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

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In&nbsp;the latest, the US law department is looking into the Chinese company that controls TikTok's monitoring of US residents, including numerous journalists who cover the tech sector.&nbsp;In other news, former US president, Donald Trump has posted on Facebook for the first time after being reinstated. Separately, India and Bangladesh are all set to unveil a new energy pipeline today (March 18), adding a fresh layer to their bilateral relations.&nbsp;

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TikTok, the video-sharing application owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is being investigated by the Department of Justice and FBI over the allegations of its employees spying on journalists, said a law enforcement official on Friday as per media reports.

Justice Department prosecutors are conducting the investigation in the Eastern District of Virginia and in Washington along with the FBI, said the officials.

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United States former president Donald Trump on Friday uploaded his first post on his Facebook and YouTube accounts&nbsp;which were reinstated after being banned for more than two years over the US Capitol insurrection.

"I'M BACK," Trump wrote, while sharing a 12-second video clip in which he appeared to be giving his victory speech after winning the elections in 2016. In the video, he was seen exclaiming, "Sorry to keep you waiting - complicated business."

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Twitter owner Elon Musk on Friday announced that the social media platform will soon make the long-secret algorithm public for recommending tweets.

The code through which recommendations for posts are made to users will become "open source" by the end of March, said Musk in a tweet.&nbsp;

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The first energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh will be opened on Saturday (March 18)&nbsp;via video conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;

This pipeline, which is expected to cost Rs 377 crore, will be the first cross-border pipeline between the two nations. The sum of the costs includes the Rs 285 crore spent on paving the section on the Bangladeshi side, as reported by PTI.&nbsp;

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In the latest, the US law department is looking into the Chinese company that controls TikTok's monitoring of US residents, including numerous journalists who cover the tech sector.

In the latest, the US law department is looking into the Chinese company that controls TikTok's monitoring of US residents, including numerous journalists who cover the tech sector. In other news, former US president, Donald Trump has posted on Facebook for the first time after being reinstated. Separately, India and Bangladesh are all set to unveil a new energy pipeline today (March 18), adding a fresh layer to their bilateral relations. Click on the headlines to read more. US Justice Department, FBI investigates TikTok over allegations of spying TikTok, the video-sharing application owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is being investigated by the Department of Justice and FBI over the allegations of its employees spying on journalists, said a law enforcement official on Friday as per media reports. Justice Department prosecutors are conducting the investigation in the Eastern District of Virginia and in Washington along with the FBI, said the officials. 'I'M BACK': Trump writes first post on his reinstated Facebook, YouTube account United States former president Donald Trump on Friday uploaded his first post on his Facebook and YouTube accounts which were reinstated after being banned for more than two years over the US Capitol insurrection. "I'M BACK," Trump wrote, while sharing a 12-second video clip in which he appeared to be giving his victory speech after winning the elections in 2016. In the video, he was seen exclaiming, "Sorry to keep you waiting - complicated business." Code used for recommending tweets will be public, says Elon Musk Twitter owner Elon Musk on Friday announced that the social media platform will soon make the long-secret algorithm public for recommending tweets. The code through which recommendations for posts are made to users will become "open source" by the end of March, said Musk in a tweet. New paradigm in India-Bangladesh friendship: PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina to inaugurate joint energy pipeline The first energy pipeline between India and Bangladesh will be opened on Saturday (March 18) via video conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina. This pipeline, which is expected to cost Rs 377 crore, will be the first cross-border pipeline between the two nations. The sum of the costs includes the Rs 285 crore spent on paving the section on the Bangladeshi side, as reported by PTI. WATCH | Democrats accuse Trump of violating gift law, says 'he failed to report foreign gifts'

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Former UK prime minister Tony Blair rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the Iraq war was about introducing democracy and Putin using its pretext for Ukraine's invasion is nothing but an "excuse" as Kyiv poses no threat to its neighbours.&nbsp;

"If he didn't use that excuse (Iraq), he'd use another excuse," the British Labour Party leader told AFP news agency.&nbsp;

Blair pointed out that the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein had started regional wars, disobeyed several UN resolutions, and used chemical weapons against his own people.

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The administration of then-US president George W. Bush also alleged that the Iraqi dictator was actively manufacturing biological and chemical munitions, so-called weapons of mass destruction (WMD), in breach of international treaties and conventions.

Blair told AFP that Ukraine in comparison has a democratic government and poses no danger to its neighbours when Putin invaded the country first in 2014 and then the full invasion last year.

"At least you could say we were removing a despot and trying to introduce democracy," Blair said at the offices of his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in central London.

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"Now you can argue about all the consequences and so on.&nbsp;His (Putin's) intervention in the Middle East (in Syria) was to prop up a despot and refuse a democracy. So we should treat all that propaganda with the lack of respect it deserves."

George Bush Senior, the president's father, commanded the coalition that drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait during the Gulf War, between 1990 and 1991 but was unable to overthrow the regime.

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In March 2003, British soldiers participated in a coalition invasion of Iraq. After a month of the war, they toppled Saddam Hussein's government and took control of the nation. But, six more years would pass before Britain's war efforts ended.

No weapons of mass destruction were discovered in Iraq, which the war's many detractors used to say that it was an imprudent misadventure. 
 
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Former UK prime minister Tony Blair rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the Iraq war was about introducing democracy and Putin using its pretext for Ukraine's invasion is nothing but an "excuse" as Kyiv poses no threat to its neighbours.

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the Iraq war was about introducing democracy and Putin using its pretext for Ukraine's invasion is nothing but an "excuse" as Kyiv poses no threat to its neighbours. "If he didn't use that excuse (Iraq), he'd use another excuse," the British Labour Party leader told AFP news agency. Blair pointed out that the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein had started regional wars, disobeyed several UN resolutions, and used chemical weapons against his own people. Also Read | US officials beef up security around New York ahead of possible Donald Trump’s indictment The administration of then-US president George W. Bush also alleged that the Iraqi dictator was actively manufacturing biological and chemical munitions, so-called weapons of mass destruction (WMD), in breach of international treaties and conventions. Blair told AFP that Ukraine in comparison has a democratic government and poses no danger to its neighbours when Putin invaded the country first in 2014 and then the full invasion last year. "At least you could say we were removing a despot and trying to introduce democracy," Blair said at the offices of his Tony Blair Institute for Global Change in central London. Also Read | Hunter Biden's laptop scandal: US president's son sues repairman for leaking data to 'political enemies' "Now you can argue about all the consequences and so on. His (Putin's) intervention in the Middle East (in Syria) was to prop up a despot and refuse a democracy. So we should treat all that propaganda with the lack of respect it deserves." George Bush Senior, the president's father, commanded the coalition that drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait during the Gulf War, between 1990 and 1991 but was unable to overthrow the regime. WATCH | Denmark's unusual collection of almost 10,000 brains In March 2003, British soldiers participated in a coalition invasion of Iraq. After a month of the war, they toppled Saddam Hussein's government and took control of the nation. But, six more years would pass before Britain's war efforts ended. No weapons of mass destruction were discovered in Iraq, which the war's many detractors used to say that it was an imprudent misadventure. (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.

Pretext of Iraq war just an ‘excuse’: Tony Blair denounces Putin’s Ukraine invasion

Russia is clandestinely working to topple the Moldovan government by fomenting protests that it hopes will lead to a coup, the U.S. charged . U.S. intelligence indicates the Kremlin is "pursuing options to weaken the Moldovan government probably with the eventual goal of seeing a more Russian friendly administration in the capital," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.

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After the United States of America accused Russian jet of colliding with an American drone over the Black Sea, Defence Ministers and Military Chiefs of the two countries held rare telephonic conversations. The U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that he has spoken to Russia's Defence Minister about the incident.

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It has been weeks since China proposed a 12-point plan for peace in Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to soon visit Russia & meet with Vladimir Putin. Reportedly, they are going to hold a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Will China be able to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine after its success with Saudi Arabia & Iran?

Can China broker peace between Russia and Ukraine after its success with Saudi Arabia & Iran?

Russian hackers appear to be preparing a renewed wave of cyber attacks against Ukraine, including a "ransomware-style" threat to organizations serving Ukraine's supply lines, a research report by Microsoft said on Wednesday.

New Russian attack cyberattack on Ukraine: Reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that last year's blasts on the Nord Stream gas pipelines had been carried out on a state level, dismissing the idea an autonomous pro-Ukraine group was responsible as "complete nonsense". Putin further questioned Germany's silence on the Nord Stream blast.

Putin rejects claims about Ukrainian role in Nord Stream blasts, says 'it's complete nonsense’

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

Defence Minister orders Russian missile factory to double its production

Russian President Vladimir Putin's verbal attack on the West rose to a crescendo for yet another time on Tuesday when he defended the war in Ukraine, saying it is the question of Russia's very existence as a state.

He made these remarks in a long address to workers at an aviation factory in Buryatia, a mountainous Russian republic in eastern Siberia, some 4,400 km east of the capital city of Moscow.

Russian president said that the Ukraine war is more than just a geopolitical task. "So, for us, this is not a geopolitical task, but a task of the survival of Russian statehood, creating conditions for the future development of the country and our children," Putin said in his address.&nbsp;

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Putin in its speech, which was high in its rhetoric against the West, said that the western nations are&nbsp;actually firing salvos from Ukraine's shoulders.&nbsp;He called for giving the West a strategic blow. Putin also spoke on the economic implications of the war after the heavy Russian sanctions.

Putin said he had apprehensions at the start when western nations imposed hard-hitting sanctions on Moscow. Russia, however, is still standing and proving stronger than was anticipated, he added.

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"We have increased our economic sovereignty many times over. After all, what did our enemy count on? That we would collapse in 2-3 weeks or in a month," he said. 
 
He said that the West had been vying to bring Russia to its knees by triggering unemployment and forcing workers to protest and take on the streets and that Russia would "sway from within and collapse".

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"This did not happen," Putin said. "It turned out, for many of us, and even more so for Western countries, that the fundamental foundations of Russia's stability are much stronger than anyone thought." 
 
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's verbal attack on the West rose to a crescendo for yet another time on Tuesday when he defended the war in Ukraine, saying it is the question of Russia's very existence as a state.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's verbal attack on the West rose to a crescendo for yet another time on Tuesday when he defended the war in Ukraine, saying it is the question of Russia's very existence as a state. He made these remarks in a long address to workers at an aviation factory in Buryatia, a mountainous Russian republic in eastern Siberia, some 4,400 km east of the capital city of Moscow. Russian president said that the Ukraine war is more than just a geopolitical task. "So, for us, this is not a geopolitical task, but a task of the survival of Russian statehood, creating conditions for the future development of the country and our children," Putin said in his address. Also Read | China to raise retirement age to tackle ageing population Putin in its speech, which was high in its rhetoric against the West, said that the western nations are actually firing salvos from Ukraine's shoulders. He called for giving the West a strategic blow. Putin also spoke on the economic implications of the war after the heavy Russian sanctions. Putin said he had apprehensions at the start when western nations imposed hard-hitting sanctions on Moscow. Russia, however, is still standing and proving stronger than was anticipated, he added. Also Read | India reports third death from H3N2 in Indian state of Gujarat "We have increased our economic sovereignty many times over. After all, what did our enemy count on? That we would collapse in 2-3 weeks or in a month," he said. He said that the West had been vying to bring Russia to its knees by triggering unemployment and forcing workers to protest and take on the streets and that Russia would "sway from within and collapse". Watch | Indonesia's new capital at the cost of environment? "This did not happen," Putin said. "It turned out, for many of us, and even more so for Western countries, that the fundamental foundations of Russia's stability are much stronger than anyone thought." (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.

Putin defends Ukraine war, claims it’s about ‘survival’ of Russian statehood

Chechnya’s battle-hardened leader, who was poisoned, stunned the world as he surfaced in Moscow in an unexpected meeting with Vladimir Putin. He’s a dreaded fighter and a close ally of Putin. He’s vowed to fight until victory in Ukraine. Who is Ramzan Kadyrov and why is he so feared? What does his emergence mean for the Russia-Ukraine war? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

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Russian advances seem to have stalled in Ukraine's Bakhmut city for now. Leading Washington-based think tank has said there are no confirmed advances by Russian forces in Bakhmut.

Russian advances stall in Bakhmut?

Russian President Vladimir Putin will most likely attend the G20 Summit in September in New Delhi, India, as per reports. The Kremlin is attempting to free up Putin's schedule so that he may attend the meeting after missing the last two summits. Meanwhile, as per Iran's official IRNA news agency, a contract to purchase Sukhoi-35 fighter planes from Russia has been finalised. This might assist Iran in updating its ageing fighter aircraft fleet amid international sanctions.

Amoung other news, the northern airports of Germany will be closed on Monday, March 13, according to the Verdi labour union. The strikes might result in longer lines for travellers and cancelled flights. The ongoing protests are over regular pay rise to public sector employees.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will most likely attend the G20 summit in September in India’s capital New Delhi, Bloomberg has reported citing officials. According to the reports, Kremlin is working to clear Putin’s schedule to make it possible for the Russian president to participate in the gathering after he had to skip the last two summits.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/11/338103-00032dy8w9.jpg?imwidth=1920" />The Verdi trade union in Germany has called for strikes on Monday (March 13) at the country's northern airports. The strikes are likely to cause longer queues for passengers and flight cancellations. In separate statements on Saturday, the relevant regional branches of the services sector union said the strikes will affect Berlin's international airport, as well as the smaller airports of Hamburg, Hanover, and Bremen, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/11/338089-revathi-advaithi-bapna.jpg?imwidth=1920" />US President Joe Biden on Friday (March 11) appointed two Indian-Americans to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex, and Manish Bapna, CEO of Natural Resources Defence Council, join the increasing list of persons of Indian heritage who have been appointed to important posts in the Biden administration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-host-3-more-sco-ministerial-meetings-this-month-nsa-meet-on-29th-march-570941">India to host 3 more SCO ministerial meetings this month, NSA meet on 29th March</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/03/11/338088-untitled-design-2023-03-11t182150513.jpg?imwidth=1920" />India, as the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), will host three important ministerial meetings this month. The first meeting of Energy Ministers is scheduled for March 14 and will be held virtually. The Sports and Youth Affairs Ministers' Meeting will be held on March 15 in New Delh. While the Tourism Ministers' Meeting is set to take place in Kashi, also known as Varanasi, on March 17.

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Parts of the United Kingdom faced as low as minus 15.2C temperatures as heavy snowfall continued its onslaught on the country's lives and lifelines. The Met Office had posted yellow warnings in large swathes of the nation in the aftermath of blizzards brought to Britain by the storm Larisa.

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A liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine went into lockdown on Saturday morning after a shot was fired in a student housing complex. The shot was reportedly fired during a "massive annual party", ABC News reported.

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Is he for real? Indeed, no one really knows because Elon Musk frequently tweets 'bombshells' that indicate outlandish ideas. What then did the CEO of Tesla do this time? Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, has said that he is open to the possibility of purchasing the defunct Silicon Valley Bank. He made these comments in response to a Tweet from Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan. Tan recommended that Musk acquire the bank and transform it into a digital bank.

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A Russian strike in Ukraine's Kherson city on Saturday (March 11) killed three people and injured two others. According to Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of Kherson's regional military administration, the casualties occurred when a car was hit by a shell and caught fire, the news agency AFP reported. Taking to Telegram, Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine's presidential office posted a photograph of firefighters standing next to the charred car.&nbsp;

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Bollywood actress and Miss Universe 1994 Sushmita Sen left everyone awestruck when she took over the runway on Saturday for Lakme Fashion Week Day 3. As the showstopper, she walked gracefully for designer Anushree Reddy and flaunted her amazing creation in the best possible way. Despite suffering a heart attack recently, the actress fulfilled her work commitment with a huge smile on her face.&nbsp; 
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will most likely attend the G20 Summit in September in New Delhi, India, as per reports. The Kremlin is attempting to free up Putin's schedule so that he may attend the meeting after missing the last two summits.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will most likely attend the G20 Summit in September in New Delhi, India, as per reports. The Kremlin is attempting to free up Putin's schedule so that he may attend the meeting after missing the last two summits. Meanwhile, as per Iran's official IRNA news agency, a contract to purchase Sukhoi-35 fighter planes from Russia has been finalised. This might assist Iran in updating its ageing fighter aircraft fleet amid international sanctions. Amoung other news, the northern airports of Germany will be closed on Monday, March 13, according to the Verdi labour union. The strikes might result in longer lines for travellers and cancelled flights. The ongoing protests are over regular pay rise to public sector employees. Click on the headlines to read more: Russian President Vladimir Putin likely to attend G20 summit in India: Report Russian President Vladimir Putin will most likely attend the G20 summit in September in India’s capital New Delhi, Bloomberg has reported citing officials. According to the reports, Kremlin is working to clear Putin’s schedule to make it possible for the Russian president to participate in the gathering after he had to skip the last two summits. Deal clinched to buy Russian fighter planes, says Iran Iran's official IRNA news agency has said that the country has finalised deal to buy Sukhoi-35 fighter jets from Russia. This may help Iran modernise its ageing fleet of fighter jet which it has struggled to get spare parts for due to international sanctions. German trade union calls for strikes at nation's northern airports on March 13 The Verdi trade union in Germany has called for strikes on Monday (March 13) at the country's northern airports. 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The first meeting of Energy Ministers is scheduled for March 14 and will be held virtually. The Sports and Youth Affairs Ministers' Meeting will be held on March 15 in New Delh. While the Tourism Ministers' Meeting is set to take place in Kashi, also known as Varanasi, on March 17. Britain braces for colder weekend with wider snow and ice warnings Parts of the United Kingdom faced as low as minus 15.2C temperatures as heavy snowfall continued its onslaught on the country's lives and lifelines. The Met Office had posted yellow warnings in large swathes of the nation in the aftermath of blizzards brought to Britain by the storm Larisa. US: Shot fired in Maine college during annual party, lockdown imposed A liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine went into lockdown on Saturday morning after a shot was fired in a student housing complex. The shot was reportedly fired during a "massive annual party", ABC News reported. For real? 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Russia fired a huge wave of missiles across Ukraine on Thursday as people slept, killing at least nine civilians and knocking out power in an attack Kyiv said included six Kinzhal hypersonic cruise missiles, one of Moscow's most valuable weapons.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia kills civilians in first huge missile wave for weeks

Russian armed forces have targeted cities across Ukraine, including Kyiv, Odesa and Kharkiv. The missile strikes come as Ukrainian defenders continue to repel assaults on the beleaguered town of Bakhmut. The missiles hit a wide arc of targets, including cities stretching from Zhytomyr, Vynnytsia and Rivne in the west, to Dnipro and Poltava in central ukraine. Kyiv mayor flagged explosions in the south-western part of the town. Residents have reported power outages. The governor of Odesa region says a mass missile attack hit an energy facility in the port city, cutting power. As per the governor, Russia also targeted residential areas. Kharkiv region governor cited 15 strikes, with targets including infrastructure. Reports of Russian strikes have also emerged from the central city of Dnipro and regions throughout the country.

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High tension prevails in Ukraine's Bakhmut as Russia steps up it assault, is the key city in Ukraine's east about to fall, once again? And if the city does fall, will it change the course of war?

The battle for Bakhmut

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov revealed why Moscow had been forced to suspend New START treaty. Watch this video to find out.

Russia reveals why it has suspended the New START nuclear arms control treaty

A year on, thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed in the conflict, while millions of Ukrainians have become refugees. Oleg Nikolenko, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine speaks to WION more on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Oleg Nikolenko, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine speaks to WION

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

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

Putin steps up border protection as Russia alleges drone attacks by Ukraine

The Kremlin on Tuesday repeated its position that Russia was open to negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict, but that new "territorial realities" could not be ignored.

Russia: Don't ignore new territorial realities

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a visit to the European country, and lent his full support to Beijing’s recently proposed "peace" initiative amid the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

During a meeting between the leaders on Wednesday, Lukashenko told Xi, “Belarus has been actively proposing peace and fully supports your initiative on international security.” 
 
The meeting between Lukashenko and Xi&nbsp;led to a joint call by them for a cease-fire and negotiations to bring about a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict.

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The development comes after&nbsp;China recently said that it hopes to play a constructive role in resolving the geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine and came up with the so-called peace plan in the form of a 12-point foreign ministry paper for a gradual de-escalation between the warring nations.&nbsp;

Lukashenko also called for a cease-fire and negotiations to end the Ukraine war which entered second year.&nbsp;He said the meeting is held at a very difficult time which requires "new nonstandard approaches and responsible political decisions," reported Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA).&nbsp;

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“They should be aimed to prevent global confrontation which will have no winners. You have recently stated it, both clearly and unambiguously, addressing the world community," the Belarusian president added.&nbsp;

In a veiled reference to the US and other European nations, Xi said, “Relevant countries should stop politicizing and using the world economy as their tool, and take measures that truly advance a cease-fire and stop to war and resolve the crisis peacefully.”

“The core of China’s stance is to call for peace and encourage talks ... and for the legitimate security concerns of all countries to be respected,” Xi was quoted as saying by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

Meanwhile, Lukashenko also held a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and urged to give an impetus to the bilateral ties between the nations.&nbsp;

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“We have no closed topics for cooperation. We cooperate in all avenues. Most importantly, we have never set ourselves the task of being friends or working against third countries,” Lukashenko told Li.&nbsp;

In response to China's peace plan, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia paid a "lot of attention" to it and added that "for now, we don't see any of the conditions that are needed to bring this whole story towards peace."&nbsp;

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a visit to the European country, and lent his full support to Beijing’s recently proposed "peace" initiative amid the Ukraine war. During a meeting between the leaders on Wednesday, Lukashenko told Xi, “Belarus has been actively proposing peace and fully supports your initiative on international security.” The meeting between Lukashenko and Xi led to a joint call by them for a cease-fire and negotiations to bring about a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict. Also Read | Biden appoints two prominent Indian American corporate leaders to his Export Council The development comes after China recently said that it hopes to play a constructive role in resolving the geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine and came up with the so-called peace plan in the form of a 12-point foreign ministry paper for a gradual de-escalation between the warring nations. Lukashenko also called for a cease-fire and negotiations to end the Ukraine war which entered second year. He said the meeting is held at a very difficult time which requires "new nonstandard approaches and responsible political decisions," reported Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA). Also Read | BBC must follow law, EAM Jaishankar tells UK Foreign secretary “They should be aimed to prevent global confrontation which will have no winners. You have recently stated it, both clearly and unambiguously, addressing the world community," the Belarusian president added. In a veiled reference to the US and other European nations, Xi said, “Relevant countries should stop politicizing and using the world economy as their tool, and take measures that truly advance a cease-fire and stop to war and resolve the crisis peacefully.” “The core of China’s stance is to call for peace and encourage talks ... and for the legitimate security concerns of all countries to be respected,” Xi was quoted as saying by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Meanwhile, Lukashenko also held a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and urged to give an impetus to the bilateral ties between the nations. Watch | EU bans TikTok on work devices amid data security breaches “We have no closed topics for cooperation. We cooperate in all avenues. Most importantly, we have never set ourselves the task of being friends or working against third countries,” Lukashenko told Li. In response to China's peace plan, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia paid a "lot of attention" to it and added that "for now, we don't see any of the conditions that are needed to bring this whole story towards peace." 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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Ukraine said its forces are under pressure in Bakhmut, a nearly-destroyed city in the eastern Donetsk region that Russia has been trying to seize for months. Ukraine's ground forces described the situation as "extremely tense".

Russian troops intensify attack on Bakhmut

A year on, thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed in the conflict, while millions of Ukrainians have become refugees. Watch WION's exclusive report from Ukraine.

Russia- Ukraine : A year of war and misery

Russian forces on Tuesday pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut where the commander of Ukraine's ground forces described the situation as "extremely tense".

Russians tighten noose on Ukraine's Bakhmut

As the war in Ukraine continues, there are heightened fears that Moldova could be Putin's next target. Moldovan President has accused Russia of using saboteurs to stoke unrest in the country. Jamil n. Jaffer, founder and executive director, National Security Institute joins WION to discuss Russia's broader ambitions.

Is Putin eyeing Moldova next?

12 months since the Ukraine war started, which side is closer to victory? How will the war play out in 2023? Will it die down or divide the world further? Here's what Priyanka Sharma has to say on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Ukraine War: What will Putin do next?

UN Security Council marks one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Several minsters expected to attend. No action has been proposed or is expected by the 15-member council as Russia could wield its veto power.

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