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  Ukraine takes full control of Russia's Sudzha town, Moscow warns of 'World War III'

  World | August 16, 2024 13:51 IST

  Ukraine launched an unprecedented cross-border incursion in Russia's southern Kursk region on August 6, catching Moscow off-guard. Russian MP Mikhail Sheremet blamed the West for aiding the attack and said it brought the world a step closer to a World War III.

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  'Happy Independence Day': From Ukraine to Maldives, how world leaders wish India on its special day

  World | August 15, 2024 12:25 IST

  India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day this Thursday. On this special occasion, numerous world leaders have sent their warm greetings to New Delhi and expressed their confidence in a promising future for the South Asian nation.

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  Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin. How will it affect course of war? EXPLAINED

  World | August 12, 2024 14:16 IST

  Ukraine's latest incursion into Russian land has enlarged the prospects of a wider conflict between the two neighbouring nations. Putin has described the incursion as a "large-scale provocation" and vowed to defend his land with great power.

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  Zelenskyy finally breaks silence on military incursion onto Russian soil

  World | August 11, 2024 19:48 IST

  Days after Ukraine initiated a surprise military incursion into Russia's Kursk border region, Zelenskyy addressed the situation late Saturday in his nightly address. He indirectly acknowledged the ongoing military actions, framing them as efforts to “push the war into the aggressor's territory.

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  'Hopes PM Modi will contribute to peace efforts', says Zelenskyy's top aide after meeting Deputy NSA

  World | August 11, 2024 12:24 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top aide, Andriy Yermak, discussed India's potential involvement in the Ukrainian peace process during a meeting with India's Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor. The talks come as speculation grows over PM Modi's possible visit to Ukraine later this month.

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  US extends $125 million aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv launches largest attack on Russia's south

  World | August 10, 2024 15:46 IST

  Ukraine has not commented on its unprecedented attack in Russia's Kursk region, but troops posted a video purporting to show them in control of a town near the border. The attack caught Russian forces off-guard as the government imposed a sweeping security regime in border areas.

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  Russian missile attack at supermarket in Ukraine's east kills 10, injures 35

  World | August 09, 2024 17:30 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian missile strike hit a supermarket and a post office in the Kostiantynivka in the front-line Donetsk region. This came as Ukraine launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Russia's Kursk region.

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  Russia battles Ukrainian forces for third day as Kyiv launches unprecedented cross-border attack

  World | August 09, 2024 10:22 IST

  Around 1,000 Ukrainian troops supported by tanks and armoured combat vehicles crossed into Russia's southwwestern Kursk region on August 6. This is among Ukraine's largest attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022 and unprecedented for its military.

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  PM Modi likely to visit Ukraine next month amid peace efforts, first trip since Russia's invasion

  World | July 27, 2024 16:07 IST

  Prime Minister Modi previously met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy on June 14. India has consistently advocated for dialogue and diplomacy in the Russia Ukraine war, which PM Modi reiterated to Russian President Vladimir Putin as well.

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  Putin's office responds to plea for Kalimpong ex-serviceman's return

  India | July 25, 2024 23:59 IST

  The office of Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to a plea regarding Urgen Tamang, an ex-serviceman from Kalimpong, West Bengal, who was allegedly forced to join the Russian Army. The response, forwarded to the Russian defence ministry, brings hope for Tamang’s return to India.

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  Ground Report: Putin's 'Shahid' was killed by Zelensky?

  News | July 12, 2024 17:29 IST

  What is going on in the warzone of Ukraine right now...who is advancing and who is retreating. How much area has Russia captured...and where has the nucleus of war shifted at this time? Today we will explain to you every aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war....

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  NATO Summit: Ukraine urges bloc to give free hand on targeting Russia, what Biden says | KEY POINTS

  World | July 11, 2024 23:57 IST

  Some NATO members have made clear Ukraine can use long-range weapons to strike targets deep inside Russia while the United States has taken a narrower approach, allowing its weapons to be used only just inside Russia's border against targets supporting Russian military operations in Ukraine.

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  'I'm a father, a President, its difficult to lose kids, so it's, you want to kill Putin': Zelenskyy

  World | July 10, 2024 18:57 IST

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed that witnessing children dying in Russian attacks on his country filled him with a desire to harm his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

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  'India is influential, credit-worthy country, its role is more important to Ukraine peace': Nehammer

  World | July 10, 2024 16:48 IST

  Nehammer underscored it was important to understand India's position on Ukraine and convey Europe's concerns. He said it was an “important and significant signal” that India took part in a summit in Switzerland last month and added that Austria could act as a “bridge-builder” in the peace process.

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  'This is not the time for war, India ready to provide any support required for dialogue': PM Modi

  World | July 10, 2024 16:03 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held a "fruitful discussion" with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer during which they discussed in detail the ongoing disputes in the world, including the Ukraine conflict and situation in West Asia, reaffirming that "this is not the time for war".

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  White House: India has ability to urge Putin to end war in Ukraine

  News | July 10, 2024 14:51 IST

  India's relationship with Russia gives it an ability to urge President Vladimir Putin to end its war with Ukraine, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday (July 9).Watch to know more!

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  'Ukraine can and will stop Vladimir Putin': Biden tells NATO as he announces 'historic' aid for Kyiv

  World | July 10, 2024 10:56 IST

  Biden announced that the US, Germany, the Netherlands and other countries will provide Ukraine with five additional air defence systems. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged US political leaders to not wait for the November elections to help Ukraine as Trump's return looms.

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  'I thank you PM Modi for...': Putin as India calls for peace in Ukraine during bilateral meeting

  World | July 09, 2024 21:07 IST

  During the bilateral meeting, the Prime Minister emphasised India is ready to cooperate in order to restore peace. According to PM Modi, his "friend" Putin also had the same sentiment when he had a separate dialogue with the President during dinner.

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  'Solution to war cannot be found on battlefield': PM Modi tells President Putin in Moscow

  World | July 09, 2024 18:06 IST

  During the bilateral meeting, the Prime Minister emphasised India is ready to cooperate in order to restore peace. According to PM Modi, his "friend" Putin also had the same sentiment when he had a separate dialogue with the President during dinner.

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  India-Russia energy cooperation helped control fuel prices, inflation in India: PM Modi tells Putin

  World | July 10, 2024 9:10 IST

  Notably, India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has become the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude since the West halted purchases and imposed sanctions against Moscow in the aftermath of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.