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Despite Western pressure, China in no hurry to reduce Russia support
China supports Moscow in the Ukraine war despite Western pressure. Beijing backs President Vladimir Putin, exporting essential dual-use products monthly. Western sanctions target Russia's struggle to sustain the assault without Beijing's support.
Ukraine digs in for drawn-out defensive fight
Ukrainian forces are constructing extensive defensive lines, including trenches, minefields, and fortified positions, spanning about 2,000 kilometers, as they prepare for a protracted conflict with Russia. Facing a shortage of ammunition, Ukraine's strategy mirrors Russia's own defensive approach, aiming to wear down enemy forces and prevent territorial gains. The fortified positions, while less elaborate than Russia's, are designed to maximize casualties for any Russian offensive. Despite the defensive stance, Ukraine's ultimate goal remains reclaiming its territory in the Donbass region and Crimea. Both sides are preparing for a prolonged conflict, with negotiations seen as distant.
Could Israel-Hamas conflict descend into wider regional war?
Analysts warn that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could escalate into a wider regional war due to the potential involvement of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, backed by Iran. While there is no indication of an imminent offensive by Hezbollah, tensions on the border are growing. Iran officially denies any involvement in Hamas' assault on Israel. Neighboring Arab countries, eager to improve relations with Israel, may attempt to mediate.
Significance of Russia backing Ukraine Black Sea Grain Initiative
After his statement, the UN Chief said he would continue “his engagement with all actors towards the renewal and full implementation of the Initiative, and he also remains committed to removing the remaining obstacles to the exports of Russian food and fertilizer.”
Ukraine situation about post-Soviet politics, NATO expansion: Jaishankar
In an interactive session at leading French think tank IFRI, Jaishankar said the world today is in the midst of "multiple crises" and these developments have generated new challenges to the international order.
India-China border issue: Will not agree to any change in status quo, says S Jaishankar
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on February 22, during an interaction at IFRI in Paris, France said that despite significant headway in many of the friction points, there are some points which still remain to be resolved and India will not agree to c...
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EAM S Jaishankar to visit Germany and France from Feb 18 to 23
Making an announcement on the two-nation visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that Jaishankar will participate in the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany and will also hold talks with foreign ministers and other senior delegates attending it. The MSC is expected to extensively deliberate on the escalating tension between the NATO countries and Russia over Ukraine.
Multilateralism held hostage by great power competition is not desirable: India
India and France have emerging partnership in the Indo-Pacific region and Shringla explained India’s vision for the region. “Our immediate challenges have not distracted us from broader strategic goals, especially in the Indo Pacific Region, where we are moving purposefully at multiple levels to create an open, inclusive architecture."
After cementing ties with United States, India focuses on key European partners
From a virtually uncritical embrace of China, European countries have been nuancing their positions, particularly on the issue of technology access and 5G communications. From France to Poland, Sweden to UK, there is an open rejection of China’s Huawei for 5G.
French media takes China to task reflecting sentiments in key European power
French commentators initially praised the ability of China’s regime to impose lockdown to fight Covid. But the French mood changed in late March, says Marc Julienne, China researcher at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI).
No detail too small for Saudi Prince as G-20 offers redemption
The attention to detail reflects what’s at stake for Saudi as it welcomes leaders from the world’s biggest economies after a period in which Prince Mohammed’s reformist zeal has often been overshadowed by outrage over a murdered critic, a crackdown on dissent denounced by human rights groups, and the kingdom’s leading role in the grinding 5-yr war in Yemen.
US-China standoff heralds risky shake-up of global order: analysts
The fallout could prove long-lasting, requiring countries in Europe, Asia and Africa to rethink how they engage with two diametrically opposed superpowers.
United Spirits collaborating with IITians, research scholars to improve quality of products
USL also relaunched core brands McDowell's No 1, Bagpiper and Signature, which compete with Pernod Ricard's Royal Stag, Imperial Blue and Blenders Pride.
Britain and France on verge of ambitious defence partnership
Britain and France are to announce an unprecedented partnership on defence in a bid to allow two medium-sized powers to remain global players.
LeT an ISI client for terror: Menon
India has said LeT, which carried out Mumbai invasion, was a “client” of ISI.
Mumbai attackers 'creations of ISI': Menon
Describing "organisers" of Mumbai and Kabul embassy attacks as "clients and creations" of Pakistan's ISI, India has said those behind the carnages are known to prepare for strikes across the world and cautioned against any "compromise" with such forces.
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