Russia has turned to India seeking supply of parts across key industrial sectors. Sources say Moscow has sent India a list of more than 500 products for potential delivery including parts for cars, aircraft and trains.

India tries to narrow a ballooning trade deficit with Russia

On Wednesday, Ukraine came under a punishing barrage of Russian strikes. Moscow rained over 70 missiles across the country. Molly Gambhir reports on the aftermath.

Gravitas: Russia rains missiles on Ukraine

<p>A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post.&nbsp;<br />
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"Russian and Iranian officials finalised the deal during a meeting in Iran in early November, and the two countries are moving rapidly to transfer designs and key components that could allow production to begin within months," the publication reported while quoting three anonymous officials.</p>

<p>The deal will help Russia increase its stockpile of weapons of destruction that have seemingly changed the tide in the war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that once the deal is finalised, it will deepen&nbsp;the Russia-Iran alliance which has only grown stronger in the recent months.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-admits-sending-drones-to-moscow-before-russia-ukraine-war-started-531475"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Iran admits sending drones to Moscow before Russia-Ukraine War started</strong></a></p>

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<p><strong>Why Russia needed Iranian drones?</strong></p>

<p>The eight-month-long war had depleted Russia's weapon arsenal and it was&nbsp;looking for alternatives to not only mount a comeback but to also send a message to the Western world that it was not out of the war,&nbsp;yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Ukraine regained significant ground by pushing back Russian troops and recapturing some of the lost regions, forcing Putin to call for partial mobilisation, Moscow closed the gap by bombarding Ukrainian cities and towns with deadly Iranian drones, according to news reports.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-shares-proof-with-us-that-iran-supplied-drones-to-russia-528451"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia</strong></a></p>

<p>Initially, both Tehran and Moscow remained tight-lipped regarding the drones with none&nbsp;of the two willing to admit that the drones were supplied and used.</p>

<p><strong>Iran admits to supplying the drones</strong></p>

<p>However, earlier this month, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian admitted that Iran had indeed supplied a limited number of drones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We supplied Russia with a limited number of drones months before the war in Ukraine," said&nbsp;Amir-Abdollahian.</p>

<p>"In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian foreign minister last week, we agreed that if there was evidence (of Moscow's use of Iranian drones), he would provide it to us," Amir-Abdollahian said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-admits-it-provided-drones-to-russia-denies-supplying-missiles-531431"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Iran finally admits it provided drones to Russia, but resolutely denies supplying missiles</strong></a></p>

<p>Apart from drones, Iran is expected&nbsp;to deliver short-range ballistic missiles viz. Fateh-110 and its advanced version such as Zolfaghar as well to Kremlin, according to multiple reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post.

A fortnight after Iran admitted to having delivered drones to Russia, the two countries are said have reached an agreement to manufacture the unmanned weaponised aircraft on Russian soil, says a report by The Washington Post. "Russian and Iranian officials finalised the deal during a meeting in Iran in early November, and the two countries are moving rapidly to transfer designs and key components that could allow production to begin within months," the publication reported while quoting three anonymous officials. The deal will help Russia increase its stockpile of weapons of destruction that have seemingly changed the tide in the war. The report added that once the deal is finalised, it will deepen the Russia-Iran alliance which has only grown stronger in the recent months. WATCH | Iran admits sending drones to Moscow before Russia-Ukraine War started × Why Russia needed Iranian drones? The eight-month-long war had depleted Russia's weapon arsenal and it was looking for alternatives to not only mount a comeback but to also send a message to the Western world that it was not out of the war, yet. After Ukraine regained significant ground by pushing back Russian troops and recapturing some of the lost regions, forcing Putin to call for partial mobilisation, Moscow closed the gap by bombarding Ukrainian cities and towns with deadly Iranian drones, according to news reports. Read more: Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia Initially, both Tehran and Moscow remained tight-lipped regarding the drones with none of the two willing to admit that the drones were supplied and used. Iran admits to supplying the drones However, earlier this month, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian admitted that Iran had indeed supplied a limited number of drones. "We supplied Russia with a limited number of drones months before the war in Ukraine," said Amir-Abdollahian. "In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian foreign minister last week, we agreed that if there was evidence (of Moscow's use of Iranian drones), he would provide it to us," Amir-Abdollahian said. Read more: Iran finally admits it provided drones to Russia, but resolutely denies supplying missiles Apart from drones, Iran is expected to deliver short-range ballistic missiles viz. Fateh-110 and its advanced version such as Zolfaghar as well to Kremlin, according to multiple reports. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iran strikes deal to manufacture drones on Russian soil for Ukraine war: Report

Where Moscow has now made some serious allegations, it is said that Ukraine has executed more than 10 Russian prisoners of war and continues to commit war crimes which the western nations conveniently continue to ignore.

Russia: Ukraine has executed prisoners of war; over 10 MN Ukrainians face power outage

Moscow has extended its support to Washington's arch-rival Pyongyang. Putin's government has accused the Biden administration of testing its tacit ally Kim's patience. The statement comes after North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile. Molly Gambhir brings you the details.

WION Fineprint | Russia accuses U.S. of 'testing North Korea's patience'

<p>More than eight years after the flight MH17 tragedy that killed 298 passengers, a&nbsp;court in the Netherlands will be announcing the verdict against four murder suspects on Thursday. The families of the bereaved are hoping that the court grants the harshest of sentences to the accused who shot down an entire plane.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Those who are responsible for downing MH17 should be sent to prison. If they are guilty, the international community should hunt them down,”&nbsp;Evert van Zijtveld, a mother who lost her son and daughter in the crash was quoted as saying by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“For me, the verdict will be the partial end for the search for justice for my dear family...I hope the legal proof will be sufficient to come to a verdict," 72-year-old&nbsp;Sander Essers who lost&nbsp;his brother Peter, sister-in-law Jolette Nuesink and their two children Emma, 20 and Valentijn, 17 told the agency.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/five-key-questions-about-the-mh17-trial-284521#who-is-on-trial-284513"><strong>Read more: Five key questions about the MH17 trial</strong></a></p>

<p>The Boeing 777 aircraft was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on the fateful night of&nbsp;July 17,&nbsp;2014 when it was hit by a Russian-made surface-to-air missile over Donetsk, a Ukrainian region which Russia recently claimed in a referendum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All sorts of theories were floated in the aftermath of the incident. However, after years of collecting evidence, a Dutch-led international Joint Investigation Team (JIT), in 2019&nbsp;said the missile launcher used to hit the jet came from a&nbsp;Russian army base just across the border.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/mh17-crash-4-suspects-to-face-murder-trial-228853"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;MH17 crash: 4 suspects to face murder trial</strong></a></p>

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<p>The JIT subsequently issued arrest warrants for four suspects, who were put on trial in the Netherlands in absentia in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Three Russians viz. Igor Girkin, Sergei Dubinsky and Oleg Pulatov, and a Ukrainian, Leonid Kharchenko have been named the suspects and remain on run.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, despite being at large, Pulatov has appointed a Dutch law firm to represent him. As a result, under Dutch law, he is not being tried in absentia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prosecution is currently seeking life sentences for all of them.&nbsp;The trial is taking place in The Netherlands largely because the plane to Kuala Lumpur left from Schiphol, and 196 of the passengers were Dutch.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-government-takes-russia-to-european-court-over-downing-of-mh17-312376"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Dutch government takes Russia to European court over downing of MH17</strong></a></p>

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More than eight years after the flight MH17 tragedy that killed 298 passengers, a court in the Netherlands will be announcing the verdict against four murder suspects on Thursday.

More than eight years after the flight MH17 tragedy that killed 298 passengers, a court in the Netherlands will be announcing the verdict against four murder suspects on Thursday. The families of the bereaved are hoping that the court grants the harshest of sentences to the accused who shot down an entire plane. “Those who are responsible for downing MH17 should be sent to prison. If they are guilty, the international community should hunt them down,” Evert van Zijtveld, a mother who lost her son and daughter in the crash was quoted as saying by AFP. “For me, the verdict will be the partial end for the search for justice for my dear family...I hope the legal proof will be sufficient to come to a verdict," 72-year-old Sander Essers who lost his brother Peter, sister-in-law Jolette Nuesink and their two children Emma, 20 and Valentijn, 17 told the agency. Read more: Five key questions about the MH17 trial The Boeing 777 aircraft was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on the fateful night of July 17, 2014 when it was hit by a Russian-made surface-to-air missile over Donetsk, a Ukrainian region which Russia recently claimed in a referendum. All sorts of theories were floated in the aftermath of the incident. However, after years of collecting evidence, a Dutch-led international Joint Investigation Team (JIT), in 2019 said the missile launcher used to hit the jet came from a Russian army base just across the border. WATCH | MH17 crash: 4 suspects to face murder trial × The JIT subsequently issued arrest warrants for four suspects, who were put on trial in the Netherlands in absentia in 2020. Three Russians viz. Igor Girkin, Sergei Dubinsky and Oleg Pulatov, and a Ukrainian, Leonid Kharchenko have been named the suspects and remain on run. Notably, despite being at large, Pulatov has appointed a Dutch law firm to represent him. As a result, under Dutch law, he is not being tried in absentia. The prosecution is currently seeking life sentences for all of them. The trial is taking place in The Netherlands largely because the plane to Kuala Lumpur left from Schiphol, and 196 of the passengers were Dutch. Read more: Dutch government takes Russia to European court over downing of MH17 (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Tehran recently admitted that its supply drones to Moscow but says that the drones were supplied before the Ukraine war.

Tehran claims only a small number of drones sent to Moscow, Kyiv accuses of dishonesty

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<p>If reports coming from the UK's&nbsp;ministry of defence are to be believed, Moscow is recruiting Russian prisoners that are suffering from infectious diseases such as&nbsp;HIV and hepatitis C for President Vladimir Putin's private army.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Putin's private army is called the Wagner group and according to UK intelligence officials, more than 100 convicts have been deployed with coloured bracelets, marking their illness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report added that role of Putin's private militia had evolved ever since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Earlier, the group hired professional Russian soldiers</p>

<p>"The role of Wagner Group has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In previous conflicts, it maintained relatively high recruitment standards, with many of its operators having previously served as professional Russian soldiers."</p>

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<p>It added that the recruitment of prisoners with serious medical concerns, "highlights an approach which now prioritises numbers over experience or quality."</p>

<p>Formed in 2014 by&nbsp;intelligence officer Dmitry Utkin, the Wagner group has a reputation for recruiting deadly mercenaries that carry operations based on the intel from the top hierarchy in the Kremlin.&nbsp;The payment is made only after the completion of a mission.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-stops-mobilisation-of-troops-president-putin-says-no-additional-mobilisation-planned-529310"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia stops mobilisation of troops, President Putin says 'No additional mobilisation planned'</strong></a></p>

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<p>The war between Russia-Ukraine has been ongoing for more than eight months. Both sides have lost a huge chunk of soldiers. After Ukraine made decisive gains in the southern part of Ukraine in September, Putin was forced to call back his troops and launch partial mobilisation of troops.</p>

<p>However, the hodge-podge process of mobilisation meant that Moscow had to end the hiring spree, much before reaching its goals. In October, Kremlin employed the use of Iranian drones, according to western intelligence reports to target key Ukrainian cities and managed to wrestle some of the advantage back.</p>

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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. If reports coming from the UK's ministry of defence are to be believed, Moscow is recruiting Russian prisoners that are suffering from infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C for President Vladimir Putin's private army. Reportedly, Putin's private army is called the Wagner group and according to UK intelligence officials, more than 100 convicts have been deployed with coloured bracelets, marking their illness. The report added that role of Putin's private militia had evolved ever since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Earlier, the group hired professional Russian soldiers "The role of Wagner Group has evolved significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In previous conflicts, it maintained relatively high recruitment standards, with many of its operators having previously served as professional Russian soldiers." Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 30 October 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/NnbL0SZv8W 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/pVG0B0CJXK — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) October 30, 2022 × Read more: 'Choice of a real man': Russia attracts volunteer soldiers with mobile trucks, incentives It added that the recruitment of prisoners with serious medical concerns, "highlights an approach which now prioritises numbers over experience or quality." Formed in 2014 by intelligence officer Dmitry Utkin, the Wagner group has a reputation for recruiting deadly mercenaries that carry operations based on the intel from the top hierarchy in the Kremlin. The payment is made only after the completion of a mission. WATCH | Russia stops mobilisation of troops, President Putin says 'No additional mobilisation planned' × The war between Russia-Ukraine has been ongoing for more than eight months. Both sides have lost a huge chunk of soldiers. After Ukraine made decisive gains in the southern part of Ukraine in September, Putin was forced to call back his troops and launch partial mobilisation of troops. However, the hodge-podge process of mobilisation meant that Moscow had to end the hiring spree, much before reaching its goals. In October, Kremlin employed the use of Iranian drones, according to western intelligence reports to target key Ukrainian cities and managed to wrestle some of the advantage back. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Moscow recruiting prisoners with HIV, hepatitis for Putin's private army: Report

After a series of accusations, Russia has submitted a formal letter to the United Nations, the latter discussed the claims in a closed-door meeting. The start of this week saw a blame game that roped the United Nations and the West, Moscow has accused Kyiv of planning to deploy a dirty bomb on its own land in return Ukraine has counter accused the Kremlin of planning a false flag operation.

Russia pushes dirty bomb claims, submits formal letter to UN

Moscow has accused Kyiv of planning to deploy a 'dirty bomb' on its own land. Ukraine and the West however have denied these claims, Zelensky has counter accused the Kremlin of planning a false flag operation.

Russia-Ukraine blame game: Zelensky accuses Russia of planning of false flag operation

Russia-Ukraine war Moscow claims a terror attack on its military trading ground that killed 11 and Moscow says that during a firearm training session, two gunmen from an ex-soviet State attacked the training range in Belgrade region.

Russia: Attackers from ex-Soviet state killed in crossfire

<p>A Kremlin adviser said on Wednesday that Moscow hopes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would "formally" offer to facilitate talks with Ukraine at an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan.&nbsp;<br />
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"The Turks are offering their mediation. If any talks take place, then most likely they will be on their territory: in Istanbul or Ankara," Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters in Moscow.&nbsp;<br />
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Erdogan "will probably propose something officially," he continued, at their Thursday discussions in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.<br />
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"Turkey on principle does not join the illegal sanctions of the West. And this position of Turkey gives an additional impetus for the expansion of trade and economic cooperation," Ushakov said.<br />
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In March, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and his Ukrainian colleague Dmytro Kuleba met in person for the first high-level discussions to take place since Moscow pushed soldiers into Ukraine. Turkey has previously served as the venue for negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv.<br />
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Peace talks have subsequently stopped, and when the Kremlin said that it had seized four Ukrainian provinces, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine declared he would not have discussions with Putin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-intensifies-security-ahead-of-20th-ccp-congress-arrests-over-14-million-criminals-524783">China intensifies security ahead of 20th CCP congress, arrests over 1.4 million ‘criminals’</a><br />
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Ushakov told reporters when asked about Zelensky's promise, "I would like to tell him: never say never."&nbsp;<br />
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A Kremlin adviser said on Wednesday that Moscow hopes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would "formally" offer to facilitate talks with Ukraine at an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan.

A Kremlin adviser said on Wednesday that Moscow hopes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan would "formally" offer to facilitate talks with Ukraine at an upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan. "The Turks are offering their mediation. If any talks take place, then most likely they will be on their territory: in Istanbul or Ankara," Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters in Moscow. Erdogan "will probably propose something officially," he continued, at their Thursday discussions in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Turkey, a NATO member that has maintained its neutral stance throughout the Ukrainian war, enjoys cordial ties with both of its Black Sea neighbours, Russia and Ukraine, and has abstained from supporting Western sanctions on Moscow. "Turkey on principle does not join the illegal sanctions of the West. And this position of Turkey gives an additional impetus for the expansion of trade and economic cooperation," Ushakov said. In March, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and his Ukrainian colleague Dmytro Kuleba met in person for the first high-level discussions to take place since Moscow pushed soldiers into Ukraine. Turkey has previously served as the venue for negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Peace talks have subsequently stopped, and when the Kremlin said that it had seized four Ukrainian provinces, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine declared he would not have discussions with Putin. Also Read: China intensifies security ahead of 20th CCP congress, arrests over 1.4 million ‘criminals’ Ushakov told reporters when asked about Zelensky's promise, "I would like to tell him: never say never." With Moscow and Kyiv, Turkey and the UN-mediated a historic agreement that set aside three ports for Ukraine to deliver desperately needed food supplies over a Russian embargo. However, Russia has criticised the agreement, stating that its own exports had suffered and asserting without supporting data that the majority of supply was made to Europe rather than to developing nations where grain was most needed. (with inputs from agencies)

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<p>Beijing has lauded Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the latter proposed a special administration zone for Taiwan in an interview. Reportedly, China's ambassador to the United States Qin Gang took to Twitter and heaped praises on the Tesla boss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I would like to thank @elonmusk for his call for peace across the Taiwan Strait and his idea about establishing a special administrative zone for Taiwan," said the envoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Actually, Peaceful reunification and One Country, Two Systems are our basic principles for resolving the Taiwan question and the best approach to realizing national reunification."</p>

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<p>"Provided that China's sovereignty, security and development interests are guaranteed, after reunification Taiwan will enjoy a high degree of autonomy as a special administrative region, and a vast space for development," he wrote further.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-ukraine-russia-war-elon-musk-now-has-a-suggestion-on-how-to-end-china-taiwan-tensions-523452"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;After Ukraine-Russia, Elon Musk now has a suggestion on how to end China-Taiwan tensions</strong></a></p>

<p>As reported by WION, in a recent interview, the world's richest man said that tensions could be resolved in the region by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing.</p>

<p>"My recommendation...would be to figure out a special administrative zone for Taiwan that is reasonably palatable, probably won't make everyone happy."</p>

<p>"And it's possible, and I think probably, in fact, that they could have an arrangement that's more lenient than Hong Kong," Musk said.</p>

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<p>He added that in his opinion conflict over Taiwan was inevitable, and warned that it could impact companies like Tesla, Apple Inc and the wider economy. However, he did not elaborate on the remarks.</p>

<p>Akin to his take on the Taiwan-China issue, Musk, earlier this week had stirred the hornet's nest by suggesting that Ukraine should permanently cede Crimea to Russia after conducting a Twitter poll.</p>

<p>After his opinion, Moscow came out with a statement and praised Musk for his ideas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is very positive that somebody like Elon Musk is looking for a peaceful way out of this situation," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Compared to many professional diplomats, Musk is still searching for ways to achieve peace. And achieving peace without fulfilling Russia's conditions is absolutely impossible," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Beijing has lauded Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the latter proposed a special administration zone for Taiwan in an interview. Reportedly, China's ambassador to the United States Qin Gang took to Twitter and heaped praises on the Tesla boss.

Beijing has lauded Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the latter proposed a special administration zone for Taiwan in an interview. Reportedly, China's ambassador to the United States Qin Gang took to Twitter and heaped praises on the Tesla boss. "I would like to thank @elonmusk for his call for peace across the Taiwan Strait and his idea about establishing a special administrative zone for Taiwan," said the envoy. "Actually, Peaceful reunification and One Country, Two Systems are our basic principles for resolving the Taiwan question and the best approach to realizing national reunification." I would like to thank @elonmusk for his call for peace across the Taiwan Strait and his idea about establishing a special administrative zone for Taiwan. Actually, Peaceful reunification and One Country, Two Systems are our basic principles for resolving the Taiwan question... https://t.co/KYH1Gsu3Um — Qin Gang 秦刚 (@AmbQinGang) October 8, 2022 × "Provided that China's sovereignty, security and development interests are guaranteed, after reunification Taiwan will enjoy a high degree of autonomy as a special administrative region, and a vast space for development," he wrote further. Read more: After Ukraine-Russia, Elon Musk now has a suggestion on how to end China-Taiwan tensions As reported by WION, in a recent interview, the world's richest man said that tensions could be resolved in the region by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing. "My recommendation...would be to figure out a special administrative zone for Taiwan that is reasonably palatable, probably won't make everyone happy." "And it's possible, and I think probably, in fact, that they could have an arrangement that's more lenient than Hong Kong," Musk said. WATCH | Elon Musk offers proposal on China-Taiwan tensions, suggests 'some control to China' × He added that in his opinion conflict over Taiwan was inevitable, and warned that it could impact companies like Tesla, Apple Inc and the wider economy. However, he did not elaborate on the remarks. Akin to his take on the Taiwan-China issue, Musk, earlier this week had stirred the hornet's nest by suggesting that Ukraine should permanently cede Crimea to Russia after conducting a Twitter poll. After his opinion, Moscow came out with a statement and praised Musk for his ideas. "It is very positive that somebody like Elon Musk is looking for a peaceful way out of this situation," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Read more: Moscow lauds Elon Musk after his Twitter poll on Ukraine "Compared to many professional diplomats, Musk is still searching for ways to achieve peace. And achieving peace without fulfilling Russia's conditions is absolutely impossible," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Large explosions have been reported in Ukrainian capital Kyiv following the sound of incoming missiles. This comes after Moscow accused Ukraine of orchestrating a powerful blast that damaged a key bridge linking Russia to Crimea.

News Alert: Kyiv hit by multiple blasts as Russia strikes cities across Ukraine

Several explosions have rocked the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as well as other cities after Moscow accused Ukraine of orchestrating a powerful blast that damaged a key bridge linking Russia to Crimea.

News Alert: Explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv

<p>Moscow has lauded Elon Musk after the latter conducted a Twitter poll on Monday and suggested that Ukraine should permanently cede Crimea to Russia.</p>

<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the Tesla boss was looking to achieve peace, unlike others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is very positive that somebody like Elon Musk is looking for a peaceful way out of this situation," said&nbsp;Peskov</p>

<p>"Compared to many professional diplomats, Musk is still searching for ways to achieve peace. And achieving peace without fulfilling Russia's conditions is absolutely impossible," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, in a Twitter poll on Monday, Musk listed conditions that he believed can end the war in Ukraine and then asked the people in the four regions of Ukraine, where the annexation referendums were held, to vote on their feelings towards the voting process.</p>

<p>Musk tweeted a list of conditions for bringing “peace” in Ukraine which included – “redoing the elections in regions recently annexed by Russia under United Nations supervision, recognising Russia's annexation of Crimea, assuring water supply to Crimea, and ensuring Ukrainian neutrality.”</p>

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<p>Up until the report went live, Musk's poll had amassed more than 2.7 million votes with an overwhelming majority of 59 per cent clicking the 'No' option.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-faces-criticism-after-twitter-poll-on-how-the-russia-war-should-end-522197"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Twitter war: Musk holds poll on how Russia-Ukraine conflict should end, Zelensky retorts</strong></a></p>

<p>The post was met with severe criticism across the board with&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leading the charge. He took to Twitter and conducted a poll of his own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Which @elonmusk do you like more? one who supports Ukraine, or supports Russia," Zelensky tweeted.</p>

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<p>Similarly,&nbsp;Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk gave a rather 'diplomatic' reply to Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"F**k off is my very diplomatic reply to you," Melnyk tweeted.</p>

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<p>Musk has been notorious for conducting such polls and posting controversial takes on his Twitter profile. His statements come at a time when according to multiple reports, Kremlin has allegedly started assembling its nuclear equipment for a tactical strike.&nbsp;</p>

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Moscow has lauded Elon Musk after the latter conducted a Twitter poll on Monday and suggested that Ukraine should permanently cede Crimea to Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the Tesla boss was looking to achieve peace, unlike others.

Moscow has lauded Elon Musk after the latter conducted a Twitter poll on Monday and suggested that Ukraine should permanently cede Crimea to Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the Tesla boss was looking to achieve peace, unlike others. "It is very positive that somebody like Elon Musk is looking for a peaceful way out of this situation," said Peskov "Compared to many professional diplomats, Musk is still searching for ways to achieve peace. And achieving peace without fulfilling Russia's conditions is absolutely impossible," he added. As reported by WION, in a Twitter poll on Monday, Musk listed conditions that he believed can end the war in Ukraine and then asked the people in the four regions of Ukraine, where the annexation referendums were held, to vote on their feelings towards the voting process. Musk tweeted a list of conditions for bringing “peace” in Ukraine which included – “redoing the elections in regions recently annexed by Russia under United Nations supervision, recognising Russia's annexation of Crimea, assuring water supply to Crimea, and ensuring Ukrainian neutrality.” Ukraine-Russia Peace: - Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is will of the people. - Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783 (until Khrushchev’s mistake). - Water supply to Crimea assured. - Ukraine remains neutral. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 3, 2022 × Up until the report went live, Musk's poll had amassed more than 2.7 million votes with an overwhelming majority of 59 per cent clicking the 'No' option. Read more: Twitter war: Musk holds poll on how Russia-Ukraine conflict should end, Zelensky retorts The post was met with severe criticism across the board with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leading the charge. He took to Twitter and conducted a poll of his own. “Which @elonmusk do you like more? one who supports Ukraine, or supports Russia," Zelensky tweeted. Which @elonmusk do you like more? — Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 3, 2022 × Similarly, Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk gave a rather 'diplomatic' reply to Musk. "F**k off is my very diplomatic reply to you," Melnyk tweeted. Fuck off is my very diplomatic reply to you @elonmusk — Andrij Melnyk (@MelnykAndrij) October 3, 2022 × Musk has been notorious for conducting such polls and posting controversial takes on his Twitter profile. His statements come at a time when according to multiple reports, Kremlin has allegedly started assembling its nuclear equipment for a tactical strike. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine said a Russian patrol detained Ihor Murashov on Friday as he travelled from Europe's largest nuclear power plant to the town of Enerhodar, where many of the plant's staff live.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian staff continue to operate the plant in conditions the International Atomic Energy Agency says put safety at risk. The IAEA said on Saturday it had been in contact with "the relevant authorities" without mentioning Russia by name and said it had been informed that Murashov was in "temporary detention".</p>

<p><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dg-of-ukraines-moscow-held-nuclear-power-plant-detained-by-russia-report-521468">Chief of Ukraine's Moscow-held nuclear power plant detained by Russia: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>"I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely," Grossi said on Twitter on Monday.</p>

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<p>Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling that has damaged buildings on the plant's grounds and the IAEA has called for the establishment of a protection zone around the site to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic accident. Grossi is due to hold talks in Moscow and Kyiv this week.&nbsp;</p>

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The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror.

The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror. Ukraine said a Russian patrol detained Ihor Murashov on Friday as he travelled from Europe's largest nuclear power plant to the town of Enerhodar, where many of the plant's staff live. Ukrainian staff continue to operate the plant in conditions the International Atomic Energy Agency says put safety at risk. The IAEA said on Saturday it had been in contact with "the relevant authorities" without mentioning Russia by name and said it had been informed that Murashov was in "temporary detention". Read more: Chief of Ukraine's Moscow-held nuclear power plant detained by Russia: Report "I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely," Grossi said on Twitter on Monday. I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine’s #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely. — Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) October 3, 2022 × Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling that has damaged buildings on the plant's grounds and the IAEA has called for the establishment of a protection zone around the site to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic accident. Grossi is due to hold talks in Moscow and Kyiv this week. The IAEA said on Saturday that Murashov's detention "has an immediate and serious impact on decision-making in ensuring the safety and security of the plant", adding to the existing security concerns at the facility. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After holding referendums on joining Russia, the Moscow-backed authorities in four Ukrainian territories have claimed victory. In annexation votes, pro-Russian authorities in Zaporizhzhia said that the preliminary results suggest over 93% people voted in favor of joining Russia.

Russia claims victory in Ukrainian territories, West calls Moscow's referendum votes as 'sham'

As Russia started releasing the results of the referendums it claims are a prelude to it annexing four Ukrainian regions, one of President Vladimir Putin's allies issued a stern new nuclear warning to Ukraine and the West.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Russia issues new nuclear warning as Ukraine referendum ends

The last of the five days of referendums on joining the Russian Federation is taking place in four Ukrainian regions partially occupied by Moscow. Kyiv and its allies have denounced the votes as a "sham".

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Voting on joining Russia in occupied parts of Ukraine enters final day

Ukrainian troops are advancing along the strategic Oskil River, threatening Russian forces in the Donbas- the region Moscow has promised to conquer.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian troops heads to Donbas region

The death of Ravil Maganov, chairman of Russian oil giant Lukoil, at a hospital in Moscow appears to mark the eighth time this year that a Russian energy executive has died suddenly and under unusual circumstances. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Russian Lukoil chief Ravil Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

WION Fineprint | Russian Lukoil chief Ravil Maganov dies in 'fall from hospital window'

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