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DW
24-05-2025
- Politics
- DW
India-Pakistan clash: the dangerous ‘new normal' – DW – 05/24/2025
Both sides have claimed victory in the most recent violent confrontation over Kashmir. DW's security podcast Global Eyes takes a look at the implications for South Asia as well as China and US. Both India and Pakistan are claiming victory in their most recent violent clash over Kashmir. Indian PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart in Islamabad Shehbaz Sharif however welcomed the truce, which US President Donald Trump proudly claimed had ended the 500 years of fighting between the two sides —Kashmir has repeatedly been a source of conflict between India and Pakistan since the end of British colonial rule in 1947. China's close relationship with Pakistan appears to have become even closer. Pakistan Army Chief—Field Marshal Aasim Munir has seen his public approval rating soar. Islamabad relied on Chinese-made missiles and aircraft which faced India's Western-made military technology for the first time. Both sides also deployed drones in the conflict. India has said Pakistan will not get water from Indian-controlled rivers—which would breach water sharing agreements that have withstood previous wars between the two nations. And what of the people of Kashmir—what do they want for their future and is anybody asking them? Guests Praveem Donthi of the International Crisis Group and indpendent analyst Sahar Khan join our hosts to look at the domestic, regional and interntional implications of the clash between the nuclear-armed rivals. Are there really any winners?
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia vows retaliation after Ukrainian drone strikes, but reaffirms commitment to peace talks
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of launching a massive wave of drone attacks against non-military targets in Moscow and other regions in the last three days and said it would respond, but said it was still committed to holding peace talks. Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Ukraine had launched approximately 800 drones and Western-made missiles since May 20 at targets far from the frontline in an apparent attempt to disrupt direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, which have resumed with the assistance of the U.S. The Defence Ministry has reported a spike in Ukrainian drone attacks aimed at Moscow in recent days, forcing the Russian capital's airports to suspend flights before resuming. The Foreign Ministry said the Ukrainian attacks had also wounded eight people in a Russian-controlled part of eastern Ukraine and killed a young woman and injured four children in a Russian-controlled part of southern Ukraine. A further eight people had been wounded in Russia's Lipetsk region and other civilians, including two children, had been hurt in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russia's Kursk region, it said. Reuters could not verify those assertions. The foreign ministry said Moscow would retaliate, but would only target military and defence industry facilities. "But let us underscore this: our principled commitment to a constructive search for a peaceful settlement through dialogue remains unchanged," the foreign ministry said.
Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Russia vows retaliation after Ukrainian drone strikes, but reaffirms commitment to peace talks
MOSCOW - Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of launching a massive wave of drone attacks against non-military targets in Moscow and other regions in the last three days and said it would respond, but said it was still committed to holding peace talks. Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Ukraine had launched approximately 800 drones and Western-made missiles since May 20 at targets far from the frontline in an apparent attempt to disrupt direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, which have resumed with the assistance of the U.S. The Defence Ministry has reported a spike in Ukrainian drone attacks aimed at Moscow in recent days, forcing the Russian capital's airports to suspend flights before resuming. The Foreign Ministry said the Ukrainian attacks had also wounded eight people in a Russian-controlled part of eastern Ukraine and killed a young woman and injured four children in a Russian-controlled part of southern Ukraine. A further eight people had been wounded in Russia's Lipetsk region and other civilians, including two children, had been hurt in a Ukrainian missile attack on Russia's Kursk region, it said. Reuters could not verify those assertions. The foreign ministry said Moscow would retaliate, but would only target military and defence industry facilities. "But let us underscore this: our principled commitment to a constructive search for a peaceful settlement through dialogue remains unchanged," the foreign ministry said. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Saba Yemen
19-05-2025
- Saba Yemen
Russian Experts Identify Weaknesses in German "Leopard 2" Tanks
Moscow - (Saba): Russian media reported that Russian forces regularly destroy Western-made tanks in the special military operation zone, including various German Leopard tanks. The Russian news agency Sputnik reported that specialists from the Russian state-owned Rostec Corporation have observed weaknesses in the German Leopard 2 tanks. Earlier, Rostec experts obtained a Leopard 2A6 tank captured by Russian forces in the special military operation zone to assess its actual military-technical characteristics. Rostec stated: "A study conducted by our experts showed that the Leopard 2 tank suffers from defensive weaknesses related to the thickness and composition of the armor, as well as the internal design of the combat vehicle." The tank's survivability may be limited in modern warfare conditions, for example, when attacked from different angles by drones equipped with modern anti-tank missiles and warheads. It can be concluded that the Leopard-2's protection focuses on traditional anti-tank capabilities, typical of past decades, and does not fully meet today's requirements. Moreover, the Kyiv regime possesses various versions of the older Leopard-1 tanks, which have largely lost their effectiveness. Rostec added: "Today, the Russian T-722B3M, T-80PVM, and T-90M tanks are considered the most adaptable to modern combat operations." We have improved comprehensive protection against drones and anti-tank missiles, from anti-cumulative nets to dynamic elements and other devices. According to the company, there are dozens of known combat incidents where Russian tanks withstood multiple attacks from various angles while maintaining their combat capability. Rostec continues to work on active protection systems for combat vehicles, and domestic equipment is being equipped with various electronic warfare systems. All of these solutions combined will ensure greater safety for Russian armored vehicles and increase their survivability on the battlefield. Whatsapp Telegram Email more of (International)
Economist
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Economist
Chinese weapons gave Pakistan a new edge against India
India's four-day military showdown with Pakistan set several new precedents. For military officials from outside the region, the most intriguing one was Pakistan's use of advanced Chinese fighter jets and missiles in aerial combat with Western-made counterparts.
