NARENDRA MODI'S HISTORIC THREE-NATION TOUR; RUSSIA LAUNCHES A BALLISTIC MISSILE ATTACK ON UKRAINE

WORLD RECAP

- ANSHU JOSHI

As the G-20 Summit unfolded in Brazil and the Indian Prime Minister embarked on a diplomatic journey through Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana this week, Russia made headlines by launching a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine. This action was reportedly a reaction to Ukraine's deployment of British and American missiles, which have the capability to reach deeper into Russian territory, according to statements made by President Putin.

On one side, India is inspiring hope within the international community by advocating for dialogue and cooperation to address various global challenges; on the other hand, the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine presents a significant obstacle to achieving global peace and security, complicating efforts to foster sustainable solutions.

This week, Russia launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile targeting Ukraine, a move attributed to Kyiv's recent deployment of American and British missiles that have the capability to reach deeper into Russian territory, as stated by President Vladimir Putin. He stated that the missile, launched this week, successfully targeted a prominent missile manufacturing facility in Dnipro. He further indicated that Russia would provide advance notifications for any future strikes using the missile against Ukraine, allowing civilians the opportunity to evacuate to safety, an approach that has not been previously adopted by Moscow during earlier aerial assaults.