India’s BrahMos missile is set for global sales as Russia raises no objections to exports to Vietnam and Indonesia. Explore the strategic and defense implications of this development. 

India’s BrahMos Missile Goes Global | Russia Approves Exports to Vietnam, Indonesia | WION

Russia has launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, firing waves of missiles and drones at key energy infrastructure across the country. Ukrainian officials say the attacks are aimed at crippling power generation and heating systems as winter conditions worsen.

The strikes mark one of the most intense bombardments in recent months, underscoring Moscow’s continued strategy of targeting civilian infrastructure amid the prolonged war. Emergency crews are racing to restore power as air defenses intercept incoming threats.

Russia Launches Large-Scale Air Assault Targeting Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure

The Russian Ambassador in Bangladesh has weighed in on the souring of ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. He has asked Dhaka to remember the crucial role that India played in securing Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971. The Russian reminder comes as Dhaka keeps issuing statements of alarm over the recent protests in India. Indian have been protesting over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. India has ensured that no harm has come to Bangladeshi diplomatic missions.

Russia Urges De-Escalation Of Delhi Dhaka Tensions

#Gravitas Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation with hundreds of thousands of high-density pellets, potentially disabling multiple satellites at once.

Russia Designing New ‘Weapon of Fear’ to Wreak Havoc in Space, NATO Warns

The Ukrainian president says more than 600 drones and 30 missiles were deployed in the bombardment, which has killed three people, including a four-year-old child. "As of now, air raid alerts remain in effect across most of Ukraine.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims Moscow used over 600 drones in overnight attack 

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes spark sweeping outages in Ukraine, Poland scrambles fighter jets

Russia-Ukraine war: 3 dead in Russia's overnight attack, 650 drones, over 30 missiles fired

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims Moscow used over 600 drones, 30 missiles in overnight attack  

Russia has intensified its strikes on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, causing widespread power cuts and threatening the region's maritime infrastructure.

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said Moscow was carrying out "systematic" attacks on the region. Last week, he warned that the focus of the war "may have shifted towards Odesa".

Ukraine: Russia Attacked Odesa With 100 Drones Overnight

US President Donald Trump, speaking Monday at an event in Palm Beach, Florida, struck a similarly general note. Asked for an update on the Ukraine-related talks that took place in Miami over the weekend, Trump offered little detail, saying only that negotiations are continuing.


Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Blames 'Hatred' Between Zelensky & Putin For Delay in Peace

Ukraine will not be able to afford maintaining an 800,000-strong army after the end of the conflict with Russia, Vladimir Zelensky has admitted, saying he wants Western aid to help finance the military as part of post-conflict security guarantees.


Russia burns Odesa: No power, no heat, no water

Russia pushes to break through in Sumy region; Ukraine claims systematic attacks on Odesa

Top Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik killed in car explosion near Moscow, hours before Putin-West meeting on ceasefire. Russia launches murder probe, accusing Ukraine of murder plot, and calls Moskalik a 'legitimate target'.


Russia-Ukraine war: Explosion kills Russian General in Moscow

Russia-Ukraine war: Investigators probe Ukraine link to Russian general's killing

The United States and Ukraine hailed the recent Miami talks as productive, aiming to find ways to end the ongoing war with Russia. Officials describe the discussions as constructive, highlighting continued diplomacy amid conflict. 

US Says Talks With Ukraine on Ending War With Russia Constructive

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard rejected claims that Russia poses a broader European invasion threat, saying intelligence assessments show Moscow lacks the capacity for such action, even as peace talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials continue.

Is Russia Aiming to Expand the War in Ukraine to Europe? | WION News

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard Rejects Report Claiming Putin Plans to Invade Europe

Russia-Ukraine: Ukrainian President Zelensky has revealed that the U.S. has proposed a new three-way format for peace talks, involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., as a potential path to end the ongoing war. The proposal comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts to find a resolution, with Zelensky emphasizing the importance of direct negotiations to achieve a lasting peace.


Russia-Ukraine: U.S. Moots Three-way Ukraine-Russia Talks To End War, Says Zelensky

Ukraine has targeted a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker, the Qendil, in the Mediterranean Sea using aerial drones for the first time. The vessel, empty at the time and located in neutral waters over 2,000 km from Ukraine, sustained critical damage, according to an official from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). 


 Ukraine Conducts Unprecedented Drone Attack in Mediterranean Sea 

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual end-of-year televised news conference, taking questions from members of the public as well as Russian and international media. The event is broadcast nationwide and traditionally covers domestic and international issues. Join us live to know more on this!


Putin's Marathon Annual Presser Turns Into 'Ask-Me-Anything' 

Ukraine Conducts Unprecedented Drone Attack in Mediterranean Sea 

U.S. negotiators are set to meet Russian officials in Florida on Saturday for the latest talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump’s administration tries to coax an agreement out of both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict.
The meeting follows U.S. talks on Friday with Ukrainian and European officials, the latest discussions of a peace plan that has sparked some hope of a resolution to the conflict that began when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

US, Russian Officials Meet in Miami for Peace Talks After Progress in Security Guarantees for Kyiv

Ukraine has targeted a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker, the Qendil, in the Mediterranean Sea using aerial drones for the first time. The vessel, empty at the time and located in neutral waters over 2,000 km from Ukraine, sustained critical damage, according to an official from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). 

Ukraine Conducts Unprecedented Drone Strike on Russian Oil Tanker in Mediterranean

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual end-of-year televised news conference, taking questions from members of the public as well as Russian and international media. The event is broadcast nationwide and traditionally covers domestic and international issues.

Putin's Marathon Annual Presser Turns Into 'Ask-Me-Anything'

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Hits Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Oil Tanker Off Libyan Coast 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia will end its "special military operations" if the West respects Russia's security interests. His remarks signal a conditional approach to ending the ongoing conflict, emphasizing that continued military actions depend on how the West addresses Russia's security concerns. 


Putin: Russia Will End ‘Special Military Operations’ If West Respects Security 

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Strikes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Oil Tanker in Mediterranean

The Russian central bank cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points on Friday, bringing it down to 16 per cent. The move comes as inflation slows, but the economy continues to struggle to grow.


Russian President Vladimir Putin Blames Rate Hikes for Economic Slowdown

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday called Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s regime “illegitimate”, saying any diplomatic deal with him would be futile. He added that the United States is not concerned about potential escalation with Russia as President Donald Trump deploys thousands of troops, an aircraft carrier, warships, and fighter jets to the Caribbean. The U.S. also issued additional sanctions against Maduro and his family members.

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Calls Maduro's Regime Illegitimate

The governor of Russia's central bank, Elvira Nabiullina, spoke on Friday after the bank cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 16%.


Russia Cuts Key Rate to 16% | Rouble Strengthens After Rate Cut

Russia claims it struck more than 100 targets across Ukraine in a major escalation, while Kyiv says its forces repelled dozens of attacks along the frontlines. As fighting intensifies, President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the United States and the European Union to release funding and approve loans backed by frozen Russian assets. With peace talks resuming in Washington and EU leaders divided over the risks of retaliation from Moscow, Ukraine warns that without urgent financial support, drone production and defence capabilities could sharply decline.

Zelensky Seeks War Funds as Russia Pounds Ukraine, EU Split Over Frozen Assets

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