All Editorials Snapshot: 18-August-2025

The Hindu Editorials snapshot

Editorial 1

New Start: On the Alaska Summit and the Ukraine War

The recent summit in Alaska between US President Trump and Russian President Putin did not resolve the Ukraine war but helped bring their positions closer. The meeting was important since relations between the US and Russia have long been tense, and any progress is crucial for peace in Europe and the world. Both sides say they want peace but disagree on how to get there. Ukraine and Europe want a quick ceasefire, while Russia wants a broad agreement, including control over certain territories and Ukraine’s neutrality. Trump seemed to support making a broader peace deal rather than just stopping the fighting. Although the summit ended without a breakthrough, it opened the door to more talks. Now, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is being encouraged to negotiate directly with Russia, but insists that Ukraine should not have to give up land. For a lasting peace, Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed, and no deal should be forced on it.

Editorial 2

Roll Recall: On Supreme Court and the Bihar SIR Exercise

The Supreme Court recently ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to reveal the names and reasons for excluding 6.5 million voters from Bihar’s draft voter list, after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This shows that the ECI failed to follow fair procedures and lacked transparency during the process. Many people, especially women, were wrongly left out even though they had valid documents, and the reasons for removal were often unclear or missing. Some had been marked as dead or missing when this was not true. The Court has now given excluded voters a way to raise objections, especially with the filing deadline near. The ECI must now start accepting Aadhaar cards as identification and be more open about the reasons for exclusion. The Supreme Court’s actions aim to protect citizens’ voting rights and make the voter list process fairer and more transparent in Bihar.

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Editorial 3

New Start: On the Alaska Summit and the Ukraine War

The recent summit in Alaska between US President Trump and Russian President Putin did not resolve the Ukraine war but helped bring their positions closer. The meeting was important since relations between the US and Russia have long been tense, and any progress is crucial for peace in Europe and the world. Both sides say they want peace but disagree on how to get there. Ukraine and Europe want a quick ceasefire, while Russia wants a broad agreement, including control over certain territories and Ukraine’s neutrality. Trump seemed to support making a broader peace deal rather than just stopping the fighting. Although the summit ended without a breakthrough, it opened the door to more talks. Now, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is being encouraged to negotiate directly with Russia, but insists that Ukraine should not have to give up land. For a lasting peace, Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed, and no deal should be forced on it.

Editorial 4

Progress Was Made in Trump-Putin Summit, Even as Sticking Points Remain

At the Alaska Summit, US President Trump and Russian President Putin made some progress toward peace in Ukraine, although big issues remain unsolved. Trump’s approach, supporting a wider peace agreement instead of just a ceasefire, has drawn criticism in Europe and the US, but he remains committed to improving US-Russia relations and ending the Ukraine war quickly. The main disagreement is about territory: Russia wants Ukraine to give up control over parts of Donbas in exchange for freezing the battle along other frontlines. Trump is urging Ukraine to accept concessions for peace, while Europe wants strong security guarantees for Ukraine but cannot replace the US as its main safety partner. If the US pulls back support, Ukraine’s position would weaken sharply. More compromise from Ukraine and Europe could lead to another peace summit, but strong resistance could block a deal. India welcomes US-Russia talks, as it gives more room for its global interests, but now faces the risk of new tariffs on its trade with the US because of buying Russian oil. India must use smart diplomacy and keep its economy ready for possible difficulties ahead.

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