​Russia Bombards Kyiv as Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Begins | Vantage on Firstpost

​Russia Bombards Kyiv as Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Begins | Vantage on Firstpost A Ukrainian presidential adviser has announced the commencement of initial operations for a counteroffensive against Russian forces. This marks a key turning point in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Can Ukraine’s moves change the course of this war? On Vantage, we break down the possible scenarios. Joe Biden has struck a deal with the Republicans to suspend the debt ceiling until January 2025. Will hardliners in both parties agree to pass the new bill? What concessions have both sides made? Watch to know more. A US house panel on China has recommended including India in the NATO plus arrangement. The panel says such a move would deter Beijing’s aggression in the Indo-Pacific. What exactly is the NATO plus arrangement? How should India see this recommendation? Here’s a report. Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned to power after Sunday’s Turkish Presidential Election runoff. It was Erdogan’s toughest test, but he beat Kemal Kilicdaroglu to retain power for five more years. Turkey faces a number of economic challenges. The lira fell to it’s lowest ever level against the US dollar on Monday. Erdogan’s economic policies have been blamed for the lira’s crash. What next for Turkey after the divisive election? Escalating tensions between Iran and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership led to violent clashes over a water-sharing dispute, resulting in at least three fatalities and multiple injuries. The Helmand river is at the heart of this conflict. Watch this report for the full story. India’s space agency ISRO launched a next generation satellite today. India is also planning to launch the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission in July. meanwhile the global space race is heating up. China is sending its first civilian astronaut to space. It also plans to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The US cites China’s ambitions and Russia’s aggression and says it is ready to fight in space. On tonight’s Vantage shots, we take a look at the launch of SpaceX’s latest Falcon 9 rocket. In the US, Olympic Champion Carissa Moore won the women’s title at Surf Ranch Pro. Ukraine | Russia | Joe Biden | Debt Ceiling | United States | China | India | NATO | Erdogan | Turkey Elections | Iran | Taliban | ISRO | Firstpost | Vantage | International News #ukraine #russia #joebi#debtceiling #unitedstates #china #india #nato #erdogan #turkeyelections #firstpost #internationalnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. ​ Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. @Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: