Biden, NATO set to unveil Ukraine aid
US President Joe Biden and leaders of other NATO member states are poised to unveil new aid and reiterate a membership pledge for Ukraine at a summit in... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDespite ‘substantive’ agenda, Jaishankar-Kuleba talks highlight India’s tightrope on Russia-Ukraine war
In maiden visit to India, Ukraine foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba did not get commitment from New Delhi on attending its peace meet. A meeting with PM Modi also did not materialise. Key Points
ThePrintRussia's presidential vote starts final day with accusations of Kyiv sabotage
Russia's presidential election, likely to re-elect Vladimir Putin, faces accusations from Moscow of Ukrainian air attacks aiming to disrupt the vote. Over half of Russian voters have already cast their ballots, with the final day testing opposition strength. Putin accused Kyiv of intensified drone and missile attacks, vowing retaliation. Despite Ukraine's President Zelenskiy not addressing the attacks, tensions persist. The election in parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia is deemed illegal by Kyiv. Putin's opponents, led by Alexei Navalny's supporters, urge a simultaneous Noon Against Putin vote across Russia, aiming to express opposition legally. Key Points
Economic Times2 killed in Russian artillery strikes in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities said two persons, including a teenage boy, were killed in Russian artillery attacks on Saturday. Russia reported it had shot down... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRussian spy chief scolds French President Macron for ‘extremely dangerous’ remark on Ukraine
Sergei Naryshkin says European leaders lack common sense. Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign intelligence chief has said French President Emmanuel... Key Points
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The Challenge to U.S. Leadership on Ukraine Comes From Home
Domestic politics, not Russia’s Putin, is posing the greatest threat to the U.S. role abroad. Key Points
mintIn third year of war, why Ukraine's fate hinges on West
The conflict in Ukraine, now in its third year, is not just about battles but also about support from Western nations. With Ukrainian forces facing challenges, Kyiv's ability to resist Russia's invasion relies on Western backing. Key factors include a stalled $60 billion U.S. aid package, ammunition supplies, decisions on new weapons systems, the impact of the Middle East conflict on Western attention, the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, and the U.S. presidential election's potential implications. Key Points
Economic TimesAs Ukraine war enters third year, US aid hangs in balance
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, Top Biden administration officials spent last weekend in Europe trying to soothe jitters over the prospect... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCanada to donate 800 drones to Ukraine as aid against Russia, says Canada Defence Minister
Since February 2022, Canada had committed over C$9.7 billion in aid to Ukraine, including over C$2.4 billion in military assistance, Defence Ministry Bill Bair added. Key Points
ThePrintUK extends visas for Ukrainians amid war in Europe, allows additional 18-month stay on current terms
This will mean those who came on first visas under one of the Ukraine visa schemes could now stay in UK until September 2026. The UK government on Sunday... Key Points
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NATO signs key artillery ammunition contract to replenish allied supplies, help Ukraine
Russia's arms industry far outweighs Ukraine's and Kyiv needs help to match Moscow's firepower. NATO signed on Tuesday a USD 1.2-billion contract to make tens... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaUkraine’s $30 billion problem: How to keep fighting without foreign aid
Kyiv could delay salaries, return to printing money if funding from U.S. and EU falls through Key Points
mintAt Davos, Zelenskyy tries to rally support for Ukraine's fight
A day earlier, Zelenskyy made a stop in Switzerland's capital, Bern, where President Viola Amherd pledged her country would start working with Ukraine to help organize a peace summit for Ukraine. The theme of the meeting in Davos is rebuilding trust, and it comes as that sentiment has been fraying globally: Wars in the Middle East and Europe have increasingly split the world into different camps. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia flags supply of India-made 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine
Russia has raised concerns about India-made ammunition reaching Ukraine through Europe in the third quarter of last year. The matter was raised by Moscow, following reports that Ukraine may have received Indian 155mm artillery shells. The security establishment is probing the possibility of India-made artillery landing in a third country via arms dealers or in collusion with a partner country. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia says 14 killed in Ukrainian strike on Belgorod
Ten people including a child were killed and 45 injured by Ukrainian strikes on the centre of the Russian provincial capital of Belgorod on Saturday, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said. Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said a residential area had been hit, and in a Telegram posting urged all residents to move to air raid shelters as sirens sounded around the city. Key Points
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Russia says EU aid to Ukraine will harm Europe's economy: ‘Won’t change…'
Russia-Ukraine War: The Financial Times reported that the EU was preparing a back-up plan of funding worth up to 20 billion euros ($22.10 billion) for Kyiv. | World News Key Points
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