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After a meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron, 26 nations pledged to form a “reassurance force” for Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached. Meanwhile, a map and recent rhetoric suggest Putin’s territorial ambitions extend beyond occupied Ukrainian regions

European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Beijing for bilateral talks after attending a WWII anniversary parade. Kim reaffirmed North Korea’s support for Russia, calling it a “fraternal duty,” amid ongoing military cooperation

Russia claimed Ukraine launched drone attacks overnight, causing a fire at a nuclear facility in Kursk and damaging energy sites, as Ukraine celebrated its 34th independence day with calls for peace and resilience.

Hyderabad police rescued a teenage girl trafficked from Bangladesh, highlighting cross-border human trafficking networks. This is the fourth such case in the city, with Bangladeshi women repeatedly found in brothels. Officials say poverty and organised mafia fuel the exploitation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow will clearly present its position during Friday’s Alaska summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, with talks set to focus on the Ukraine conflict, security, and other pressing global issues.

Ahead of his Friday Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump indicated a follow-up trilateral session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could take place. European leaders might also be included in efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump estimated a 25 per cent chance that his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin could fail. He described the summit as a “chess game” and hinted a successful outcome could lead to a trilateral session with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

A Ukrainian drone hit a residential building in Kursk’s Railway District, killing one woman and injuring 10 others. Russian authorities warned the strikes aim to create a negative media backdrop ahead of the Trump-Putin summit on August 15.

The UN reports a 25 per cent rise in sexual violence during conflicts in 2024, with over 4,600 survivors documented. Armed groups carry out most abuses, while Israel and Russian forces are warned over allegations of violations against detainees.

US President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss Ukraine, ceasefire prospects, and potential territorial swaps. The summit sidelines Ukraine, raising European concerns, while analysts warn of risks and uncertainty over Putin’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.

Russian forces breached Ukrainian defences near Dobropillia in Donetsk, probing for gaps ahead of the Alaska summit. Analysts warn it could be a localised crisis escalating if unchecked, while Ukraine deploys drones and battle-hardened troops to stem Russian advances.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London ahead of the US-Russia summit in Alaska. Starmer emphasised protecting Ukraine’s borders and warned that further sanctions could follow if Russia fails to engage in meaningful ceasefire talks.

Trump asserted that oil tariffs on India would harm Russia, making Putin more likely to seek an end to the Ukraine war. He also discussed his upcoming meeting with Putin and trade deals

Kyiv: The threats, pressure, and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavourable deal. The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected US President Trump’s suggestion of a territorial swap with Russia to end the war, stressing Ukraine will not cede land. Zelenskyy urged genuine peace and criticized an upcoming Trump-Putin meeting excluding Ukraine.

India and Russia have reaffirmed their defence partnership as Deputy Defence Minister Aleksandr Fomin met Ambassador Vinay Kumar in Moscow. The talks come amid tensions with the US over India’s Russian oil imports and Trump’s proposed tariff hikes

Russia has ended its moratorium on deploying intermediate-range nuclear-capable missiles, blaming US missile plans in Europe. The move risks triggering a new arms race and mirrors Cold War tensions. Putin may deploy new Oreshnik missiles in Belarus this year

Russian air defence intercepted a major drone attack in the Volgograd region. While there were no casualties, infrastructure was damaged, causing power outages and train delays. Russia claims Ukraine has recently targeted civilians with drones and shelling

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Sunday, following a series of aftershocks since the record 8.7 quake on July 30. No tsunami alert has been issued. Authorities remain on alert as seismic activity continues in the region.