Larry Lee
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Modi Meets Zelensky in Kyiv as India Balances Ties with Russia and Ukraine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This visit, the first by an Indian leader to Ukraine since the country gained independence, comes just weeks after Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow-a visit that drew criticism from Kyiv amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kyiv on Friday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This visit, the first by an Indian leader to Ukraine since the country gained independence, comes just weeks after Modi's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow-a visit that drew criticism from Kyiv amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. -
Israeli Military Demands in Gaza Spark Fears of Permanent Occupation, Stalling Ceasefire Agreement
disagreements between Israel and Hamas over troop deployment and prisoner releases have brought a potential ceasefire deal to a standstill. According to sources involved in U.S.-mediated talks, the discord centers on Israel's insistence on maintaining a military presence in strategic areas of Gaza-a demand that Hamas views as a last-minute shift in Israel's position. 
disagreements between Israel and Hamas over troop deployment and prisoner releases have brought a potential ceasefire deal to a standstill. According to sources involved in U.S.-mediated talks, the discord centers on Israel's insistence on maintaining a military presence in strategic areas of Gaza-a demand that Hamas views as a last-minute shift in Israel's position. -
Israeli Forces Push Deeper into Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Stall Amid Rising Civilian Casualties
Israeli forces intensified their military campaign in Gaza this week, pushing deeper into central and southern parts of the territory as they engaged in fierce battles with Hamas fighters. 
Israeli forces intensified their military campaign in Gaza this week, pushing deeper into central and southern parts of the territory as they engaged in fierce battles with Hamas fighters. -
Zelenskyy Visits Border as Ukraine Captures More Russian Territory and Launches New Drone Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a significant visit to the northeastern border area from where Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russian territory just over two weeks ago. This strategic offensive has resulted in the capture of several Russian villages and has sent shockwaves through the Kremlin, challenging President Vladimir Putin's efforts to maintain an image of Russian invulnerability. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a significant visit to the northeastern border area from where Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russian territory just over two weeks ago. This strategic offensive has resulted in the capture of several Russian villages and has sent shockwaves through the Kremlin, challenging President Vladimir Putin's efforts to maintain an image of Russian invulnerability. -
Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Air Bases, Escalating Attacks Strike Deep Behind Enemy Lines
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks on critical Russian air bases, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Over the past two days, Ukrainian forces have targeted key military installations, including the Marinovka air base in the Volgograd region, as part of a broader strategy to weaken Russia's air capabilities. 
Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks on critical Russian air bases, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations. Over the past two days, Ukrainian forces have targeted key military installations, including the Marinovka air base in the Volgograd region, as part of a broader strategy to weaken Russia's air capabilities. -
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Gaza As Blinken Fails to Secure Ceasefire
The conflict in Gaza escalated further on Wednesday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 50 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, according to Palestinian health authorities. The intensifying violence comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his latest visit to the Middle East without securing a ceasefire, raising concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the densely populated Gaza Strip. 
The conflict in Gaza escalated further on Wednesday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 50 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, according to Palestinian health authorities. The intensifying violence comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his latest visit to the Middle East without securing a ceasefire, raising concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the densely populated Gaza Strip. -
Moscow Faces One of Largest Drone Attacks as Ukraine Advances in Russian Territory
Moscow was hit by one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, marking a bold move by Ukrainian forces. On Wednesday, Russia's defense ministry reported that at least 11 drones were intercepted and destroyed over Moscow, while an additional 34 were taken down over other regions, including Bryansk, Belgorod, Kaluga, and Kursk. 
Moscow was hit by one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital, marking a bold move by Ukrainian forces. On Wednesday, Russia's defense ministry reported that at least 11 drones were intercepted and destroyed over Moscow, while an additional 34 were taken down over other regions, including Bryansk, Belgorod, Kaluga, and Kursk. -
Putin Downplays Ukrainian Invasion of Kursk as Elites Question His Grip on Power Over Slow Response
Russian President Vladimir Putin finds himself in a precarious position as Ukraine's surprising and bold offensive in the Kursk region challenges both his military and political strategies. In a year that should have seen celebrations of the Soviet army's victory in the Battle of Kursk, the region is now in the spotlight for a very different reason-Ukrainian forces have seized territory, captured prisoners, and forced the evacuation of thousands, catching the Russian military and leadership off guard. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin finds himself in a precarious position as Ukraine's surprising and bold offensive in the Kursk region challenges both his military and political strategies. In a year that should have seen celebrations of the Soviet army's victory in the Battle of Kursk, the region is now in the spotlight for a very different reason-Ukrainian forces have seized territory, captured prisoners, and forced the evacuation of thousands, catching the Russian military and leadership off guard. -
Ukraine Destroys or Severely Damaged All Three Key Bridges in Kursk as Incursion Deepens, Trapping Russian Troops
Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk region has intensified as Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed or severely damaged all three bridges over the Seym River, according to Russian sources. This bold offensive, now in its third week, marks the first significant attack on Russian soil since World War II and is reshaping the dynamics of the conflict, though its ultimate outcome remains uncertain. 
Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk region has intensified as Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed or severely damaged all three bridges over the Seym River, according to Russian sources. This bold offensive, now in its third week, marks the first significant attack on Russian soil since World War II and is reshaping the dynamics of the conflict, though its ultimate outcome remains uncertain. -
Russia Claims Strategic Victory in Niu-York as Ukraine Advances in Kursk
Russia announced on Tuesday that its forces have taken control of Niu-York, a strategically important logistics hub in eastern Ukraine. The capture of the town marks a key moment in Moscow's relentless campaign to secure the entire Donetsk region, even as Ukrainian forces press their own offensive across the border in Russia's Kursk region. 
Russia announced on Tuesday that its forces have taken control of Niu-York, a strategically important logistics hub in eastern Ukraine. The capture of the town marks a key moment in Moscow's relentless campaign to secure the entire Donetsk region, even as Ukrainian forces press their own offensive across the border in Russia's Kursk region.
