Russia Ukraine War

Ukraine war echoes in Dhaka, strains Russia-Bangladesh ties

The Ukraine crisis is finally pushing Bangladesh into distinctly uncomfortable territory. In recent days, the Russian authorities have summoned Dhaka’s…

1 year ago

Russian warship with hypersonic missiles grabs eyeballs in South Africa

Russia's state-of-the-art multi-role frigate Admiral Gorshkov, now equipped with the "unstoppable" Zircon hypersonic missiles, is turning heads in faraway South…

1 year ago

Plane to train — Intricate details of Biden’s secret visit to Kyiv hours after notifying Russia revealed

Washington has acknowledged that it had notified Russia in advance that the US President Joe Biden would be travelling to…

1 year ago

Biden pays surprise visit to Kyiv amid Russian claims of providing security guarantees

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of "provocation" and "nuclear blackmail" even as US President Joe Biden walked the streets…

1 year ago

Ukraine Defence Minister likely to be replaced as Russia steps up offensive ahead of war anniversary

Some intense political churning continues in Kyiv even as Russia claims of making significant military gains and tactical advances into…

1 year ago

Eyeing Olympic return in Paris, Russia optimistic of clearing hurdles gradually

Russia is hoping that its athletes are allowed to participate in international competitions, including the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in…

1 year ago

Ukraine President Zelensky dials PM Modi

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and requested him…

1 year ago

Putin pushes for AI-assisted drones in Russian arsenal to win future wars  

After having seen the significant role that weaponised drones are playing in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir…

1 year ago

India unlikely to be impacted by price cap on Russian oil

Even as the Group of Seven countries imposed a price cap of $60 per barrel on Russian oil, Indian policymakers…

1 year ago

At G-20, Biden says ‘unlikely’ that Russia fired missile on Poland 

Hours after Moscow denied its involvement in a missile strike in eastern Poland close to the border with Ukraine, US…

1 year ago

Russia returns to Black Sea Grain Initiative after ‘written guarantees’ from Ukraine

In a move that has averted a major global food crisis for now, Russia resumed its participation in the Black…

2 years ago

Why India’s exports to Europe could see a big jump following Ukraine war

India’s exports to Europe are expected to rise in the short to medium term after the latter’s trade with Russia…

2 years ago

Why India must maintain an independent foreign policy, not succumb to pressure on Ukraine

India continues to do tight rope walking on the Ukraine conflict in the United Nations. It abstained again on October…

2 years ago

Are foreign investors packing their bags for India–the fastest growing major economy?

Indian economic managers are unfazed by the revision of the country’s GDP growth projections. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on…

2 years ago

Pakistan’s energy security on ventilator as exporters shun cash-strapped Islamabad

Pakistan, battling a severe economic crisis, is now bracing for a harsh winter with the deepening energy shortage. Last month,…

2 years ago

Jaishankar bats for Global South during talks in US, raises fallout of Ukraine war

The consequences of the Ukraine conflict and the prospect of instability in the Indo-Pacific dominated talks between External Affairs Minister…

2 years ago

UN chief wants uninterrupted flow of Russian fertilizers to prevent global hunger  

Making it clear that the Russian fertilizers should reach farmers at a reasonable cost and on to fields all over…

2 years ago

Ukraine seeks India’s support to defuse Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant crisis 

Not just food and energy security but also the safety of nuclear facilities in Ukraine was at top of the…

2 years ago

France and US praise PM Modi’s ‘now is the time for war to end’ statement on Ukraine

France and the United States have praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comment on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying that this…

2 years ago

Eiffel Tower in Paris to go dark at midnight as Europe faces energy crisis

The spiralling energy crisis in Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict has cast its shadow on the world renowned, Paris…

2 years ago

UN body seeks urgent visit to Ukrainian nuclear plant after it suffers power outage

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed its grave concern "over a new incident at or near the Zaporizhzhya…

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