External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly defended India’s continued oil imports from Russia, calling it a sovereign decision made in the nation's best interest. Amid global scrutiny and Western pressure, Jaishankar reiterated that energy security comes first for India, not political appeasement.

EAM Jaishankar defends India's oil imports from Russia | 'A decision of national interest'

In southern Russia, 83 schoolchildren aged 8 to 17 took part in a dramatic military-style training camp along the banks of the River Don, raising global eyebrows.

Supervised by soldiers with experience in the Ukraine war, the kids performed "route marches," crawled through water, wore camouflage, and practiced throwing grenades and handling real or replica weapons.

Russia trains children in combat skills along river Don | Patriotism or propaganda?

U.S. President Donald Trump is making bold claims about resolving the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, but fact-checkers are calling out inconsistencies and political posturing.

In this video, we dive into Trump’s recent statements, his proposed strategies for ending the war, and how they hold up against on-ground realities. With tensions still escalating in eastern Ukraine and no meeting planned between Putin and Zelensky, Trump’s rhetoric is raising eyebrows globally.

Trump's big-talks on war resolution: Defies fact-check | Ukraine-Russia war rages on 

Major disruption ahead! India will suspend all postal services to the United States starting August 25, in response to sweeping new U.S. customs rules and tariff hikes announced by President Donald Trump.

Following Executive Order No. 14324, the U.S. has withdrawn the $800 duty-free exemption and slapped a 50% total tariff on Indian goods, including a penalty for Russian oil imports. As a result, the Indian Department of Posts has halted deliveries to the U.S., citing the unfeasibility of the new tariff structure.

India suspends postal services to U.S. after Trump’s 50% tariff shock

In southern Russia, dozens of schoolchildren participated in a military-style “route march” along the River Don, under the supervision of war veterans and military instructors. Dressed in camouflage, the children — some as young as 8,  crawled through sand, carried weapons, and practiced throwing grenades in what organizers say is patriotic training.


Russia training kids in combat: Patriotism or propaganda? | Drills spark debates

Russia plans to station its new hypersonic Oreshnik missiles in Belarus next year. President Vladimir Putin confirmed this during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Friday. The deployment is expected in the latter half of 2024, coinciding with increased missile production.

Putin's big plan: Russia plans to deploy Oreshnik missile in Belarus by 2025 end

Russia's nuclear shield should be strengthened in coming years due to the "colossal threats" facing the world's biggest nuclear power, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said. Russia and the United States are upgrading their nuclear arsenals - including the systems used to detect and intercept incoming nuclear armed missiles just as China ramps up its own nuclear capability far beyond those of Britain and France.


Putin plans golden dome over Russia

The Kremlin indicated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plans could force the resumption in the foreseeable future of contacts between Moscow and Washington about nuclear arms control.


Russia Announces Major Modernisation of Its Nuclear Defence | WION

Russia and the United States are both modernizing their nuclear arsenals, fueling global concerns over a potential arms race.


Russia & US are upgrading their nuclear arsenal 

Ukraine has escalated attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, striking the Unecha oil pumping station on the Druzhba pipeline. The move has cut oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia for several days, raising fears of a wider European energy crisis. As Kyiv targets Russia’s war chest and Moscow retaliates against Ukraine’s grids, Europe finds itself trapped in the middle of an intensifying energy war even as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for peace.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine strikes Russia’s oil lifelines, Europe caught in crossfire

U.S. President Donald Trump stuns observers by suggesting Ukraine should strike inside Russia.
The remark marks a major shift from his earlier calls for peace talks.
Is this a sign that diplomatic efforts to end the war are collapsing?

Trump says Ukraine must hit Russia to win war, questions peace efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has alleged that Russian forces deliberately targeted an American-owned facility in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Claims Russian Forces Hit American-Owned Plant on Purpose | WION Originals

Vladimir Putin is demanding that Ukraine give up all of the eastern Donbas region, renounce ambitions to join NATO, remain neutral and keep Western troops out of the country. 


Russia-Ukraine war: Putin demands NATO exit for Ukraine peace agreement talks

Generative AI is enabling sophisticated disinformation campaigns by foreign powers like Russia and China, influencing US elections and politics. This surge coincides with reduced government countermeasures, increasing reliance on private efforts.

‘All-new level of conflict’: AI is making foreign propaganda cheaper, faster and harder to detect - All you need to know

Ukraine has reportedly struck the Druzhba oil pipeline for the third time, disrupting Russian oil flows to Hungary, according to Hungary’s foreign minister.

Ukrainian forces attack Druzhba pipeline again, oil supplies to Hungary suspended

The Arctic has become an important site of geopolitical tensions.
Trade routes through the Arctic are becoming increasingly viable 
Why is The Arctic suddenly becoming one of the most contested parts of the world?
What is The arctic council? Who are its members? And what is the conflict around the northwest passage all about?
Watch WION Wideangle

The Arctic: The new battleground | Who is winning the race- America or Russia? 

A Russian airstrike has struck a U.S.-owned factory in Ukraine, escalating tensions amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Amid the fallout, Russia’s Defense Minister is seen inspecting troops at the frontlines—a signaling of heightened military readiness. The attack raises serious concerns over foreign assets and prompts urgent questions about how NATO and Washington will respond to this new escalation.


Russian airstrike hits a U.S. factory: Defence minister inspects troops | Russia-Ukraine war

As the war with Russia continues, Ukrainian startups are stepping up by developing homegrown missiles and drones. These innovations are reshaping the battlefield and boosting Ukraine's defense industry.


Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv ramps up domestic missiles and drones production

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India was not the biggest importer of Russian oil and expressed that he was "perplexed" as New Delhi's purchase of oil from the US had in fact increased.


EAM: China, EU are bigger purchasers of Russian energy than India

A Russian attack on an American civilian enterprise in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region injured 15 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said it was an American electronics manufacturer. Russia used hundreds of drones, hypersonic, ballistic, and cruise missiles in the countrywide attack, he added.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian attack hits US electronics plant in western Ukraine 

Ukraine is rapidly boosting its missile and drone production with secret facilities aimed at striking deep into Russian territory. As the war intensifies, Kyiv’s military-industrial push signals a new phase of escalation.


Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine ramps up drone & missile arsenal, eyes strikes deep inside Russia

On the final day of his Moscow visit, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar pushed for deeper India-Russia trade and investment ties. Addressing a business forum, Jaishankar urged Russian companies to partner with Indian firms in sectors ranging from energy to technology.


S Jaishankar meets Putin as Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods 

Russia-Ukraine War: A direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears increasingly unlikely. Despite speculation and signals from Washington, the Kremlin has shown no real intent to prepare for a leader-level summit. Experts say Putin refuses to legitimize Zelensky or acknowledge Ukraine’s full sovereignty, fearing domestic backlash and political contradictions. With Russia escalating attacks and demanding major concessions, any talks remain stalled making a face-to-face meeting all but impossible for now.


Putin-Zelensky meeting might never happen! Here’s why

In one of the largest aerial assaults since the war began, Russia launched 614 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight. The massive barrage targeted key infrastructure, military sites, and urban centers across multiple regions, including Kyiv and Odesa. Ukrainian air defenses were activated, with several projectiles intercepted, but significant damage and casualties have been reported. The unprecedented scale of the attack marks a serious escalation in the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 614 drones, missiles

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