Page 22 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

Ukraine seeks clarity on US, ally security guarantees amid Russian strike

Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks this year at Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday. The attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, it said. The strikes killed at least one person and injured 15 others, according to officials. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia struck a major American electronics manufacturer in western Ukraine. He provided no further details. Western parts of Ukraine are far from the battlefield's front line in the east and south of the country. Much of the military aid provided by Ukraine's Western allies is believed to be transported and stored there. It was Russia's third largest aerial attack this year in terms of the number of drones fired and the eighth-largest in terms of missiles, according to official figures. The strikes occurred during a renewed US-led effort to reach a peace settlement in the three-year war following Russia's invasion of its ...

Europe will have to take lion's share of burden for Ukraine security: Vance

European countries have formed a coalition of the willing that would commit forces to guarantee Ukraine's security

Rupee rises after India, US policy minutes; opens higher at 87.03/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 4 higher at 87.03 against the dollar on Thursday, according to Bloomberg

NATO defence chiefs discuss Ukraine security guarantees in virtual meet

NATO defence chiefs were due to hold a virtual meeting Wednesday, a senior alliance official said, as countries pushing for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine devise possible future security guarantees for Kyiv that could help forge a peace agreement. Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, chair of NATO's Military Committee, said that 32 defence chiefs from across the alliance would hold a video conference as a US-led diplomatic push seeks to end the fighting. US Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's supreme allied commander Europe, will take part in the talks, Dragone said on social platform X. US President Donald Trump met last Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska and on Monday hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and prominent European leaders at the White House. Neither meeting delivered concrete progress. Trump is trying to steer Putin and Zelenskyy toward a settlement more than three years after Russia invaded its neighbour, but there are major obstacles.

Rupee weakens on US Treasury Secretary's tariff comments; ends at 87.07/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 12 lower at 87.07 against the dollar on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg

US rules out putting troops in Ukraine on ground; may give air support

Trump's remark comes a day after he pledged security guarantees to Ukraine at the White House during a meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders

Rupee rally pauses after best session in 6 weeks; opens weaker at 87.16/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 21 lower at 87.16 against the dollar on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg

Trump imposed tariffs on India to deter Russia's war in Ukraine: Leavitt

Trump doubled India's tariff rate to 50 per cent for its continuous purchase of Russian energy at a time when the US President has been trying to broker a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine

Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine, keeps air security option open

Upon being asked if the US would provide 'air' as a security option, Leavitt said that it was a possibility

Trump cancels August vacation in New Jersey to work on Russia-Ukraine

The White House on Tuesday said President Donald Trump called off his traditional summer vacation in northern New Jersey due to the ongoing talks to end the war in Ukraine. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, confirmed the president's decision. This is normally the time when the president goes on vacation, but not this president, Leavitt said, adding that there were discussions about him working from Bedminster for a couple of weeks but he decided against it. Bedminster is the location of his club in northern New Jersey, where Trump often goes for weekends. He also spent some stretches of time in August there for vacation during his first term. The comments from Leavitt came when the White House took a portion of the day's press pool out to the renovated Rose Garden as the president tested out the area's new speakers. Earlier, Deputy White House Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted footage showing off new speakers installed as part of Trump's makeover of the White Hous

Trump only prez to check Russia this century, ensure peace: WH press secy

Earlier, Trump had criticised former President Barack Obama's response to Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea

Lessons from Europe: 'Kissing the ring' doesn't win Donald Trump's support

What could India take away from Alaska and Washington? One, pandering to an egotistical leader is self-defeating. It opens the path to serial humiliation

Explained: Why Crimea is central to Trump's push for a Russia-Ukraine deal

After meeting Putin, Trump said that Zelenskyy can "end the war immediately" by conceding Crimea and Nato ambitions. Here's a look at why Crimea is central to the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rupee surges to highest level in August; ends 40 paise higher at 86.95/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 40 paise or 0.45 per cent higher at 86.95 against the dollar on Tuesday

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up 371 pts, ends higher for 4th day; Nifty nears 25,000; RIL leads

Stock Market Highlights on Tuesday, August 19, 2025: Reliance, Tata Motors and Adani Ports from the Sensex constituents gained over 3 per cent each. Bajaj Finserv slipped 1 per cent.

Settled 6 wars in 6 months: Trump again claims stopping India-Pak conflict

US President Donald Trump on Monday once again repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan. Talking to the press in the Oval Office while meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump claimed to have ended six wars, including the war between India and Pakistan. While answering a question, Trump said he thought that the Russia-Ukraine war would be the easiest one to end, but it is not. Trump said that it is the tough one, and we have been talking about it for a long time, like we were talking about others India-Pakistan. Trump also indirectly mentioned India and Pakistan on his Truth Social post earlier in the day. "I've settled 6 Wars in 6 months, one of them a possible Nuclear disaster, Trump posted. Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 40 times that he helped settle the tensi

Zelenskyy thanks US First Lady for 'letter' to Putin on abducted children

On August 15, US First Lady Melania Trump had penned a letter to the Russian President, urging that "it is time" for the protection of children and the future generations

Ukraine peace push: Key takeaways from Trump-Zelenskyy White House talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders met Donald Trump at the White House to discuss ending the war, with talks on peace, weapons support and a meeting with Putin

Ukraine pitches $150 bn US defence, drone deals for security guarantees

Kyiv pitches weapons purchases and joint production to lock in American security commitments as US President Donald Trump pushes Putin-Zelenskyy trilateral talks

Trump meets Zelenskyy, European leaders at White House: What they said

Trump met Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict; leaders stressed ceasefire, unity, and security guarantees