Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia could launch hybrid drone and missile attacks against European countries supporting Ukraine, including Poland. Tusk said the assessment was based on intelligence and warned that any strikes could be presented as accidental. His comments come amid heightened security concerns across NATO’s eastern flank following recent Russian attacks near Poland’s border.


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Russians have begun three days of voting in the country’s parliamentary election, the first held during wartime since the invasion of Ukraine. With virtually no opposition and electronic voting allowed, the election is expected to reinforce the Kremlin’s political dominance.

Russia holds first parliamentary elections since the beginning of the Ukraine war

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Russia launched a fresh wave of strikes across Ukraine, wounding at least 18 people. Kyiv's mayor reported 12 injured, including two children, while Sumy suffered a deadly guided bomb strike that killed one person. Attacks also hit Odesa. In a tit-for-tat exchange, Ukraine struck back at Russia, hitting a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don and an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, part of Kyiv's ongoing campaign against Russian energy and military infrastructure as the war grinds into its fifth year.


Russia-Ukraine war: '18 wounded in Russian air strikes' as Kyiv, Odesa, and Sumy come under fire

A proposed 100% tariff is putting the spotlight on Russian buyers amid growing trade tensions. The move could raise costs for Russian buyers and affect trade flows. Watch WION for the latest developments and global trade updates.


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Russia is set to hold its first parliamentary election since the start of the Ukraine war, with voting scheduled from September 18-20. President Vladimir Putin has framed the vote as a test of national unity and support for Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. The ruling United Russia party is widely expected to retain control of the 450-seat State Duma, extending its dominance of Russian politics during wartime.


Russia to hold first Parliamentary since the start of war, Putin's united Russia expected to sweep 

As tensions between NATO and Russia are heating up, what if you were told that a romance which blossomed on a dating app... triggered a security alert at a British military base? A new report sheds light on what happened!Now, this scare reporteedly took place at UK's Northwood headquarters, which hosts NATO's allied maritime command. This is significant as it is the central command of all NATO maritime forces. The commander of this military unit, serves as the primary maritime advisor to NATO. Crucially, it reportedly monitors Russian submarines and warships prowling UK waters, and tracks sanctioned oil tankers from Russia's shadow fleet.According to The Telegraph, a senior Spanish naval officer, posted at this base came under the scanner for, starting an affair with a Russian-born woman named Janina White whom he met on the dating app. Although she is a UK-Polish dual national, she was suspected of being a Kremlin agent, by Spanish and NATO authorities.Suspicion initially arose in December 2024 when White was invited to a Christmas party at the base by the Spanish officer. Subsequently, NATO as well as Spain reportedly launched a formal security investigation into the matter. According to the report, the officer was suspended from duty and, banned from entering the base in June 2025, pending the outcome of the probe. A month later, his posting was terminated.Despite this, he along with White and a third person, allegedly attempted to re-enter the base in August, to have lunch. Intriguingly though, the officer claimed to have misplaced his own pass and requested, visitor passes for his friends. After being denied entry, the UK-Polish dual national reportedly declined to leave, compelling the authorities to call the police.But, the woman at the centre of the controversy, had a different story to tell.White told The Telegraph that, she was no longer in a relationship with the Spanish officer. Maintaining that she was being discriminated due to her Russian heritage, White stressed that she was neither a Russian spy, nor was she ever arrested...At the same time, she claimed to have been questioned by a Russian intelligence officer when she visited Saint Petersburg last month. White also added that her former partner tried to take his own life in September 2025, as he felt betrayed by the Spanish navy.A solicitor by profession, White is now seeking a judicial review of, why she was named as an 'adverse security risk' by NATO officials. According to her, the espionage rumours were started by partners of other officers at the base, before being passed on to, counter-intelligence officers in NATO. She has also filed a discrimination case against UK's Ministry of Defence.As of now, both NATO's allied maritime command and UK's defence ministry declined to comment on the matter citing ongoing legal proceedings.While the allegation is yet to be proved, in this case, it comes at a time, when NATO has accused Russia of hybrid warfare.

A Spanish naval officer's romance with a Russian-born woman triggered a security investigation at NATO's Northwood headquarters in the UK.

As tensions between NATO and Russia are heating up, what if you were told that a romance which blossomed on a dating app... triggered a security alert at a British military base? A new report sheds light on what happened! Now, this scare reporteedly took place at UK's Northwood headquarters, which hosts NATO's allied maritime command. This is significant as it is the central command of all NATO maritime forces. The commander of this military unit, serves as the primary maritime advisor to NATO. Crucially, it reportedly monitors Russian submarines and warships prowling UK waters, and tracks sanctioned oil tankers from Russia's shadow fleet. According to The Telegraph, a senior Spanish naval officer, posted at this base came under the scanner for, starting an affair with a Russian-born woman named Janina White whom he met on the dating app. Although she is a UK-Polish dual national, she was suspected of being a Kremlin agent, by Spanish and NATO authorities. Suspicion initially arose in December 2024 when White was invited to a Christmas party at the base by the Spanish officer. Subsequently, NATO as well as Spain reportedly launched a formal security investigation into the matter. According to the report, the officer was suspended from duty and, banned from entering the base in June 2025, pending the outcome of the probe. A month later, his posting was terminated. Despite this, he along with White and a third person, allegedly attempted to re-enter the base in August, to have lunch. Intriguingly though, the officer claimed to have misplaced his own pass and requested, visitor passes for his friends. After being denied entry, the UK-Polish dual national reportedly declined to leave, compelling the authorities to call the police. But, the woman at the centre of the controversy, had a different story to tell. White told The Telegraph that, she was no longer in a relationship with the Spanish officer. Maintaining that she was being discriminated due to her Russian heritage, White stressed that she was neither a Russian spy, nor was she ever arrested... At the same time, she claimed to have been questioned by a Russian intelligence officer when she visited Saint Petersburg last month. White also added that her former partner tried to take his own life in September 2025, as he felt betrayed by the Spanish navy. A solicitor by profession, White is now seeking a judicial review of, why she was named as an 'adverse security risk' by NATO officials. According to her, the espionage rumours were started by partners of other officers at the base, before being passed on to, counter-intelligence officers in NATO. She has also filed a discrimination case against UK's Ministry of Defence. As of now, both NATO's allied maritime command and UK's defence ministry declined to comment on the matter citing ongoing legal proceedings. While the allegation is yet to be proved, in this case, it comes at a time, when NATO has accused Russia of hybrid warfare.

A Spanish naval officer's romance with a Russian-born woman triggered a security investigation at NATO's Northwood headquarters in the UK.

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After the US Air Force confirmed that it deployed “on-orbit space control weapons” for the first time, both China and Russia criticised Washington's move. China urged the United States on September 15, Tuesday, to “stop preparing for war” in space; Russia also said that space must be “free from any weapon.”Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reaffirmed on Tuesday China's commitment to the peaceful use of outer space. “We urge the US side to stop expanding its military capabilities and preparing for war in outer space,” Guo Jiakun told a news briefing.“We believe that space must be free of any weapon,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.“We are counting on broad international consolidation to continue working towards the complete demilitarisation of space,” he added.The US Statement did not provide any specifics about the nature of weapons deployed in space. "Space control encapsulates the mission areas required to contest and control the space domain -- employing kinetic and non-kinetic means to affect adversary capabilities," the statement said."These capabilities can be employed for offensive and defensive purposes," it added.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nato-jet-shoots-down-drone-lithuania-russian-frigate-fires-flares-denmark-1789467264898">NATO jet shoots down drone in Lithuania as Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter</a><h2>Weaponisation of Outer Space</h2>The militarisation and weaponisation of outer space is governed by the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, which bans weapons of mass destruction in orbit. Since then, China, Russia, the US and even India have explored ways to fight in space outside the treaty, including by targeting rival satellites, which are key for military communication, surveillance and navigation.&nbsp;The treaty has a vacuum, as Article 4 prevents weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons in orbit, but it does not prohibit the deployment of conventional weapons such as kinetic interceptors, lasers, or electronic jamming systems in orbit. It creates a grey area where anti-satellite weapons, dual-use tech and cyber and electronic warfare remain unregulated."Moscow and Beijing have been wanting to work for about twenty years on a treaty to prevent the placement of weapons in space," while "Western states are trying instead to work on the notion of responsible behaviour," said space law expert Laetitia Cesari, as quoted by the AFP. This regulatory vacuum is likely to be on the agenda in the next UN disarmament meeting in November.&nbsp;

China and Russia have criticised the US after Washington confirmed deploying “on-orbit space control weapons” for the first time.

After the US Air Force confirmed that it deployed “on-orbit space control weapons” for the first time, both China and Russia criticised Washington's move. China urged the United States on September 15, Tuesday, to “stop preparing for war” in space; Russia also said that space must be “free from any weapon.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reaffirmed on Tuesday China's commitment to the peaceful use of outer space. “We urge the US side to stop expanding its military capabilities and preparing for war in outer space,” Guo Jiakun told a news briefing. “We believe that space must be free of any weapon,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “We are counting on broad international consolidation to continue working towards the complete demilitarisation of space,” he added. The US Statement did not provide any specifics about the nature of weapons deployed in space. "Space control encapsulates the mission areas required to contest and control the space domain -- employing kinetic and non-kinetic means to affect adversary capabilities," the statement said. "These capabilities can be employed for offensive and defensive purposes," it added. Also Read: NATO jet shoots down drone in Lithuania as Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter Weaponisation of Outer Space The militarisation and weaponisation of outer space is governed by the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, which bans weapons of mass destruction in orbit. Since then, China, Russia, the US and even India have explored ways to fight in space outside the treaty, including by targeting rival satellites, which are key for military communication, surveillance and navigation. The treaty has a vacuum, as Article 4 prevents weapons of mass destruction and nuclear weapons in orbit, but it does not prohibit the deployment of conventional weapons such as kinetic interceptors, lasers, or electronic jamming systems in orbit. It creates a grey area where anti-satellite weapons, dual-use tech and cyber and electronic warfare remain unregulated. "Moscow and Beijing have been wanting to work for about twenty years on a treaty to prevent the placement of weapons in space," while "Western states are trying instead to work on the notion of responsible behaviour," said space law expert Laetitia Cesari, as quoted by the AFP. This regulatory vacuum is likely to be on the agenda in the next UN disarmament meeting in November.

China and Russia have criticised the US after Washington confirmed deploying “on-orbit space control weapons” for the first time.

China, Russia urge Washington to ‘stop preparing for war’ in space as US deploys weapons

NATO fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said on Tuesday. The drone was downed near the village of Pratkunai in the Kaišiadorys district, about 60 miles west of the country's capital, Vilnius, said the country's National Crisis Management Centre.&nbsp;Lithuania's military said that it was the first time a drone had been shot down in its airspace. The unmanned aerial vehicle entered Lithuanian airspace from neighbouring Belarus, stayed airborne for roughly 30 minutes, flew along the outskirts of populated areas before being intercepted. The authorities did not confirm the origin or purpose of the drone, seeking more time for investigation. Antanas Matutis, commander of the Lithuanian air force, said that the wreckage had been found and the drone was ‘likely’ to be carrying explosives.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-man-pleads-guilty-drugging-raping-wife-20-years-manchester-1789407942967">UK man admits drugging, raping wife for 20 years in shocking abuse case</a><h2>Denmark-Russia flare incident</h2>In a separate incident, a Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter following what Russia claimed as "provocative actions". &nbsp;The flares narrowly missed the aircraft, the Nordic NATO member’s military said. Denmark claimed that it was routine practice to photograph the Russian frigate.&nbsp;Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said, “No warning or radio contact was given before the Russian frigate fired flares towards the Danish military helicopter.”"The Danish side's attempts to explain the helicopter's provocative actions against the Russian frigate as 'routine practice' give rise to serious concern about the possible consequences of such recklessness," Russian ambassador Vladimir Barbin said in a written statement to AFP.<h2>Incident follows NATO chief Mark Rutte's speech</h2>The incident happened as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the strike close to the border of NATO will push it to support Kyiv more, following the strike on a Poland-bound train in Kyiv 2 kilometres from the Polish border. He added that the incursion and attacks close to NATO territory show Russian President Vladimir Putin's “desperation and also his desire to sow fear and terror”. He also pledged to bolster the 32-nation alliance’s own defences along its long eastern border with Russia. &nbsp;

A NATO fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone in Lithuanian airspace as a Russian frigate fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter.

NATO fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said on Tuesday. The drone was downed near the village of Pratkunai in the Kaišiadorys district, about 60 miles west of the country's capital, Vilnius, said the country's National Crisis Management Centre. Lithuania's military said that it was the first time a drone had been shot down in its airspace. The unmanned aerial vehicle entered Lithuanian airspace from neighbouring Belarus, stayed airborne for roughly 30 minutes, flew along the outskirts of populated areas before being intercepted. The authorities did not confirm the origin or purpose of the drone, seeking more time for investigation. Antanas Matutis, commander of the Lithuanian air force, said that the wreckage had been found and the drone was ‘likely’ to be carrying explosives. Also Read: UK man admits drugging, raping wife for 20 years in shocking abuse case Denmark-Russia flare incident In a separate incident, a Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish military helicopter following what Russia claimed as "provocative actions". The flares narrowly missed the aircraft, the Nordic NATO member’s military said. Denmark claimed that it was routine practice to photograph the Russian frigate. Denmark's Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said, “No warning or radio contact was given before the Russian frigate fired flares towards the Danish military helicopter.” "The Danish side's attempts to explain the helicopter's provocative actions against the Russian frigate as 'routine practice' give rise to serious concern about the possible consequences of such recklessness," Russian ambassador Vladimir Barbin said in a written statement to AFP. Incident follows NATO chief Mark Rutte's speech The incident happened as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the strike close to the border of NATO will push it to support Kyiv more, following the strike on a Poland-bound train in Kyiv 2 kilometres from the Polish border. He added that the incursion and attacks close to NATO territory show Russian President Vladimir Putin's “desperation and also his desire to sow fear and terror”. He also pledged to bolster the 32-nation alliance’s own defences along its long eastern border with Russia.

A NATO fighter jet shot down an unidentified drone in Lithuanian airspace as a Russian frigate fired flares towards a Danish military helicopter.

NATO jet shoots down drone in Lithuania as Russian frigate fires flares at Danish military helicopter

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt strikes on Russia's diesel fuel infrastructure, warning that the attacks are "hurting the world" by driving up global fuel shortages. Speaking to reporters in Doonbeg, Ireland, Trump stated that while Ukraine can pursue other military targets, it must stop knocking out Russian diesel refineries. Trump stated that Ukraine's targeted strikes are directly triggering global diesel shortages and rising energy costs. This comes as Ukraine says Russia is destroying its railway network. Russia said Sunday it struck "railway infrastructure" in western Ukraine used to "transport military cargo" from Europe, after Poland and Ukraine said Moscow hit a Warsaw-bound passenger train and an area near the Polish border.

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A train carrying Boris Johnson and the former CIA chief David Petraeus may have been the target of a Russian drone strike that hit a train engine near the Poland-Ukraine border, according to Ukrainian Railways.

Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, described the attack as “Putin’s terror knocking directly on the doors of the EU and Nato”.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian train hit near Polish border 

Russia is intensifying its drone campaign against Ukraine, with Kyiv, Odesa and other regions facing repeated attacks. A Russian drone also struck an evacuated Kyiv-Warsaw train near Ukraine's border with Poland, raising fresh concerns about the expanding reach of the aerial campaign.  
At the centre of the new threat are jet-powered Shahed-type drones, known in Russia as Gerans. Now the older Shahed-136 drones flew at roughly 180 km/h, while newer jet-powered versions have reportedly reached around 483 km/h. The higher speed reduces interception time and can force Ukraine to use more expensive air-defence systems.

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Ukrainian Navy has claimed a triumph in "the first-ever naval battle between unmanned boats", sinking its Russian rival. For the first time in history, two unmanned boats have fought a battle at sea, according to the Ukrainian Navy. Ukrainian defence intelligence units first detected the Russian unmanned vessel moving across the Black Sea. Then destroyed its communication antennas from roughly 1 km away and then destroyed the vessel at point-blank range.A video of the battle shared by the Ukrainian Navy on Telegram shows Ukraine's Sargan 3000 sea drone spotting a Russian Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) in the Black Sea and firing several rounds using its 12.7mm ‘Protector RWS’ automatic turret. After taking fire, there was at least one explosion before smoke emerged from the Russian USV.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-diplomat-child-abuse-images-secretly-flown-out-uk-1789305485905">US diplomat accused of possessing child abuse images secretly flown out of UK by US Marines</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">💥🌊BREAKING: The first naval battle in history between two unmanned surface vessels has taken place in the Black Sea. A Ukrainian Navy Sargan 3000 USV, armed with a 12.7 mm Protector RWS, engaged and destroyed a Russian naval drone. The engagement marks the first known combat… <a href="https://t.co/VVBlZXQfDY">pic.twitter.com/VVBlZXQfDY</a>&mdash; Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) <a href="https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/2098801740409696322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Several independent OSINT observers have identified the sunken Russian craft as an improved Orca-type unmanned surface vessel (USV), also referred to as the Zefir or Zephyr in some Russian military circles. The Sargan 3000 can reach up to a speed of 40 to 55 knots and carries up to 450 kilograms of explosives or combat equipment, with an operational range of up to 1,600 kilometres.No specific date, time, or location of the duel was mentioned by the Ukrainian Navy. It is unclear how long the battle lasted. Neither the Russian Ministry of Defence nor Kremlin officials have formally acknowledged the clash.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ukraine's Navy claims its Sargan 3000 sea drone fought and destroyed a Russian unmanned vessel in what it calls the first-ever naval drone battle.

Ukrainian Navy has claimed a triumph in "the first-ever naval battle between unmanned boats", sinking its Russian rival. For the first time in history, two unmanned boats have fought a battle at sea, according to the Ukrainian Navy. Ukrainian defence intelligence units first detected the Russian unmanned vessel moving across the Black Sea. Then destroyed its communication antennas from roughly 1 km away and then destroyed the vessel at point-blank range. A video of the battle shared by the Ukrainian Navy on Telegram shows Ukraine's Sargan 3000 sea drone spotting a Russian Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) in the Black Sea and firing several rounds using its 12.7mm ‘Protector RWS’ automatic turret. After taking fire, there was at least one explosion before smoke emerged from the Russian USV. Also Read: US diplomat accused of possessing child abuse images secretly flown out of UK by US Marines

Ukraine's Navy claims its Sargan 3000 sea drone fought and destroyed a Russian unmanned vessel in what it calls the first-ever naval drone battle.

First naval drone battle? Ukraine says Sargan 3000 sank Russian unmanned boat

Russia unleashed a massive overnight strike across Ukraine, hitting steel plants in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Odesa Moscow says manufacture military equipment, alongside ports in Odesa. Reports of casualties vary by region and source, with officials citing several killed and dozens injured, including an infant among the wounded in Odesa. Zelensky said nearly 500 drones were deployed against Ukrainian targets in a single day, as Russia's campaign against infrastructure sharply escalates.


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The BRICS New Delhi Summit has revived talk of an old idea: the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral, first conceived in the late 1990s and never formally launched. With Western tariffs pushing Moscow and Beijing to seek common ground with Delhi, and India-China ties cautiously thawing, the chorus for RIC is growing louder. But India has stayed non-committal, any revival depends on "mutual convenience", raising the real question: would formalizing RIC actually challenge India's careful balancing act?


BRICS Summit 2026: RIC acted as the precursor for BRICS

Day 1 of the BRICS Summit ended on a high note for India, all 11 members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, overcoming sharp Iran-UAE differences over West Asia after days of tense negotiations. PM Modi packed the day with bilaterals, including a landmark meeting with Xi Jinping. With the main open session done and dusted, all eyes now turn to Day 2, where the agenda shifts to inclusive global growth and the BRICS+ outreach nations.


BRICS Summit 2026: Consensus on joint declaration, diplomatic win for India 

Zelensky says he's willing to meet Putin at the G20 summit in Miami this December to talk peace, but the Kremlin shut it down instantly, calling it "impossible" and insisting any meeting must happen in Moscow. Lavrov went further, saying Russia won't halt strikes on Ukraine during peace talks, even as Trump's envoys shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow trying to restart negotiations. Putin and Zelensky haven't met face-to-face since before the 2022 invasion began.


Russia-Ukraine war: Lavrov says Russia will not halt the Ukraine war during peace talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026, marking a landmark moment for the summit. In his concluding address, PM Modi emphasized that a rapidly changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions and called for urgent structural reforms in global governance. He highlighted the imperative of ensuring equal participation for the Global South in emerging technology standards and decision-making frameworks. Watch PM Modi’s complete address at the BRICS Summit closing session.


BRICS summit 2026 latest update: New Delhi declaration adopted! 

Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the severe political and economic uncertainty facing the world, describing the global order as being "under churn" due to geopolitical conflicts and disruptions. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin took direct aim at the G7, declaring that BRICS has become the new engine of global growth by accounting for over 40% of world GDP and driving more than half of recent economic expansion. Both leaders urged BRICS nations to deepen market integration and build shock-resistant supply networks.


BRICS Summit 2026: Putin claims BRICS now drives over 50% of global economic growth

Day two of the 18th BRICS Summit brings the meeting everyone's watching: PM Modi and President Xi Jinping sit down today, Xi's first visit to India in seven years. It comes as both sides work to stabilize ties after the 2020 Ladakh standoff, with progress already made on border patrolling and direct flights. Alongside the bilateral, "Strengthening Multilateralism" tops the summit agenda as world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam for the closing day.


BRICS Summit 2026: India, Russia push to expand trade, defence and strategic partnership 

Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi and went straight into bilateral talks with PM Modi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Trade, energy, and defence topped the agenda, with BrahMos missile upgrades, S-400 deliveries and Su-57 jets all reportedly on the table. Putin arrived with a high-level delegation, and the two leaders are expected to review decades of strategic partnership before world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam this weekend.


BRICS Summit 2026: India, Russia push to expand trade, defence and strategic partnership

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi gifts a Russian translation of the 'Thirukkural' to Putin

BRICS Summit 2026: Russian President Putin's first BRICS trip abroad since the Ukraine war began

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning against the deployment of European troops to Ukraine, arguing that such a move could push the conflict into a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO-backed forces. The comments come amid ongoing debate in several European capitals over long-term security commitments to Kyiv. Moscow has repeatedly framed any foreign troop presence in Ukraine as a major escalation, raising concerns about the risk of a wider conflict in Europe.


Putin says European troop deployment in Ukraine risks direct military confrontation 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi, President Putin hold bilateral talks ahead of BRICS summit

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi reiterates dialogue key to resolving conflicts

The Russia-Ukraine war is entering a new phase of escalation. Russia has launched fresh strikes, including an attack on a shopping centre, while Ukraine is increasingly turning to unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to strengthen its battlefield capabilities. Ukraine's Third Army Corps has reportedly deployed robotic systems to frontline positions, highlighting the growing role of autonomous and remote-controlled technologies in modern warfare as both sides seek new tactical advantages.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia hits shopping centre as Ukraine deploys ground robots to frontline

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi, Putin discuss conflicts in West Asia & Black Sea region 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, highlighting India's startup revolution and growing role in the global economy. Modi stressed that international trade can only grow when seafarers and shipping routes remain safe and secure. Joined by fellow BRICS leaders, he pointed to the optimism surrounding the BRICS Summit and called for stronger economic cooperation, innovation and resilient supply chains among member nations.


BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi highlights startup boom, seafarer safety at BRICS business forum 

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