Sunday, 2 April, 2023
TopicRussia-Ukraine war

Topic: Russia-Ukraine war

Russia denies its missiles were involved as blast kills 2 in Poland near Ukraine border

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said, without providing evidence, that 'Russian missiles hit Poland'. The explosion occurred after Russia hammered cities across Ukraine with missiles.

Russia-Ukraine war has put Europe on energy crisis mode. Historical reliance adds to problem

Russia provided roughly 40 per cent of all imported gas to the EU prior to the invasion, says the European Commission.

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

‘Big win’ or ‘wait and see’? What Russia’s retreat from Kherson means for the Ukraine war

With Russian troops beating a hasty retreat from the strategic port city of Kherson Friday, the frontlines have been redrawn in Ukraine. But experts advise caution.

Russia wants to turn Kherson into ‘city of death’, says Ukraine after Moscow orders retreat

Ukraine's president adviser Mykhailo Podolyak made the comment a day after Moscow ordered its troops to withdraw from Kherson and take up defensive lines on the opposite bank of the Dnipro.

‘We don’t know their intentions,’ Ukraine doubtful of Russia’s troop withdrawal from Kherson

Ukraine reacted with caution to Russia's announcement, saying some Russian forces were still in Kherson and additional Russian manpower was being sent to the region.

Russia orders withdrawal of troops from Ukraine’s Kherson city in major retreat

The order came after weeks of Ukrainian advances towards the city and a race by Russia to relocate more than 100,000 of its residents.

Jaishankar to visit Moscow next week, hold talks with Russian counterpart, Deputy PM Manturov

Jaishankar and Lavrov have already met four times after the Ukraine conflict began in February.

How ‘graveyard’ of Russian tanks in Ukraine is upending armour doctrines worldwide & for India

Decimation of Russian tanks suggests heavy armour is no longer enough to dominate the battlefield. The 2nd of a 3-part series on lessons for India’s military from the Ukraine war.

Putin calls Modi ‘patriot’ for staying neutral on Ukraine, here’s why India needs to balance

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Moscow early next month to hold talks with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

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The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.