Taiwan has showcased most advanced fighter jets and unveiled the F-16V fighter jet. Taipei has stimulated defence against invasion by China. Meanwhile, experts have said that possibility of a war is unlikely.

Taiwan's air force flexes its muscles | Taiwanese fear Chinese aggression

Battleground Taiwan: Taipei stimulates defence against invasion by China

Amidst military drills and heated exchanges, tensions between Beijing and Taipei are at an all-time high. The big question on everyone's mind is will China invade Taiwan and if that happens, can a self-governing island which china considers a renegade province defend itself well in terms of military?

Can China take Taiwan by force?

In the face of the continued Chinese war games, Taiwan on Wednesday unveiled its most advanced fighter jet in front of the media.

Taiwan showcases advanced fighter jets, Taipei stimulates defence against invasion by China

Amidst the heated exchange between China and the United States or Taiwan on the ground, the situation is pretty tense as the Chinese troops continue to hold live fire drills in the South China sea.

China conducts more live-fire drills in South China sea

Taiwan has rejected China's 'one country, two systems' plan. Taipei has dismissed China's white paper on Taiwan and said only people of Taiwan can decide its future.

Taiwan rejects China's 'one country, two systems' plan

The world was closely watching US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit and anyone could tell it made China's blood boil. Beijing didn't wait for Nancy Pelosi's short trip to get over, it announced about a week long military exercise. Now Beijing has issued white paper hint on how it intends to claim Taiwan

Beijing issues white paper hint on how it intends to claim Taiwan

Taiwanese foreign minister Joseph Wu on Tuesday accused China of using air and sea drills encircling the island to prepare for an invasion and to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific region.

"China has used the drills and its military playbook to prepare for the invasion of Taiwan," Wu said while addressing a press conference in Taipei, reports AFP.

He added, "It is conducting large-scale military exercises and missile launches, as well as cyber-attacks, a disinformation campaign and economic coercion in order to weaken public morale in Taiwan."

The minister also condemned China of continuing with its drills on Monday despite assuring that it would end a day earlier. He said that the PLA’s military exercise hindered one of the busiest shipping and air routes in the world.

Wu's press conference came hours after the Taiwanese military held its own live-fire drill to prepare against a potential invasion of the island.

Taiwan's Eighth Army Corps spokesman Lou Woei-jye said the military exercise began in the southern county of Pingtung shortly after 0040 GMT with the firing of target flares and artillery.

The military drill is expected to end at around 0130 GMT, he added.

Taipei's drills, which will again take place on Thursday, include the deployment of hundreds of troops and about 40 howitzers, the army said.

Though Taipei’s drills came hours after China ended their war games, Lou maintained that the military exercise was taking place as scheduled and not being held in response to China's exercises.

Taiwan routinely conducts military drills simulating a Chinese invasion. Last month, the island practised repelling attacks from the sea in a "joint interception operation" as part of its largest annual exercises.

Meanwhile, it comes days after China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) began conducting military drills encircling Taiwan last Thursday in a furious response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island, the most high-level from the US to Taiwan in 25 years. The visit angered China as it saw the visit as a violation of the “One China Policy”.

The war games focused on six zones that essentially encircled Taiwan, restricting access to civilian ships and aircraft in the area, as forces conducted live-fire drills and missile launches.

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PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command said in a statement it had continued to conduct “realistic combat-oriented joint exercises and training” in the waters and airspace around Taiwan “focusing on organising joint anti-submarine and sea assault operations”.

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Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 13 PLA Navy vessels and 39 aircraft on Monday, out of which 21 aircraft again crossed the median.

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Taiwanese foreign minister Joseph Wu on Tuesday accused China of using air and sea drills encircling the island to prepare for an invasion and to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific region.

Taiwanese foreign minister Joseph Wu on Tuesday accused China of using air and sea drills encircling the island to prepare for an invasion and to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific region. "China has used the drills and its military playbook to prepare for the invasion of Taiwan," Wu said while addressing a press conference in Taipei, reports AFP. He added, "It is conducting large-scale military exercises and missile launches, as well as cyber-attacks, a disinformation campaign and economic coercion in order to weaken public morale in Taiwan." The minister also condemned China of continuing with its drills on Monday despite assuring that it would end a day earlier. He said that the PLA’s military exercise hindered one of the busiest shipping and air routes in the world. Wu's press conference came hours after the Taiwanese military held its own live-fire drill to prepare against a potential invasion of the island. Taiwan's Eighth Army Corps spokesman Lou Woei-jye said the military exercise began in the southern county of Pingtung shortly after 0040 GMT with the firing of target flares and artillery. The military drill is expected to end at around 0130 GMT, he added. Taipei's drills, which will again take place on Thursday, include the deployment of hundreds of troops and about 40 howitzers, the army said. Though Taipei’s drills came hours after China ended their war games, Lou maintained that the military exercise was taking place as scheduled and not being held in response to China's exercises. Taiwan routinely conducts military drills simulating a Chinese invasion. Last month, the island practised repelling attacks from the sea in a "joint interception operation" as part of its largest annual exercises. Meanwhile, it comes days after China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) began conducting military drills encircling Taiwan last Thursday in a furious response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island, the most high-level from the US to Taiwan in 25 years. The visit angered China as it saw the visit as a violation of the “One China Policy”. The war games focused on six zones that essentially encircled Taiwan, restricting access to civilian ships and aircraft in the area, as forces conducted live-fire drills and missile launches. Also read | Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman invites ridicule over Taiwan restaurant tweet PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command said in a statement it had continued to conduct “realistic combat-oriented joint exercises and training” in the waters and airspace around Taiwan “focusing on organising joint anti-submarine and sea assault operations”. Also read | As 4-day military drill near Taiwan ends, China vows to continue new exercises Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 13 PLA Navy vessels and 39 aircraft on Monday, out of which 21 aircraft again crossed the median. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Taiwanese foreign minister says China conducting drills to prepare for invasion

Tensions simmer in South China sea as China has decided to continue its military exercises in the Taiwan strait after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last week to Taiwan. Now what could be viewed as retaliation to China's constant aggression, Taiwan too has started its live-fire artillery drill.

Taiwan holds live-fire drills; China continues its military drills

China's largest ever military exercises surrounding Taiwan has come to a close, ending the four-day-long retaliatory exercise after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, however, neither Beijing nor Taipei have officially confirmed their conclusion.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as four-day drills end

Amid the ongoing China-Taiwan crisis, China is all set to hold drills in the South yellow sea. Taiwan has accused Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end.

WION Fineprint: China to hold drills in the Southern part of yellow sea

Amid the ongoing China-Taiwan crisis after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China is all set to hold drills in the South yellow sea. Taiwan has accused Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end

Taipei is now fearing that the drills of Chinese military are in fact a simulation for an invasion. Chinese jets has been making incursions in Taiwan's air defence zones. Its ships have encircled the entire Island nation and grounds troops are raiding down missiles which has made Taiwanese very anxious.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as drills continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed Amnesty International after the group accused the Ukrainian army of endangering civilians and violating humanitarian law in their fight against Russian forces.

He called out the double standards of the international rights group saying that Amnesty had tried to "amnesty the terrorist state (Russia) and shift the responsibility from the aggressor to the victim", Zelensky said in his daily address, reports AFP.

The Ukrainian leader said that Amnesty was drawing a "false equivalence" between the actions of Russia's invading forces and Ukrainians defending their homeland.

“There is no condition, even hypothetically, under which any Russian strike on Ukraine becomes justified. Aggression against our state is unprovoked, invasive and terrorist," he said.

"If someone makes a report in which the victim and the aggressor are supposedly equal in some way, if some data about the victim is analysed, and the aggressor's actions at the same time is ignored, then this cannot be tolerated," he added.

In its report, Amnesty listed incidents when Ukrainian forces appeared to have exposed civilians to danger in 19 towns and villages in the Kharkiv, Donbas and Mykolaiv regions.

"We have documented a pattern of Ukrainian forces putting civilians at risk and violating the laws of war when they operate in populated areas," Amnesty secretary general Agnes Callamard said.

"Being in a defensive position does not exempt the Ukrainian military from respecting international humanitarian law."

The report noted that residential areas where Ukrainian soldiers based themselves were miles away from frontlines, and "viable alternatives" were available that would not endanger civilians,

Researchers from Amnesty further claimed to have witnessed Ukrainian forces using hospitals as "de facto military bases" in five areas, and 22 schools.

Though the schools were located in civilian neighbourhoods, they have been shut during the conflict.

"We have no say in what the military does, but we pay the price," the report quoted one resident as saying.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed Amnesty International after the group accused the Ukrainian army of endangering civilians and violating humanitarian law in their fight against Russian forces.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed Amnesty International after the group accused the Ukrainian army of endangering civilians and violating humanitarian law in their fight against Russian forces. He called out the double standards of the international rights group saying that Amnesty had tried to "amnesty the terrorist state (Russia) and shift the responsibility from the aggressor to the victim", Zelensky said in his daily address, reports AFP. The Ukrainian leader said that Amnesty was drawing a "false equivalence" between the actions of Russia's invading forces and Ukrainians defending their homeland. “There is no condition, even hypothetically, under which any Russian strike on Ukraine becomes justified. Aggression against our state is unprovoked, invasive and terrorist," he said. "If someone makes a report in which the victim and the aggressor are supposedly equal in some way, if some data about the victim is analysed, and the aggressor's actions at the same time is ignored, then this cannot be tolerated," he added. In its report, Amnesty listed incidents when Ukrainian forces appeared to have exposed civilians to danger in 19 towns and villages in the Kharkiv, Donbas and Mykolaiv regions. "We have documented a pattern of Ukrainian forces putting civilians at risk and violating the laws of war when they operate in populated areas," Amnesty secretary general Agnes Callamard said. "Being in a defensive position does not exempt the Ukrainian military from respecting international humanitarian law." The report noted that residential areas where Ukrainian soldiers based themselves were miles away from frontlines, and "viable alternatives" were available that would not endanger civilians, Researchers from Amnesty further claimed to have witnessed Ukrainian forces using hospitals as "de facto military bases" in five areas, and 22 schools. Though the schools were located in civilian neighbourhoods, they have been shut during the conflict. "We have no say in what the military does, but we pay the price," the report quoted one resident as saying. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Zelensky slams Amnesty for drawing ‘false equivalence between Russian invaders and Ukrainian defenders’

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen boarded a naval warship on Tuesday for only the second time in her six years in office. She lauded the military's determination to defend the island while overseeing its largest annual naval and air exercises, amid rising military pressure from China.

Taiwan president boards navy destroyer to oversee drills amid China tensions

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday during an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations for the event of a Chinese attack.

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The war in Ukraine has displaced millions around the country amid this a biologist by profession has taken over the task of looking after the flats and houses of people who have fled the war.

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In a bid to provide some relief to Russian travelers who want to visit other countries, the Russian tourism authority has developed a new tourism route to Siberia where they can experience view of President Vladimir Putin's favorite destination spots.

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Ukrainian rapper turned soldier has been producing tracks to describe Russia's invasion, watch this report for more!

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The conflict in Ukraine entered 100th day on Friday (June 3) with Russian forces continuing to push for control of Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia now controlled 20 per cent of Ukraine.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters 100th day

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly suspended his top military commander even as other military generals are being sacked or arrested over the alleged “failed” war against Ukraine.

More than two months have passed since Putin launched a military assault against his neighbour Ukraine in a bid to overthrow the Volodymyr Zelensky regime.

The Russian leader claims that he wants to rid the Ukrainian people of the “Nazi regime”.

Despite commanding one of the world’s largest troops, Moscow has so far failed to seize the capital Kyiv as the battle drags on.

And the resultant fallout has been the axing of top Russian military commanders.

Oleksiy Arestovych, a veteran of military intelligence and one of President Zelensky's inner circle, on Wednesday claimed that General Valery Gerasimov – the chief of staff of the Russian army - has been suspended, the Daily Mail reported.

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Arestovych, speaking to dissident Russian lawyer and politician Mark Feygin on YouTube, said, “According to preliminary information, Gerasimov has been de-facto suspended. They are deciding whether to give him time to fix things, or not.”

He added, “The commander of the first tank army of the western military district Lieutenant General Sergei Kisel has also been arrested and fired after the first tank army was defeated near&nbsp;Kharkiv.”

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Though there is no official confirmation of the sacking, speculation about the purge of senior military commanders increased after Gen Gerasimov was nowhere to be seen on Russia’s Victory Day on May 9 – the anniversary commemorating Russia’s defeat of the Nazis in 1945.

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Moreover, the reports of a Russian setback seem to have gained traction after their forces’ slow advancement towards Ukraine's eastern Donbas&nbsp;region, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting the Ukrainian troops for eight years.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly suspended his top military commander even as other military generals are being sacked or arrested over the alleged “failed” war against Ukraine. More than two months have passed since Putin launched a military assault against his neighbour Ukraine in a bid to overthrow the Volodymyr Zelensky regime. The Russian leader claims that he wants to rid the Ukrainian people of the “Nazi regime”. Despite commanding one of the world’s largest troops, Moscow has so far failed to seize the capital Kyiv as the battle drags on. And the resultant fallout has been the axing of top Russian military commanders. Oleksiy Arestovych, a veteran of military intelligence and one of President Zelensky's inner circle, on Wednesday claimed that General Valery Gerasimov – the chief of staff of the Russian army - has been suspended, the Daily Mail reported. Watch | Russia Vs Ukraine: How do the Armies compare? Arestovych, speaking to dissident Russian lawyer and politician Mark Feygin on YouTube, said, “According to preliminary information, Gerasimov has been de-facto suspended. They are deciding whether to give him time to fix things, or not.” He added, “The commander of the first tank army of the western military district Lieutenant General Sergei Kisel has also been arrested and fired after the first tank army was defeated near Kharkiv.” Also read | Ukraine is preparing to send bodies of 'hundreds' of Russian soldiers home Though there is no official confirmation of the sacking, speculation about the purge of senior military commanders increased after Gen Gerasimov was nowhere to be seen on Russia’s Victory Day on May 9 – the anniversary commemorating Russia’s defeat of the Nazis in 1945. Also read | State of war: Which territories are under Russian control and where is Ukraine offering stiff resistance? Moreover, the reports of a Russian setback seem to have gained traction after their forces’ slow advancement towards Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting the Ukrainian troops for eight years. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Fallout of ‘failed' Ukraine invasion? Putin sacks top military commander amid setbacks, say reports

After failing to capture Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Moscow has shifted its two-month old invasion plan to Russian-speaking areas. The US ha now warned that Russia might be planning imminently to annexe swaths of Ukrainian territory.

US: Russia may annex Donetsk, Luhansk

US president Joe Biden has requested congress for $33 billion support for Ukraine, this comes as a dramatic escalation in US funding for Ukraine as Russia continues its invasion.

US President Biden to seek additional $33 bn to help Ukraine against Russian invasion

US President Joe Biden to seek additional $33 bn to help Ukraine against Russian invasion

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres is on a three-day trip to Russian and Ukraine. He met Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow, the latter told him that he still has hopes for negotiations with Ukraine.

Russia agrees to cooperate with UN, Putin says he is 'hopeful' that talks will help

The Russian invasion of Ukraine looms large over the G20 finance ministers meeting in Washington exposing deep division amid the largest economies in the world. The United States, Britain and Canada staged a coordinated walk out from the meet.

Russian invasion of Ukraine looms large over G20 meeting, officials walk out of it

Eighth week of the war in Ukraine and fighting continues in the southern and eastern part of the country. On Sunday, Ukrainian soldiers ignored a Russian ultimatum to lay down their arms and surrender the city of Mariupol while Moscow claims its forces have completely seized the port city Ukraine's prime minister has claimed otherwise.

Ukraine: Mariupol has not fallen, defenders will fight till the end

The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction in the eastern European nation. But the effects of it can be seen around the whole world. &nbsp;

In one such effect, Boeing, a US company, is also highly likely to lose orders of about 90 jets. This may occur due to "geopolitical issues", which are related to the war, a CNN report said citing the company on Tuesday. &nbsp;

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Although the orders have not been cancelled yet, it has put them in accounting limbo, which means that there are many questions over the completion of these orders. &nbsp;

Around 141 jets were added to the list in March, the company also disclosed as per a Reuters report. &nbsp;

The Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the following economic sanctions have affected the orders of more than 90 jets of 737 Max. &nbsp;

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In the last two years, the number of orders in the accounting limbo has been rising. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In total, around 950 commercial jet orders seem to have been put in this ‘uncertain status’ list. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The sanctions have also played a major role in this development as the company is not doing any business with the Russian firms and vice versa. &nbsp;

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The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction in the eastern European nation. But the effects of it can be seen around the whole world. In one such effect, Boeing, a US company, is also highly likely to lose orders of about 90 jets.

The war in Ukraine has caused widespread destruction in the eastern European nation. But the effects of it can be seen around the whole world. In one such effect, Boeing, a US company, is also highly likely to lose orders of about 90 jets. This may occur due to "geopolitical issues", which are related to the war, a CNN report said citing the company on Tuesday. Also Read | Japan's Mako: Once a princess, now an unpaid volunteer at NYC museum in US Although the orders have not been cancelled yet, it has put them in accounting limbo, which means that there are many questions over the completion of these orders. Around 141 jets were added to the list in March, the company also disclosed as per a Reuters report. The Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the following economic sanctions have affected the orders of more than 90 jets of 737 Max. Watch: New York sees 2nd attack on Sikhs in two weeks × In the last two years, the number of orders in the accounting limbo has been rising. In total, around 950 commercial jet orders seem to have been put in this ‘uncertain status’ list. The sanctions have also played a major role in this development as the company is not doing any business with the Russian firms and vice versa. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's Ukraine invasion costs US company Boeing over 90 jet orders  

Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to intensify, Russian president Vladimir Putin has now said that Moscow will continue its invasion of Ukraine until his country's 'noble aims' are fulfilled. In a rare public appearance on Tuesday, Putin said that peace talks with Kyiv have now reached a dead end.

'Talks with Kyiv have reached dead-end,' Putin vows to continue Russian invasion of Ukraine

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