UK PM Boris Johnson has said that Russian supremo Vladimir Putin would have not invaded Ukraine had he been a woman, he also stated that Ukraine invasion is crazy and macho.

If Putin was a woman, he would have not invaded Ukraine, says UK PM Boris Johnson

It has been more than 100 days and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, At least 10 people have been dead after a Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall.

At least 10 dead after Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall

World leaders mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's tough-man image at a G7 lunch in Germany, joking about whether they should strip down to shirtsleeves or even less. Molly Gambhir tells you all about the banter behind the scenes at G7 Summit.

WION Fineprint | G7 Heads Mock Putin, Joke About Going Shirtless

Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion, reported Russian state television on Sunday. Putin is due to visit two former Soviet states in central Asia this week.&nbsp;

The Ukraine conflict, dubbed as 'special military operation' by Russia, has killed thousands of people, &nbsp;displaced millions more and led to severe financial sanctions from the West. Putin says these sanctions are the reason why Russia should build strong relations with countries like China, India, Iran.

Pavel Zarubin, the Kremlin correspondent of the Rossiya 1 state television station, said Putin would visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and then meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo for talks in Moscow.

In Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, Putin will meet President Imomali Rakhmon, who is a close Russian ally. He is also the longest-serving ruler of a former Soviet state.

In Ashgabat, he will attend a summit of Caspian nations including the leaders of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran and Turkmenistan, Zarubin said.

Putin also plans to visit the Belarus city of Grodno on June 30 and July 1 to take part in a forum with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, RIA news agency cited Valentina Matviyenko, the speaker of Russia's upper chamber of parliament, as telling Belarus television on Sunday.

Putin's last known trip outside Russia was a visit to Beijing in early February.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion, reported Russian state television on Sunday. Putin is due to visit two former Soviet states in central Asia this week.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion, reported Russian state television on Sunday. Putin is due to visit two former Soviet states in central Asia this week. The Ukraine conflict, dubbed as 'special military operation' by Russia, has killed thousands of people, displaced millions more and led to severe financial sanctions from the West. Putin says these sanctions are the reason why Russia should build strong relations with countries like China, India, Iran. Pavel Zarubin, the Kremlin correspondent of the Rossiya 1 state television station, said Putin would visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and then meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo for talks in Moscow. In Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, Putin will meet President Imomali Rakhmon, who is a close Russian ally. He is also the longest-serving ruler of a former Soviet state. In Ashgabat, he will attend a summit of Caspian nations including the leaders of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran and Turkmenistan, Zarubin said. Putin also plans to visit the Belarus city of Grodno on June 30 and July 1 to take part in a forum with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, RIA news agency cited Valentina Matviyenko, the speaker of Russia's upper chamber of parliament, as telling Belarus television on Sunday. Putin's last known trip outside Russia was a visit to Beijing in early February. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin to embark on first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, yet another NATO summit will be held on 28-30 June. NATO leaders are expected to pledge aid to the Baltics.

NATO Leaders Summit 28-30 June: NATO to pledge aid to Baltics

At least five people have been wounded and several others trapped in Kyiv after Moscow stepped up air strikes on Ukraine. It was the first strike after almost three weeks.

Five wounded and several trapped in Kyiv as Moscow steps up air strikes on Ukraine

Severodonetsk is now under Russia’s control. The territory saw Ukrainian & Russian troops fighting for weeks. Now, Ukrainian commanders said defending the city would cost too many lives.

Kyiv under attack, Severodonetsk falls – What’s Russia's next move in Ukraine?

On Sunday, the G7 leaders sat down for their very first meeting. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked, 'Jackets on? Jackets off? Do we take our coats off?'.

'Bare-Chested Horseman': G7 leaders mock President Putin

The G7 leaders held a round table discussion and agreed to ban gold imports from Russia. For more on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

G7 leaders agree to ban gold imports from Russia

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, At least 5 people were wounded after explosions rocked the Kyiv neighbourhood ahead of G7 & NATO meet.

Russia-Ukraine War: At least 5 people wounded as explosions rock Kyiv neighbourhood

The two-day European council summit ended in Brussels. Meanwhile, EU has granted Ukraine candidate and urged Russia to unblock black sea. EU has recognised Russia's attempt to weaponise food.

EU grants Ukraine candidate status and urges Russia to unblock Black Sea

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine is raging on. Armies of both countries have been indulged in intense fighting. Now, Ukraine is all set to get more US rocket systems.

Ukraine to get more US rocket systems as Russia closes in on Severodonetsk

Nike said Thursday it will permanently leave the Russian market after suspending its operations over the conflict in Ukraine, joining a long list of Western firms that have pulled out of the country.

Nike temporarily closed its stores in Russia after Russian troops entered Ukraine in late February, triggering unprecedented sanctions and sparking an exodus of foreign firms such as Adidas, Ikea, H&amp;M, McDonald's and Starbucks.

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"Nike Inc. made a decision to leave the Russian market," the US apparel maker said in a statement. "The Nike stores were temporarily closed recently and will not reopen."

It added that its website and app will no longer be available in the country.

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Last month, the US company said it will not be renewing licensing agreements with Russian retailers.

Also on Thursday, US tech giant Cisco announced its decision to "begin an orderly wind-down" of operations in Russia and its ally Belarus, saying it wanted to ensure its employees in these countries "are treated with respect".

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Nike said Thursday it will permanently leave the Russian market after suspending its operations over the conflict in Ukraine, joining a long list of Western firms that have pulled out of the country.

Nike said Thursday it will permanently leave the Russian market after suspending its operations over the conflict in Ukraine, joining a long list of Western firms that have pulled out of the country. Nike temporarily closed its stores in Russia after Russian troops entered Ukraine in late February, triggering unprecedented sanctions and sparking an exodus of foreign firms such as Adidas, Ikea, H&M, McDonald's and Starbucks. Also read | ‘Vkusno & tochka’: Russia’s McDonald’s reopens under new brand name in Moscow "Nike Inc. made a decision to leave the Russian market," the US apparel maker said in a statement. "The Nike stores were temporarily closed recently and will not reopen." It added that its website and app will no longer be available in the country. Watch | 14th BRICS Summit: Russia trying to forge closer ties with Asia Last month, the US company said it will not be renewing licensing agreements with Russian retailers. Also on Thursday, US tech giant Cisco announced its decision to "begin an orderly wind-down" of operations in Russia and its ally Belarus, saying it wanted to ensure its employees in these countries "are treated with respect". Also read | 'Tired of paying': UK man gets favourite Nike shoes tattooed on his feet Russian authorities have warned that they were ready to nationalise foreign assets, and some officials assured Russians that their favourite brands would have domestic alternatives. 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.

Nike to make full exit from Russia

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has received EU candidate status but getting a membership is a long process. Ukraine President Zelensky has hailed the decision as historic.

Kyiv crosses the first hurdle of joining the EU as it receives candidate status

The US Senate has passed a new gun control bill. The bill will now be sent back to the House. It is one of the most significant pieces of legislation addressing guns amid the recent rise in gun violence.

Gun control in the US: Senate passes bill on gun safety

Ukraine gets EU candidate status but getting a membership is a long process

Russian gas flow to Europe has dwindled amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and economic sanctions on Russia. With falling supplies, Germany has triggered a gas alarm stage.

Russian gas flow to Europe dwindles: Germany triggers gas alarm stage as supplies fall

The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa virtually address the BRICS Summit. The gathering of emerging world economies this year is hosted by China. Chinese President Xi Jinping warns against expanding ties. Indian PM Modi focuses on Post-COVID economy.

BRICS Summit 2022: Xi warns against expanding military ties

President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will deploy the nuclear-capable missile Sarmat by the end of 2022. Last week, Putin had said that Russia will use nuclear weapons to defend its sovereignty. How serious is Putin's latest nuclear threat? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin: Russia will use nukes to defend sovereignty

Ukrainians are fleeing Donbas as fighting intensifies between Russia and Ukraine. This comes at a time when the world is marking refugee day today.

World marks refugee day amid Ukraine war

Violence escalated in East Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. While Kyiv awaits the EU's membership decision, Zelensky said that Russia is looking to intensify attacks on Ukraine.

As Kyiv awaits the EU's membership decision, Zelensky says Russia to intensify attacks on Ukraine

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Ukraine President Zelensky awards troop members.

Ukraine President Zelensky awards troop members amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

After coming back from Kyiv, UK PM Boris Johnson pledged his support to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. He said that Putin's win would be 'catastrophic'.

UK PM Boris Johnson after returning from Kyiv: Putin win would be 'catastrophic'

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Russia's business elite and said that Western sanctions mad and thoughtless. He also urged Russian Oligarchs to invest in Russia.

Putin speaks to Russia's business elite: 'Western sanctions mad and thoughtless'

Ukraine has received candidate status to join the EU as it moves one step closer to joining amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, full membership still to take years.

Ukraine moves one step closer to joining the EU but full membership still to take years

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Google Russia has filed for bankruptcy. However, Google says it will continue free services. Even YouTube in Russia will stay online for now.

Google Russia files for bankruptcy but will continue free services

Three Americans have been reported missing in Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The US says it is working hard to verify these reports. Two American veterans were fighting in the Ukraine war.

3 Americans reported missing in Ukraine: The US says working hard to verify reports

Leaders of four European nations are in Ukraine. Talks over Ukraine's EU membership will be held today. Germany, France, Italy and Romania are backing Kyiv.

Is Ukraine inching towards its European Union dream? Talks over Ukraine's EU membership today

European leaders have travelled to Kyiv. They pledged their support to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine's EU bid has remained in focus.

European leaders travel to Kyiv as they pledge their support amid the ongoing Russian invasion

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Ambulance teams rescue soldiers amid intense fighting in Eastern Ukraine.

Intense fighting in Eastern Ukraine: Ambulance teams rescue soldiers

A Russian spy posing as a Brazilian national was caught in the Netherlands. He intended to access the ICC database. Dutch intelligence service stopped him at the airport.

Russian spy posing as a Brazilian national caught in the Netherlands

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