Millions have fled Ukraine after Russian troops entered the Ukrainian territory on February 24. Cities have been destroyed and the effect can be seen on the environment too. Aerial bombings and missile attacks in Ukraine have led to a tremendous effect on the environment. Now several organisations are collecting data on environmental crimes committed after Russia’s invasion. Can Russia be held accountable for environmental crimes too?

Russia-Ukraine conflict: How environmental crimes have affected Kyiv?

The Ukrainian forces were able to destroy parts of a Russian armoured military column as they were trying to cross a river, according to a video released by the Ukrainian military on Friday. It was a strong show of resistance from the forces in a region which is still largely untouched by Russia.

This has been a successful week for the Ukrainian forces who were successful in keeping Russian forces at bay in Kharkiv as the focus shifted away from Kyiv. Kharkiv was the target of a number of missile attacks from the Russian military, but Ukraine was successful in protecting its borders.

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"I can’t call it anything but a terrorist act," the mayor, Vyacheslav Zadorenko, told Reuters. "They wanted to hit the base where we store provisions and create a humanitarian catastrophe."

Another missile had slammed into the building on Thursday and Russian shelling had wounded a staff member at a clinic and killed a young couple in their home, he added.

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Although Russia has denied any civilian casualties in the region, they said that they have shot down two Ukrainian aircrafts and were also able to take over the Kremenchuk oil.

Earlier in the day, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. It was the first time since the invasion that the two men had spoken. Austin stressed the importance of maintaining lines of communication, the Pentagon spokesman said according to a report on Reuters.

The Ukrainian forces were able to destroy parts of a Russian armoured military column as they were trying to cross a river, according to a video released by the Ukrainian military on Friday.

The Ukrainian forces were able to destroy parts of a Russian armoured military column as they were trying to cross a river, according to a video released by the Ukrainian military on Friday. It was a strong show of resistance from the forces in a region which is still largely untouched by Russia. This has been a successful week for the Ukrainian forces who were successful in keeping Russian forces at bay in Kharkiv as the focus shifted away from Kyiv. Kharkiv was the target of a number of missile attacks from the Russian military, but Ukraine was successful in protecting its borders. Also read | Israeli police attack funeral procession of journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh "I can’t call it anything but a terrorist act," the mayor, Vyacheslav Zadorenko, told Reuters. "They wanted to hit the base where we store provisions and create a humanitarian catastrophe." Another missile had slammed into the building on Thursday and Russian shelling had wounded a staff member at a clinic and killed a young couple in their home, he added. Also read | Russia to suspend Finland's electricity supply amid NATO membership rift Although Russia has denied any civilian casualties in the region, they said that they have shot down two Ukrainian aircrafts and were also able to take over the Kremenchuk oil. Earlier in the day, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. It was the first time since the invasion that the two men had spoken. Austin stressed the importance of maintaining lines of communication, the Pentagon spokesman said according to a report on Reuters.

Ukrainian forces destroy parts of Russian armoured column in Kharkiv

Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting for nearly 80 days now as troops on Kremlin’s order make advances into Ukraine’s territories. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been ordering their troops for offensive and counter-offensive in different cities including Kyiv, Mariupol, Kherson and others since the Russian troops marched into Ukrainian territory on February 24 this year. Russia successfully occupied Ukrainian regions in a battle that has been going on for months now. Notably, Luhansk and Donetsk were the regions in Ukraine that were already occupied by Russia before February 24. Which other territories have Russia occupied? And where does Ukraine hold back Russian troops?

Ukraine conflict: Russian-controlled territories vs Ukraine’s counter-offensive

On April 21, Russia declared victory over Mariupol but did not have complete control over the southern Ukrainian city. Ukrainian forces and civilians remained holed up in the sprawling Azovstal steel plant and two weeks on Russian forces continue to fight to capture the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city.

Ukraine under attack: Russian assault on Azovstal steel plant continues

In a bid to show their solidarity with the people of Ukraine, street artists have used murals and moving illustrations to highlight the plight of Ukrainians, and convey a message of peace.

Russia-Ukraine war: Street artists paint murals in support of Ukraine

More than two months have passed on, and the fighting in Ukraine rages on. In the latest development, Kyiv said that Russia has destroyed a Ukrainian museum with a missile strike.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia destroys Skovoroda Museum with missile strike

On May 9th, Russia will mark victory day and experts have predicted a declaration of all-out war on Ukraine. However, Russia has dismissed these reports and called them nonsense. Moscow refers to its invasion in Ukraine as a special military operation.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Experts predict declaration of all-out war on Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia to mark 77th anniversary of victory day, observers speculate 'All-Out' war

In a recent update on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukraine said 12 Russian Generals were killed. The report revealed that the US is providing details on the Russian troop movement and giving real-time information to Kyiv.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: United States gives real-time information to Kyiv

Russian forces have stolen grain from the areas of Ukraine they occupy, Ukraine's deputy agriculture minister said recently. However, Kremlin denied the grain theft claims. For more on this, we're joined by Maximilian Hess, Fellow, foreign policy research institute.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: Ukraine accuses Russia of grain theft

The European space agency is ending cooperation with Russia on three missions to the moon. This comes as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine. On the other hand, Moscow has announced that it will be quitting the International space station.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Europe cancels joint moon missions with Russia

Russia has intensified the attacks on Ukraine and stepped up shelling in Eastern & Southern Ukraine. Zelensky vowed to rebuild the destroyed Odessa airport runway.

Ukraine war: Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine, shelling continues in Kharkiv

As Russia continues to pound different cities in Ukraine, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, media reports said. &nbsp;

Pelosi, who is a California Democrat, is leading a Congressional delegation and met Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky.

She was also awarded with the 'Order of Princess Olga' by Zelensky for a “significant personal contribution" to strengthening Ukrainian-American cooperation and "supporting sovereign, independent and democratic Ukraine”, media reports said.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

In a statement released on Sunday, Pelosi said, "Our delegation travelled to Kyiv to send an unmistakable and resounding message to the entire world: America stands firmly with Ukraine.” &nbsp;

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The visit is crucial as Pelosi is the highest-ranking US leader to visit Ukraine since the invasion began. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Democratic Representatives, Barbara Lee (California), Jason Crow (Colorado), Gregory Meeks (New York), Jim McGovern (Massachusetts), Adam Schiff (California) and Bill Keating (Massachusetts) are a part of the Congressional delegation. "You all are welcome," Zelenskyy told the delegation. &nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Report by a think tank: US &amp; EU import oil from Russia despite attack on Ukraine

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"We believe that we are visiting you to say thank you for your fight for freedom. We are on a frontier of freedom and your fight is a fight for everyone. Our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done," Pelosi told Ukraine's president. &nbsp;

The US leaders will later head towards Poland for talks with President Andrzej Duda and other senior officials. "We look forward to thanking our Polish allies for their dedication and humanitarian efforts," Pelosi said.

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As Russia continues to pound different cities in Ukraine, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, media reports said. Pelosi, who is a California Democrat, is leading a Congressional delegation and met Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky.

As Russia continues to pound different cities in Ukraine, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, media reports said. Pelosi, who is a California Democrat, is leading a Congressional delegation and met Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky. She was also awarded with the 'Order of Princess Olga' by Zelensky for a “significant personal contribution" to strengthening Ukrainian-American cooperation and "supporting sovereign, independent and democratic Ukraine”, media reports said. In a statement released on Sunday, Pelosi said, "Our delegation travelled to Kyiv to send an unmistakable and resounding message to the entire world: America stands firmly with Ukraine.” Also Read | Ukrainian army damaged 1,000 tanks, 200 aircraft of Russian forces: Zelensky The visit is crucial as Pelosi is the highest-ranking US leader to visit Ukraine since the invasion began. NEW: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is in Kyiv to meet Zelenskyy. Accompanied by Adam Schiff, chair of House intelligence, and Gregory Meeks, chair of House foreign affairs. pic.twitter.com/jehChzWJra — Raf Sanchez (@rafsanchez) May 1, 2022 × The Ukrainian president's office has also shared a video, where Pelosi and other US legislators can be seen in Kyiv. Our Congressional Delegation was honored to meet with @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv to salute his leadership and courage, to commend the Ukrainian people for their outstanding defense of Democracy and to say that we are with you until victory is won. pic.twitter.com/zkc588Qcrv — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) May 1, 2022 × Democratic Representatives, Barbara Lee (California), Jason Crow (Colorado), Gregory Meeks (New York), Jim McGovern (Massachusetts), Adam Schiff (California) and Bill Keating (Massachusetts) are a part of the Congressional delegation. "You all are welcome," Zelenskyy told the delegation. Watch: Report by a think tank: US & EU import oil from Russia despite attack on Ukraine "We believe that we are visiting you to say thank you for your fight for freedom. We are on a frontier of freedom and your fight is a fight for everyone. Our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done," Pelosi told Ukraine's president. The US leaders will later head towards Poland for talks with President Andrzej Duda and other senior officials. "We look forward to thanking our Polish allies for their dedication and humanitarian efforts," Pelosi said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

'America stands firmly with Ukraine': US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Kyiv, meets President Zelensky

More and more countries have promised aid to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. World leaders, politicians have been visiting Ukraine to show support. Meanwhile, the US, the UK, World Bank and others have promised financial, military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Here’s a look at what’s promised to Ukraine and what’s it getting.

Support for Ukraine: What the world has promised & what’s Kyiv getting | Russian invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered a global surge in food and fuel prices. It has driven up the cost of living across countries and now the International monetary fund report says that the economic spillover of the Russia Ukraine war may likely result in social unrest in Africa.

Ukraine-Russia war: Rising food prices stoke the risk of unrest in Africa

It has been 65 days since Russia invaded Ukraine and still there are no signs of a truce. Currently, the West is sending more weapons to Ukraine, but the question that arises here is, will arming Ukraine really help? To get more perspective, we're joined by James Schwemlein, Senior Director at Albright Stonebridge Group and Fred Weir - Russian Affairs Expert.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: What is West doing to end the war?

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.&nbsp;

Just after the end of a meeting between UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, around two explosions were heard on Thursday evening in the capital, Kyiv, media reports said. &nbsp;

The explosions led to fires in two high-rise buildings. Plumes of black smoke in the air could be seen from the site of these explosions.&nbsp;According to the authorities, Guterres and his team were safe. &nbsp;

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This comes as Russia's foreign spy chief on Thursday has accused the United States and Poland of trying to plot to get a sphere of influence in Ukraine and restore Polish control over parts of western Ukraine. &nbsp;

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) chief Sergei Naryshkin has cited unpublished intelligence reports to make the claim. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Russia stops exporting gas to Poland &amp; Bulgaria

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In a rare statement released by the SVR, Naryshkin, said, "According to the intelligence received by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Washington and Warsaw are working on plans to establish Poland's tight military and political control over its historical possessions in Ukraine." &nbsp;

Calling it disinformation spread by Russia, the claim has been denied by Poland. &nbsp;

"The lies about Poland's alleged plans to attack western Ukraine have been repeated for several years. The aim of Russian propaganda is to foster distrust between Ukraine and Poland, to undermine PL-UA cooperation," said Stanislaw Zaryn, spokesman, Poland's special services coordinator. &nbsp;

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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. Just after the end of a meeting between UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, around two explosions were heard on Thursday evening in the capital, Kyiv, media reports said. The explosions led to fires in two high-rise buildings. Plumes of black smoke in the air could be seen from the site of these explosions. According to the authorities, Guterres and his team were safe. Also Read: As Russians 'exert intense fire', US delivers 'more than half' howitzers to Ukraine, train its officers This comes as Russia's foreign spy chief on Thursday has accused the United States and Poland of trying to plot to get a sphere of influence in Ukraine and restore Polish control over parts of western Ukraine. Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) chief Sergei Naryshkin has cited unpublished intelligence reports to make the claim. Watch: Gravitas: Russia stops exporting gas to Poland & Bulgaria In a rare statement released by the SVR, Naryshkin, said, "According to the intelligence received by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Washington and Warsaw are working on plans to establish Poland's tight military and political control over its historical possessions in Ukraine." Calling it disinformation spread by Russia, the claim has been denied by Poland. "The lies about Poland's alleged plans to attack western Ukraine have been repeated for several years. The aim of Russian propaganda is to foster distrust between Ukraine and Poland, to undermine PL-UA cooperation," said Stanislaw Zaryn, spokesman, Poland's special services coordinator. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

As explosions rock Kyiv again, Russian spy chief makes glaring accusations

NATO is looking towards a nordic expansion with Finland and Sweden. On the other side, the UK is sending over 8,000 troops to take part in NATO exercises across Eastern Europe. This is the largest deployment by the UK since cold war.

Russia-Ukraine: NATO & joint forces to conduct military exercises in Eastern Europe

Russian attacks continue in Ukraine with its forces now targeting capital Kyiv again. In the latest, Kremlin fired multiple missiles into Kyiv on Thursday, the attacks took place while the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres was visiting Kyiv.

Russian missiles bombard Kyiv during United Nations chief Antonio Guterres visit

Russian attacks continue in war-torn Ukraine with its forces now targeting capital Kyiv again. In the latest, Kremlin fired multiple missiles into Kyiv on Thursday, the attacks took place while the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres was visiting Kyiv.

Kyiv attacked after Guterres and Zelensky meet ended

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reacted to the British foreign secretary's comments and gave a warning. He said if countries intervene in Ukraine, they could face the same fate as Poland and Bulgaria.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Vladimir Putin warns of 'lightning fast' retaliation

Europe is bracing for a gas crisis, Russia is turning off the gas supplies to the region making good on a threat to halt deliveries to "unfriendly" countries that refuse to make payments in rubles. For more perspective, we're joined by Olexi Pasyuk, Energy Expert at CEE Bankwatch Network.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: How dependent is Europe on Russia for gas?

US President Joe Biden has asked congress for 33 billion dollars to support Kyiv and this is being seen as a dramatic escalation of the US funding for the war against Russia. For more perspective, we're joined by Yehor Brailian, Journalist.

West vs Russia: Joe Biden asks congress for $33 billion for support to Kyiv

Large parts of Ukraine's Mariupol have been reduced to ruins and the last contingent holed up in underground catacombs. A Ukrainian soldier narrated the ground situation in Mariupol and blamed soft politics on Russia.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Ukrainian soldier narrates ground situation in Mariupol

Human Rights Lawyer Amal Clooney urged countries at the UN to focus on international justice for war crimes in Ukraine. While ICC has opened an investigation into war crimes, Russia calls ICC investigation a 'political instrument'.

Ukraine war: Human Rights Lawyer Amal Clooney pushes for justice in Ukraine

The British foreign secretary has called for doubling down on support for Ukraine against Russia in a major speech in London. Liz Truss urged the West to provide more support and NATO standard weapons to Ukraine.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: UK calls on 'doubling down' support to Ukraine

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres is on his first visit to Ukraine since the invasion. He sees the scenes of destruction in Ukraine and calls for a thorough investigation of war crimes.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres visits Ukraine

As the Russian invasion continued in Ukraine with several reported killed and thousands displaced, Kyiv took down a monument which stood as a symbol of Ukraine-Russia friendship. The monument in Kyiv was dismantled as Ukrainians watched and cheered.

After Russian invasion, Ukraine takes down this historic monument in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US secretary of state Anthony Blinken and US defense secretary Lloyd Austin in Kyiv, it was Zelensky's first meeting with the top US official since the invasion began in February.

'Grateful to POTUS and people of US,' Zelensky meets Blinken and Austin in Kyiv

Mariupol has been reduced to a small garrison in a steel plant and the death toll is unknown. Data suggests 45% of Mariupol's built-up area was damaged and hundreds of thousands are still trapped in Mariupol. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Fred Weir - Russian Affairs Expert

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ukraine reels under Russian attacks, eastern cities turn into ruins

United States is further helping the warn-torn country to fight Russian invasion. Joe Biden will be providing Ukraine with another $500 MN to help continue with critical operations.

United States extends $500 MN aid to help Kyiv run government

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