The US secretaries are in Kyiv amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. President Zelensky met with Blinken and Austin in Kyiv as US allocates $700 million of military aid.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: US says 'Ukraine can win this war'

Russia has announced that it will allow civilians to evacuate from Azovstal steel plant amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, Ukraine says Russia has never agreed.

Mariupol ceasefire by Russia: Ukraine says Russia has never agreed

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Tearful Ukrainians mark orthodox Easter. Easter celebration continued on even in the shadow of War.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Tearful Ukrainians mark orthodox Easter

Russia has announced that it will allow civilians to evacuate from Azovstal steel plant amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russian troops to unilaterally stop all hostilities to allow civilian evacuation in Mariupol

US allocates $700 MN of military aid as Zelensky meets Blinken, Austin in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday renewed his call for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to "put an end to the war". He was addressing a press conference held at a metro station in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

"I think that whoever started this war will be able to end it," he said.

"From the beginning, I have insisted on talks with the Russian president," he said. "It's not that I want (to meet him), it's that I have to meet him so as to settle this conflict by diplomatic means.

"We have confidence in our partners, but we have no confidence in Russia," he added.

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During the news conference, Zelensky repeated his warning that Ukraine would break off talks if Russia killed remaining Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol.

Russia has already declared that Ukraine's port city of Mariupol was under its control. However, a last pocket of Ukrainian soldiers holed up inside a steel factory is resisting Russian attacks. There are civilians along with the soldiers inside the steel factory.

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On Saturday, Russia resumed attacks in Mariupol. The city is important to Russia as it links Donbas region with Russia-controlled Crimea.

"If our men are killed in Mariupol and if these pseudo-referendums are organised in the (southern) region of Kherson, then Ukraine will withdraw from any negotiation process," said Zelensky on Saturday.

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He was ready to exchange Ukraine's soldiers defending the city "in whatever format" to save "these people who find themselves in a horrible situation, surrounded".

He said the "last contact" with the Mariupol soldiers had been an hour ago, he said, adding "today is one of the hardest days" since the start of the Russian siege of the city at the beginning of March.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday renewed his call for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to "put an end to the war". He was addressing a press conference held at a metro station in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday renewed his call for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to "put an end to the war". He was addressing a press conference held at a metro station in the heart of the Ukrainian capital. "I think that whoever started this war will be able to end it," he said. "From the beginning, I have insisted on talks with the Russian president," he said. "It's not that I want (to meet him), it's that I have to meet him so as to settle this conflict by diplomatic means. "We have confidence in our partners, but we have no confidence in Russia," he added. Russia-Ukraine War: Europe sent Weapons to Russia despite an embargo on arms shipment × During the news conference, Zelensky repeated his warning that Ukraine would break off talks if Russia killed remaining Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol. Russia has already declared that Ukraine's port city of Mariupol was under its control. However, a last pocket of Ukrainian soldiers holed up inside a steel factory is resisting Russian attacks. There are civilians along with the soldiers inside the steel factory. Also Read | Russia resumes attack on Mariupol, Ukraine soldiers holed up in steel plant On Saturday, Russia resumed attacks in Mariupol. The city is important to Russia as it links Donbas region with Russia-controlled Crimea. "If our men are killed in Mariupol and if these pseudo-referendums are organised in the (southern) region of Kherson, then Ukraine will withdraw from any negotiation process," said Zelensky on Saturday. Also Read | Russian missile strike kills five people in Ukraine's Odesa, says official He was ready to exchange Ukraine's soldiers defending the city "in whatever format" to save "these people who find themselves in a horrible situation, surrounded". He said the "last contact" with the Mariupol soldiers had been an hour ago, he said, adding "today is one of the hardest days" since the start of the Russian siege of the city at the beginning of March. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky suggests a meeting with Putin 'to end the war'

It has been several weeks 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, Missile strike kills eight in Odessa.

Zelensky: 8 Killed in Odessa shelling amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

It has been several weeks 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, the US Secretaries are going to visit Kyiv today.

US Secretaries to visit Kyiv today: Zelensky seeks heavy weapons from US

It has been several weeks 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, Kharkiv says Over 700 killed since invasion started.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kharkiv says Over 700 killed since invasion started

Russia has successfully test-fired its latest nuclear-capable Sarmat missile system. This comes at a time when the US is warning against the use of Nukes amid the Ukraine war.

Moscow's new 'Super Weapon' ready: The US warns against use of Nukes

It has been several weeks 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, Missile strike kills five in Odessa.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Missile strike kills five in Odessa as Russia continues to pound East Ukraine

It has been several weeks 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.

Ukraine reels under Russian strikes as Eastern cities remain under siege

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Civilians holed up in Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol

A report suggests that France and Germany evaded arms embargo and sent weapons sent to Russia despite an embargo on arms shipment amid the war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Europe sent Weapons to Russia despite an embargo on arms shipment

The Russia-Ukraine war entered day 58 on Friday. While Russia has denied targeting civilians, stories of grief are emerging out of Ukraine. Thousands of civilians were killed in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Inconsolable daughter crouches next to father's body

Russia has declared control over the city of Mariupol in Ukraine and this means that the fate of nearly about 100,000 civilians who are trapped in the southern port city actually lies in the hands of the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

'Everything in Mariupol is complicated and chaotic,' says Kyiv

Amid the ongoing war with Ukraine, Russia has a new addition to its Nuclear arsenal as it tests new Nuclear-capable Ballistic missile.

New addition to Russia's Nuclear arsenal as Russia tests new Ballistic missile

On Thursday, April 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Mariupol, Ukraine, had been "successfully liberated."&nbsp;

On the other hand, Putin has instructed his soldiers not to attack the Azovstal steel mill, the last surviving Ukrainian stronghold in the city, but to block it so no one can escape.

President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's "liberation" of Mariupol after his defence minister stated that Moscow now controls the city, with the exception of the Azovstal steel factory, where Ukrainian troops remain. Putin said, "Block off this industrial region so that not even a fly can leave."

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Russia's defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, said on Tuesday that his country's forces were "methodically carrying out" preparations to "liberate" two separatist territories in eastern Ukraine. On Thursday, he added that the steel plant had been "securely blocked."

Taking full control of Mariupol on the Azov Sea would be a big strategic win for Russia, allowing it to link occupied Crimea to pro-Russian separatist-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine.

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Thousands of people are thought to have died in the city, which was besieged by Russian troops for over a month and had little food, water, or electricity.

On Thursday, April 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Mariupol, Ukraine, had been "successfully liberated." On the other hand, Putin has instructed his soldiers not to attack the Azovstal steel mill, the last surviving Ukrainian stronghold in the city, but to block it so no one can escape.

On Thursday, April 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Mariupol, Ukraine, had been "successfully liberated." On the other hand, Putin has instructed his soldiers not to attack the Azovstal steel mill, the last surviving Ukrainian stronghold in the city, but to block it so no one can escape. President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's "liberation" of Mariupol after his defence minister stated that Moscow now controls the city, with the exception of the Azovstal steel factory, where Ukrainian troops remain. Putin said, "Block off this industrial region so that not even a fly can leave." Also read | Amid Russia's Donbas offensive, US sends warplanes to Ukraine Russia's defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, said on Tuesday that his country's forces were "methodically carrying out" preparations to "liberate" two separatist territories in eastern Ukraine. On Thursday, he added that the steel plant had been "securely blocked." Taking full control of Mariupol on the Azov Sea would be a big strategic win for Russia, allowing it to link occupied Crimea to pro-Russian separatist-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine. Also read | Russia seeks India drug imports as pharmacies run short of medicines amid Ukraine war, sanctions Thousands of people are thought to have died in the city, which was besieged by Russian troops for over a month and had little food, water, or electricity.

'Mariupol successfully liberated', says Putin, as Russia captures port city

According to reports, the city of Mariupol, the key port city for which the battle been raging on in Ukraine for almost about eight weeks, Russia has now claimed that it has managed to secure control over the whole of Mariupol except for the Azovstal steel plant.

Putin claims taking control of Mariupol, 'block off Azovstal plant so not even a fly can escape'

It is week nine of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Kyiv says that the second phase of the war has now begun. Russia has launched its much anticipated offensive with explosions reported all along the eastern front, Ukraine's President Zelensky vowed to fight on, listen in.

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In the ruins of Mariupol, Russia once again issued an ultimatum to Ukraine soldiers still defending the city. 'Laid down your arms and surrender,' this proposal is likely to be ignored by Ukraine just like it did before. Now, Russia bombs Mariupol steel plant as it threatens to 'filter out' all men.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia bombs Mariupol steel plant as it threatens to 'filter out' all men

Russia successfully launched its intercontinental ballistic missile "Sarmat" from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, despite tensions with NATO over Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed this on Wednesday.

In televised remarks on Wednesday, Putin told the army, "I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile."

"This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure the security of Russia from external threats and make those who, in the heat of aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country, think twice," Putin said.

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"Today at 15:12 Moscow time at the Plesetsk state test cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, a Sarmat fixed-based intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from a silo launcher," the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"The launch tasks have been completed in full. Design characteristics have been confirmed at all stages of its flight. Training warheads have arrived in a given area at the Kura training ground on the Kamchatka Peninsula," the report added.

With a brief initial boost phase, the Sarmat superheavy intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to avoid anti-missile defence systems, allowing adversary surveillance systems a little window to follow it.

Putin claims that the rocket, which weighs more than 200 tonnes and can carry numerous warheads, can hit any target on Earth.

Russia successfully launched its intercontinental ballistic missile "Sarmat" from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, despite tensions with NATO over Ukraine.

Russia successfully launched its intercontinental ballistic missile "Sarmat" from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, despite tensions with NATO over Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed this on Wednesday. In televised remarks on Wednesday, Putin told the army, "I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile." "This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure the security of Russia from external threats and make those who, in the heat of aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country, think twice," Putin said. Pictures: How Russia's Sarmat Intercontinental ballistic missile can change battlefield dynamic "Today at 15:12 Moscow time at the Plesetsk state test cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region, a Sarmat fixed-based intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from a silo launcher," the Russian Defense Ministry said. "The launch tasks have been completed in full. Design characteristics have been confirmed at all stages of its flight. Training warheads have arrived in a given area at the Kura training ground on the Kamchatka Peninsula," the report added. With a brief initial boost phase, the Sarmat superheavy intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to avoid anti-missile defence systems, allowing adversary surveillance systems a little window to follow it. Putin claims that the rocket, which weighs more than 200 tonnes and can carry numerous warheads, can hit any target on Earth.

Russia launches its ‘most-powerful’ missile, Putin says can hit any target on earth

US is all set to welcome and host G20 financial leaders amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia will join G20 meetings virtually.

Washington, D.C. to welcome G20 financial leaders, Russia to join G20 meetings virtually

Eighth week of the war in Ukraine and fighting continues in the southern and eastern part of the country. Scores of bodies are scattered in Mariupol.

Deaths & ruins on Mariupol streets as Russia continues to bomb Ukrainian cities

Aleksandr&nbsp;Dugin a well known Russian ultranationalist philosopher&nbsp;has reportedly said the Russian army's retreat from Kyiv is a "temporary situation".

Dugin claimed Russia's retreat from Kyiv was "purely tactical" in order to regroup its forces under its&nbsp;newly-appointed commander Alexandr Dvornikov.

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Russia had announced earlier it was concentrating its forces in eastern Ukraine in the Donbas region amid heavy resistance by Ukrainian forces in capital Kyiv. However, Russia threatened to escalate attacks on Kyiv if Ukraine hit Russian soil.

Who is Aleksandr&nbsp;Dugin?

Aleksandr&nbsp;Dugin is widely believed to be "Putin's brain" due to his reported influence on the Russian leader. He has taught in Russia's universities and often appears on local television. Reports say the extreme Russian nationalist leader has influenced Kremlin's policies over the years.

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Dugin is reportedly the founder of Russia's anti-European Eurasian movement. He had reportedly urged Putin to intervene in eastern Ukraine in 2014 as Russia annexed Crimea.

US sanctions on Dugin

The US had imposed sanctions on the Russian ideologue in 2015 including other&nbsp;Ukrainian separatists during Barack Obama's presidency after the Crimean conflict in 2014.&nbsp;

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According to the US treasury department, "Dugin was a leader of the Eurasian Youth Union which actively recruited individuals with military and combat experience to fight on behalf of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic."

Dugin's views

The US says the Russian ultra-nationalist runs a website known as Geopolitica which reportedly spreads "disinformation and propaganda" against the West.

The US treasury department said Geopolitica had published an article just days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine accusing the US and NATO of "provoking war" with Russia. The US said the article was meant to "further terrorise the American people in all sorts of malicious ways".

Dugin’s daughter, Darya Aleksandrovna Dugina has also been sanctioned by the US. Darya is the editor of United World International. The US treasury department said she had sought contributors to write on anti-Ukraine articles for her website.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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Aleksandr Dugin a well known Russian ultranationalist philosopher has reportedly said the Russian army's retreat from Kyiv is a "temporary situation". Dugin claimed Russia's retreat from Kyiv was "purely tactical" in order to regroup its forces under its newly-appointed commander Alexandr Dvornikov.

Aleksandr Dugin a well known Russian ultranationalist philosopher has reportedly said the Russian army's retreat from Kyiv is a "temporary situation". Dugin claimed Russia's retreat from Kyiv was "purely tactical" in order to regroup its forces under its newly-appointed commander Alexandr Dvornikov. Also Read in Pic: How could Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine? Russia had announced earlier it was concentrating its forces in eastern Ukraine in the Donbas region amid heavy resistance by Ukrainian forces in capital Kyiv. However, Russia threatened to escalate attacks on Kyiv if Ukraine hit Russian soil. Who is Aleksandr Dugin? Aleksandr Dugin is widely believed to be "Putin's brain" due to his reported influence on the Russian leader. He has taught in Russia's universities and often appears on local television. Reports say the extreme Russian nationalist leader has influenced Kremlin's policies over the years. Watch: Russia threatens more attacks on Kyiv Dugin is reportedly the founder of Russia's anti-European Eurasian movement. He had reportedly urged Putin to intervene in eastern Ukraine in 2014 as Russia annexed Crimea. US sanctions on Dugin The US had imposed sanctions on the Russian ideologue in 2015 including other Ukrainian separatists during Barack Obama's presidency after the Crimean conflict in 2014. Also Read in Pics| Napoleon's Waterloo & Hitler's Barbarossa: 5 lessons Putin can learn According to the US treasury department, "Dugin was a leader of the Eurasian Youth Union which actively recruited individuals with military and combat experience to fight on behalf of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic." Dugin's views The US says the Russian ultra-nationalist runs a website known as Geopolitica which reportedly spreads "disinformation and propaganda" against the West. The US treasury department said Geopolitica had published an article just days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine accusing the US and NATO of "provoking war" with Russia. The US said the article was meant to "further terrorise the American people in all sorts of malicious ways". Dugin’s daughter, Darya Aleksandrovna Dugina has also been sanctioned by the US. Darya is the editor of United World International. The US treasury department said she had sought contributors to write on anti-Ukraine articles for her website. (With inputs from Agencies)

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Recently, US President Joe Biden announced $800 mn worth of military aid to Ukraine. Russia sent a diplomatic note to the United States to stop arming Ukraine. To get more details, we're joined by Fred Weir, Russian Affairs Expert.

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CIA chief William Burns said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon especially since Russia has faced setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine. Burns was speaking in Atlanta in front of Georgia Tech University.

"Given the potential desperation of President Putin and the Russian leadership, given the setbacks that they've faced so far, militarily, none of us can take lightly the threat posed by a potential resort to tactical nuclear weapons or low-yield nuclear weapons," said Burns.

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Burns added that the US has not seen "a lot of practical evidence" of actual deployment of nuclear weapons.

"We're obviously very concerned. I know President Biden is deeply concerned about avoiding a third world war, about avoiding a threshold in which, you know, nuclear conflict becomes possible," said Burns.

Russia possesses tactical nuclear weapons. Such nuclear weapons are less powerful than the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima during Second World War.

The escalate to de-escalate military doctrine of Russia would involve launching a first strike nuclear weapon of low yield to regain the initiative if things go badly in a conventional conflict with the West.

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But under this hypothesis, "NATO would intervene militarily on the ground in Ukraine in the course of this conflict, and that's not something, as President Biden has made very clear, that's in the cards."

Burns has served as US ambassador to Russia. He had strong words for Vladimir Putin.

calling him an "apostle of payback" who over the years "has stood in a combustible combination of grievance and ambition and insecurity."

"Every day, Putin demonstrates that declining powers can be at least as disruptive as rising ones," Burns said.

(With inputs from agencies)

CIA chief William Burns said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon especially since Russia has faced setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine.

CIA chief William Burns said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon especially since Russia has faced setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine. Burns was speaking in Atlanta in front of Georgia Tech University. "Given the potential desperation of President Putin and the Russian leadership, given the setbacks that they've faced so far, militarily, none of us can take lightly the threat posed by a potential resort to tactical nuclear weapons or low-yield nuclear weapons," said Burns. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russian Flagship 'Moskva' sinks in Black Sea while being towed to port × Burns added that the US has not seen "a lot of practical evidence" of actual deployment of nuclear weapons. "We're obviously very concerned. I know President Biden is deeply concerned about avoiding a third world war, about avoiding a threshold in which, you know, nuclear conflict becomes possible," said Burns. Russia possesses tactical nuclear weapons. Such nuclear weapons are less powerful than the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima during Second World War. The escalate to de-escalate military doctrine of Russia would involve launching a first strike nuclear weapon of low yield to regain the initiative if things go badly in a conventional conflict with the West. Also Read | Moskva, Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet flagship, has sunk: Defence ministry But under this hypothesis, "NATO would intervene militarily on the ground in Ukraine in the course of this conflict, and that's not something, as President Biden has made very clear, that's in the cards." Burns has served as US ambassador to Russia. He had strong words for Vladimir Putin. calling him an "apostle of payback" who over the years "has stood in a combustible combination of grievance and ambition and insecurity." "Every day, Putin demonstrates that declining powers can be at least as disruptive as rising ones," Burns said. (With inputs from agencies)

Desperate Putin may use nuclear weapons, says CIA chief

US president Joe Biden has escalated rhetoric against Russia's President Putin and termed Russian acts as 'genocide' several times. However, Emmanuel Macron has refused to term Russian acts as 'genocide'.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: US President Joe Biden escalates rhetoric against Putin

Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to intensify, Russian president Vladimir Putin has now said that Moscow will continue its invasion of Ukraine until his country's 'noble aims' are fulfilled. In a rare public appearance on Tuesday, Putin said that peace talks with Kyiv have now reached a dead end.

'Moscow will continue its invasion of Ukraine until 'noble aims' are fulfilled,' says Putin

'Talks with Kyiv have reached dead-end,' Putin vows to continue Russian invasion of Ukraine

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer held "direct, open and tough" talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin near Moscow. This marks Putin's first meeting with a European Union leader since the Ukraine invasion started.

Austrian leader Karl Nehammer held 'open and tough' talks with Putin

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