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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Hours before Putin-Trump talks, Zelenskyy hopes for Indian help in ending Russia-Ukraine war
Offering his congratulations on Independence Day, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a pitch on Friday (August 15, 2025) for India to play a role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a message posted three hours before the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, Mr. Zelenskyy referred to his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 11, and said India and Ukraine 'share the experience of standing up for freedom and dignity, as well as the pursuit of peace and development'. 'We hope that India will contribute to efforts aimed at ending the war, so that our freedom and sovereignty are truly secure,' Mr. Zelenskyy added, indicating an outreach to New Delhi, at a time Ukraine is worried about the outcome of the Trump-Putin talks. While Ukraine and the European Union have called for peace, but without ceding any territory to Russia, Mr. Trump has said that he expects some 'land swaps' on the agenda for any ceasefire agreement with Mr. Putin. Also read: Trump-Putin Alaska Summit updates Meanwhile, New Delhi has hoped cautiously for some sort of Trump-Putin agreement leading to Ukraine-Russia talks on a ceasefire so the 25% penalty tariffs placed by the U.S. on Indian goods can be rolled back before they go into place on August 27. No mention of Russian oil Unlike previous occasions, Mr. Zelenskyy did not mention the issue of India's purchase of Russian oil, which has been a sore point between the two countries. After their telephone conversation on August 11, Mr. Zelenskyy had said that he told Mr. Modi it was 'necessary to limit the export of Russian energy, particularly oil' which helps finance the war. Meanwhile, India, which has increased its intake of Russian energy nearly 19 times more between 2021 and 2024 has thus far rejected calls to reduce the imports, even after the U.S. penalty announcement. Mr. Zelenskyy has also said he hopes to meet Mr. Modi on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly next month.
United News of India
2 hours ago
- United News of India
British CDS Admiral Tony Radkin says NATO can handle any Russian military venture
London, Aug 15 (UNI) The UK Chief of Defence Staff, and commander of the Royal UK Navy Tony Radkin, has urged NATO nations to not be afraid of Russia, stating that Moscow was just one while the bloc has 32 nations, and are capable of tackling any possible Russian aggression, reports Pravda. While speaking to PolitNavigator, Radkin said "The Black Sea Fleet was destroyed by a country that barely has a navy. Russia's strategic bombers were destroyed by a country that barely has an air force, and Russia was forced to restructure its economy on a war footing that will be incredibly difficult to get off... We should not be afraid of Putin's rhetoric or his campaign of state sabotage. 'As disgusting as they are, they do not change the situation. In fact, Russia is conducting covert attacks on us precisely because it cannot do so more openly - Putin does not want a war with NATO, he cannot even win a war with Ukraine.' The British Defence Chief's comments come ahead of increased fears by EU nations that Moscow could wage war against Europe if it wins its war in Ukraine, with the bloc agreeing to increasing its defence budget by 5% of its total GDP by 2035. The EU is also opting for increased militarisation, having already increased its total military expenditure by over 30% from 2021-2024, and committing to divert increased civilian funding towards Europe's defence infrastructure to reduce reliance on US munitions. Stating that Russia had grown 'weaker' and thus more 'dangerous', he added 'Putin is not shy about using violence to achieve his goals. And we must clearly understand the threat that the Baltic and Scandinavian countries bordering Russia are particularly acutely aware of.' Urging joint defence cooperation between members, he said 'We need to defend ourselves on the front line. Russia has more reason to fear the union of 32 countries than the other way around.' UNI ANV SSP
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Streamer Aria, while supporting child safety goals, opposes the EU Chat Control law, saying 'Mass surveillance… sets dangerous precedent'
(Image via Linux user's 'X' Account) The European Union's controversial Chat Control Law, since proposed, faced fierce backlash. Recently, even the streaming industry weighed in. Popular streamer Aria joined the list of critics, calling the law a suggested mass surveillance approach to be a threat to privacy, despite its support for child safety goals. The legislation that is set for a vote on October 14, 2025, has ignited heated debate, with many echoing the concerns over the overreach of the government. Streamer Aria speaks against the EU Chat Control law Aria, in her made comment, specifically targeted the core privacy concerns of the Chat Control law proposal. While firmly stating her support for protecting the children, Aria warned that this legislation would mandate private messages' mass scanning. Aria on X stated, "while protecting children' is important, private communications' 'mass surveillance' will set 'dangerous precedent." She further added, there is a need for a 'better solution' which would not ' compromise everyone's privacy rights.' With her words, Aria perfectly resonated with the social media's widespread anxiety about this law. While Aria's comment echoed many X users' opinions, there has already been fierce criticism against the law. A user on X, specifically talking about the law and casting doubt on the law's motive, stated, " Just remember that anytime they do something to "protect the children", the last thing they care about is protecting the children." Another user, echoing deeper skepticism about the law, accused the supporters of being "stupid' and 'deluded idiots." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo The user even questioned the law's true intent. Similarly, a user framed this entire proposal as an inevitable erosion of the citizen's privacy. The comment read, 'You think needing an ID for accessing online services is bad? It's just a matter of time until the EU 🇪🇺 will pass the 'Chat Control' law, which is about scanning all communications, especially encrypted ones, via backdoors.' Another detailed critique called out the proposal to be "horrifying" and unsafe, technically. The user argued that it destroys private communications, under the guise of child protection, while it exempts the politicians. A user even expressed fury by labelling this law "dystopian" and reliant upon public "negligence and disinterest" for passing. The user emphasized that this law would subject 450 million EU citizens to automated scanning, and all of it would happen without their consent. What is the controversial European Union's Chat Control law? The European Union Chat Control Law, at its core, is aimed at combating the spread of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. It's mechanism that is causing such uproar online is the client-side scanning. It will require applications like Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, etc., to scan all the user content. It would include scanning of texts, images and videos, before the same gets encrypted. Critics argue that this law will fundamentally break the end-to-end encryption system that remains digital privacy and security's bedrock. To create such a scanning mechanism would effectively install a permanent backdoor. Experts are even warning that this will make all communication completely vulnerable, not just for state surveillance but also to potential exploitation by hostile actors and hackers. The law will apply to the citizens indiscriminately, irrespective of suspicion. Some proponents, like the Danish EU's current presidency, have been pushing hard for the adoption of this law by mid-October 2025. It's been insisted that it is necessary for law enforcement to tackle the rising serious crime. However, the opponents are countering this motive. As per them, mass surveillance would violate the fundamental EU rights to data protection and privacy. It would set a dangerous global precedent, and it could expand beyond CSAM in the near future. Currently, 19 EU states are backing the law's proposal. The Netherlands, Austria and Poland are on the opposing end. The pending decision from Germany is being considered to be pivotal for the voting that is to be held on October 14, 2025. How is the world reacting to this law? While streamers have joined people opposing the law, privacy experts and the technology firms have already blasted the proposal as dangerous and unworkable. Signal, as per reports, has already threatened to pull the application from the European Union if the new law passes, as it would cause irreparable harm to the encryption system. Legal analysts, on the other hand, highlight the conflict between the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and GDPR, which are meant to safeguard private communications. Some campaigns, including Fight Chat Control, are urging citizens to pressure lawmakers. They are warning of the false accusations and the eroded freedom that would come if the law is implemented. With the voting still looming, the debate that is all over social media is child safety vs privacy concerns. It's a clash that can redefine Europe's digital rights. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
