30,000 soldiers to the north in Belarus. 6 Russian warships and 10,000 soldiers to the south in Crimea. 100,000 soldiers to the east near the Russian border. Palki Sharma tells you how Russia has encircled Ukraine.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: How has Putin surrounded Ukraine?

What options does Ukraine have? Can it take a tougher line against Russia? Palki Sharma spoke to Independent Journalist Olga Tokariuk & Political Consultant Andrii Telizhenko to understand the sentiments on ground.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: What are Ukraine's options? | WION interviews Olga Tokariuk & Andrii Telizhenko

Ukrainian troops are bracing themselves for a Russian juggernaut. Joining them are 17,000 foreign fighters from 27 countries. Palki Sharma travelled to the headquarters of the Georgia National Legion which is training these fighters for war. Here's a ground report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Inside Ukraine's training camp for foreign fighters

China has put its weight behind Argentina's claim over Falkland islands. This comes after Buenos Aires joined Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative. The Falklands are British overseas territory. UK has asked China to respect the Falklands' sovereignty. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: China backs Argentina's Falkland claims

Students wearing the Hijab in the south Indian state of Karnataka have been barred from attending classes. Colleges are calling for uniforms without religious symbols. Palki Sharma decodes the debate around the hijab.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: India debates Hijab ban in colleges

Moscow has dismissed Emmanuel Macron's claims on de-escalation. UK PM Boris Johnson has asked allies to finalise 'economic sanctions'. Palki Sharma decodes the developments with WION's correspondents.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia dismisses Macron's claims on de-escalation

Antony Blinken is expected to raise the Ukraine stand-off at the foreign ministers' meeting of the QUAD. Is Washington trying to drag its pacific allies into the crisis? How must the QUAD respond? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: US to raise Russia-Ukraine stand-off at QUAD meet?

European capitals are buzzing with diplomacy as leaders race against time to defuse the stand-off near Ukraine. France, Germany and Poland have pledged to avert war at a trilateral summit in Berlin. Palki Sharma gets you a round-up of diplomacy week in Europe.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: European leaders pledge to avert war

American-Chinese athlete Zhu Yi is being shamed on Weibo for stumbling twice during her performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The 19-yr-old skater gave up her American citizenship to represent China, she's now being trolled by Chinese citizens. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: 'Shame On You' US-born Chinese athlete faces abuse

How will Ukraine defend itself from Russian Bombs? Where will the people take cover? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma stepped inside a bomb-shelter which will be key to Kyiv's survival. Here's a report on what she saw.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Wion goes inside a bomb-shelter in Kyiv | Special Report by Palki Sharma Upadhyay

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kyiv after an epic misfire in Moscow. The Kremlin has rejected Macron's claims that Putin agreed to 'no escalation'. Can Macron salvage his diplomatic mission with a win in Kyiv? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Putin uses 'rape joke' to insult Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Macron then met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Macron is trying to be the peacemaker. What's in it for him? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Ukraine, Russia crisis: Why is Macron playing the peacemaker?

Are Emmanuel Macron's efforts to dial down tensions in Ukraine working? Do stakeholders expect diplomacy to deliver? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma decodes the possibilities with correspondents from Moscow, Washington D.C. & London.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia Vs Ukraine: Can diplomacy deliver?

Vladimir Putin has hinted at a nuclear response if NATO attacks Russia. But can the Russian economy sustain a war? Has Putin calibrated his economy to fund conflicts? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Putin hints at nuclear response if NATO attacks

Does Vladimir Putin want a war or a face saver? What kind of concessions is he looking for? Romoeo Kokriatski, Managing Editor at The New Voice of Ukraine & foreign policy expert Svitlana Zalischuk decode his intentions in an exclusive conversation with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Ukraine Conflict: What does Putin really want?

A Nepalese govt report accuses China is encroaching into Nepal. Why has Nepal kept this document a secret? Why has it not told the world about Chinese expansionism? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Leaked report accuses China of encroaching into Nepal

Justin Trudeau has asked the protesting anti-vax truckers to disband amid reports of violence in the Canadian capital. The 'Freedom Convoy' has started inspiring similar protests in New Zealand and Australia. Palki Sharma tells you how Trudeau's failed response has emboldened anti-vaxxers.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Trudeau tweets from his secret hide-out amid trucker protest

An AI-powered device has made it possible for paralysed patients to walk again. The prototype has been tested on 3 patients. All of them could take their steps within the first hour of implant. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Device helps paralysed patients walk again

The Independence Square in Kyiv is no stranger to protests. From the anti-Soviet movement of 1990 to the Euromaidan of 2013-14, this iconic square is etched into Ukrainian history. Palki Sharma tells you the story of Kyiv's Independence Square.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: The story of Euromaidan

#BoycottHyundai was trending on Twitter after the Pakistani handle of the Korean car-maker called for 'Kashmiri independence'. KFC, Kia Motors and Pizza Hut have also joined the pro-Pakistan campaign. Palki Sharma tells you why this is corporate activism gone wrong.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Hyundai sides with Kashmiri separatists

A state of emergency has been declared in Ottawa. The city's mayor says, protests have gone 'out of control'. GoFundMe has blocked $10 million raised as donations for the protesters. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has slammed the platform for 'double standards'. Palki Sharma gets you a report

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Elon Musk shows support to Canadian Truckers

Infected athletes in China's Quarantine camps for the Beijing Winter Olympics are sharing stories of horror. They're lashing out over bad food, dirty rooms & miscommunication by Chinese authorities. Palki Sharma gets you a report on their ordeal.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Infected Athletes in China's Quarantine camps lash out

Can diplomatic talks change the course of events in the Ukraine conflict? ZN,UA's International Desk Editor Alexander Khrebet & Strategic Studies Analyst Petro Burkoskyi decode the possibilities in an exclusive conversation with Palki Sharma.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: WION interviews Petro Burkoskyi & Alexander Khrebet

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is being shaped from different capitals in the world. WION has correspondents tracking all sides of the story. Watch our Executive Editor Palki Sharma decode Monday's biggest developments with correspondents from Moscow, Washington DC & Brussels.

Gravitas Ukraine Direct: Russia vs Ukraine: WION decodes Monday's biggest developments