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War in Ukraine
Indian PM to Visit Kyiv for the First Time Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Ministry Says
The announcement comes just weeks after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Modi for embracing Russian President Vladimir Putin during a recent visit to Moscow.
Aug. 19, 2024
Zelensky
India Summons Ukraine’s Ambassador Over Criticism of Modi-Putin Meeting
Commenting on India’s PM’s Moscow visit President Zelensky said it was a “huge disappointment” to “see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world's most bloody criminal in Moscow.”
July 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Modi's Moscow Visit 'Devastating' for Peace Efforts: Zelensky
Ukraine has requested a meeting of the UN Security Council to condemn Monday's deadly missile strikes.
July 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
Modi, Putin Hold Talks Amid Outrage Over Ukraine Strikes
Modi, visiting Moscow for the first time since Russia launched its campaign in Ukraine in February 2022, will seek to nurture New Delhi's long-standing relationship with Moscow.
July 9, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: June 2, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 2, 2024
India
OPINION: India Ascending
The country has eliminated poverty faster than any other in history, removing 400 million from near starvation in one generation.
May 27, 2024
Biden
WORLD BRIEFING: April 14,2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
April 14, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: India’s Role in Forging Peace in Ukraine
Following the Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit to New Delhi, could India be strategically well-placed to help end the war in Ukraine?
April 1, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine FM Wraps Up Visit to India, Traditionally a Russian Ally
Foreign Minister said Kyiv and New Delhi “agreed to restore the level of cooperation between our countries” to pre-February 2022 status and identify new projects to take relations to the next level.
March 30, 2024
Zelensky
Ukraine’s Offer of Peace Talks Based on Zelensky’s Plan Gets Frosty Russian Response
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba signaled Kyiv’s readiness to negotiate with Moscow during a TV interview while on his first official visit to India.
March 29, 2024
Zelensky
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister to Discuss Zelensky’s Peace Formula on First India Visit
Ukraine’s last official government level visit to India was made by the then Foreign Minister, Pavlo Klimkin, in 2017 during the presidency of Petro Poroshenko.
March 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
India Bust Network Sending Citizens to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
The traffickers, operating as an organized network, lured Indian nationals with promises of lucrative jobs, then deployed them to frontline bases in the Russo-Ukrainian war against their will.
March 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
Indian Citizens Say They Were Illegally Conscripted by Russia
Seven Indian citizens recorded a video message claiming that they were being forced to participate in the war with Ukraine on the side of Russia.
March 7, 2024
Russia
India Pivots Away From Russian Arms, But Will Retain Strong Ties
India is seeking to distance itself from its largest arms supplier after Russia’s ability to supply munitions and spares was hobbled by the war in Ukraine.
Jan. 29, 2024
Russia
EXPLAINED: Why India is Buying Less Oil From Russia
Russia has become India's top oil supplier, overtaking the traditional heavyweight Middle Eastern exporters, and remains so by a distance despite the recent falls.
Jan. 10, 2024
India
Greek Shippers to Stop Transporting Russian Oil to Avoid Sanctions
Three major Greek shipping companies have halted Russian oil shipments to avoid sanctions as the US government clamps down on ships carrying oil that break the G7 price cap.
Nov. 24, 2023