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After the Alaska Summit, Russian leader Vladimir Putin has finalised four demands to end the war in Ukraine, according to a report.
Earlier this month, Putin met US President Donald Trump in Alaska. While Trump and his top officials said that Putin made big concessions and accepted US and European security guarantees, four new demands show that he has largely stuck to his maximalist demands.
Reuters has cited three sources close to the Kremlin to report that Putin has demanded Russia to surrender the entire Donbas region (comprising Donetsk and Luhansk provinces), a written pledge form Nato to expand eastward, neutrality of Ukraine, and no Western troops in Ukraine.
Such a stance is contrary to the picture painted by Trump and his aides after the summit in Alaska on August 15. They said that Putin had offered major concessions and agreed to the United States and European partners providing Ukraine with Article 5-type security guarantees — the Article 5 of Nato forms the basis of the alliance as it outlines the ‘collective defence’ principle that declares an attack as one as an attack on all allies.
What are Putin’s 4 terms to end the war in Ukraine?
Firstly, Putin has said that Ukraine must surrender the entirety of Donbas province comprising Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, according to Reuters.
Putin has sought the entire province and not just parts that Russia currently controls.
The surrender of the complete region is a non-starter for Ukraine as large parts of the region are under Ukrainian control and comprise several military, industrial, and logistical hubs. Moreover, Ukraine has fortified the region and build defensive lines since in the region since 2014. Giving up such a militarised region would mean handing Putin a victory without firing a bullet that he has not been able to secure in the past 11 years of fighting — Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014.
The Indian Army thwarted a major infiltration attempt by Pakistani terrorists along the Line of Control near Tikka Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla district during the night of August 12–13. However, alert Indian troops retaliated swiftly, foiling the infiltration bid.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsThe incident took place in the Area of Responsibility of 16 Sikh LI (09 Bihar Advance Party) under Police Station Uri. During the exchange of fire, Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar sustained fatal injuries while defending his post.
Chinar Corps deeply regrets the loss of precious life of Braveheart Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, while performing operational duty along the Line of Control in Baramulla district.
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 12, 2025
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Indian Army pays tribute
“Chinar Corps deeply regrets the loss of Braveheart Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar while performing operational duty along the LoC in Baramulla. We salute his immense valour and sacrifice, and stand in solidarity with his family,” the Army posted on X.
In a separate tribute, the Army said, “General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, who laid down his life in the line of duty at Baramulla. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”
Reports of BAT involvement
Sources in the Army told CNN-News18 that they are still ascertaining the cause of the incident, and that no involvement of Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) is likely.
Earlier, reports had emerged saying that Pakistan’s BAT was behind the attack on the forward post.
The Border Action Team is a special operations unit of the Pakistan Army, often comprising specially trained soldiers along with militants from terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
BAT’s primary role is to conduct cross-border raids, ambushes, and surprise strikes on Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu & Kashmir, typically targeting forward posts, patrol parties, or small groups of soldiers.
Following the attempt, security forces launched a large-scale cordon and search operation to track down the infiltrators taking cover under the darkness.
Amid news of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning to force Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of the ODI team, the latest ICC Men’s Rankings for the 50-over format have sent a strong reminder of their prowess. Both Kohli and Kohli find themselves among the top four ODI batters in the world, while new India Test captain Shubman Gill is in the first position.
Amid news of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning to force Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of the ODI team, the latest ICC Men’s Rankings for the 50-over format have sent a strong reminder of their prowess. Both Kohli and Kohli find themselves among the top four ODI batters in the world, while new India Test captain Shubman Gill is in the first position.
Amid news of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning to force Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of the ODI team, the latest ICC Men’s Rankings for the 50-over format have sent a strong reminder of their prowess. Both Kohli and Kohli find themselves among the top four ODI batters in the world, while new India Test captain Shubman Gill is in the first position.
Amid news of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning to force Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of the ODI team, the latest ICC Men’s Rankings for the 50-over format have sent a strong reminder of their prowess. Both Kohli and Kohli find themselves among the top four ODI batters in the world, while new India Test captain Shubman Gill is in the first position.
Amid news of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning to force Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of the ODI team, the latest ICC Men’s Rankings for the 50-over format have sent a strong reminder of their prowess. Both Kohli and Kohli find themselves among the top four ODI batters in the world, while new India Test captain Shubman Gill is in the first position.
Amid news of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) planning to force Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of the ODI team, the latest ICC Men’s Rankings for the 50-over format have sent a strong reminder of their prowess. Both Kohli and Kohli find themselves among the top four ODI batters in the world, while new India Test captain Shubman Gill is in the first position.
The Indian Army thwarted a major infiltration attempt by Pakistani terrorists along the Line of Control near Tikka Post in the Uri sector of Baramulla district during the night of August 12–13. However, alert Indian troops retaliated swiftly, foiling the infiltration bid.
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