...
...

ukraine news

The here and now of a 'forever war' period

A small Ukraine would not have held on for so long against a big Russia if it wasn't for both the US and Europe backing the former.
Published on Aug 04, 2026 08:06 am IST

The Kremlin Is Bullying More Russians Into Fighting in Ukraine

PREMIUM
Published on Aug 03, 2026 10:36 pm IST

Thousands rally in Kyiv for return of ex-defence minister

HT Image
Published on Aug 01, 2026 06:12 am IST

Scripting an endgame in the Russia-Ukraine war

Putin has already seen security forces challenge the regime due to failures in Ukraine with the Prigozhin mutiny in 2023.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 10:02 pm IST

Five things to know about Crimea, the Russian-annexed peninsula

A man rides a stand-up paddleboard in the Black sea in Simeiz, on the Russian-annexed peninsula of Crimea. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 04:57 pm IST

13 Indian seafarers remain stranded at Chornomorsk port: Ukrainian Embassy

Russia and Ukraine are involved in a conflict that has prolonged for over four years now.
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 10:42 am IST

India in touch with Ukraine to ensure safety of 13 seafarers in Black Sea

After the FSUI flagged the concern on social media, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv said that it was taking steps to ensure the safety of Indian crew members on board.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 01:42 pm IST

13 Indian sailors stranded in Ukraine port after strikes, DGMA says all safe

The DGMA flagged all Indian seafarers aboard the MV Amir 1, a Tanzanian cargo vessel, as safe despite concerns of attacks near the Ukraine port.
Updated on Jul 29, 2026 05:42 pm IST

The dual-attrition trap in the Russia-Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin
Updated on Jul 28, 2026 11:49 pm IST

Zelensky may visit White House to secure Trump's support against Russia today

Trump accused Zelensky of ingratitude and "gambling with World War Three".
Published on Jul 28, 2026 01:58 pm IST

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term

US, France trade barbs in fight over UN rights chief's second term
Published on Jul 29, 2026 05:12 pm IST

Ukraine wants anti-ballistic missile prototype by mid-2027 amid Russia threat

Ukraine aims to have a prototype of the Freyja anti-ballistic system ready by the first half of 2027
Published on Jul 27, 2026 02:49 pm IST

Sweden is launching its own MI6

PREMIUM
In May the government announced the creation of a new spy agency, the Utrike underrattelsetjanst (und), or Foreign Intelligence Service.
Published on Jul 27, 2026 01:00 pm IST

North Korea rejects denuclearization as Ukraine warns of troops

Resolute and clear is the DPRK’s stand that nuclear deterrence is the ultimate shield for national sovereignty and the supreme guarantee for defending sovereignty,” Kim Yo Jong said
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 08:12 am IST

‘Freeloader in Kyiv…’: Iran warns Ukraine after attack on commercial vessel

The explosion killed one sailor and left another injured.
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 07:39 am IST

Ukrainian woman compares housewarming in India and Europe: ‘Different world’

The woman highlighted the difference between Indian and European housewarming parties.
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 08:59 am IST

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event

Russian missile strike kills 10 at Ukrainian defence event
Published on Jul 25, 2026 02:19 pm IST

EU blacklists 218 targets in largest Russia sanctions package in four years

The sanctions list include key actors involved in producing Russia's long-range drones, she said.
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:38 pm IST

Russia warns US over arms to Ukraine, EU unveils new Moscow sanctions | Updates

Russia continued its strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, attacking the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa.
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:46 pm IST

Sole breadwinner killed in Russian attack, Yamunanagar family devastated

Deceased Gurpreet Singh Bath
Published on Jul 23, 2026 08:40 am IST

Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Lavrov after Black Sea attack

India has backed dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. (@MID_RF/PTI)
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 07:25 am IST

Why Black Sea has become the Russia-Ukraine war's most crucial battleground

As Russia and Ukraine expand the conflict at sea, the battle for the Black Sea is shaping global food and energy markets.
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief

HT Image
Published on Jul 22, 2026 01:31 pm IST

IMF greenlights $690 million disbursement for Ukraine amid Russian attacks

The review comes as Ukraine pushes to maintain economic stability and act on reforms while Russia has escalated its bombardment of the country.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 11:59 am IST

India summons Russian diplomat over death of Indian seafarers in vessel attack

India had on Monday condemned the attack on the Guinea Bissau-flagged merchant vessel.
Updated on Jul 21, 2026 06:00 pm IST

'40 missiles, 120 drones': Russia's attack on Kyiv kills 1

The attack, which began around 1.30 am and lasted for several hours, triggered explosions across the Ukrainian capital as air defence systems attempted to intercept the barrage.
Updated on Jul 20, 2026 12:01 am IST

7 killed, over 50 injured in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia

Smoke rises after a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia. Seven people were killed and 51 injured in the overnight attacks,
Published on Jul 18, 2026 08:45 pm IST

Zelensky Ousts Popular Defense Minister as Ukraine Gains Momentum in the War

PREMIUM
Mykhailo Fedorov at NATO headquarters in Brussels in June.
Published on Jul 16, 2026 02:08 pm IST

US senators seek 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations over Russian oil

A French Navy vessel sails by the Russian oil tanker “Tagor”, suspected of flying a false Cameroonian flag and boarded by the French Navy on May 31 as it arrives in Douarnenez Bay, western France on June 2. (AFP)
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Ukraine to buy Rafale jets, air defence systems under France deal

The two countries said Ukraine would order an initial 16 Rafale aircraft, the first tranche of a planned fleet of 100 announced in November 2025.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:47 pm IST