Britain on Wednesday joined the list of countries to have come forward in the last few days and pledged to donate air defence systems to Ukraine in the wake of incessant Russian missile attacks.

Britain on Wednesday joined the list of countries to have come forward in the last few days and pledged to donate air defence systems to Ukraine in the wake of incessant Russian missile attacks. Reportedly, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace informed about the decision saying the UK will provide Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) to Kyiv, ahead of a key NATO meeting scheduled to take place today. "Russia's latest indiscriminate strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine warrant further support to those seeking to defend their nation. So today I have authorised the supply of AMRAAM anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine." Read more: US, Germany promise to rush air defence systems to Ukraine as Russia pounds missiles Wallace said that the defence equipment will be delivered in the coming weeks and that AMRAAM can be used with the NASAMS air defence systems, reportedly, pledged by the United States. He added that other air defence missiles alongside aerial drones and a further 18 howitzer artillery guns will be sent. As reported extensively by WION, Russia has pounded Ukrainian cities with countless missiles in the aftermath of the Kerch bridge explosion. Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened 'severe' attacks on Ukraine if the 'terrorist' activities don't cease. "Let there be no doubt," Putin said, "if attempts at terrorist attacks continue, the response from Russia will be severe." Read more: Putin warns of more 'severe' attacks as Russian missiles pound Ukraine With Ukraine caught in a tough spot, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded with the West to provide arms and ammunition, especially the air defence systems. So far, the US, France, and Germany have pledged to deliver the systems. On Wednesday, Germany's Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said it had sent the first of four IRIS-T air defence systems to Kyiv. Read more: France to deliver air-defence systems to Ukraine in the coming weeks: Macron However, Ukraine needs the deliveries on a much more urgent basis. Since Monday, the Russian air attacks have killed 26 people while more than 100 have been injured. Cities and towns across the country have plunged into darkness as power supplies have been hit. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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North Korea's missile launching spree continued on Wednesday as it test-fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles, the state media informed. Reportedly, leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the exercise and hailed his country's yet another successful display of nuclear strike capability.

North Korea's missile launching spree continued on Wednesday as it test-fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles, the state media informed. Reportedly, leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the exercise and hailed his country's yet another successful display of nuclear strike capability. He added that the country should continue to expand its nuclear arsenal capabilities to deter enemies. "We should continue to expand the operational sphere of the nuclear strategic armed forces to resolutely deter any crucial military crisis and war crisis at any time and completely take the initiative in it," state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) quoted him as saying. KCNA stated that the pair of missiles travelled almost 2,000 kilometres over the sea and managed to successfully hit the targets, which it didn't elaborate upon. As reported by WION, earlier this week, North Korea confirmed that its recent missile tests included 'tactical nuclear' drills. WATCH | 'Tactical nuclear' drills, says North Korea on recent missile launches × "The effectiveness and practical combat capability of our nuclear combat force were fully demonstrated as it stands completely ready to hit and destroy targets at any time from any location," reported KCNA. Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un was quoted as saying, "Even though the enemy continues to talk about dialogue and negotiations, we do not have anything to talk about nor do we feel the need to do so." Read more: North Korea's recent missile tests include 'tactical nuclear' drills, overseen by Kim North Korea has taken an aggressive stance in the last couple of months by launching a flurry of missiles. After South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol offered economic assistance to its troubled neighbour with the caveat that it abandon the nuclear weapons programme, Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un termed the offer 'foolish'. “I’m not sure that he knows his assumption ‘if the North took a measure for denuclearization’ was a wrong prerequisite. All cannot be bartered. Bitter contempt is what we will only show those spinning a pipedream to succeed in making us abandon our nukes if they pay more stakes," she said. Read more: North Korea fires two more ballistic missiles, seventh launch in two weeks (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

North Korea claims it test-fired a pair of long-range cruise missiles, overseen by Kim Jong Un

Former US President Donald Trump will have to appear physically for a deposition and testify under oath next week after a US District Judge rejected his request in a rape defamation lawsuit.

Former US President Donald Trump will have to appear physically for a deposition and testify under oath next week after a US District Judge rejected his request in a rape defamation lawsuit. “The defendant should not be permitted to run the clock out on plaintiff’s attempt to gain a remedy for what allegedly was a serious wrong,” said Judge Lewis A. Kaplan while rejecting Trump's lawyer's request. “Mr. Trump has conducted extensive discovery of the plaintiff, yet produced virtually none himself. Given his conduct so far in this case, Mr. Trump’s position regarding the burdens of discovery in this case is inexcusable," the judge added. Read more: Biden says he can defeat Trump again; gets candid about Putin and the looming nuclear threat Reportedly, the case pertains to E. Jean Carroll, a writer who alleged that Trump raped him in a dressing room at the Bergdorf Goodman department store in late 1995 or early 1996. Carrol filed the lawsuit in November 2019 after Trump, who was in his third year of office at the time, told a reporter that Carroll made up the rape accusation and that he did not know her and "she's not my type". Trump has denied raping Carroll and charged that she invented the allegation in order to promote her book. Read more: Trump in trouble: Writer E. Jean Carroll plans new lawsuit after accusing Trump of rape After the judgement, Trump's lawyer Alina Habba said, “We look forward to establishing on the record that this case is, and always has been, entirely without merit.” Trump's side argued that he should have immunity under the Westfall Act. Under the said act, government employees are protected from civil lawsuits, if they are acting in their capacity as government officials. If Trump was indeed acting within the scope of his duties as a federal employee, which his side claims, then the US government becomes the defendant in the case. A 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals had ruled last month that Trump was a federal employee when he made the comment but asked another court to decide if the statements occurred during the scope of his employment. Meanwhile, Carroll's attorney welcomed the ruling and said they will be filing a second lawsuit next month to seek damages for the alleged rape. "We are pleased that Judge Kaplan agreed with our position not to stay discovery in this case. We look forward to filing our case under the Adult Survivors Act and moving forward to trial with all dispatch.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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