Ukraine

Delhi G20 statement signals US shift on Ukraine

With the deterioration of the United Nations, the G20 is slowly becoming the vehicle of choice for a section of the developed world. While the UN still retains some of its traditional appeal as a global forum where crucial decisions are made (read bought or sold), the heavily west-tilted institution’s progressive irrelevance on the face […]

Ukraine loses 14% of troops in war as Russia counteroffensive falters

The high casualties, coupled with Ukrainian troops’ inability to breach Russian defence lines, have set the panic alarm ringing in Washington and European capitals

Niger coup: What is at stake for the West

The military coup in Niger threatens similar episodes in others West African nations suffering from France’s neo-colonialism policies

Did Putin mismanage Prigozhin affair?

Putin is not the bare-bodied bear-riding wild leader of a lawless land. He is, at his core, a bureaucrat with the constitution of a chess player

Revolt in Russia: Will it halt conflict in Ukraine?

Russia won’t alter course, but Prigozhin’s revolt may stall the conflict for a while

Russian neo-Nazi leader acquires UK-supplied missiles in Ukraine

Concerns raised over British arms package as evidence emerges of extremist groups accessing sophisticated weaponry

Fall of Bakhmut: Will it become turning point for Putin?

Capturing of key transport and logistics hub could be a key event in Russia-Ukraine conflict; It could be a big morale booster for the Russian forces

PM Modi meets President Zelenskyy, offers help but no invite to G20

India did not budge from Ukraine’s pressure tactics; No decision yet on inviting it to G20 Summit

The Afghan legacy in Ukraine and Taiwan 

Proxy wars have existed for a long time, but the Afghan conflict marked the most notable return of proxy warfare in contemporary times.

US mercenary plans to recruit Pakistani-based Afghan refugees as fighters for Ukraine

An American mercenary is reportedly attempting to export vulnerable Afghan refugees who have fled the Taliban and are currently residing in Pakistan, using counterfeit Pakistani passports. It raises questions about Pakistan's claimed neutrality in the conflict - is the country complicit in this plan?"