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India-made ammunition enters Ukraine, irks defence partner Russia

September 19, 2024 admin

Artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite protests from Moscow, according to eleven Indian and European government and defence industry officials, as well as a Reuters analysis of commercially available customs data. The transfer of munitions…

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Watch: Russia-Ukraine conflict | Can India be a peacemaker?

September 13, 2024 admin

Two weeks after we reported on PM Modi’s mission to Kyiv, the NSA and EAM were travelling – and the flurry of activity has sparked speculation about an Indian role in ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict- is it likely? Possibly effective or even feasible given the latest escalation in the war. Let’s talk about that quickly:…

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India can play a role in finding solution to Ukraine conflict: Italian PM Meloni

September 7, 2024 admin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of the European House-Ambrosetti Forum in Cernobbio, Italy, September 7, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS India and China can play a role in finding a solution to the dragging conflict in Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday (September 7, 2024) after…

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has resigned, says Parliamentary official

September 4, 2024 admin

“Kuleba’s resignation request will be discussed by lawmakers at the next plenary meeting,” Speaker of Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk | Photo Credit: AP Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned on Wednesday (September 4, 2024), following an announcement last week from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a Cabinet reshuffle was imminent. “Kuleba’s resignation request will be discussed by…

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Zelensky dismisses Ukraine air force commander after F-16 crash

August 31, 2024 admin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a press conferencein Kyiv on Friday (August 30, 2024) | Photo Credit: ANI Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (August 30, 2024) dismissed the country’s air force chief, a day after Kyiv said a US-made F-16 fighter jet had crashed in combat, killing the pilot. In a video message, Mr….

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Ukraine counts on new long-range weapon to bypass Western restrictions and hit deep into Russia

August 26, 2024 admin

Mr. Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday (August 24, 2024) the existence of the Palianytsia, named after a type of Ukrainian bread. | Photo Credit: Reuters/Ukrainian Presidential Press Ser Ukraine says it has a new homegrown long-range weapon that will allow it to strike deep into Russia without asking permission from allies. With the characteristics of a…

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Shot down 14 Russian drones, says Ukraine

August 23, 2024 admin

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky, right, look at a map during their visit to Sumy, Ukraine, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Ukraine’s forces destroyed 14 out of 16 Russian attack drones launched overnight, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Friday…

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Ukraine Says Struck Second Key Bridge In Russia’s Kursk As Incursion Continues

August 18, 2024 admin

It was unclear when Ukraine carried out the attack Kyiv, Ukraine: Ukraine said Sunday it had struck a second key bridge in the Kursk region, seeking to disrupt Moscow’s supply routes as Kyiv’s unprecedented incursion on Russian soil stretched through its second week. Russia meanwhile ramped up pressure in east Ukraine, claiming to capture another…

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Ukrainian Army Chief says his forces now control almost 1000 square kilometres of Russia’s Kursk region

August 13, 2024 admin

Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square km of Russia’s neighbouring Kursk region – the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly commented on the gains of the lightning incursion that has embarrassed the Kremlin. General Oleksandr Syrskyi made the statement in a video posted Monday (August 12, 2024) to…

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India must play a constructive role in ensuring peace in Ukraine: U.S. official

July 12, 2024 admin

Director of the Office of European Security and Political Affairs Liam Wasley. | Photo Credit: PTI “India, as a critical security provider globally, must play a constructive role in ensuring peace in Ukraine and providing it with the impetus to be able to negotiate with Russia,” a senior U.S. official has said. Liam Wasley, Director…

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