Tue, 21-Oct-2025

UK reviewing claims of Russian chemical strike in Ukraine

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LONDON: Britain is attempting to confirm reports that Russia deployed chemical weapons in a strike on the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, according to the country’s top ambassador on Monday. Western officials have previously expressed fear that if Russia’s February 24 invasion of its neighbour turns into a protracted confrontation, it may resort to more … Read more

Russia’s Lavrov to visit India as pressure over Ukraine builds

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NEW DELHI: Russia’s foreign minister will visit India for a two-day visit beginning Thursday, officials said, likely to press New Delhi to resist Western pressure to condemn the Ukraine invasion. India has abstained from UN resolutions censuring Russia and continues to buy Russian oil and other goods. US President Joe Biden last week described India as “somewhat shaky” … Read more

‘Unlawful’ for Britons to fight in Ukraine: UK military head

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LONDON – The head of the UK armed forces Admiral Tony Radkin said on Sunday that it was “unlawful and unhelpful” for Britons to go and fight against Russia in Ukraine. His comments contradict British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who said she supported anyone who wanted to volunteer and follow an appeal for foreign fighters … Read more