The United States has urged India to leverage its longstanding relationship with Russia to encourage President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing war in Ukraine and seek a lasting peace. Mathew Miller, spokesperson for the State Department, emphasised this point in a statement on Monday. He highlighted the unique position India holds due to its historical ties with Russia and suggested that India could play a crucial role in mediating the conflict.

On Sunday, India was among the nations that chose not to sign a joint communique at the peace summit for Ukraine hosted by Switzerland. Despite this, India emphasised the need for "sincere and practical engagement" between Russia and Ukraine to achieve a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Meanwhile, Kyiv seeks NATO membership and demands full Russian troop withdrawal, making acceptance of such terms unlikely.

China continues to back Russia in its military invasion of Ukraine, showing full support without triggering Western sanctions. The recent farewell hug between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin highlighted China’s alignment with Russia, contradicting its claim of being neutral.

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the United States has taken a significant step by transferring a substantial amount of seized weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. According to a statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM), thousands of infantry weapons and over 500,000 rounds of ammunition were handed over to Ukrainian forces last week.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in New Delhi, part of a bilateral engagement during Kuleba's two-day visit to India.

Troubling revelations have emerged amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with reports indicating that Russian forces have been actively recruiting Ukrainian teenagers into their military ranks.

In a shocking revelation, multiple Indian nationals have been ensnared in a web of deceit, lured into serving the Russian Army in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

In a startling turn of events, what began as a festive trip for New Year celebrations has turned into a nightmare for a group of Indian tourists in Russia. Ravneet and Bikramjit, along with a group of their friends, embarked on what was supposed to be a joyous vacation, only to find themselves ensnared in the complexities of a foreign conflict.

The repercussions of the war have been profound, impacting economies worldwide and disrupting global supply chains. With over 2,700 sanctions imposed on Russia, amounting to freezing approximately ₹300 billion of its reserves, the economic fallout has been significant. The disruption of major trade routes, coupled with sanctions, has led to surging oil prices and inflation on a global scale. Yet, despite these challenges, India has displayed remarkable resilience, with its economy expanding by 13.5% in the first quarter of the financial year 2022-23.