Ukraine
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Putin says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine as US ramps up aid
World | Jun 08, 2024, 10:03 AM ISTWhile Putin has ruled out the use of nuclear weapons as of now, he refused changes to the Kremlin's nuclear doctrine, which allows the use of such weapons under certain conditions. Notably, Putin's sharp comments had raised the risk of nuclear war in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
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Biden publicly apologises to Ukrainian President for delay in military aid against Russia | VIDEO
World | Jun 07, 2024, 06:00 PM ISTThe $61 military aid provided by the US to Ukraine in April was beset with several delays, primarily due to opposition from Republicans. Zelenskyy has expressed frustration with delays in Western military aid, which has caused Russian troops to gain advantage in the battlefield.
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France to provide Mirage 2000 warplanes to Ukraine, announces Macron after meeting Zelenskyy
World | Jun 07, 2024, 01:37 PM ISTMacron's deployment of Mirage fighter jets comes as Ukraine is seeking more Western aid to counter Russian forces, who have launched an operation near Kharkiv. Zelenskyy is currently in France to attend D-Day commemorations, where he will meet US President Joe Biden as well.
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Netanyahu dials PM Modi, Zelenskyy invites him to visit Ukraine at “convenient time”
World | Jun 07, 2024, 11:21 AM ISTPM Modi is set to lead the next government for a record third time after the BJP-led NDA secured a majority in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. The Indian leader was congratulated by over 50 world leaders, including Joe Biden, Giorgia Meloni and Rishi Sunak.
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Putin threatens missile deployment in response to Western aid to Ukraine
World | Jun 06, 2024, 08:25 AM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia could deploy conventional missiles within striking distance of the U.S. and Europe if Western countries provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. Western leaders and Ukraine have dismissed Russia's warnings.
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Zelenskyy congratulates PM Modi, says world recognises weight of India's role in global affairs
World | Jun 05, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTUkraine President Zelenskyy underscored the soaring influence of India in the global perspective and stressed how "Everyone in the world recognises the significance and weight of India's role in global affairs".
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'China, unfortunately, is functioning for...': Zelenskyy accuses Xi Jinping of assisting Russian war
World | Jun 02, 2024, 04:15 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused China of helping Russia to disrupt an upcoming Swiss-organized peace conference on the war in Ukraine.
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India appoints Ravi Shankar as its Ambassador to Ukraine ahead of crucial peace summit
World | May 30, 2024, 11:10 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs announced the appointment of Ravi Shankar, a seasoned Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1995 batch, as the upcoming Ambassador of India to Ukraine. Presently serving as an Additional Secretary in the MEA.
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Putin calls for ceasefire on current frontlines, 'will fight on' if West, Ukraine don't respond
World | May 25, 2024, 10:37 AM ISTAccording to Russian sources, Putin has sought to freeze the war on the current frontlines but is frustrated by the West and the Ukrainian President for refusing talks. Russia currently controls 18 per cent of territory in Ukraine and has launched a new offensive targeting the Kharkiv region.
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US preparing $275 million weapons package for Ukraine as Russian attack kills seven in Kharkiv
World | May 24, 2024, 10:29 AM ISTThe latest military aid package for Ukraine includes 155mm artillery shells, precision aerial munitions and ground vehicles, as Kyiv faces a shortage of ammunition to counter Russian forces. Moscow launched 15 missiles that killed seven people in Kharkiv as its troops are gaining on the battlefield.
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Will India participate in G-7, Ukraine peace summits? Here's what PM Modi says about his presence
World | May 20, 2024, 04:39 PM ISTPM Modi has affirmed India's commitment to engaging in significant summits aimed at advancing the global agenda for peace, security, and development. He made this statement in reference to his invitations to attend both the G-7 meeting and the upcoming Ukraine peace summit next month.
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Putin meets Chinese President Xi in Beijing as both leaders seek to deepen cooperation | VIDEO
World | May 16, 2024, 11:41 AM ISTPutin arrived in the Chinese capital to begin his two-day state visit that sends the world a message about his priorities and partnership with Xi. Russia has increasingly become economically dependent on China after the former's invasion of Ukraine amid Western sanctions.
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Putin arrives in China to deepen strategic partnership with Xi Jinping amid tensions over Ukraine
World | May 16, 2024, 06:41 AM ISTThis is Putin's first foreign trip since he began his fifth term as President and seeks to highlight the "no limits" partnership with China announced in 2022. China has backed Russia politically in the conflict in Ukraine and Putin is expected to push Xi for further support to Russia's war economy.
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US announces $2 billion arms deal for Ukraine, Blinken says US may sign bilateral security agreement
World | May 15, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTThe United States is rushing ammunition, armoured vehicles, missiles and air defences to Ukraine to ensure their speedy delivery to the front line, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.
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Is Ukraine planning something big to target Russia? Zelenskyy postpones all his foreign visits
World | May 15, 2024, 03:44 PM ISTThe decision came as Russian forces were establishing positions inside the Ukrainian border town of Vovchansk in the northeastern Kharkiv region and fighting there was intense.
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Blinken performs 'Rockin' in the Free World' with Ukrainian band to show support for Kyiv | WATCH
World | May 15, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTShowing off his guitar-playing skills, Blinken asserted that the US is fighting for a free Ukraine against Russia, and ultimately a free world. He arrived by train in Kyiv and was the first American official to visit the country after the US passed a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine.
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Is Putin planning something big? After Defence Min's ouster, another general rank officer arrested
World | May 14, 2024, 03:50 PM ISTThe arrest of General Yuri Kuznetsov signals a widening of the biggest government corruption scandal in years, two days after President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly removed Sergei Shoigu from the post of defence minister.
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Russia's Putin set to meet Xi Jinping in China this week as world convulses from global conflicts
World | May 14, 2024, 03:06 PM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping is set to welcome his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin in Beijing this week. This will be Putin's first foreign trip since he was sworn in as president and began his fifth term in office.
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Russia: 13 killed, 20 injured as apartment building collapses after shelling in Belgorod city
World | May 13, 2024, 08:53 AM ISTThe Russian Defence Ministry said that the building had been damaged by fragments of a downed Tochka-U TRC missile. This was the second attack on Belgorod after the city came under fire on May 11.
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Russia launches surprise assault in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, opens new front of war
World | May 11, 2024, 12:53 PM ISTRussia launched two cross-border attacks near Ukraine's Kharkiv region and pushed 1 km inside the border near Vovchansk, in what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls a new wave of "counteroffensive actions". Zelenskyy warned that Russia was planning a major operation soon.