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Peace Requires Diplomats, Not Dramatists: Why Zelensky Must Tone Down the Theatrics

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent warning to Russia — “end war or find bomb shelters” — sounded less like the words of a wartime statesman and more like a line lifted from a Hollywood script. It was a reminder that Zelenskyy, once an actor and comedian, still leans heavily on his background in performance to […]

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Ukraine President Zelenskyy Says India ‘Mostly With Us’

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

At the UN, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes India is “mostly with us” in Ukraine’s struggle. He acknowledged disagreements over energy but expressed hope that India would eventually shift its stance. Energy Tensions Remain Zelenskyy pointed to India’s ongoing oil purchases from Russia as a sticking point. He said those “questions with energy” […]

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Trump Says Ukraine Can Reclaim All Territory

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

At the UN, U.S. President Donald Trump said he now believes Ukraine can recover all land lost to Russia, especially with backing from NATO and the European Union. This marks a clear change from his earlier views, which often suggested territorial concessions. Conditions for Recovery Trump emphasized that time, patience, and financial support from Europe […]

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Russia Hits Ukraine with Drones, Missiles, 3 Killed

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine, firing around 580 drones and 40 missiles across several regions including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa. The attack killed three people and caused dozens of injuries. Air defences intercepted most of the incoming threat. Targeted Areas & Damage The strike affected infrastructure, residential areas, and civilian

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Trump: Ukraine War Not Easy; Putin ‘Let Me Down’

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he believed the Russia-Ukraine war would be “one of the easiest” conflicts to resolve, because of his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He added, however, that he now feels Putin has “let me down.” Comments at UK Joint Press Conference Speaking alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at […]

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Russia Blames Ukraine for Drone Incident in Romania

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Russia has claimed that the drone intrusion into Romanian airspace was a provocation by Ukraine. The Russian Embassy in Bucharest said that all the facts “lead one to believe that it was a deliberate provocation by the Kyiv regime.” Romanian Response Romania’s Defence Ministry said that late on Saturday two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled […]

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery with Drones

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Ukrainian drones targeted the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight on 14 September 2025. Russian officials said three drones were intercepted, but falling debris caused a fire at the site. No casualties were reported. Kirishi Refinery’s Importance The Kirishi facility, run by Surgutneftegaz, is one of Russia’s largest refineries with a processing

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Modi And Meloni Push India-EU Trade Pact, Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni held a phone call on September 10, 2025. They discussed accelerating the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), thanked Italy for its support, and reviewed progress on other strategic cooperation. Ukraine Conflict Both leaders expressed concern over the ongoing war in Ukraine. They reaffirmed their

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Russia Strikes Kyiv Government Building with Ballistic Missile

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Russia has struck a Ukrainian government building in Kyiv with an Iskander ballistic missile, the first such attack since the war began. The explosion damaged nearly 900 square meters of the structure and caused a major fire. Ukrainian officials said the missile did not fully detonate, preventing even greater destruction. Largest Air Assault Since War […]

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PM Modi Speaks With Macron On Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, focusing largely on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. The call came at a time when global leaders have been increasing their diplomatic efforts to push for dialogue and negotiations to end the […]