Russia and Ukraine edging toward deal on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: US official

IANS | December 15, 2025 11:32 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine are moving closer to an understanding on the future of the critical Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the White House said Monday, adding this is part of the detailed discussions in Berlin on restoring operations at the facility as part of broader peace talks.

US touts 'Article Five-like' guarantees in Ukraine peace talks in Berlin

IANS | December 15, 2025 10:53 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US said on Monday that the Berlin peace talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war made significant progress, with a "very, very strong security package", including "Article Five-like security guarantees", emerging as the core element of a potential agreement.

Maha govt’s redevelopment push is pro-builders and developers: Aaditya Thackeray

IANS | December 15, 2025 9:29 PM

Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) Shiv Sena UBT leader and former minister Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed that the slew of decisions to push redevelopment in Mumbai by the BJP-led MahaYuti government in the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections were lies and false announcements, adding that they are pro-builders and developers.