensuring that the security guarantees of Ukraine are fulfilled.
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Russia-Ukraine-US hold first trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi; Donbas key contentious issue | 10 Points
World | Jan 23, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTThe talks are being held a day after Donald Trump met Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. Trump has constantly called for an end to the war that has claimed thousands of lives.
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Met Zelenskyy, will soon meet Putin; Russia-Ukraine war must end: Trump at Davos
World | Jan 22, 2026, 07:45 PM ISTTrump had met Putin during a summit in Alaska in August last year. The two leaders had described the talks as wonderful and said that they would hold another meeting. Trump had also indicated about a possible trilateral meeting between him, Putin and Zelenskyy.
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'Unfair, unjustified': Jaishankar's subtle dig at West over 'selective targeting' of India
India | Jan 19, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTHe also cautioned Poland on extending any direct or indirect support to Pakistan, saying Radoslaw, who is also the Polish foreign minister, is well aware of the long-standing challenges of cross-border terrorism.
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Ukraine 10 per cent away from peace deal, says Zelenskyy in New Year's address
World | Jan 01, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTIn his address on New Year's Eve, Zelenskyy asserted that Ukraine wants to end the war, but not at 'any cost'. Zelenskyy, who was dressed in a dark green embroidered shirt, said that Ukraine must be given security guarantees that Russia will not invade it again.
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Russia-Ukraine peace deal close, asserts Trump; Zelenskyy says 20-point peace plan 90% agreed
World | Dec 29, 2025, 06:51 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: Speaking at a joint press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump said his meeting with the Ukrainian leader was 'terrific' and they discussed a lot.
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'He doesn't have anything until...': Trump's subtle hint ahead of meeting with Zelenskyy
World | Dec 27, 2025, 06:48 AM ISTAhead of Sunday's meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine will raise 'territorial issues'. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv on Friday, the Ukrainian president said the talks will focus on providing security guarantees for Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine peace deal 'closer than ever', want to save lives: Donald Trump
World | Dec 16, 2025, 06:30 AM ISTThe war between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for nearly last four years. Since his return to office, Trump has engaged with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders to bring an end to the conflict.
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'Always support peace': PM Modi, President Putin affirm resolution on Ukraine conflict
India | Dec 05, 2025, 01:00 PM ISTDuring the talks, PM Modi said the welfare of nations lies in the 'path of peace', expressing confidence that Russia and Ukraine will resolve their differences through diplomacy. On his part, Putin said that Russia is working for a peaceful resolution.
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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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'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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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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'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.