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Russia-Ukraine animosity feels hollow at Roland Garros

Russia-Ukraine animosity feels hollow at Roland Garros

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The Roland Garros semi-final between Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva was flatter than expected but was always loaded with meaning. Ukrainian Kostyuk had made three WTA finals this year, winning two. In both, she defeated Russian Andreeva on her way to the title, on the Brisbane hard courts in January and then on Madrid clay at the start of May. Russia’s Mirra Andreeva kisses the trophy after winning the French Open on Saturday. (AFP) Andreeva, of course, went on to beat Poland’s Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to win the title on Saturday. In the run up to Roland Garros, Kostyuk had overtaken Andreeva as the brightest female talent on tour, had not lost a match on clay in the season and was stamping her presence on and off the court. But on Thursday evening, Andreeva ensured that in the biggest match of her career, it could not be said that Kostyuk had a number on her. Their rivalry was not merely tennis over the last two years. Kostyuk has criticised Russian and Belarussian players over …

Ukraine’s Rustem Umerov meets NSA Doval, Jaishankar to discuss path to peace| India News

Ukraine’s Rustem Umerov meets NSA Doval, Jaishankar to discuss path to peace| India News

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Ukraine’s National Security Advisor Rustem Umerov met his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday to review bilateral relations and discuss efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. At their meeting, NSA Doval “reiterated India’s principled position and focus on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy”, Jaiswal said. (X/MEAIndia) Umerov is the second high-ranking Ukrainian official, after foreign minister Andrii Sybiha, to travel to India following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Kyiv in August 2024. Jaishankar said on social media after meeting Umerov that they discussed “bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict”. Doval and Umerov reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on social media. Doval “reiterated India’s principled position and focus on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy”, Jaiswal said. Umerov said he and Doval discussed the development of bilateral ties and assessed the security situation. “The Indian side reaffirmed its consistent position on the need for a peaceful settlement based on dialogue and diplomacy,” he said in a …

Oreshnik revenge forgotten? Zelensky tells allies to target Putin’s oil fleet as peace talks resume

Oreshnik revenge forgotten? Zelensky tells allies to target Putin’s oil fleet as peace talks resume

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Published on Feb 05, 2026 03:38 pm IST Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says talks with Russia and the United States are moving forward, with bilateral and trilateral negotiations set to continue as efforts intensify to end the war. Zelensky announced a likely prisoner-of-war exchange in the near future and stressed that any peace must be backed by real security guarantees and sustained pressure on Moscow. Warning against rewarding the aggressor, he urged Europe to tighten economic measures, particularly against Russia’s tanker fleet. The remarks come amid fresh controversy over airstrikes, with Zelensky accusing Russia of violating a truce while U.S. President Donald Trump said the agreed pause had already expired.   News / Videos / World News / Oreshnik revenge forgotten? Zelensky tells allies to target Putin’s oil fleet as peace talks resume Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vladimir Putin Extends New Year Greetings To President Murmu, PM Modi | World News

Vladimir Putin Extends New Year Greetings To President Murmu, PM Modi | World News

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Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 15:47 IST Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern over reports of the targeting of Putin’s residence in the Novgorod Region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image credit: X/@narendramodi) Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday, i.e., December 30, extended new year greetings to his Indian counterpart, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other world leaders. “Vladimir Putin extended his greetings on Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026 to heads of foreign states and governments”, read an official statement from the Kremlin. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern over reports of the targeting of Putin’s residence in the Novgorod Region. Russia claimed that the attacks had been unleashed by Ukraine – an allegation Kyiv has rejected. “Deeply concerned by reports of the targeting of the residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Ongoing diplomatic efforts offer the most viable path toward ending hostilities and achieving peace. We urge all concerned to remain focused on these efforts and to …

‘My sympathies are with victims in Ukraine, not Esipenko’: Peter Heine Nielsen tells Susan Polgar after Russian GM’s blunder | Chess News

‘My sympathies are with victims in Ukraine, not Esipenko’: Peter Heine Nielsen tells Susan Polgar after Russian GM’s blunder | Chess News

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Andrey Esipenko experienced heartbreak in the semi-finals of the FIDE World Cup on Sunday when he blundered a rook in the endgame of the second tiebreak match against China’s Wei Yi which resulted in a resignation from the Russian grandmaster. The result meant that Esipenko is now fighting against Uzbek chess grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third place match, which started on Monday to decide the fate of the third Candidates spot. In the aftermath of the defeat for Esipenko, chess legend Susan Polgar posted a compassionate tweet in favour of the Russian, who is competing at the Chess World Cup under the FIDE flag since the sport has prohibited players from showing symbols of Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. “Be nice, be kind! This was a devastating moment for Esipenko. It was a colossal blunder he will never forget. But don’t attack or make fun of this young man just because he is Russian. No one has to like him or support him. But be a decent human being,” Polgar posted on X. …

44 Indians serving in Russian military; India once again urges Moscow to release them

44 Indians serving in Russian military; India once again urges Moscow to release them

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Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Photo: X/@PTI_News India on Friday (November 7, 2025) said that the number of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army has increased to 44 in view of recruitment in recent months. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has taken up the matter with Moscow and urged them to stop recruiting Indians into the Russian military. “In the last few months, we have been informed of several Indian nationals who have been recruited in the Russian army,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. “As per our understanding, there are 44 Indian nationals presently serving in the Russian Army,” he said at his weekly media briefing. Indian officials in September had said there were 27 Indians serving in the Russian Army. Mr. Jaiswal said India has taken up the matter with Russian authorities and urged them to release the Indians at the “earliest and also to put an end to this practice”. “We are in touch with the Russian side. We are also in touch with the …

‘He Must Have Been Forced’: Delhi HC Asks Centre To Bring Back Indian Student Detained By Ukraine | India News

‘He Must Have Been Forced’: Delhi HC Asks Centre To Bring Back Indian Student Detained By Ukraine | India News

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Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 23:06 IST Delhi High Court urges Centre to secure the return of a 22-year-old Indian student detained by Ukrainian forces after alleged coercion into the Russian Army. Delhi HC Asks Centre To Bring Back Indian Student Detained By Ukraine (Image: Reprentative/PTI) Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Central government to take urgent steps to ensure the safe return of 22-year-old Indian student Sahil Mahmad Husen Majothi, who has been detained by Ukrainian forces. Majothi’s mother claimed that her son was coerced into joining Russian forces. Hearing a petition filed by Majothi’s mother, Hasinaben Samsudinbhai Majothi, Justice Sachin Datta observed that the student appeared to have been compelled to join the Russian Army under duress. “He must have been forced to join the Russian Army.” “Please take all steps to bring him back,” the judge told the government counsel, while emphasising the need for prompt diplomatic action. The Court instructed the Centre to appoint a liaison officer to coordinate with Ukrainian authorities and seek consular access to Majothi. The matter will …

ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy Says Only Meeting russia Vladimir Putin Face-To-Face Can Deliver Peace

ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy Says Only Meeting russia Vladimir Putin Face-To-Face Can Deliver Peace

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Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he wanted to negotiate an unconditional 30-day ceasefire face-to-face with Vladimir Putin at this week’s talks in Istanbul because only the Russian leader could enact such a pause. Accusing Putin of being “scared” of meeting him, Zelensky said he expected “strong sanctions” from the United States and European Union if the talks did not take place, adding a failed meeting would show that Russia was not ready for diplomacy. Zelensky told reporters that because “absolutely everything in Russia” depends on Putin, the only way to secure a ceasefire and an end to the war was through direct talks with him. “If he takes the step to say he is ready for a ceasefire then it opens the way to discussing all the elements to end the war,” he said. “I’m not even mentioning that he is scared of direct talks with me,” Zelensky said, adding he would first meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara for talks and would head to Istanbul if Putin arrived there. Zelensky …

Putin Says Russia Ready To Resume Talks With Ukraine “Without Preconditions”

Putin Says Russia Ready To Resume Talks With Ukraine “Without Preconditions”

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Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Russian President Putin told US envoy Witkoff that Russia is open to unconditional talks with Ukraine, as Trump suggests different approaches to deal with Putin amid ongoing conflict and failed negotiations for peace. Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff that Russia is ready to hold talks with Ukraine “without preconditions”, the Kremlin said on Saturday. “During yesterday’s talks with Trump’s envoy Witkoff, Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who also added that Putin has repeated the same several times. This comes in the midst of US President Donald Trump’s talks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome, at the funeral of Pope Francis.  In a post on Truth Social after his talks with Zelensky, Trump also said maybe Putin “has to be dealt with differently, through ‘Banking’ or ‘Secondary Sanctions?’” He posted on his social media platform he said, “…there was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into …

Russia to Launch “New Multi-pronged Offensive” Along 1000-km Ukraine Frontline? 4 Killed in Dnipro

Russia to Launch “New Multi-pronged Offensive” Along 1000-km Ukraine Frontline? 4 Killed in Dnipro

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Last Updated:March 30, 2025, 00:20 IST Crux India Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks, according to Ukrainian officials and military analystsThe Russian army aims to strengthen the Kremlin’s position in potential ceasefire negotiations, the Associated Press reportedAnalysts and military commanders predict Russia will launch a multi-pronged offensive along the 1,000-kilometer frontline“They are preparing offensive actions on the front that should last from six to nine months, almost all of 2025,” a Ukrainian military expert said, AP reported 0:00 INTRO 2:49 HOW RUSSIA IS PLANNING TO ‘PRESSURE’ UKRAINE’S ARMY4:36 RUSSIA FIRES 170 DRONES IN OVERNIGHT ATTACK ON UKRAINE 7:02 ZELENSKY SAYS PUTIN’S UN GOVT PROPOSAL AIMS TO STALL PEACEn18oc_world n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link