Tuesday, 28 March, 2023
TopicRussia Ukraine

Topic: Russia Ukraine

Poland blast may not be from Russian missile, Biden says after holding emergency meeting

Biden stated that the US & its NATO allies are investigating the blast that killed 2 in Poland, after holding an emergency meeting with leaders gathered for the G20 summit on Wednesday.

‘Global economic outlook even gloomier than projected last month,’ says IMF

IMF blamed the darker outlook caused by persistently high inflation, weak growth in China, and ongoing supply disruptions and food insecurity caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.

‘Over 400 Russian war crimes documented in Kherson,’ says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian soldiers of committing war crimes and killing civilians in Kherson, parts of which were retaken by Ukraine's army last week.

More than 100,000 Russian soldiers killed and wounded in Ukraine, says US army general

Mark Milley also added that 40,000 Ukrainian civilians were probably killed in the conflict since Russia's invasion began in February.

‘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.

Would not yield “a single centimetre” in eastern Donetsk region to Russia, says Zelenskyy

The region is one of four Russia claimed to have annexed in late September. Fighting had been going on there between Ukrainian military and Russian proxy forces since 2014.

Russia, USA to hold first talks under nuclear treaty since Ukraine war, says US State Dept

US State Dept spokesperson Ned Price stated that the countries are expected to discuss resuming inspections under the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty.

‘Russia concentrating forces to attack our energy infrastructure,’ says Ukraine

Zelensky said, more than 4.5 million people were already without power. Officials urged citizens to consider making plans to leave as ongoing strikes threaten the power supply.

Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine but Kyiv govt fears trap for advancing troops

Speculation swirled over whether Russia was pulling out, after photos online showed the main administrative building in Kherson with Russia's flag no longer flying atop it.

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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...

Defence

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.