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Vladimir Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills amid Western 'threat
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Putin has hinted at the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons against Western nations. However, Monday marked the first public announcement of such drills by Russia.
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China plays backstop to Russia's war against Ukraine
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
China insists it "has always maintained an objective and impartial position" on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Yet, contrary to these words of assurance, China is aiding and abetting Russia's war of aggression against the Ukrainian people.
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Russia playing "dangerous game": US calls on Moscow to withdraw military f
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was taken over by Russian forces shortly after their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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"It's a victory for freedom today": Swedish PM Kristersson on country join
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Sweden Thursday became NATO's newest member, dropping its long-standing neutrality and joining the alliance in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago. The accession became official in the wake of Hungary submitting its ratification protocol; it was the f
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UN chief again calls for Russia to stop invasion of Ukraine
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Guterres said that since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, "we have had two years of fighting, two years of suffering, two years of stoking global tensions and straining global relations." "Enough," he stressed, noting that scorning the Charter has been the problem, and honouring it
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Russia bolsters copper sales to China, Turkey to offset decline in EU expo
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The move comes amidst geopolitical tensions and economic shifts triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted trade dynamics and prompted Russia to seek alternative markets for its copper exports.
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Taiwan increased defence spending by 24.2 pc in 2023 amid growing Chinese
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to the report, IISS' Military Balance report also found that Chinese defence spending increased by 5.4 per cent to USD 219.5 billion (NTD 6.89 trillion) in 2023, representing a 29th straight year of growth, according to Nikkei Asia. Meanwhile, Meia Nouwens, a senior fellow for C
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Russia, Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners in 'biggest' release of war
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In the largest prisoner exchange, since Russia's invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022, hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between Kyiv and Moscow on Wednesday.
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Japan raises defence budget to record USD 56 billion amid tensions in Indo
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Japan wants to dramatically expand its defence capacity because it has been alarmed by China's expanding military ambitions, while Russia's invasion of Ukraine has also stoked fears that China may move to take over Taiwan, a self-governed democracy claimed by Beijing.
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US charges Russian-affiliated soldiers for war crimes during Ukraine invas
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The charges include torture, inhuman treatment, and unlawful confinement of a US national in Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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"Australia, US oppose Russia's illegal and immoral invasion of Ukraine": P
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Weighing in on the protracted and ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said both the US and Australia were opposed to Moscow's "illegal and immoral invasion" of the neighbouring country.
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UN finds itself in 'deadlock' on issue of aggression: Zelenskyy slams Russ
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Slamming Russia at the United Nations Security Council over its invasion of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the UN finds itself in 'deadlock' on the issue of aggression.
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