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Russia Deploys Tactical Nuclear Weapon Systems to Finnish Border

  Photo: Deepak kumar blogs R ussia has reportedly moved its Iskander-M tactical nuclear missile systems to the border with Finland, a move seen as a direct response to Finland's NATO membership since April last year. Escalation at the Edge Sources from the Russian Ministry of Defense told " Izvestia " that the deployment took place in Karelia, a region bordering Finland. The Iskander-M systems, capable of firing both cruise and ballistic missiles—including those equipped with nuclear warheads—are part of a newly formed missile brigade within the Leningrad Military District, reestablished recently. This strategic move reflects the growing tensions between Russia and NATO countries following Finland's shift from a neutral status to full NATO membership. Strategic Adjustments and Military Readiness The reformation of the Leningrad Military District and the inclusion of the 11th and 14th Army Corps, stationed in the Kaliningrad and Murmansk regions respectively, underlin...

What the Maldives election landslide means for India

  Maldives' President Mohamed Muizzu (centre) along with his supporters in Male. (AFP Photo) © Provided by Deepak kumar blogs I f policymakers in New Delhi were hoping for some good news from the parliamentary election in the Maldives, the actual outcome would only add to the growing concerns within the Indian establishment regarding the situation in the Indian Ocean archipelago. The ruling coalition led by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu pulled off a landslide victory in the election, bagging 70 out of 93 seats in the People’s Majlis or more than a two-thirds majority in the unicameral Parliament. The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which dominated the outgoing Majlis and has worked for better ties with India, was able to win just 10 seats. More than 284,000 voters were eligible to participate in the polls, and the final turnout was pegged at more than 75%. The result will only further embolden Muizzu, who portrayed the election as a referendum on his pol...

Why Iran's Refusal To Support Pakistan On Kashmir Is A Big Win For India?

  Why Iran's Refusal To Support Pakistan On Kashmir Is A Big Win For India? © Provided by Deepak kumar blogs Islamabad:  In a big diplomatic win for India, Iran's decision not to support Pakistan on Kashmir has once again dashed Islamabad's hopes of getting international support on the highly vexed issue. Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East region, particularly with Israel, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's ongoing visit to Pakistan also comes as a gentle reminder of shifting geopolitical alliances and the need to strengthen ties with time-tested allies like India. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's three-day visit to Pakistan comes at a time when tensions remain high in the Middle East after Iran launched its retaliatory attack against Israel this month. According to Pakistan's Foreign Office, the Iranian President is visiting the country to ''mend the strained ties'' months after both sides launched airstrikes against alleged terrorist h...