HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 | History Defined

Russia pneumonic plague: New point of conflict emerges between Moscow based Kremlin and Donald Trump administration? All you need to know

Russia Irkutsk Pneumonic Plague: Plague is a bacterial disease that can occur in several forms, including pneumonic plague, the most contagious type. Pneumonic plague can be fatal if not treated early, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Russia hosts a Taliban delegation, others for consultations on Afghanistan

Russia has hosted consultations on Afghanistan that included a delegation of the country's ruling Taliban government along with officials from China, India, Iran, Pakistan and other nations

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity

The Independent UK · Oct 5

'Our side is ready to support': Zelenskyy expresses readiness for US-proposed trilateral talks with Russia

Ukraine is ready for a proposed trilateral meeting with the US and Russia at the technical level by the end of October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The announcement came after fresh Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, while India said it was separately engaging Moscow and Kyiv on issues…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Zelenskyy claims Putin deepening ties with Kim, sharing Russian jet-drone technology with North Korea

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia may have shared technology behind its jet-powered drones with North Korea, deepening concerns over growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.

The Times of India · Oct 4

Got little bit more involved beyond advocacy: Jaishankar on India's peace efforts to end Ukraine conflict

India has reportedly intensified its diplomatic initiatives to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict through discussions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted that India is engaging with both Kyiv and Moscow for resolution. Recent remarks from Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted India's potential role in finding a solution.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Moscow vows to step up strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy threatens to attack more Russian refineries

Russia will intensify strikes on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine following recent remarks by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian defence ministry said on Sunday. The remarks came as Moscow warned of a further escalation in the aerial war after Kyiv threatened to expand attacks on Russian oil refineries.

The Times of India · Oct 4

Ukraine vows to target Russian oil refineries as Moscow hits Kyiv's infrastructure

Ukraine has vowed to step up attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to what president Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as a new Russian strategy of targeting infrastructure across Ukrainian cities, including energy, transport and logistics networks.

The Times of India · Oct 4

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phase

Germany’s spy chief says no other country currently poses such a direct threat to Berlin

The Independent UK · Oct 4

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to increase oil refinery attacks because of Moscow’s winter strategy, Zelenskyy says

Kyiv working on better jamming capabilities, interceptors for Shahed drones and ballistic missiles that can reach Moscow. What we know on day 1,684

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4