US media reports say Russia is recruiting Syrian fighters to beat Ukrainians in urban warfare. What is the role of foreign mercenaries in this war? How many of them are deployed in Ukraine? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Putin using Syrian fighters to beat Ukraine?

Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine came under attack today. Overnight shelling led to a fire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The plant has been seized by the Russian forces. Ukraine is accusing Russia of "Nuclear terror". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: Europe's largest nuke site was on fire

Russia is reportedly planning an amphibious assault to take the port city of Odessa on the Black Sea. This move could cut Ukraine off from the sea. How is Ukraine planning to organise its defence? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia planning amphibious landing in Odessa?

Wars have always been a numbers game. If we assess the Ukraine war in numbers, what does it look like? Palki Sharma gets you a report on the number of casualties, injuries, refugees & meetings.

Gravitas: Assessing the Ukraine War in numbers

Where are things headed in Ukraine? Palki Sharma decodes Friday's biggest developments with Anas Mallick from Lviv, Nick Harper from Washington D.C., Julia Chapman from Moscow & Rosie Birchard from Brussels.

Gravitas: WION Ground Report from Lviv

Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin have distinct leadership styles. Zelensky is organising Ukraine's defences from a bunker in Kyiv. Putin is plotting his strategies from Russia's most secure building - the Kremlin. Palki Sharma decodes the tale of two wartime leaders.

Gravitas: The tale of two wartime leaders

The US State Department says India is reducing its dependence on Russian weapons and cancelling recent orders for fighter jets and anti-tank artillery. How has India reacted to these claims? How does Washington see India's non-alignment? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: US debates India's non-alignment on Ukraine

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has said he doesn't care what US President Joe Biden thinks about him. Is Riyadh drifting away from the United States? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Saudi Arabia is drifting away from America

China asked Russia to "not invade Ukraine" before the end of the Winter Olympics. But has Moscow now lost Beijing's support? 5 developments suggest that China has changed its mind. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: Has Russia lost China's support?

Major Asian countries abstained from the UN General Assembly vote condemning Russia's invasion. Asian countries are ignoring traditional bilateral ties to maintain neutrality. Palki Sharma decodes non-alignment 2.0.

Gravitas: Why Asia is not interested in Russia-Ukraine war

Russian soldiers have encircled Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant. The UN's atomic watchdog has passed a resolution condemning the invasion and asking Russian troops to not target nuclear sites. Could Putin's war unleash a nuclear tragedy in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Risk of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine

141 countries vote against Russia at UNGA. In a first, Moscow reveals death toll. Massive explosions rock Kyiv. Palki Sharma brings you a round-up of the latest developments.

Gravitas: Ukraine war enters Day 8. Here are all the developments

'Putin has no idea what's coming', this was Joe Biden's message to Moscow in his first SOTU address. But what's making headlines is a gaffe where POTUS referred to Ukrainians as 'Iranians'. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Gaffes, Hits & Misses: Decoding Biden's State Of The Union Address

US officials say 'the worst is yet to come' for Kyiv. They've warned Ukraine of a second wave of attacks. The warnings come amid Russia's claims that it has captured the city of Kherson. Palki Sharma decodes the developments with Nick Harper & Julia Chapman.

Gravitas: Tracking the Ukraine Conflict

Anti-war protests are on the rise in Russia. A petition to stop the war has garnered 1 million signatures. Russian elites are issuing statements against the invasion. At least 3 parliamentarians have also called for peace. Palki Sharma decodes the public sentiment.

Gravitas: Anti-war sentiments are growing in Russia

A Ukrainian activist ripped into British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for not doing enough to deter Russia. She accused NATO of being scared of World War III. Did the West really hold back in sanctioning Putin? Palki Sharma calls out Western half-measures.

Gravitas: Ukrainian activist rips into NATO leadership

Is the West feeding Russia's war machine? Oil prices are at record high. Reports claim Russian companies are still exporting oil and "making billions". Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the West feeding Russia's war machine?

Russia's invasion has pushed more than 800,000 out of Ukraine. Where are these refugees heading? What is the European Union doing to help them, especially the African and Asian refugees? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin's war drives 800,000+ people out of Ukraine

Russia claims control of Kherson, Russian paratroopers land in Kharkiv, A TV tower is attacked in Kyiv, Russian army has encircled Mariupol. Palki Sharma takes you to the 4 hotspots of Ukraine.

Gravitas: Ukraine under attack: The 4 hotspots

Japan's ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe triggers debate on deploying nuclear missiles in Japan. Finland's parliament debates NATO bid after overwhelming public support for the move. Germany drops post-WW2 pacifism to unveil $112 bn defence budget. Palki Sharma tells you how Putin's war is changing geopolitics.

Gravitas: Putin's war marks new era of hard power politics

Western weapons manufacturers are reaping huge profits from the war in Ukraine. Their share prices have increased manifold since the Russian build-up in November. Palki Sharma tells you how the western military-industrial complex benefits from endless wars.

Gravitas: Western companies profiting from Russia's war

On day 6 of the invasion, Vladimir Putin ordered the second wave of airstrikes. Most of the firepower was focused on the north-eastern city of Kharkiv. From the northern front, a 64 km-long Russian military convoy is heading towards Kyiv. Palki Sharma maps the Russian advance.

Gravitas: Tracking the Russian army's advance

An Indian student was standing in the queue for food - when he was killed in Russian shelling in Kharkiv. New Delhi has sought safe passage from Ukraine and Russia for Indian students. Who will ensure the safety of Indians in Ukraine? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russia is pounding Ukraine: Are Indian students safe?

Western journalists are being slammed for their racism while reporting on the refugee crisis in Ukraine. While Arab refugees were villainized and arrested, Ukrainians are being welcomed with a red carpet. Western reporters said they are "Europeans with blue eyes and blonde hair". Palki Sharma calls out 'Racist Reportage'.

Gravitas: Western media's racist reportage on Ukrainian refugees

The Ukraine Conflict is slowly reaching your doorstep. The cost of energy, fuel, groceries, mortgage repayments along with car prices are expected to rise this summer. Palki Sharma tells you how the consequences will be felt much beyond Europe.

Gravitas: How the Ukraine conflict impacts you

70% of Ukrainians believe the Russian invasion will fail. Many of them are willing to fight for that outcome. Palki Sharma tells you how people of Ukraine are fighting back.

Gravitas: Russia's Ukraine invasion: How Ukrainians are fighting back

Germany is planning to re-arm itself, India is refusing to pick sides and China is wary of helping Putin blunt western sanctions. How are world powers reacting to Russia's war? Have they picked national interest over principles? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How are world powers reacting to Russia's war?

After reports of Indian students getting assaulted in Ukraine emerged, New Delhi has launched a massive evacuation plan Operation Ganga. It's a multi-nation airlift operation to get Indian students back home. Palki Sharma tells you all about it.

Gravitas: Operation Ganga to bring Indian students back from Ukraine

The Russian military is far superior to Ukraine, yet their troops have been bogged down at the gates of Kyiv. How did Ukraine slow down the Russian juggernaut? Will Putin escalate his offensive to break the stalemate? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Why is Russia not winning in Ukraine?

Russian shelling killed 11 civilians in Kharkiv today. Russian President Vladimir Putin is wielding his nukes and showing no signs of backing down. Palki Sharma brings you 5 videos that the story of Russia's Ukraine invasion.

Gravitas: 5 videos that tell the story Russia's Ukraine invasion

16,000 Indian students remain stranded in Ukraine. They're running low on supplies & longing to return home. But the Ukrainian airspace is shut, trains are suspended & borders are clogged. How will they return back to India? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The plight of Indian Students stuck in Ukraine

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