President Vladimir Putin said that Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine and that this would inevitably involve a diplomatic solution. Putin made the comments a day after US President Joe Biden hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House.

War in Ukraine | Russia President: Sooner war ends, the better

On Wednesday, Kremlin said there is no chance of peace talks with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a meeting of Russia's military Chief and spoke in a confident tone about Russia's progress in Ukraine and the exhaustion of western military stocks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin addresses meeting of military chiefs, plans to use annexed Ukrainian ports

President Vladimir Putin held extensive meetings with the military top brass overseeing Russia's campaign in Ukraine. The meeting comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits US to meet Joe Biden.

Putin meets top military brass as Zelensky visits US

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{608e360e-4656-4be6-a594-d8ff30fcfe22}{121}" paraid="306178715" >Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the military will continue to work on the “combat readiness” of nuclear forces in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin had previously made it clear that Russia will not hesitate in using nuclear weapons – but only in response. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c99ddcbf-d0d6-4802-9130-3bdb8ef2755d}{26}" paraid="1077233558" >"The armed forces and combat capabilities of our armed forces are increasing constantly and every day. And this process, of course, we will build up on," Putin said during a televised meeting according to AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c99ddcbf-d0d6-4802-9130-3bdb8ef2755d}{26}" paraid="1077233558" >Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-confirms-zelensky-visit-will-meet-biden-at-white-house-address-congress-545008">Zelensky leaves for US, will meet Biden at White House, address Congress</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c99ddcbf-d0d6-4802-9130-3bdb8ef2755d}{176}" paraid="1119352478" >Putin, who discussed the ongoing conflict with high officials from various branches of the military on Monday, also said that the military will also "improve the combat readiness of our nuclear triad".&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{323dcb08-4023-4699-8ccc-768a77207a92}{112}" paraid="1339427738" >The Russian military has been showcasing its nuclear might in the past few weeks and Putin made a special mention of the new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile which will be in use from 2023.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{32e1d361-3f7c-46af-8908-6e63cb60a2bd}{114}" paraid="1751413657" >"In early January, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate will be equipped with the new Zircon hypersonic missile, which has no equivalent in the world," Putin said when asked about the new addition to the arsenal.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{32e1d361-3f7c-46af-8908-6e63cb60a2bd}{108}" paraid="178789061" >Meanwhile, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that the military in Ukraine is currently facing the combined forces of the West". During the defence meeting, he also proposed an additional 1.5 million troops to be deployed in Ukraine as part of a boost to their efforts.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{8522341c-88fd-4a33-b0cd-98a0d761dc98}{101}" paraid="1426631943" >"It is necessary to increase the number of armed troops to 1.5 million servicemen, including 695,000 contract soldiers," Sergei Shoigu told Putin.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the military will continue to work on the “combat readiness” of nuclear forces in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the military will continue to work on the “combat readiness” of nuclear forces in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin had previously made it clear that Russia will not hesitate in using nuclear weapons – but only in response. "The armed forces and combat capabilities of our armed forces are increasing constantly and every day. And this process, of course, we will build up on," Putin said during a televised meeting according to AFP. Also read | Zelensky leaves for US, will meet Biden at White House, address Congress Putin, who discussed the ongoing conflict with high officials from various branches of the military on Monday, also said that the military will also "improve the combat readiness of our nuclear triad". The Russian military has been showcasing its nuclear might in the past few weeks and Putin made a special mention of the new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile which will be in use from 2023. WATCH | Zelensky goes to US: why is it important? "In early January, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate will be equipped with the new Zircon hypersonic missile, which has no equivalent in the world," Putin said when asked about the new addition to the arsenal. Meanwhile, Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said that the military in Ukraine is currently facing the combined forces of the West". During the defence meeting, he also proposed an additional 1.5 million troops to be deployed in Ukraine as part of a boost to their efforts. "It is necessary to increase the number of armed troops to 1.5 million servicemen, including 695,000 contract soldiers," Sergei Shoigu told Putin.

Russia to continue improving combat readiness of nuclear forces, says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko met on Monday in Minsk and discussed the state of relations between the two countries.

Putin lands in Minsk, holds talk with Belarus President Lukashenko

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Federal Security Service to step up surveillance of Russians and borders. Watch this video to know more.

Vladimir Putin orders FSB to step up surveillance of Russians and borders

Take a look at what's trending on WION's social media platforms. Russia to deploy musicians at front lines of Ukraine war to boost morale of troops is trending on Twitter.

Trending on WION: Russia to deploy musicians at front lines of Ukraine war to boost morale of troops

We are close to the end of 2022 but it's been 10 months since Russia invaded Ukraine even after witnessing defeat in three Ukrainian cities. Russian President Vladimir Putin is not ready to back, so how far will this go? NATO believes that Russia is all prepared for a long grinding war and warns that the President should not be underestimated.

NATO: Russia's President Putin is planning for long war; Putin meets top military brass

The Indian Prime Minister spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over a phone call. The call was to review several aspects of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

Indian PM Narendra Modi speaks to his Russian counterpart, holds phone call

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<p>Kremlin informed on Friday (December 16) that Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a range of issues of mutual and global interest.&nbsp;Indian prime minister's office stated that regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which started on February 24 and led to massive food and fuel crises, PM Modi reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Indian ministry of external affairs has condemned Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto for his latest comments, calling it a “new low even for Pakistan”. In a recent interview, Bhutto was asked about India calling Pakistan the “epicentre of terrorism” and he responded that "Osama bin Laden is dead, but the butcher of Gujarat lives". The comment sparked a major controversy on social media with users criticising the politician and the Indian government has&nbsp;come out with an official statement about it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Russian forces on Friday launched at least 60 missiles across Ukraine, with explosions reported in at least 4 cities including the capital Kyiv. Blasts and gunfire from air-defence systems echoed across the war-torn nation.</p>

<p>Authorities on social media reported explosions and missile strikes in Kyiv, southern Kryvyi Rih, southeastern Zaporizhzhia, and northeastern Kharkiv, a report by news agency Associated Press said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Investors at Tesla have lashed out at its chief executive officer (CEO) Elon Musk for his distraction from the electric car company after its shares declined to hit their lowest levels in over two years on Wednesday. Musk, who took over Twitter in October, has diverted most of his attention towards running the social media giant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>World’s one of the largest freestanding aquariums placed in a hotel in central Berlin burst on Friday, spilling one&nbsp;million litres of water and debris onto a major road in the busy Mitte district.</p>

<p>The 14-metre-high cylindrical aquarium housed 1,500 tropical fish of 80 different species.</p>

<p>According to reports, the incident at the AquaDom aquarium happened around 5.50 am (local time). The cause of the burst is being investigated.</p>

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<p>At a town hall meeting on Wednesday, the CEO of The Washington Post, Fred Ryan, announced that there would be some layoffs in the first quarter of 2023 before leaving and skipping several important concerns from the audience.The Jeff Bezos-owned news organisation made the decision to shut shop on its Sunday magazine and lay off 11 employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>South African President Cyril Ramaphosa looks all set to retain his position as the leader of the country’s ruling party African National Congress (ANC) despite major corruption charges. The veteran politician has been in the headlines for his involvement in a tax evasion plot but a motion for impeachment against him was completely dismissed after a parliamentary vote. The support is expected to continue from his party as the leadership vote will take place in Johannesburg on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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PM Modi holds phone conversation with Putin, reviews energy, trade and defence ties Kremlin informed on Friday (December 16) that Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a range of issues of mutual and global interest.

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A monument of the 18th century Russian general Aleksandr Suvorov was pulled down on Wednesday (December 14) in Ukraine’s southern city of Mykolaiv. Suvorov's bust had been attacked with red and green paint earlier in December before a crane lifted the large monument off its pedestal and onto a flat bed truck to carry it away.

Bust of Russian general removed from Ukraine's Mykolaiv

Putin will not hold a year-end press conference for the first time in at least a decade. Russian President usually uses these conferences to enhance his reputation. Know here why he will not be holding this year-end press conference.

Why is Putin not holding year-end press conference for the first time in a decade?

<p>The annual press conference held by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which has been dominated by Moscow's incursion in Ukraine, will not take place this year, the Kremlin announced on Monday. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, said: "There won't be (a press&nbsp;conference) before the New Year. Putin, he continued, "frequently speaks to the press, even on international tours."</p>

<p>Peskov gave&nbsp;no explanation for the deviation from protocol. In the majority of the years since he came to power in 2000, Putin has conducted a press conference in December.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin takes questions from the press and the public in a grueling session that often lasts several hours at the media gathering, a significant political event in the nation.</p>

<p>He talked for more than four hours the previous year.</p>

<p>On February 24, Putin dispatched soldiers into Ukraine, and on September 21, he declared a mobilisation to support Moscow's forces there.</p>

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The annual press conference held by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which has been dominated by Moscow's incursion in Ukraine, will not take place this year, the Kremlin announced on Monday.

The annual press conference held by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which has been dominated by Moscow's incursion in Ukraine, will not take place this year, the Kremlin announced on Monday. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Kremlin, said: "There won't be (a press conference) before the New Year. Putin, he continued, "frequently speaks to the press, even on international tours." Peskov gave no explanation for the deviation from protocol. In the majority of the years since he came to power in 2000, Putin has conducted a press conference in December. Putin takes questions from the press and the public in a grueling session that often lasts several hours at the media gathering, a significant political event in the nation. He talked for more than four hours the previous year. On February 24, Putin dispatched soldiers into Ukraine, and on September 21, he declared a mobilisation to support Moscow's forces there. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Russia: Putin to not hold annual year-end press conference, says Kremlin

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States has announced new aid for Kyiv. $275 million will be sent to strengthen air defences.

Russia-Ukraine war: Washington announces new aid for Kyiv

Why is Indian Prime Minister not going to Moscow for his annual summit with Putin? The Western media is pointing at Putin's nuclear remarks. Sources tell us it's a scheduling issue. Molly Gambhir has the details.

Gravitas: Why India's PM Modi is not meeting Putin for their annual summit

Is Russia changing its nuclear doctrine amid the ongoing Ukraine war President Putin mulls adopting a 'Washington-like' concept. In this video, have a look at the US & its policy of 'calculated ambiguity'.

What is Russia's 'Nuclear Doctrine'? How is Russia's strategy different than US?

Is Russia changing its nuclear doctrine? Putin mulls adopting a 'Washington-like' concept

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (December 9) that Russia could include the possibility of a pre-emptive strike in its military doctrine, in an apparent reference to nuclear attack. He was speaking with reporters in Kyrghyzstan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reference to pre-emptive strike came in an answer to a reporter's question who asked Putin to clarify his statement on the use of nuclear weapons. Putin said Moscow was considering whether to adopt what he called Washington's concept of a pre-emptive strike.</p>

<p>"First of all, the United States has the concept of a pre-emptive strike. Second, it is developing a disarming strike system," Putin told reporters in Kyrgyzstan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Putin said Moscow might need to think about adopting US "ideas for ensuring their own security."</p>

<p>"We're just thinking about it," he said.</p>

<p>"If a potential adversary believes that it is possible to use the concept of a pre-emptive strike, but we do not, then nevertheless this makes us think about the threats that such ideas pose to us."</p>

<p>Russia attacked Ukraine in February this year. After sustained gains in first few months of the conflict, Russian forces have had to retreat in the face of Ukrainian counterattacks. There is fear in Western camp that Russia might use tactical nuclear weapons if it feels that it was taking a beating in conventional conflict with Ukraine.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, Putin warned that nuclear tensions were rising, although he insisted that Moscow would not be the first to deploy atomic weapons.</p>

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Reacting to Putin’s statement, the US administration said it does not have a policy of 'no-first use'.&nbsp;The Biden administration declared that the “fundamental” purpose of US nuclear weapons is to deter nuclear attacks on America and its allies.<br />
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (December 9) that Russia could include the possibility of a pre-emptive strike in its military doctrine, in an apparent reference to nuclear attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (December 9) that Russia could include the possibility of a pre-emptive strike in its military doctrine, in an apparent reference to nuclear attack. He was speaking with reporters in Kyrghyzstan. The reference to pre-emptive strike came in an answer to a reporter's question who asked Putin to clarify his statement on the use of nuclear weapons. Putin said Moscow was considering whether to adopt what he called Washington's concept of a pre-emptive strike. "First of all, the United States has the concept of a pre-emptive strike. Second, it is developing a disarming strike system," Putin told reporters in Kyrgyzstan. Gravitas: Why India's PM Modi is not meeting Putin for their annual summit × Putin said Moscow might need to think about adopting US "ideas for ensuring their own security." "We're just thinking about it," he said. "If a potential adversary believes that it is possible to use the concept of a pre-emptive strike, but we do not, then nevertheless this makes us think about the threats that such ideas pose to us." Russia attacked Ukraine in February this year. After sustained gains in first few months of the conflict, Russian forces have had to retreat in the face of Ukrainian counterattacks. There is fear in Western camp that Russia might use tactical nuclear weapons if it feels that it was taking a beating in conventional conflict with Ukraine. Also Read | Russia open to more prisoner exchanges with United States, says Vladimir Putin On Wednesday, Putin warned that nuclear tensions were rising, although he insisted that Moscow would not be the first to deploy atomic weapons. At the same, he said: "If we aren't the first to use them under any circumstances, then we will not be the second to use them either." Reacting to Putin’s statement, the US administration said it does not have a policy of 'no-first use'. The Biden administration declared that the “fundamental” purpose of US nuclear weapons is to deter nuclear attacks on America and its allies. The Pentagon said the US would “only consider the use of nuclear weapons in extreme circumstances” to defend the interests of the nation in addition to allies and partners. (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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Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a meet of the supreme Eurasian Economic Council. He was joined by the leaders of Belarus, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia and also the members of this council. The meeting that is held for the first time in three years is aimed to promote free trade.

Russian President Putin attends Eurasian Economic Council, talks to focus on energy and trade

Poland is preparing to deploy the German Patriot air defence system on its territory. The move comes after Berlin refused to place this system in Ukraine. Watch this video for all the details.

Why is Poland deploying the German Patriot air defence system on its territory?

Footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry claim to show Moscow's forces training at a facility in Belarus. A statement released by the Ministry says that the servicemen, from Russia's Western military district, are conducting a training exercise for "a cleanup in a residential area", with a simulation town being constructed especially for the drills.

Russia releases footage showing Moscow's forces training at a facility in Belarus

In the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, ice and snow line the ground as the winter frost builds and temperatures plunge. Nearly half of Ukraine's energy system has already been damaged after months of strikes on power infrastructure, leaving people in the cold and dark for hours at a time as outdoor temperatures drop below zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

Watch: Frosty weather in Kyiv as temperatures plunge

Russia has once again reigned long-range missiles targeting Ukrainian cities. At least two people have been killed several homes destroyed in the country's Southeast.

Russia-Ukraine war: Fresh missile attacks in Southeast Ukraine

Group of seven countries along with Australia and the European Union have agreed on a $60 per barrel price cap on Russian crude oil. While the price cap on Russian oil has kicked into force, Kyiv faces cold, dark winter.

War in Ukraine: G7 price caps on Russian oil kicks in; Kyiv faces cold, dark winter

President of the United States Joe Biden said that he does not intend to speak to his Russian president or Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin about ending the Ukraine war. This comes the day after Biden showed his willingness to open talks only if he was ready to end the war.

Biden-Putin Meet: Talks will take place in consultation with NATO allies

Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Sweden and Finland joining NATO could accelerate the militarization of the Arctic region.

Why is Russia warning of increased military tensions in the Arctic?

Hundreds of Ukrainians queued for water on Monday after missile strikes near Kyiv caused massive power outages across the capital.

Kyiv residents queue for water amid massive outages due to Russian strikes

Ukraine’s defence industry has revealed a new drone, for coordinating artillery fire on Russian troops. What’s this drone all about? Is it another gift from the U.S.?

Ukraine’s new shark drone

Ukrainian troops fired a self-propelled howitzer at Russian positions on Wednesday north of the regional capital Kherson.

Ukrainian troops shell Russian positions north of Kherson

US President Joe Biden said that he would be willing to speak to Vladimir Putin for the first time since the Ukraine invasion if the Russian leader truly wants to end the war.

Biden: Ready to speak to Putin if he is looking for way to end war

US President Joe Biden says that he would be ready to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin but only "if he is looking for a way to end the war."

Biden: Ready to speak to Putin 'if he is looking for a way to end the war'

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