Russia is set to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in in its neighbouring country Belarus. President Vladimir Putin made this announcement, as per Russian media reports, this will be the first time since mid-1990s that Moscow would be stationed in such arms outside its territory.

Russia to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Putin says 'not violating int'l obligations'

Finland suffered greatly as a result of the Russia-Ukraine War. Sweden The alliance now has the agreement of Denmark and Norway to build a united Nordic air defence. Despite the formal agreement omitting any reference of Russia, the Nordic countries will operate a joint fleet of more than 250 fighters in response to growing threats from Moscow.

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Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons, US reacts cautiously to move

Russia has said the the risk of a Nuclear clash was at its highest level in decades. Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, said this and warned that Moscow was in a de-facto war with Washington over the Ukraine crisis. The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister further said that Russia is committed to keeping the world "safe and free" from the threat of a nuclear war.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that China's Ukraine "peace plan" could be discussed and that Moscow is always open for dialogue. Watch the video to know more.

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Xi Jinping: China values relationship with Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping is all set to visit Moscow tomorrow. This is being seen as a major diplomatic boost for the Russian President Vladimir Putin who has largely been isolated by various countries. China hopes to act as a mediator in the Ukraine-Russia conflict but the big question is can China actually be an honest broker for peace?

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On Friday, the international criminal court announced an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. The warrant against the Russian President is based on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children. The Hague-based court said it had also issued a warrant against Maria Vovabilova, Russia's presidential commissioner for children's rights. According to Kyiv, over 16,000 children have been deported to Russia. The International Criminal Court said judges found there were reasonable grounds to suspect Putin's criminal responsibility.

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Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu visited the tactical missiles corporation factory in Moscow. The factory manufactures high-precision rockets. Shoigu ordered the workers to double their productivity. He said this would reduce labour costs and also make additional products available.

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reached Moscow on Tuesday where he will be holding talks with his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia has been among the few allies of Syria during its period of political isolation and war.

The Kremlin, in its statement, confirmed that Putin and Assad will be holding talks in Moscow on Wednesday.

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"Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian Arab Republic President Bashar Assad will hold talks in the Kremlin on March 15," the statement read.

"Topical issues of further development of Russian-Syrian co-operation in the political, trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, as well as prospects for a comprehensive settlement of the situation in and around Syria will be discussed," said the Kremlin.

Syrian president's office confirmed his arrival in Moscow and stated that Assad was received by the Russian ambassador to Damascus Alexander Yefimov and Putin's special representative Mikhail Bogdanov.

A "large ministerial delegation" accompanies Assad, stated the Syrian presidency in a statement.

A military campaign was launched by Russia in Syria in 2015 which helped in turning the civil war's tide in favour of Assad with massive aerial bombardment of areas held by the opposition.

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Since then, Moscow has expanded its military facilities in the country and built a permanent air base at Hmeymim in Latakia province, Syria.

The relations between Ankara and Damascus have been strained by the Syrian war, as the former has continued supporting the rebel groups which oppose Assad's regime.

However, analysts have stated that Moscow is making attempts to bridge the divide between the two nations.

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reached Moscow on Tuesday where he will be holding talks with his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia has been among the few allies of Syria during its period of political isolation and war.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reached Moscow on Tuesday where he will be holding talks with his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia has been among the few allies of Syria during its period of political isolation and war. The Kremlin, in its statement, confirmed that Putin and Assad will be holding talks in Moscow on Wednesday. ALSO READ | Russia refutes allegations of crashing US drone over Black Sea "Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian Arab Republic President Bashar Assad will hold talks in the Kremlin on March 15," the statement read. "Topical issues of further development of Russian-Syrian co-operation in the political, trade, economic and humanitarian spheres, as well as prospects for a comprehensive settlement of the situation in and around Syria will be discussed," said the Kremlin. Syrian president's office confirmed his arrival in Moscow and stated that Assad was received by the Russian ambassador to Damascus Alexander Yefimov and Putin's special representative Mikhail Bogdanov. A "large ministerial delegation" accompanies Assad, stated the Syrian presidency in a statement. A military campaign was launched by Russia in Syria in 2015 which helped in turning the civil war's tide in favour of Assad with massive aerial bombardment of areas held by the opposition. WATCH | Gravitas: Ukraine becomes testing ground for new-age Russian weapons Since then, Moscow has expanded its military facilities in the country and built a permanent air base at Hmeymim in Latakia province, Syria. The relations between Ankara and Damascus have been strained by the Syrian war, as the former has continued supporting the rebel groups which oppose Assad's regime. However, analysts have stated that Moscow is making attempts to bridge the divide between the two nations. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Beijing's approach towards the Ukraine war has centred around avoiding any direct condemnation of Russia. At the same time, china has managed to cast the U.S. As a strategic rival. As per the wall street journal, Xi Jinping plans to speak with Zelensky for the first time since Ukraine war broke out. Reuters earlier reported that the Chinese president is eyeing a Russia visit. Xi will likely speak with Zelensky after he visits Moscow. China recently published a 12-point position paper that called for urgent peace talks & a political settlement to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Last month, Zelensky expressed hopes to meet Xi Jinping, calling it important for world security. There are concerns in the west that china could step off the sidelines & begin providing arms and ammunition to Moscow. China & Russia struck a 'no limits' partnership in February of 2022. Xi has met Putin in person 39 times since becoming president, most recently in September during a summit in central Asia.

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The United States is accusing Russia of trying to destabilize Moldova. The U.S intelligence officials say that people with ties to Russian intelligence are seeking to stage and use the protests in Moldova to eventually bring in a pro-Moscow government.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered stepped-up protection at the border after Moscow on Tuesday (February 28) accused Kyiv of launching drones deep into the national territory. While a spate of targeted launches raised questions about Russian defences, officials said no damage or injuries were reported. One of the drones crashed in the Moscow region in what seemed to be an attempt to target civilian infrastructure, the city's governor said. The developments come a week after Ukraine marked one year of war against Russia. &nbsp;

While Putin did not refer to any specific strikes, his order is being viewed as a response to the drone launches, according to news agency AP. The strikes were reported on Monday night and Tuesday. The airspace over St Petersburg was temporarily closed amid concerns over an "unidentified" flying object.&nbsp;

About 100 km from Moscow, near the village of Gubastov, a drone crashed near the gas facility operated by Russian energy giant Gazprom on Tuesday, according to BBC. "There are no casualties or damage on the ground. The FSB [Russian security service] and other competent authorities are investigating," Moscow Governor Andrey Vorobyov posted on Telegram.&nbsp;

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Even as there has been no confirmation from Kyiv on the strikes, Anton Gerashchenko, advisor to Ukraine's internal affairs minister, tweeted a photo showing the drone - presumed to be UJ-22 Airborne, a product of Ukrainian manufacturer Ukrjet - at the crash site. 
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"Russian media report that an unknown drone was shot down near a Gazprom object in Moscow region. It is more than 500 km away from Russian border with Ukraine. Soon Putin might get very afraid to show himself in public as drones can reach far distances (sic)," he tweeted. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Russian officials on Tuesday also alleged hacking attempts after some local TV channels aired a missile attack warning.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered stepped-up protection at the border after Moscow on Tuesday (February 28) accused Kyiv of launching drones deep into the national territory. While a spate of targeted launches raised questions about Russian defences, officials said no damage or injuries were reported. One of the drones crashed in the Moscow region in what seemed to be an attempt to target civilian infrastructure, the city's governor said. The developments come a week after Ukraine marked one year of war against Russia. While Putin did not refer to any specific strikes, his order is being viewed as a response to the drone launches, according to news agency AP. The strikes were reported on Monday night and Tuesday. The airspace over St Petersburg was temporarily closed amid concerns over an "unidentified" flying object. About 100 km from Moscow, near the village of Gubastov, a drone crashed near the gas facility operated by Russian energy giant Gazprom on Tuesday, according to BBC. "There are no casualties or damage on the ground. The FSB [Russian security service] and other competent authorities are investigating," Moscow Governor Andrey Vorobyov posted on Telegram. Also watch| Russia- Ukraine : A year of war and misery × Even as there has been no confirmation from Kyiv on the strikes, Anton Gerashchenko, advisor to Ukraine's internal affairs minister, tweeted a photo showing the drone - presumed to be UJ-22 Airborne, a product of Ukrainian manufacturer Ukrjet - at the crash site. Also read: Russia accuses US of planning 'toxic chemicals' provocation in Ukraine "Russian media report that an unknown drone was shot down near a Gazprom object in Moscow region. It is more than 500 km away from Russian border with Ukraine. Soon Putin might get very afraid to show himself in public as drones can reach far distances (sic)," he tweeted. Russian officials on Tuesday also alleged hacking attempts after some local TV channels aired a missile attack warning. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US and Russia locked horns on Tuesday as another controversy erupted, with Moscow accusing Washington of planning a 'toxic chemicals provocation' in Ukraine.

A shipment of chemical substances arrived in the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine on 10 February which was accompanied by a group of foreign citizens, claimed Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces (NBCP).

Kirillov also slammed former US envoy to Russia John Sullivan for his remarks where he had accused Russian troops of planning "to use chemical weapons" in Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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"We warn that in case of provocations using toxic chemicals, the true culprits will be identified and punished. We will continue to work to expose the criminal activities of the West in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention," Kirillov stressed.

Speaking at a news briefing, Kirillov detailed about the shipments carrying toxic chemicals. He said that the shipment had 16 sealed metal containers and added that eight of them had a chemical hazard sign, the inscription BZ and two red lines, on them. The signs reportedly indicated a class of chemical weapon agents under the international signal system.&nbsp;

He went on to say that five other boxes had CS-Riot and three CR-Riot inscriptions which were marked with a single red line. As per international classification, a single red line mark indicates presence of tear gas or lachrymatory agent in the shipments.&nbsp;

Kirillov claimed that the contentious shipment was placed on US-made armoured vehicles and another shipment arrived in Kramatorsk on 19 February.&nbsp;

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The other shipment, he claimed, delivered shrapnel with a special labeling on it warning it had substances like liquid irritants in it.&nbsp;

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US and Russia locked horns on Tuesday as another controversy erupted, with Moscow accusing Washington of planning a 'toxic chemicals provocation' in Ukraine. A shipment of chemical substances arrived in the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine on 10 February which was accompanied by a group of foreign citizens, claimed Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces (NBCP).

US and Russia locked horns on Tuesday as another controversy erupted, with Moscow accusing Washington of planning a 'toxic chemicals provocation' in Ukraine. A shipment of chemical substances arrived in the city of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine on 10 February which was accompanied by a group of foreign citizens, claimed Igor Kirillov, the head of the Russian Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces (NBCP). Kirillov also slammed former US envoy to Russia John Sullivan for his remarks where he had accused Russian troops of planning "to use chemical weapons" in Ukraine war. Also Read | China says US 'overreacting' by banning TikTok on federal devices "We warn that in case of provocations using toxic chemicals, the true culprits will be identified and punished. We will continue to work to expose the criminal activities of the West in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention," Kirillov stressed. Speaking at a news briefing, Kirillov detailed about the shipments carrying toxic chemicals. He said that the shipment had 16 sealed metal containers and added that eight of them had a chemical hazard sign, the inscription BZ and two red lines, on them. The signs reportedly indicated a class of chemical weapon agents under the international signal system. He went on to say that five other boxes had CS-Riot and three CR-Riot inscriptions which were marked with a single red line. As per international classification, a single red line mark indicates presence of tear gas or lachrymatory agent in the shipments. Kirillov claimed that the contentious shipment was placed on US-made armoured vehicles and another shipment arrived in Kramatorsk on 19 February. Also Read | Who is Amritpal Singh, the radical Sikh leader from Indian state of Punjab dubbed as 'Bhindranwale 2.0'? The other shipment, he claimed, delivered shrapnel with a special labeling on it warning it had substances like liquid irritants in it. Watch | Nepal's coalition government changes course "The facts of the simultaneous supply of toxic chemicals and means of protection against them indicate an attempt to carry out large-scale provocations using the combat psychotropic toxic substance BZ during the conflict," Kirillov added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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On Saturday, Moscow accused the West of attempting to force through a common statement on Ukraine that fell through due to disputes, destabilising the G20 finance ministers' conference in Mumbai.

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Following the anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war in the latest, the European Union has adopted the 10th package of sanctions on Russia and vowed to increase pressure on Moscow.

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Marking one year since Moscow's invasion of Kyiv, WION correspondent Anas reports from Mykolaiv, Ukraine and brings us more information and visuals of destruction caused by the Russian missiles and talks to the residents and sheds light on their fear of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

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Marking one year since Moscow's invasion of Kyiv, WION brings to you a compilation of all the events which happened in the last one year that influenced the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Watch the video to know more.

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President Vladimir Putin has told a huge rally in Moscow the "whole country" supports Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine. It comes ahead of Friday's one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion.

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Russia and China showcase their deepening ties as Beijing's top Diplomat Wang Yi had a series of meetings during his trip to Moscow, where he also met Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting comes on the eve of one-year anniversary of Russia's War in Ukraine.

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As Russia's war in Ukraine nears its one-year anniversary, WION's correspondent is in Kyiv to report on how life in Kyiv has changed? What is the new normal? How long the conflict is going to continue? Watch the video to know more.

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China's top diplomat Wang Yi said that China's ties with Russia are 'rock solid'. Currently, Wang Yi met the Russian Security Chief Nikolai Patrushev and said that Russia-China ties will withstand any test in a changing international situation.

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