Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of high-level bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be among the most closely watched engagements. The summit comes at a crucial time for regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts. Modi's visit is also aimed at strengthening India's ties with Central Asian nations and advancing New Delhi's diplomatic agenda ahead of key global summits.


SCO Summit: PM Modi set to hold multiple bilateral meetings in Bishkek

Ukraine is increasingly taking the war deep inside Russia with long-range strikes, while Britain and France are expanding support for Kyiv's long-range missile capability. Britain has agreed to share classified technology that could help Ukraine produce its own Storm Shadow-related missiles. Now, Moscow says this crosses a major red line and has warned it could target British military installations. At the same time, NATO countries have reported airspace incidents involving Russian-origin drones, while Moscow has denied deliberately targeting NATO territory. The result is a rapidly widening confrontation where the battlefield, Western military support & NATO's borders are becoming increasingly difficult to separate

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Russia has conducted a test launch of a mobile-based intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. Moscow has not identified the ICBM used in the launch. The Russian Defence Ministry says the exercise tested the deployment, preparation and launch of the missile system and confirmed its tactical, technical and flight characteristics. 
We explain what the test reveals about Russia’s mobile strategic missile force, including the RS-24 Yars and RS-28 Sarmat, their ranges and why mobile launchers are an important part of Russia’s nuclear deterrent.

Russia fires mystery mobile ICBM | Putin's nuclear threat gets real 

Russia launched a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, firing missiles and hundreds of drones at Kyiv and other cities. Ukrainian officials said ports, grain storage facilities, industrial sites and retail distribution centers were among the targets. Air defence systems were activated across the capital as residents awoke to explosions and drone interceptions. Ukraine said it successfully shot down several ballistic missiles, aided by recently received Patriot interceptors. Moscow claimed the strikes targeted infrastructure supporting Ukraine's war effort, as the conflict continues to intensify with both sides carrying out long-range attacks.


Russia-Ukraine war: Drone bombardment torches warehouse in southeast Ukraine  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of bilateral meetings with leaders attending the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan. Among the most closely watched engagements will be his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, taking place against a volatile geopolitical backdrop.


PM Modi to meet SCO leaders, hold talks with Putin at summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a series of high-level bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be among the most closely watched engagements. The summit comes at a crucial time for regional security, connectivity, economic cooperation and counter-terrorism efforts. Modi's visit is also aimed at strengthening India's ties with Central Asian nations and advancing New Delhi's diplomatic agenda ahead of key global summits.

SCO Summit: PM Modi to hold key bilateral talks with Putin, Xi & SCO leaders 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on August 29. He will attend the 26th SCO Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the visit.

PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan during 4-day trip

Russia appears to be preparing another test of Burevestnik, its nuclear-powered cruise missile with potentially near-unlimited range. Well this comes days after renewed attention on the Poseidon underwater nuclear weapon, Moscow is showcasing two radically different ways of delivering a strategic strike, raising fresh questions for NATO. This story explains what exactly is Burevestnik missile, what are its capabilities and why it is called a doomsday missile.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia escalates nuclear threat with Burevestnik test 

Russia appears to be preparing another test of Burevestnik, its nuclear-powered cruise missile with potentially near-unlimited range. Well this comes days after renewed attention on the Poseidon underwater nuclear weapon, Moscow is showcasing two radically different ways of delivering a strategic strike, raising fresh questions for NATO. This story explains what exactly is Burevestnik missile, what are its capabilities and why it is called a doomsday missile.


Putin's nuclear double threat: poseidon underwater monster & burevestnik unstoppable atomic missile

In a rare and high-stakes unannounced visit, CIA Director John Ratcliffe flew to Moscow for secretive backchannel talks with Russian intelligence counterparts. 

The surprise diplomatic mission—facilitated by a temporary halt on long-term drone and missile strikes near the Russian capital—comes as U.S.-brokered peace negotiations over the Ukraine war remain heavily stalled.

CIA chief in Moscow: CIA chief pleads with Putin for peace in Ukraine | What's Putin planning?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting the state authority to temporarily take control of critical infrastructure deemed inadequately protected from Ukrainian attacks. The move comes as Ukrainian drone strikes increasingly target Russian oil facilities, logistics hubs, warehouses and industrial sites deep inside Russia. Under the decree, authorities can intervene if private operators fail to secure facilities or are slow to repair damage. The Kremlin insists the measure is not nationalisation but a wartime mechanism aimed at protecting assets considered vital to Russia's security and economic stability.


Putin's new decree allows state takeover of damaged infrastructure in Ukrainian attacks 

Russia launched around 150 drones, Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31P missile at Ukraine overnight on August 25, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Kyiv says 124 drones were destroyed or jammed, while impacts were recorded at multiple locations.  
At the same time, Russia is advancing its strategic underwater weapons programme. The nuclear-powered Khabarovsk submarine has entered sea trials and is designed to carry Poseidon underwater drones. Poseidon is a nuclear-powered autonomous underwater vehicle intended to deliver nuclear weapons against distant naval or coastal targets.  
The developments come as Ukraine continues to face a shortage of Patriot interceptors and presses Western allies for additional air-defence systems. Kyiv is also intensifying long-range attacks against Russian energy infrastructure, including the reported strike on the Afipsky refinery.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches nuclear-capable missile strike on Ukrainian targets

Russia fires nuke-capable missiles, Ukraine's military hubs destroyed

Western allies assembled in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day to vow continued military and financial backing against escalating Russian attacks.

Russia-Ukraine war: Western allies assemble in Kyiv, vow to support war efforts 

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to visit Kyiv, where Britain is expected to deepen its military support for Ukraine. The UK plans to share the blueprint for its SCALP cruise missile, potentially allowing Ukraine to strengthen its domestic weapons production capabilities. Russia has accused Britain of escalating the conflict and “adding fuel to the fire.” The move comes as the war enters another tense phase, with Western allies weighing greater military support for Kyiv.


Russia-Ukraine war: UK to share scalp missile blueprint with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he expects to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek. During a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Moscow, Putin also praised Modi’s role in strengthening India-Russia ties and offered to increase uninterrupted fertiliser supplies to support Indian farmers

Putin confirms meeting with PM Modi, pledges more fertiliser for India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar travelled to Moscow for a two-day visit, co-chairing the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission with First Deputy PM Denis Manturov, and holding talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on regional and global issues. The visit comes as India prepares to host Russian President Vladimir Putin for his expected visit next month around the BRICS Summit.


Breaking: Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow ahead of his expected India visit for BRICS

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged fresh waves of attacks as the war enters another intense phase. Russian officials say a Ukrainian strike killed two people in the Krasnodar region, while Ukraine continues to face mounting pressure from missile and drone attacks. With air defence resources running low, Kyiv's allies are gathering to discuss additional military support. The crisis comes as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to visit Kyiv on his first foreign trip, signalling continued British backing for Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine trade strikes: Kyiv seeks more air defence support

Key European and international backers of Ukraine have gathered for an emergency high-level summit as the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies significantly. Facing a severe depletion of vital air defense interceptors—such as U.S.-supplied Patriot missiles—Ukrainian leadership is pressing allies for immediate military assistance and heightened economic pressure on Moscow.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine backers gather as war escalates, air defence runs low

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of opening a “Pandora’s box” by targeting Russian economic infrastructure with drone strikes. Putin warned that Moscow would retaliate against Ukraine’s “most sensitive economic sectors” as Kyiv steps up attacks on oil refineries, warehouses and other infrastructure linked to Russia’s war effort.

Russia-Ukraine war: at least 13 killed in Ukraine & Russia following overnight strikes 

Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia has received North Korean KN-30 ballistic missiles, an upgraded Hwasong-11C system capable, according to Ukrainian claims, of carrying a warhead weighing up to 2,500 kilograms. The reported transfer has not been officially confirmed by Moscow or Pyongyang.  The development comes after one of the deadliest recent Russian attacks on Kyiv, with at least 16 people killed and dozens wounded. Ukraine's shortage of Patriot interceptors is making the defence of Ukrainian cities increasingly difficult, particularly against ballistic missiles. With Russia continuing its missile campaign and Ukraine carrying out deep drone strikes against Russian targets, the war is becoming an increasingly intense cycle of long-range attack and retaliation.


Kyiv claims Russia using monster 2,500 kg warhead Korean missile

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims russia using monster 2,500 kg warhead Korean missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited the historic Donskoy Monastery in Moscow to pay his respects at the final resting place of Grand Prince Dmitry Donskoy.


Putin inspects warrior prince Donskoy's tomb in Moscow

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged some of the deadliest attacks in weeks. Kyiv came under a fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones, while a Russian drone strike on a civilian minibus in Kherson killed four people. In Zhytomyr, two police officers were killed and at least 20 people were injured. At the same time, deadly drone attacks were reported inside Russia, showing how the war is now reaching deeper into both countries. Here's everything you need to know about the latest escalation.


Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow's forces intensify ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv 

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow unleashes massive missile & drone blitz as Kyiv burns, death toll rises

Russia is deploying a new generation of fast jet-powered drones in its war against Ukraine, adding another challenge to Kyiv’s air defences. The high-speed drones could significantly reduce Ukraine’s warning and interception time. Meanwhile, Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” over British-supplied drones being used by Ukraine, raising fresh concerns about a wider escalation.


Russia deploys deadly jet drones, shrinking Ukraine’s reaction time

Ukraine faced a chaotic 24 hours as Russian drones forced Ukrainian and Belgian foreign ministers to hold talks in a Kyiv bomb shelter, even as a drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant killed one staff member and injured 16 others at a bus stop, an incident the plant's director called "the worst event" it has faced. Russia blames Ukraine for that strike. Separately, Russian missiles killed at least 10 people in a Kharkiv region village, destroying homes and vehicles. Adding to the tension, Russia's Lavrov warned the UK over reports of British-made drones being supplied to Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian diplomats take shelter, Zaporizhzhia staff hit, 10 dead in Kharkiv 

A deadly Russian missile strike has hit a populated area in Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack came after a massive Ukrainian drone barrage targeting Russia, escalating the latest round of strikes between the two sides. The violence underscores the continuing intensity of the Russia-Ukraine war as both sides expand their aerial attacks.


Russian attack follows massive Ukrainian drone barrage, 10 killed

Russia and Japan are once again at odds after Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories. Tokyo swiftly renewed its territorial claim and lodged a protest, while Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi criticised the visit. The islands have remained a major point of contention since the Soviet Union seized them at the end of World War II, preventing the two countries from signing a formal peace treaty.

Russia-Japan spar over disputed islands, Japan envoy summoned

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