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Thousands Of Ukrainians To Graduate Amid “To Stay Or Leave” Concerns

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Thousands Of Ukrainians To Graduate Amid “To Stay Or Leave” Concerns

Student life was barely back to normal after Covid-19 when Russia invaded Ukraine (Representational) Kyiv, Ukraine: Anton Yushyn spent four years studying Italian at university in Kyiv but the outbreak of war taught him the most valuable lesson of his student life: to prioritise what matters most. When he enrolled at Kyiv National Linguistic University,…

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Russia downs 75 Ukraine-launched drones, some near Tuapse oil refinery

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Russia downs 75 Ukraine-launched drones, some near Tuapse oil refinery

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russia’s air defence systems destroyed 75 drones launched by Ukraine overnight, including eight near the town of Tuapse on the Black Sea where Russia’s oil major Rosneft has a refinery, the Russian Defence Ministry said on July 22. Forty-seven drones were downed over the Rostov region in Russia’s…

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At least 6 dead, thousands without power as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine

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At least 6 dead, thousands without power as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine

Pillars of smoke rise over a tree line in a field in the Kharkiv region, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Ukraine. File | Photo Credit: Reuters At least two people were killed and three more injured after a Russian missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, said Governor Oleh Syniehubov on July…

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Around 50 Indians Want To End Employment With Russian Armed Forces: Centre

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Around 50 Indians Want To End Employment With Russian Armed Forces: Centre

The MEA demanded a “verified stop” to further recruitment of Indians in Russian army. (Representational) New Delhi: India and Russia are working to ensure early discharge of Indians recruited into the Russian armed forces, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. In his visit to Moscow last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had…

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Record Heat Temperatures In Ukraine After Russian Attacks On Power Plants

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Record Heat Temperatures In Ukraine After Russian Attacks On Power Plants

Last month, Ukraine urged officials to turn off air conditioners in government buildings. (File) Kyiv: Several cities across Ukraine were recording historic scorching temperatures, officials said Wednesday, at a time when major urban hubs are suffering long periods without electricity after Russian attacks on power plants. In the capital Kyiv, Ukrainians have been seeking respite…

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Russians use euphemisms and self-censorship to talk about war

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Russians use euphemisms and self-censorship to talk about war

Nina Popova (C), a poetess and the deputy head of the Russian Writers’ Union, presents an anthology of patriotic poems entitled “For Our Friends” celebrating the courage of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine, during the 10th edition of the “Red Square” book festival in Moscow on June 6, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Euphemisms to…

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Russia gives cautious reaction to Zelensky’s summit offer

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Russia gives cautious reaction to Zelensky’s summit offer

In this image made from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on July 16, 2024, a Russian tank fires toward Ukrainian position at an undisclosed location. | Photo Credit: AP The Kremlin on July 16 gave a cautious reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s apparent invitation to a future peace summit, saying that Russia…

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Russia Should Attend Second Ukraine Summit, Says Zelensky Amid Raging War

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Russia Should Attend Second Ukraine Summit, Says Zelensky Amid Raging War

“Russian representatives should be at the second summit,” Zelensky told a press conference (File) Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russia should be represented at a second summit aiming to secure lasting peace with the Kremlin, after more than two years of war. Dozens of world leaders voiced support for a just peace…

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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call

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Russian, US Defence Chiefs Discuss Lowering Escalation Over Phone Call

Moscow: Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin held a telephone call where they discussed lowering the risk of “possible escalation”, the Russian defence ministry said on Friday. The call, which was initiated by Moscow, comes as tensions between the two sides flare over Washington’s plan to deploy long-range missiles in…

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