The Russia-Ukraine war has continued for nearly three years now. Ukraine's frontline defenses are in danger of crumbling, and amid the war weariness, President Volodymyr Zelensky's popularity is fading. According to a recent poll, most voters prefer that he does not seek a second term. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Energy workers in war-torn Ukraine are carrying out repairs in the country's power facilities despite Russia targeting the country's power grid, a report by the news agency Associated Press late Friday (Nov 29) said.</p>

<p>Since the Russia-Ukraine war began in late February 2022, repeated Russian strikes on&nbsp;infrastructure have seriously impacted Ukraine’s energy sector often resulting in rolling blackouts across the country.</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine.&nbsp;Ukrainian authorities said that nearly 200 drones and missiles targeted infrastructure, disrupting power supply to more than a million people.</p>

<h2><strong>'This is our life now'</strong></h2>

<p>Russian&nbsp;attack on Thursday damaged a DTEK power plant.&nbsp;DTEK operated around 20 per cent&nbsp;of Ukraine’s electricity production before the full-scale invasion, but this figure dropped to 12 per cent&nbsp;since the war broke out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the Associated Press,&nbsp;Oleksandr- head of the Production Management Department at a power plant operated by the DTEK, said, "This is our life now. Workers at a thermal power plant that’s supposed to produce electricity are walking on frozen floors and using firewood to keep warm."</p>

<p>Oleksandr said that since the plant was first attacked in November 2022,&nbsp;it has been unable to return to full capacity due to continuous strikes that have left critical equipment in ruins.</p>

<p>He added that he expected repairs&nbsp;at the station to continue through the winter into next year, and potentially far beyond.</p>

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<p>“Potentially, Western countries could also help us with equipment, but their power grids have different characteristics,” Oleksandr further said.</p>

<h2><strong>DTEK facilities attacked almost 200 times since 2022</strong></h2>

<p>DTEK, meanwhile, also said that its facilities have been attacked by Russia almost 200 times since 2022.&nbsp;Only half of DTEK’s generating capacities have been restored since the first attacks on its plants in November 2022 until the latest large-scale strike.</p>

<p>Earlier this week, the United States (US) and the European Commission announced&nbsp;a donation of $112 million in equipment and construction materials to help DTEK prepare for the winter.</p>

<p>This comes months after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the G7 and other allied countries allocated over $4 billion in energy assistance to Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Energy workers in war-torn Ukraine are carrying out repairs in the country's power facilities despite Russia targeting the country's power grid, a report by the news agency Associated Press late Friday (Nov 29) said.

Energy workers in war-torn Ukraine are carrying out repairs in the country's power facilities despite Russia targeting the country's power grid, a report by the news agency Associated Press late Friday (Nov 29) said. Since the Russia-Ukraine war began in late February 2022, repeated Russian strikes on infrastructure have seriously impacted Ukraine’s energy sector often resulting in rolling blackouts across the country. Also read | Trump's envoy for Ukraine-Russia has hinted at plan to end war. It's carrots and sticks for both On Thursday, Russia launched another large-scale attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities said that nearly 200 drones and missiles targeted infrastructure, disrupting power supply to more than a million people. 'This is our life now' Russian attack on Thursday damaged a DTEK power plant. DTEK operated around 20 per cent of Ukraine’s electricity production before the full-scale invasion, but this figure dropped to 12 per cent since the war broke out. Speaking to the Associated Press, Oleksandr- head of the Production Management Department at a power plant operated by the DTEK, said, "This is our life now. Workers at a thermal power plant that’s supposed to produce electricity are walking on frozen floors and using firewood to keep warm." Oleksandr said that since the plant was first attacked in November 2022, it has been unable to return to full capacity due to continuous strikes that have left critical equipment in ruins. He added that he expected repairs at the station to continue through the winter into next year, and potentially far beyond. Also watch | WION Fineprint: Ukraine hacks Russian drones × “Potentially, Western countries could also help us with equipment, but their power grids have different characteristics,” Oleksandr further said. DTEK facilities attacked almost 200 times since 2022 DTEK, meanwhile, also said that its facilities have been attacked by Russia almost 200 times since 2022. Only half of DTEK’s generating capacities have been restored since the first attacks on its plants in November 2022 until the latest large-scale strike. Earlier this week, the United States (US) and the European Commission announced a donation of $112 million in equipment and construction materials to help DTEK prepare for the winter. This comes months after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the G7 and other allied countries allocated over $4 billion in energy assistance to Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian energy workers carry out repairs despite power grid being targeted by Russia

In a first, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has put out the possibility that his country could cede territory to Russia temporarily in exchange for a NATO umbrella over the territory that Ukraine still holds. In an interview with Sky News, the Ukrainian president suggested that to stop the war and efforts to reach a ceasefire, Ukraine could diplomatically negotiate the return of territory in the East that is currently under Russian control. Watch in for more details!

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Putin's new missile presents a significant threat to the existence of Kyiv. After striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the Russian President has threatened to launch further attacks using Russia's advanced nuclear-capable missile, the Oreshnik IRBM. Following a massive assault that left millions of Ukrainians without power, Putin indicated that his next targets could be "decision-making centers" in Kyiv. Meanwhile, Ukraine is facing a severe crisis at home. Troops are deserting the military, exacerbating the already critical manpower shortage. Will Russia's advances ultimately lead to Ukraine's strategic collapse?

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President Vladimir Putin has stated that the Russian military possesses longer-range and more powerful missiles compared to the Western counterparts provided to Ukraine. Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov issued a similar warning, emphasizing that Russia's patience has limits and will not last indefinitely. The combined messages from Putin and Lavrov are clear: do not test Russia's patience. With this warning, it is evident that Russia is not in the mood to hold back. Will the West heed Putin's warning, or will they provoke Russia into a major escalation, perhaps even by firing an ICBM?

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<p>The secret daughter of Russian President Vladimir&nbsp;Putin has been living under a pseudonym in the West as the war with Ukraine continues, as per media reports.</p>

<p>The 21-year-old Elizaveta Krivonogikh has been posing as late Putin ally Oleg Rudnov's relative, as per the investigation by an Ukrainian TV.</p>

<p>Krivonogikh, who is also known as Luiza Rozova, is said to have disappeared just after the beginning of the war in Ukraine. However, she had visible social media footprints earlier in Russia.</p>

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<p>As per TSN, they have tracked Putin's daughter and her mother, who is 49-year-old cleaner-turned-multimillionaire. It was reported that the family now goes by the name of Rudnova.</p>

<h2><strong>All about Putin's secret daughter Elizaveta Krivonogikh</strong></h2>

<p>Elizaveta was a student at the Paris School of Management and Arts when the Russia-Ukraine war started, reported TSN.</p>

<p>As per reports, Elizaveta has a passport, and she has identified herself as Elizaveta Olegovna Rudnova. Her date of birth is 3 March, 2003.</p>

<p>Her birth date hints that the daughter was born to First Lady Lyudmila when Putin was the Russian president.</p>

<p>"After extensive research, TSN found Elizaveta had changed her surname to Rudnova, allegedly taking the last name of Oleg Rudnov, a close Putin ally who once arranged luxury real estate deals. The change further highlights the alleged connection to Putin," reported the Ukrainian outlet.</p>

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<p>On flight bookings and elsewhere, the daughter was seen using the name Rudnova, while hiding her patronymic name, Vladimirovna, which carries the identity of her father Vladimir Putin.</p>

<p>The girl disappeared during the Russia-Ukraine war and was last seen at the Louvre in 2021. However, as per the reports, the girl was studying in Paris.</p>

<p>Putin's daughter earlier owned a fashion brand and worked as a DJ in Russia, as reported in the media.&nbsp;It was suggested in the reports that Putin had tried to block her public profile ahead of the war.</p>

<p>"And as far as I know, something happened in October 2021 because she deleted her Instagram account and she is no [longer] public," said Andrei Zakharov, the man who brought into light her existence.</p>

<p>"It looks like somebody told her: "Stop it"," he added, as reported by various media outlets.</p>

<p>Her mother, Svetlana Krivonogikh holds shares in a bank and owns a striptease club in St Petersburg.</p>

<p>Svetlana was born in St. Petersburg, which is Putin's hometown, in 1975 and studied at the University of Economics and Finance in the Department of International Relations in the city.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The secret daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been living under a pseudonym in the West as the war with Ukraine continues, as per media reports. The 21-year-old Elizaveta Krivonogikh has been posing as late Putin ally Oleg Rudnov's relative, as per the investigation by an Ukrainian TV.

The secret daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been living under a pseudonym in the West as the war with Ukraine continues, as per media reports. The 21-year-old Elizaveta Krivonogikh has been posing as late Putin ally Oleg Rudnov's relative, as per the investigation by an Ukrainian TV. Krivonogikh, who is also known as Luiza Rozova, is said to have disappeared just after the beginning of the war in Ukraine. However, she had visible social media footprints earlier in Russia. Also Read: Putin threatens to hit 'decision-making centres' in Kyiv, plans to increase production of Oreshnik missiles As per TSN, they have tracked Putin's daughter and her mother, who is 49-year-old cleaner-turned-multimillionaire. It was reported that the family now goes by the name of Rudnova. All about Putin's secret daughter Elizaveta Krivonogikh Elizaveta was a student at the Paris School of Management and Arts when the Russia-Ukraine war started, reported TSN. As per reports, Elizaveta has a passport, and she has identified herself as Elizaveta Olegovna Rudnova. Her date of birth is 3 March, 2003. Her birth date hints that the daughter was born to First Lady Lyudmila when Putin was the Russian president. "After extensive research, TSN found Elizaveta had changed her surname to Rudnova, allegedly taking the last name of Oleg Rudnov, a close Putin ally who once arranged luxury real estate deals. The change further highlights the alleged connection to Putin," reported the Ukrainian outlet. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Putin: New Missile Turns Everything To Dust On flight bookings and elsewhere, the daughter was seen using the name Rudnova, while hiding her patronymic name, Vladimirovna, which carries the identity of her father Vladimir Putin. The girl disappeared during the Russia-Ukraine war and was last seen at the Louvre in 2021. However, as per the reports, the girl was studying in Paris. Putin's daughter earlier owned a fashion brand and worked as a DJ in Russia, as reported in the media. It was suggested in the reports that Putin had tried to block her public profile ahead of the war. "And as far as I know, something happened in October 2021 because she deleted her Instagram account and she is no [longer] public," said Andrei Zakharov, the man who brought into light her existence. "It looks like somebody told her: "Stop it"," he added, as reported by various media outlets. Her mother, Svetlana Krivonogikh holds shares in a bank and owns a striptease club in St Petersburg. Svetlana was born in St. Petersburg, which is Putin's hometown, in 1975 and studied at the University of Economics and Finance in the Department of International Relations in the city. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin's secret daughter ditches her father's name, hides in West amid war, claims Ukraine media

Speaking at a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia’s new Oreshnik ballistic missile could target “decision-making centers in Kyiv.”

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<p>Since May this year, war-torn Ukraine almost 65,000 casualties from Russia's Battlegroup North, a report by the TASS news agency on Monday (Nov 25) said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Citing reports from the Russian defence ministry, TASS reported that the Battlegroup North inflicted 64,700 casualties on Ukraine since May.</p>

<p>Since mid-May, Ukrainians sustained at least 2,500 casualties per week from the Battlegroup West, data from the defence ministry showed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine shows fragments of new Russian missile</strong></h2>

<p>The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on since late February 2022.</p>

<p>The developments reported by TASS came a day after Ukraine showed fragments of the Russian missiles used to strike&nbsp;Dnipro last week after Moscow said it had tested its new Oreshnik ballistic missile.</p>

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<p>On Thursday (Nov&nbsp;21), Russia carried out a strike on Dnipro which President Vladimir Putin said&nbsp;was a test of its new Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM).</p>

<p>On Sunday, Ukraine's SBU security service displayed metal fragments (of the missile) ranging from&nbsp;bulky to tiny, a report by the news agency AFP said.</p>

<p>The SBU did not name the missile used but said it was a type they had not seen before.</p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky highlights increased level of Shahed drone attacks</strong></h2>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he feared that the country would become a testing ground for Russian munitions, as he highlighted the increased level of Shahed drone attacks.</p>

<p>Zelensky's remark came as Ukraine was targeted by nearly 500 drones in the past week. Shahed, also known by its Russian designation Geran-2, is an Iranian-designed munition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zelensky said on Sunday that Russia had set up two factories to make Shahed 136 drones, about&nbsp;1,287 kilometres (800 miles) from the border in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Since May this year, war-torn Ukraine almost 65,000 casualties from Russia's Battlegroup North, a report by the TASS news agency on Monday (Nov 25) said. Citing reports from the Russian defence ministry, TASS reported that the Battlegroup North inflicted 64,700 casualties on Ukraine since May.

Since May this year, war-torn Ukraine almost 65,000 casualties from Russia's Battlegroup North, a report by the TASS news agency on Monday (Nov 25) said. Citing reports from the Russian defence ministry, TASS reported that the Battlegroup North inflicted 64,700 casualties on Ukraine since May. Since mid-May, Ukrainians sustained at least 2,500 casualties per week from the Battlegroup West, data from the defence ministry showed. Ukraine shows fragments of new Russian missile The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on since late February 2022. The developments reported by TASS came a day after Ukraine showed fragments of the Russian missiles used to strike Dnipro last week after Moscow said it had tested its new Oreshnik ballistic missile. Also read | Russia fires senior commander for reporting ‘false victories’ in eastern Ukraine: Report On Thursday (Nov 21), Russia carried out a strike on Dnipro which President Vladimir Putin said was a test of its new Oreshnik hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). On Sunday, Ukraine's SBU security service displayed metal fragments (of the missile) ranging from bulky to tiny, a report by the news agency AFP said. The SBU did not name the missile used but said it was a type they had not seen before. Zelensky highlights increased level of Shahed drone attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he feared that the country would become a testing ground for Russian munitions, as he highlighted the increased level of Shahed drone attacks. Zelensky's remark came as Ukraine was targeted by nearly 500 drones in the past week. Shahed, also known by its Russian designation Geran-2, is an Iranian-designed munition. Zelensky said on Sunday that Russia had set up two factories to make Shahed 136 drones, about 1,287 kilometres (800 miles) from the border in Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv sustained almost 65k casualties from Russia's Battlegroup North, says report

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Zelensky claimed that Ukraine's military has become one of the most powerful in the world but the country's military is bolstered by millions of euros in aid packages from Western allies.

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<p>South Korea said on Friday (Nov 22) that Russia provided&nbsp;economic support and anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops to support Moscow's war on Ukraine.</p>

<p>"It has been identified that equipment and anti-aircraft missiles aimed at reinforcing Pyongyang's vulnerable air defence system have been delivered to North Korea," Shin Won-sik, Seoul's top security advisor, told TV broadcaster SBS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shin added that North Korea has received "various forms of economic support" and "following the failure (launch) on May 27, Pyongyang has been working on satellite-related technology."</p>

<h2><strong>An accusation against Pyongyang</strong></h2>

<p>The United States (US) and South Korea have accused Pyongyang of&nbsp;sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine, with experts saying North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was eager to gain advanced technology, and battle experience for his troops, in return, a report by the news agency AFP said.</p>

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<p>Experts have previously said that in return for the troops, North Korea was likely aiming to acquire military technology, ranging from surveillance satellites to submarines, as well as possible security guarantees from Moscow.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a strategic partnership treaty in June, during the Kremlin chief's visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The partnership obligates both countries to provide military assistance "without delay" in the case of an attack on the other and to cooperate internationally to oppose Western sanctions.</p>

<p>Experts say Pyongyang could be using Ukraine as a means of realigning foreign policy.</p>

<h2><strong>North Korea got over a million barrels of oil from Moscow: Report</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a report by BBC said early Friday that Russia is estimated to have supplied North Korea with over a million barrels of oil since March this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the network, experts said British Foreign Secretary David Lammu said that the oil was payment&nbsp;for the weapons and troops Pyongyang has sent Moscow to fuel its war in Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Top military official to lead North Korean troops fighting Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>These transfers violate UN sanctions, which ban countries from selling oil to North Korea, except in small quantities.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


South Korea said on Friday (Nov 22) that Russia provided economic support and anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops to support Moscow's war on Ukraine.

South Korea said on Friday (Nov 22) that Russia provided economic support and anti-air missiles to North Korea in exchange for troops to support Moscow's war on Ukraine. "It has been identified that equipment and anti-aircraft missiles aimed at reinforcing Pyongyang's vulnerable air defence system have been delivered to North Korea," Shin Won-sik, Seoul's top security advisor, told TV broadcaster SBS. Shin added that North Korea has received "various forms of economic support" and "following the failure (launch) on May 27, Pyongyang has been working on satellite-related technology." An accusation against Pyongyang The United States (US) and South Korea have accused Pyongyang of sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine, with experts saying North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un was eager to gain advanced technology, and battle experience for his troops, in return, a report by the news agency AFP said. Also read | Putin says Ukraine was hit by new mid-range ballistic missile ‘Oreshnik’ Experts have previously said that in return for the troops, North Korea was likely aiming to acquire military technology, ranging from surveillance satellites to submarines, as well as possible security guarantees from Moscow. Earlier this year, Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a strategic partnership treaty in June, during the Kremlin chief's visit. The partnership obligates both countries to provide military assistance "without delay" in the case of an attack on the other and to cooperate internationally to oppose Western sanctions. Experts say Pyongyang could be using Ukraine as a means of realigning foreign policy. North Korea got over a million barrels of oil from Moscow: Report Meanwhile, a report by BBC said early Friday that Russia is estimated to have supplied North Korea with over a million barrels of oil since March this year. Speaking to the network, experts said British Foreign Secretary David Lammu said that the oil was payment for the weapons and troops Pyongyang has sent Moscow to fuel its war in Ukraine. Also watch | Top military official to lead North Korean troops fighting Ukraine × These transfers violate UN sanctions, which ban countries from selling oil to North Korea, except in small quantities. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul says Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops