Poland has sent a message to Russia. Polish Deputy PM took a vow to remain in debt than occupied. Poland has also decided to purchase more military equipment.

Polish Deputy PM takes a vow: 'Better to be in debt than occupied'

China’s president, Xi Jinping offered 'deeper cooperation' to Russia in a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. This was the second phone call between Xi-Putin since war began.

China’s Xi reaffirms support in call with Russian President Putin

A Ukrainian soldier couple has tied the knot in front of a closed registry office amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Brigade Chaplain gave his blessings to the couple.

Ukrainian soldier couple tie knot: Brigade Chaplain gives his blessings

The fight for Eastern Ukraine continues to intensify, Ukraine's authorities have now claimed that all bridges to the embattled city of Severodonetsk have now been destroyed. The development came after Ukraine said that its forces have been pushed back from the center of the eastern city where fighting with Russia has raged for weeks

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia cuts off Severodonetsk as three connecting bridges were destroyed

Russian&nbsp;opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been abruptly transferred from the prison where he is serving an 11.5&nbsp;year sentence to an undisclosed location, nearly two years since he was poisoned with what the West said was a nerve agent.

Navalny, by far Russia's most prominent opposition leader, casts President Vladimir Putin's Russia as a dystopian state run by thieves and criminals where wrong is cast as right and judges are in fact representatives of a doomed elite.

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Navalny's top aide informed about the transfer on the Telegram app on Tuesday.

Just last month, Navalny lambasted Putin via video link in a&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;court, casting the Kremlin chief as a madman who started a "stupid war" that was butchering the innocent people of both Ukraine and Russia.

When his lawyer arrived at Correctional Colony No. 2, a prison camp in Pokrov, 119 kilometres (74 miles) east of Moscow, he was told: "There is no such convict here," according to Navalny's chief of staff Leonid Volkov.

"Where Alexei is now, and which colony he is being taken to, we don't know," Volkov said in a statement on Telegram.

Navalny's spokeswoman said there was speculation that he was being taken to the high-security penal colony IK-6 Melekhovo near Vladimir, about 250 km (155 miles) east of Moscow.

Russia's prison service could not be reached for immediate comment.

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"The problem with his transfer to another colony is not only that the high-security colony is much scarier: it is more that we don't know where Alexei is," his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said.

"He is one-to-one with the system that has already tried to kill him."

He earned admiration from the disparate&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;opposition for voluntarily returning to Russia in 2021 from Germany where he underwent treatment for what Western laboratory tests showed was an attempt to poison him with a nerve agent in Siberia.

On his return he was jailed for parole violations. Russia denies Navalny's claims that Russia's secret police poisoned him with Novichok.

On March 24, Navalny was sentenced to a further nine years in prison for fraud and contempt of court. The opposition leader says the charges against him are fabricated and aimed at thwarting his political ambitions.

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The judge ordered that Navalny be transferred to a maximum-security prison, where his rights to visits and correspondence will be reduced.

Navalny's political network has been largely dismantled since his jailing, having been banned as an "extremist" organisation. Senior aides and organisers have either been jailed or forced into exile.

Navalny said two weeks ago that he had been charged in a new criminal case with creating an extremist organisation and inciting hatred towards the authorities, offences that carry a maximum jail term of 15 more years.

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been abruptly transferred from the prison where he is serving an 11.5 year sentence to an undisclosed location, nearly two years since he was poisoned with what the West said was a nerve agent. Navalny, by far Russia's most prominent opposition leader, casts President Vladimir Putin's Russia as a dystopian state run by thieves and criminals where wrong is cast as right and judges are in fact representatives of a doomed elite. Also read | Russia destroys last bridge out of key east Ukraine city Navalny's top aide informed about the transfer on the Telegram app on Tuesday. Just last month, Navalny lambasted Putin via video link in a Russian court, casting the Kremlin chief as a madman who started a "stupid war" that was butchering the innocent people of both Ukraine and Russia. When his lawyer arrived at Correctional Colony No. 2, a prison camp in Pokrov, 119 kilometres (74 miles) east of Moscow, he was told: "There is no such convict here," according to Navalny's chief of staff Leonid Volkov. "Where Alexei is now, and which colony he is being taken to, we don't know," Volkov said in a statement on Telegram. Navalny's spokeswoman said there was speculation that he was being taken to the high-security penal colony IK-6 Melekhovo near Vladimir, about 250 km (155 miles) east of Moscow. Russia's prison service could not be reached for immediate comment. Watch | Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia cuts off Severodonetsk as three connecting bridges were destroyed "The problem with his transfer to another colony is not only that the high-security colony is much scarier: it is more that we don't know where Alexei is," his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said. "He is one-to-one with the system that has already tried to kill him." He earned admiration from the disparate Russian opposition for voluntarily returning to Russia in 2021 from Germany where he underwent treatment for what Western laboratory tests showed was an attempt to poison him with a nerve agent in Siberia. On his return he was jailed for parole violations. Russia denies Navalny's claims that Russia's secret police poisoned him with Novichok. On March 24, Navalny was sentenced to a further nine years in prison for fraud and contempt of court. The opposition leader says the charges against him are fabricated and aimed at thwarting his political ambitions. Also read | Wikipedia fights Russian order to remove Ukraine war information The judge ordered that Navalny be transferred to a maximum-security prison, where his rights to visits and correspondence will be reduced. Navalny's political network has been largely dismantled since his jailing, having been banned as an "extremist" organisation. Senior aides and organisers have either been jailed or forced into exile. Navalny said two weeks ago that he had been charged in a new criminal case with creating an extremist organisation and inciting hatred towards the authorities, offences that carry a maximum jail term of 15 more years. 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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Ukrainians are laughing over the awfulness of war as they join stand-up comedy clubs. People in Ukraine are using comedy as therapy amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

People in Ukraine use comedy as therapy as Ukrainians join stand-up comedy clubs

As the fight for eastern Ukraine continues to intensify, a former British soldier has been killed fighting for Ukraine. He's thought to be the second Briton to have been killed during the war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Former British soldier killed in Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on for more than 100 days now, 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, fate of Mariupol soldiers undecided as bodies of soldiers still at Azovstal steelworks.

Fate of Mariupol soldiers undecided as bodies of soldiers still at Azovstal steelworks

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on for more than 100 days now, 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, Russia solidifies its presence in Ukraine and blows up a key bridge.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia solidifies its presence in Ukraine & blows up a key bridge

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on for more than 100 days now, 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, Several new graves were found near Mariupol.

Several new graves found near Mariupol as conflict intensifies in Eastern Ukraine

EU chief met Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the membership of Ukraine. Zelensky has urged for an immediate accession to the Bloc and also appealed for additional military aid.

Zelensky says it is a decisive time for the country as Ukraine renews its call for the EU candidacy

Cholera fears are mounting in Ukraine's Mariupol amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mariupol Mayor says city is drowning in rubbish & sewage.

Cholera fears in Ukraine's Mariupol as Mayor says city is drowning in rubbish & sewage

Russian President Vladimir Putin has likened himself to Russian Tsar Peter the Great. Putin says that the Tsar did not seize territory from Sweden, he took back what was Russia's. Putin claims to be doing the same in Ukraine. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Putin likens himself to Russian tsar Peter the great

NATO allies are currently holding military drills in the Baltic sea. Now, Russia has also conducted drills amid NATO exercises. 9 European nations have been urged to beef up security.

Baltops 2022: NATO allies take part in military drills in Baltic sea, Russia also holds drills

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on for more than 100 days now, 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, Zelensky calls for more arms supplies as fighting intensifies in Eastern Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Zelensky calls for more arms supplies

Russia has sentenced three mercenaries in Ukraine to death. 2 Britons, 1 Moroccan soldiers were sentenced amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Foreign mercenaries fighting for Ukraine face death sentence

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Putin compares himself to conquering monarch Peter the Great. He said that no iron curtain will close off Russia.

Putin the great? Putin Compares himself to conquering monarch Peter the Great

Russia has detained three mercenaries in Ukraine. These soldiers could face death penalty amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia detains 3 mercenaries in Ukraine: Soldiers could face death penalty

Visa requirements for Russian critics of Vladimir Putin's government will be eased to allow them to live and work in Germany, a German&nbsp;interior ministry spokesperson&nbsp;said Monday.

Journalists, scientists and civil society activists who are facing pressure from Moscow will be able to benefit from the newly agreed rules.

Human rights activists, employees of NGOs and civil society groups with a connection to Germany and journalists and researchers who have taken a stance against the war in Ukraine are among those who qualify to stay in the longer term.&nbsp;

Employees of foreign organisations which have been classified as "undesirable" in Russia can also be granted residency under the sped-up procedures. Their immediate family members will likewise benefit, said the spokesman.

The move aims to remove some of the red tape involved in Germany's visa process and guarantee a longer stay than the 90 days allowed under the Schengen tourist visa.

He could not give any figures on how many people might benefit from the eased procedures but said applicants will have to present "credible" cases.

Germany has opened its doors to Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion. 
But in the last weeks, calls have grown for Europe's biggest economy to also offer protection to Kremlin critics.

Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck said however that in the process of welcoming Russians, Germany has to ensure that "the wrong ones" do not "come to us, and we don't bring spies into our country".

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Visa requirements for Russian critics of Vladimir Putin's government will be eased to allow them to live and work in Germany, a German interior ministry spokesperson said Monday.

Visa requirements for Russian critics of Vladimir Putin's government will be eased to allow them to live and work in Germany, a German interior ministry spokesperson said Monday. Journalists, scientists and civil society activists who are facing pressure from Moscow will be able to benefit from the newly agreed rules. Human rights activists, employees of NGOs and civil society groups with a connection to Germany and journalists and researchers who have taken a stance against the war in Ukraine are among those who qualify to stay in the longer term. Employees of foreign organisations which have been classified as "undesirable" in Russia can also be granted residency under the sped-up procedures. Their immediate family members will likewise benefit, said the spokesman. The move aims to remove some of the red tape involved in Germany's visa process and guarantee a longer stay than the 90 days allowed under the Schengen tourist visa. He could not give any figures on how many people might benefit from the eased procedures but said applicants will have to present "credible" cases. Germany has opened its doors to Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion. But in the last weeks, calls have grown for Europe's biggest economy to also offer protection to Kremlin critics. Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck said however that in the process of welcoming Russians, Germany has to ensure that "the wrong ones" do not "come to us, and we don't bring spies into our country". [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.

Germany eases visa restrictions for Putin critics classified as 'undesirable' in Russia

It has been several 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, a fierce battle is underway in East Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Fierce battle underway in East Ukraine

A Ukrainian soldier has inked front-line experience and is creating music to describe war & misery amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Soldier inks front-line experience in his music to describe war & misery

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday compared Ukraine invasion to Peter the Great's conquests

Peter I, or Peter the Great reigned first as tsar and then as emperor from 1682 until his death in 1725. His conquest of the Baltic coast from Sweden made Russia an important player in European affairs.

Putin was visiting an exhibition in Moscow dedicated to the 350th birthday of tsar. After the the visit, Putin told a group of young entrepreneurs that "you get the impression that by fighting Sweden he was grabbing something. He wasn't taking anything, he was taking it back".

"It is our responsibility also to take back and strengthen," Putin said, in an apparent reference to Russia's offensive in Ukraine.

Ukraine was part of the erstwhile Soviet Union. Russia began invading the country on February 24 this year.

When Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg and declared it the Russian capital "none of the countries in Europe recognised this territory as belonging to Russia," Putin said.

"Everyone considered it to be part of Sweden. But from time immemorial, Slavs had lived there alongside Finno-Ugric peoples," the Russian leader added.

Russia is currently facing isolation globally with major western countries have imposed sanctions on it following Ukraine invasion.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday compared Ukraine invasion to Peter the Great's conquests Peter I, or Peter the Great reigned first as tsar and then as emperor from 1682 until his death in 1725.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday compared Ukraine invasion to Peter the Great's conquests Peter I, or Peter the Great reigned first as tsar and then as emperor from 1682 until his death in 1725. His conquest of the Baltic coast from Sweden made Russia an important player in European affairs. Putin was visiting an exhibition in Moscow dedicated to the 350th birthday of tsar. After the the visit, Putin told a group of young entrepreneurs that "you get the impression that by fighting Sweden he was grabbing something. He wasn't taking anything, he was taking it back". "It is our responsibility also to take back and strengthen," Putin said, in an apparent reference to Russia's offensive in Ukraine. Ukraine was part of the erstwhile Soviet Union. Russia began invading the country on February 24 this year. When Peter the Great founded Saint Petersburg and declared it the Russian capital "none of the countries in Europe recognised this territory as belonging to Russia," Putin said. "Everyone considered it to be part of Sweden. But from time immemorial, Slavs had lived there alongside Finno-Ugric peoples," the Russian leader added. Russia is currently facing isolation globally with major western countries have imposed sanctions on it following Ukraine invasion. (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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The West has accused Russia of committing war crimes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. The European Council president has cornered Russia for the crisis.

West accuses Russia of war crimes: European council prez corners Russia

It has been several days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on and scores of civilians have lost their lives. Now, Russia is launching an all-out assault on Severodonetsk. Whereas, the pivotal battle for Donbas rages on.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Pivotal battle for Donbas rages on

Amid intense fighting between his country's troops and Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Lysychansk and Soledar.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24, this was possibly Zelensky's closest visit to the frontline yet.

In his video address, Zelensky said "I went with the head of (my) office to the east. We were in Lysychansk and Soledar."

"What you all deserve is victory - that is the most important thing. But not at any cost," he added.

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Lysychansk is just a few kilometres south from Sievierodonetsk, the largest in the Lugansk region not under Russian control.

"The Armed Forces have cleared half of Severodonetsk and are moving forward," said regional governor Sergiy Gaiday.

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Supporting his country's "true heroes", Zelensky said, "I want to thank you for your great work, for your service, for protecting all of us, our state."

Defying warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin against supplying Kyiv with advanced weapons, the United Kingdom said it would follow the United States and send long-range missile systems to Ukraine.

UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the M270 launchers it will provide Kyiv will "offer a significant boost in capability for the Ukrainian forces."

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Amid intense fighting between his country's troops and Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Lysychansk and Soledar. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24, this was possibly Zelensky's closest visit to the frontline yet.

Amid intense fighting between his country's troops and Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Lysychansk and Soledar. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24, this was possibly Zelensky's closest visit to the frontline yet. In his video address, Zelensky said "I went with the head of (my) office to the east. We were in Lysychansk and Soledar." "What you all deserve is victory - that is the most important thing. But not at any cost," he added. Lysychansk is just a few kilometres south from Sievierodonetsk, the largest in the Lugansk region not under Russian control. "The Armed Forces have cleared half of Severodonetsk and are moving forward," said regional governor Sergiy Gaiday. Also read | Russian state media reporter says Russian general killed in eastern Ukraine Supporting his country's "true heroes", Zelensky said, "I want to thank you for your great work, for your service, for protecting all of us, our state." Defying warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin against supplying Kyiv with advanced weapons, the United Kingdom said it would follow the United States and send long-range missile systems to Ukraine. UK's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the M270 launchers it will provide Kyiv will "offer a significant boost in capability for the Ukrainian forces." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits beleaguered city of Lysychansk as fighting rages

Putin has threatened to hit new targets even after Russia targeted Kyiv for the first time in weeks. Putin has warned against the West sending long-range weapons to Ukraine.

Putin threatens to hit 'new targets' if the West sends long-range weapons to Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Kyiv targeted for first time in weeks

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world is reeling under a global food security crisis. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin said West's poor policies are root cause of food crisis.

Russian President Putin blames the West for food crisis

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on for more than 100 days now, 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, Zelensky lashes out at Putin as the fight for Severodonetsk intensifies.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Zelensky lashes out at Putin as the fight for Severodonetsk intensifies

Is Emmanuel Macron shifting his stance? Recently, French President Macron said, Russia must not be humiliated and now his remarks drew criticism.

Row over Macron's remark: Ukraine fumes over 'Don't humiliate Russia' remark

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (June 5) vowed to strike harder if longer-range missiles were supplied to Ukraine.

Slamming the West for "prolonging the conflict," Putin boasted that Russian anti-aircraft forces have shot down dozens of Ukrainian weapons and are "cracking them like nuts."

Putin was quoted as saying in an excerpt of an interview with Rossiya-1 state television channel that if the United States started supplying Ukraine with longer-range missiles, "we will strike at those targets which we have not yet been hitting."

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"We understand that this supply (of advance rocket systems) from the United States and some other countries is meant to make up for the losses of this military equipment," Putin said.

"This is nothing new. It doesn't change anything in essence," he added.

Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said, "High-precision, long-range missiles fired by the Russian Aerospace Forces on the outskirts of Kyiv destroyed T-72 tanks supplied by eastern European countries and other armoured vehicles that were in hangars."

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To strike troops and weapons stockpiles at the Russian forces' rear, Ukraine has been seeking Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MLRS) such as the M270 and M142 HIMARS, which is a mobile unit that can simultaneously launch multiple precision-guided missiles up to 80 kilometres (50 miles) away.

After receiving assurances from Kyiv that it would not use them to hit targets inside Russia, US President Joe Biden announced plans this week to give Ukraine precision HIMARS rocket systems.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (June 5) vowed to strike harder if longer-range missiles were supplied to Ukraine. Slamming the West for "prolonging the conflict," Putin boasted that Russian anti-aircraft forces have shot down dozens of Ukrainian weapons and are "cracking them like nuts.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (June 5) vowed to strike harder if longer-range missiles were supplied to Ukraine. Slamming the West for "prolonging the conflict," Putin boasted that Russian anti-aircraft forces have shot down dozens of Ukrainian weapons and are "cracking them like nuts." Putin was quoted as saying in an excerpt of an interview with Rossiya-1 state television channel that if the United States started supplying Ukraine with longer-range missiles, "we will strike at those targets which we have not yet been hitting." "We understand that this supply (of advance rocket systems) from the United States and some other countries is meant to make up for the losses of this military equipment," Putin said. "This is nothing new. It doesn't change anything in essence," he added. Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said, "High-precision, long-range missiles fired by the Russian Aerospace Forces on the outskirts of Kyiv destroyed T-72 tanks supplied by eastern European countries and other armoured vehicles that were in hangars." Also read | Ukraine's defence minister 'optimistic' that war with Russia could end in 2022 To strike troops and weapons stockpiles at the Russian forces' rear, Ukraine has been seeking Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MLRS) such as the M270 and M142 HIMARS, which is a mobile unit that can simultaneously launch multiple precision-guided missiles up to 80 kilometres (50 miles) away. After receiving assurances from Kyiv that it would not use them to hit targets inside Russia, US President Joe Biden announced plans this week to give Ukraine precision HIMARS rocket systems. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

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