Ukraine is facing a bigger enemy than Russia in the ongoing war i.e. corruption. Weapons meant for war are getting sold in the black market. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: 1,000 raids expose Ukraine's wartime graft

US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/donald-trump" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donald Trump</a> on Thursday (Jan 23) addressed the Davos summit virtually just days after moving into the White House following his inauguration. During his address at the World Economic Forum, the 47th US president said that he&rsquo;d like to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
&ldquo;I really would like to be able to meet with President Putin soon to get that war ended. And that&rsquo;s not from the standpoint of economy or anything else. It&rsquo;s from the standpoint of millions of lives are being wasted,&rdquo; Trump said.
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"Our efforts to secure a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine are now, hopefully, underway. It's so important to get that done," Trump added.
Noting that he has seen pictures of what&rsquo;s going on, Trump said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a carnage, and we really have to stop that war,&rdquo; though he made no mention of any plans on how his administration seeks to end the war that began with Russia&rsquo;s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.&nbsp;
<h2>'If oil price came down, the Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately'</h2>
President Trump further said in his address that he would ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down the cost of oil, adding that lower oil prices could end the war in Ukraine immediately.
"I'm also going to ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down the cost of oil, you've got to bring it down. If the price came down, the Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately," he said.
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Trump also called Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "a fantastic guy" and added that he would ask the country to increase its US investments to $1 trillion. Trump's comments at the forum come after he spoke with the crown prince in his first call with a foreign leader of his second term.
<h2>'Ukraine is ready to make a deal'</h2>
When asked whether he believed a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine could be reached by the time he addresses the summit again next year, Trump replied, &ldquo;Well, you&rsquo;re going to have to ask Russia, Ukraine is ready to make a deal.&rdquo;
Responding to a question from the WEF President and CEO, about the relationship between US and China during the next four years, Trump said, "I think that we're going to have a very good relationship. All we want is fairness. We just want a level playing field. Right now it is not a fair relationship, the trade deficit is massive."
Trump spoke positively about Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying, &ldquo;I like President Xi very much, I've always liked him.&rdquo; 
<h2>'China can help stop the war between Russia and Ukraine'</h2>
He also highlighted China&rsquo;s potential role in helping to end the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ukraine-war" rel="dofollow">Ukraine war</a>, saying, &ldquo;Hopefully China can help us stop the war with, in particular, Russia and Ukraine. They have a great deal of power over that situation. And we&rsquo;ll work with them. And I mentioned that during our phone conversation with President Xi."
"We want to see if we can denuclearise, and I think that is possible," he added.
<h2>Trump threatens tariffs, sanctions on Russia</h2>
A day before his virtual speech, Trump had, in a post on Truth Social,&nbsp;threatened tariffs and intensified sanctions on Russia if it did not withdraw troops from Ukraine.
He said that Russia&rsquo;s economic situation is worsening, urging President Putin to &ldquo;settle now and stop this ridiculous war.&rdquo; Trump added, &ldquo;Without a deal, I have no other choice but to put high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump highlighted China’s potential role in helping to end the Ukraine war, saying, “Hopefully China can help us stop the war with, in particular, Russia and Ukraine."

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 23) addressed the Davos summit virtually just days after moving into the White House following his inauguration. During his address at the World Economic Forum, the 47th US president said that he’d like to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. “I really would like to be able to meet with President Putin soon to get that war ended. And that’s not from the standpoint of economy or anything else. It’s from the standpoint of millions of lives are being wasted,” Trump said. Also read: 'Nothing less than revolution,' US President Donald Trump addresses Davos summit, promises massive tax cuts "Our efforts to secure a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine are now, hopefully, underway. It's so important to get that done," Trump added. Noting that he has seen pictures of what’s going on, Trump said, “It’s a carnage, and we really have to stop that war,” though he made no mention of any plans on how his administration seeks to end the war that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. 'If oil price came down, the Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately' President Trump further said in his address that he would ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down the cost of oil, adding that lower oil prices could end the war in Ukraine immediately. "I'm also going to ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down the cost of oil, you've got to bring it down. If the price came down, the Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately," he said. Also read: Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman vows $600 billion trade to US Prez Donald Trump Trump also called Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman "a fantastic guy" and added that he would ask the country to increase its US investments to $1 trillion. Trump's comments at the forum come after he spoke with the crown prince in his first call with a foreign leader of his second term. 'Ukraine is ready to make a deal' When asked whether he believed a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine could be reached by the time he addresses the summit again next year, Trump replied, “Well, you’re going to have to ask Russia, Ukraine is ready to make a deal.” Responding to a question from the WEF President and CEO, about the relationship between US and China during the next four years, Trump said, "I think that we're going to have a very good relationship. All we want is fairness. We just want a level playing field. Right now it is not a fair relationship, the trade deficit is massive." Trump spoke positively about Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying, “I like President Xi very much, I've always liked him.” 'China can help stop the war between Russia and Ukraine' He also highlighted China’s potential role in helping to end the Ukraine war, saying, “Hopefully China can help us stop the war with, in particular, Russia and Ukraine. They have a great deal of power over that situation. And we’ll work with them. And I mentioned that during our phone conversation with President Xi." "We want to see if we can denuclearise, and I think that is possible," he added. Trump threatens tariffs, sanctions on Russia A day before his virtual speech, Trump had, in a post on Truth Social, threatened tariffs and intensified sanctions on Russia if it did not withdraw troops from Ukraine. He said that Russia’s economic situation is worsening, urging President Putin to “settle now and stop this ridiculous war.” Trump added, “Without a deal, I have no other choice but to put high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries.” (With inputs from agencies)

'They have great deal of power...' President Trump envisions US-China collaboration to end Russia-Ukraine War

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US President Donald Trump warns of sanctions and high tariffs on Russia unless the ongoing war in Ukraine comes to a halt. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump warns of sanctions and high tariffs on Russia unless the ongoing war in Ukraine comes to a halt.

Donald Trump threatens sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Ukraine war doesn’t end

US President Donald Trump warns of sanctions and high tariffs on Russia unless the ongoing war in Ukraine comes to a halt.

Donald Trump tells Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war of face fresh sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that at least 200,000 allied troops will be needed to implement any peace agreement in Ukraine. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky wants 200,000 allied troops as protection from Russia

Donald Trump has threatened Vladimir Putin with high tariffs and sanctions if he does not end the Ukraine war soon, saying: 'It's time to make a deal." Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump issues Vladimir Putin ultimatum on ending Ukraine war

Facing battlefield challenges and desertions, Ukraine is holding military commanders accountable. Two generals and a colonel have been blamed for the loss of territory in eastern Ukraine, which was captured by Russian forces last spring. Public pressure against the military leadership is increasing, while Donald Trump calls for a settlement with Russia.

Ukraine generals flee from collapse, Trump demands settlement

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky wants 200,000 allied troops

US President Donald Trump issued a warning to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Jan 22), telling him to make a deal for ending the ongoing "ridiculous war" now or face high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions, while adding, "We can do it the easy way or the hard way."&nbsp;
Reiterating what he has always been saying, Trump said, "Let&rsquo;s get this war, "which never would have started if I were President, over with."&nbsp;
In a Truth Social post, Trump stressed, "I'm not looking to hurt Russia," adding, "I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin - and this despite the Radical Left&rsquo;s Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX. We must never forget that Russia helped us win the Second World War, losing almost 60,000,000 lives in the process."
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<figcaption>Donald Trump's post on Truth Social Photograph: (Truth Social )</figcaption>
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<h2>'Doing a very big favour on Russia'</h2>
He further said that he would be going to do a "very big FAVOR" on Russia, whose economy is failing, and President Putin.
"Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT&rsquo;S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE. If we don&rsquo;t make a &ldquo;deal,&rdquo; and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries," he posted.&nbsp;
Trump added, "We can do it the easy way, or the hard way - and the easy way is always better. It&rsquo;s time to &ldquo;MAKE A DEAL.&rdquo; NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!"
Trump had previously promised a quick resolution to the conflict soon after taking office.&nbsp;
Although Moscow has been sceptical of Trump&rsquo;s promises, it expressed its willingness to engage with the incoming administration for a resolution that ends the war with Ukraine.
The Russia-Ukraine war is on the verge of completing three years in February, having started with Moscow's invasion on Feb 24, 2022 in what it called "special military operation".
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Reiterating what he has always been saying, US President Donald Trump said, let’s get this war over with, "which never would have started if I were President." 

US President Donald Trump issued a warning to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (Jan 22), telling him to make a deal for ending the ongoing "ridiculous war" now or face high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions, while adding, "We can do it the easy way or the hard way." Reiterating what he has always been saying, Trump said, "Let’s get this war, "which never would have started if I were President, over with." In a Truth Social post, Trump stressed, "I'm not looking to hurt Russia," adding, "I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin - and this despite the Radical Left’s Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX. We must never forget that Russia helped us win the Second World War, losing almost 60,000,000 lives in the process." Donald Trump's post on Truth Social Photograph: (Truth Social ) 'Doing a very big favour on Russia' He further said that he would be going to do a "very big FAVOR" on Russia, whose economy is failing, and President Putin. "Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE. If we don’t make a “deal,” and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries," he posted. Trump added, "We can do it the easy way, or the hard way - and the easy way is always better. It’s time to “MAKE A DEAL.” NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!" Trump had previously promised a quick resolution to the conflict soon after taking office. Although Moscow has been sceptical of Trump’s promises, it expressed its willingness to engage with the incoming administration for a resolution that ends the war with Ukraine. The Russia-Ukraine war is on the verge of completing three years in February, having started with Moscow's invasion on Feb 24, 2022 in what it called "special military operation". (With inputs from agencies)

'STOP this ridiculous war now or else face high tariffs, sanctions': Trump warns Putin

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated he may impose fresh sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir Putin refuses to negotiate a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Watch this report for more details!

Donald Trump says more Russian sanctions likely if no Ukraine deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday at Davos that Europe should develop a joint defence policy and be willing to increase spending to guarantee its own security from emerging threats.

Zelensky urges 'united' Europe defence policy at Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, “Russia can field 1.5 million servicemen. Our armed forces have more than 800,000 people." Watch this report for more details!

Zelensky's Fear: Russia can deploy 1.5 million troops

During his Presidential campaign, Donald Trump claimed he would end the war in Ukraine. Later, Trump watered down his promise, saying he would bring Russia and Ukraine to the ‘negotiating table’. The promise comes from a President who has lost patience with America's costly involvement in the war. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: War thunder drowns inauguration cheers

Six were killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders said, branding it a “heinous” attack, while Moscow described it as “retaliation.” Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian strike kills 6 across Ukraine, Kyiv calls attack 'heinous'

The capture of two North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian forces marks a significant moment in Russia&rsquo;s war against Ukraine. Their testimonies have been crucial in confirming details about these troops and Pyongyang that were previously only assumptions.
<h2>Russia's effort to hide North Korean soldiers</h2>
Russia has gone to great lengths to disguise the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops sent by North Korea to support its war on Ukraine. To maintain secrecy, the North Koreans were given Russian uniforms, weapons, and falsified military documents.
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They were even assigned Russian names, and most of them were 'born' in the Siberian republic of Tuva, where the population has Asian features. These troops were integrated into Russian marine and assault corps units and sent to the frontlines.
<h2>Pretence falls apart</h2>
This deception unravelled last week when Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers on the battlefield. Both were injured and later transported to Kyiv, where Ukraine&rsquo;s intelligence agency, the SBU, interrogated them with assistance from South Korea&rsquo;s national intelligence service.
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One of the captured soldiers, identified as 25-year-old Sergeant Lee Jong Nam from Pyongyang, joined the North Korean army in 2016. He served in a sniper reconnaissance platoon within the fifth battalion of the Democratic People&rsquo;s Republic of Korea (DPRK). His first combat assignment in Ukraine took place on 8 January, during which he sustained a jaw injury. 
Footage of the second soldier, whose identity remains unknown, was shared by President Volodymyr Zelensky. From his hospital bed, the soldier said that he was lying in the open for several days after being wounded in the leg. He said that the name on his Russian military ID was fabricated, saying, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t remember it. It wasn&rsquo;t mine.&rdquo; He also thought he was participating in a training exercise.
<h2>Raised 'in an information vacuum'</h2>
Zelensky criticised Moscow for exploiting these soldiers, describing them as being raised in &ldquo;an information vacuum&rdquo; and used by Russia solely to prolong and escalate its war against Ukraine. The timing of their capture is significant, as Kyiv faces growing challenges, including Russia&rsquo;s advances in the east and uncertainty over potential changes in US foreign policy.
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Ukraine&rsquo;s military intelligence agency, HUR, alleges that the Kremlin is supplying Kim Jong Un&rsquo;s regime with torpedoes and drone technology. North Korea is also receiving Russian military intelligence, including satellite data and air-to-air missile systems.
Ukraine's military thinks the conflict serves as a training ground for North Korean soldiers. According to Major General Vadym Skybytskyi, HUR&rsquo;s deputy chief, told The Guardian&nbsp;that the North Korean troops are gaining valuable experience in modern warfare. He said they are learning from earlier mistakes by trial and error.&nbsp;
Mistakes as advancing in large groups across open fields are being corrected, and newer tactics are being adopted. Those who survive are expected to return to North Korea and share their combat knowledge as trainers. 
"To begin with, they advanced in large groups across snowy fields. The next lot won&rsquo;t do that. They are learning new tactics and how to fight in a drone environment," he said.
<h2>Motivated and determined</h2>
Speaking to The Guardian, Skybytskyi described the North Koreans as ideologically motivated and determined. Despite significant casualties, their morale remains high. Some soldiers have even resorted to dying by suicide to avoid capture. A recovered iPad belonging to a deceased North Korean soldier contained a huge amount of propaganda. &ldquo;My colleague reviewed it. After two hours, he said, &lsquo;North Korea is the best country in the world,&rsquo;&rdquo; Skybytskyi said.
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While some Ukrainian soldiers dismiss the North Koreans as ineffective fighters sent on suicide missions, others acknowledge their skills. One Ukrainian fighter, Ovcharenko, told The Guardian that North Koreans are often well-organised and competent shooters. &ldquo;The Russians hide when they see drones. The North Koreans try to shoot them down. They understand combined warfare with infantry, planes, and tanks,&rdquo; he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Russia has gone to great lengths to disguise the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops sent by Pyongyang to support its war on Ukraine and given them Russian uniforms, weapons, and falsified military documents.

The capture of two North Korean soldiers by Ukrainian forces marks a significant moment in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Their testimonies have been crucial in confirming details about these troops and Pyongyang that were previously only assumptions. Russia's effort to hide North Korean soldiers Russia has gone to great lengths to disguise the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops sent by North Korea to support its war on Ukraine. To maintain secrecy, the North Koreans were given Russian uniforms, weapons, and falsified military documents. Also read: People's March LIVE updates: Protesters arrive in Washington DC They were even assigned Russian names, and most of them were 'born' in the Siberian republic of Tuva, where the population has Asian features. These troops were integrated into Russian marine and assault corps units and sent to the frontlines. Pretence falls apart This deception unravelled last week when Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers on the battlefield. Both were injured and later transported to Kyiv, where Ukraine’s intelligence agency, the SBU, interrogated them with assistance from South Korea’s national intelligence service. Also read: Rape-murder, protests and arrest: Here's how victim of RG Kar Medical College finally got justice One of the captured soldiers, identified as 25-year-old Sergeant Lee Jong Nam from Pyongyang, joined the North Korean army in 2016. He served in a sniper reconnaissance platoon within the fifth battalion of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). His first combat assignment in Ukraine took place on 8 January, during which he sustained a jaw injury. Footage of the second soldier, whose identity remains unknown, was shared by President Volodymyr Zelensky. From his hospital bed, the soldier said that he was lying in the open for several days after being wounded in the leg. He said that the name on his Russian military ID was fabricated, saying, “I don’t remember it. It wasn’t mine.” He also thought he was participating in a training exercise. Raised 'in an information vacuum' Zelensky criticised Moscow for exploiting these soldiers, describing them as being raised in “an information vacuum” and used by Russia solely to prolong and escalate its war against Ukraine. The timing of their capture is significant, as Kyiv faces growing challenges, including Russia’s advances in the east and uncertainty over potential changes in US foreign policy. Also read: From Zakaria Zubeidi to Ahmed Barghouti: 5 Prominent names among 737 Palestinian prisoners to be freed by Israel Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, alleges that the Kremlin is supplying Kim Jong Un’s regime with torpedoes and drone technology. North Korea is also receiving Russian military intelligence, including satellite data and air-to-air missile systems. Ukraine's military thinks the conflict serves as a training ground for North Korean soldiers. According to Major General Vadym Skybytskyi, HUR’s deputy chief, told The Guardian that the North Korean troops are gaining valuable experience in modern warfare. He said they are learning from earlier mistakes by trial and error. Mistakes as advancing in large groups across open fields are being corrected, and newer tactics are being adopted. Those who survive are expected to return to North Korea and share their combat knowledge as trainers. "To begin with, they advanced in large groups across snowy fields. The next lot won’t do that. They are learning new tactics and how to fight in a drone environment," he said. Motivated and determined Speaking to The Guardian, Skybytskyi described the North Koreans as ideologically motivated and determined. Despite significant casualties, their morale remains high. Some soldiers have even resorted to dying by suicide to avoid capture. A recovered iPad belonging to a deceased North Korean soldier contained a huge amount of propaganda. “My colleague reviewed it. After two hours, he said, ‘North Korea is the best country in the world,’” Skybytskyi said. Also read: Meet Sean Curran, Trump's pick for Secret Service chief who shielded him in rally attack? While some Ukrainian soldiers dismiss the North Koreans as ineffective fighters sent on suicide missions, others acknowledge their skills. One Ukrainian fighter, Ovcharenko, told The Guardian that North Koreans are often well-organised and competent shooters. “The Russians hide when they see drones. The North Koreans try to shoot them down. They understand combined warfare with infantry, planes, and tanks,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

'When Russians hide, North Koreans shoot': How Pyongyang's troops are reshaping Russia-Ukraine war

A Ukrainian drone attack triggered a fire late on Friday in Russia's Kaluga region after an industrial site was hit in the city.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv targets industrial site in Russia

Moscow has launched targeted strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure backbone, crippling key energy and transportation systems. The attacks aim to weaken Ukraine’s logistical capabilities amid ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's missiles cripple Ukraine's energy sector

Russia said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about the possibility of Britain setting up military bases in Ukraine under the agreement announced on Thursday by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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"Given that Britain is a NATO country, the advancement of its military infrastructure towards our borders is certainly a rather worrying element. In any case, it will be necessary to further analyse what will happen," Peskov said.
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At Thursday's talks in Kyiv, Zelenskiy said he had spoken to Starmer about Kyiv's desire for Western peacekeeping troops to be deployed in Ukraine if the war with Russia ended.
Asked if Britain would contribute troops, Starmer said in an interview with Sky News that he had discussed this with Zelenskiy and other allies and Britain would "play our full part".
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Peskov said Moscow also took a "negative" view of the prospect of British cooperation with Ukraine in the Sea of Azov, which he described as Russia's "internal sea".
The Azov Sea is bordered by southwest Russia, parts of southern Ukraine that Russia has seized in the war, and the Crimean peninsula that Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
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World | Russia said any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow.

Russia said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about the possibility of Britain setting up military bases in Ukraine under the agreement announced on Thursday by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Also read | US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok, fate hangs in Trump's hands "Given that Britain is a NATO country, the advancement of its military infrastructure towards our borders is certainly a rather worrying element. In any case, it will be necessary to further analyse what will happen," Peskov said. Also read | What's life post TikTok ban? Here's what US should learn from India At Thursday's talks in Kyiv, Zelenskiy said he had spoken to Starmer about Kyiv's desire for Western peacekeeping troops to be deployed in Ukraine if the war with Russia ended. Asked if Britain would contribute troops, Starmer said in an interview with Sky News that he had discussed this with Zelenskiy and other allies and Britain would "play our full part". Also read | Trump holds phone talks with 'chairman Xi' over TikTok as potential ban looms Peskov said Moscow also took a "negative" view of the prospect of British cooperation with Ukraine in the Sea of Azov, which he described as Russia's "internal sea". The Azov Sea is bordered by southwest Russia, parts of southern Ukraine that Russia has seized in the war, and the Crimean peninsula that Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014. Also read | Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 drug dealers Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under  100-year partnership concern for Moscow: Russia

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine's capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century. Watch this report for more details!

UK PM Starmer signs 100-year pact with Zelensky, visits drone exhibition

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine on Thursday (Jan 16) in his first visit since taking office to sign a "landmark 100-year partnership" with the war-affected country. The pact is the formal document of the already promised economic and military support to Ukraine. The visit marks the first step by the UK to show support to Ukraine just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss essential security guarantees with its key allies like the UK ahead of the reports that Trump plans to push his country for peace talks in his second term in the White House.
UK's ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris, and the Ukrainian envoy to London, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, were present at the Kyiv railway station to greet him.&nbsp;
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The pact would cover varied areas, including science and culture, but the primary focus would be on Ukraine's security. It further promises increased assistance in drone technology.&nbsp;
BBC reported that Starmer said in a statement, "This is not just about the here and now; it is also about an investment in our two countries for the next century. "&nbsp;
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He further added that the ambition of the Russian supremo Vladimir Putin to "wrench Ukraine away from its closest partners" has been a monumental strategic failure. He claimed that the particular pact would take the "friendship" between the UK and Ukraine to the next level.&nbsp;
The UK has already spent around $15 billion in support to Ukraine and has committed to providing around $3.6 billion in military aid every year.&nbsp;
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Starner had visited Ukraine last time in 2023, when he was serving as the leader of the opposition.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | UK's ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris, and the Ukrainian envoy to London, Valerii Zaluzhnyi were present at the Kyiv railway station to greet PM Keir Starmer. 

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine on Thursday (Jan 16) in his first visit since taking office to sign a "landmark 100-year partnership" with the war-affected country. The pact is the formal document of the already promised economic and military support to Ukraine. The visit marks the first step by the UK to show support to Ukraine just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Also read | Explosions heard in Kyiv amid British PM Starmer's visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss essential security guarantees with its key allies like the UK ahead of the reports that Trump plans to push his country for peace talks in his second term in the White House. UK's ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris, and the Ukrainian envoy to London, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, were present at the Kyiv railway station to greet him. Also read | Netanyahu stalls gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas drops ‘last-minute concessions’; group denies backtracking claims The pact would cover varied areas, including science and culture, but the primary focus would be on Ukraine's security. It further promises increased assistance in drone technology. BBC reported that Starmer said in a statement, "This is not just about the here and now; it is also about an investment in our two countries for the next century. " Also read | Donald Trump inauguration: Key events, attendees and more. All you need to know He further added that the ambition of the Russian supremo Vladimir Putin to "wrench Ukraine away from its closest partners" has been a monumental strategic failure. He claimed that the particular pact would take the "friendship" between the UK and Ukraine to the next level. The UK has already spent around $15 billion in support to Ukraine and has committed to providing around $3.6 billion in military aid every year. Also read | Trump is not the first US president to think about buying Greenland. A look at the geopolitics of the Arctic Starner had visited Ukraine last time in 2023, when he was serving as the leader of the opposition. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia launched more than 40 missiles and over 70 attack drones in an overnight barrage that targeted Ukraine's energy sector, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday.

Russia-Ukraine war: '70 drones targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure', says Zelensky

Ukraine carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory of the nearly three-year war overnight, Kyiv said on Tuesday, hitting factories and energy hubs hundreds of miles from the frontline.
The Russian military accused Kyiv of using US- and British-supplied missiles for one of the strikes and promised it would "not go unanswered".
The barrage forced schools in the southwestern Saratov region to close, while at least nine airports in central and western Russia temporarily halted traffic, according to Russian officials.
Moscow and Kyiv have increased strikes on each other ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, as both sides seek to gain the upper hand in potential negotiations aimed at settling the nearly three-year war.
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"The Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out the most massive strike against the occupiers' military facilities, at a distance of 200 to 1,100 kilometres (125 to 700 miles) deep into the territory of the Russian Federation," Ukraine's General Staff said in a post on social media.
Facilities "in the Bryansk, Saratov, Tula regions and the Republic of Tatarstan were hit," it added.
Among the targets were a chemical factory that makes rocket fuel and ammunition for Russia's army, an oil depot near a Russian air base, and an oil refinery.
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The governor of Russia's Saratov region, Roman Busargin, said the scale of the attack there was "massive".
Schools in the cities of Saratov and Engels were holding classes online on Tuesday because of the attacks, he added.
Firefighters had only the day before managed to put out a blaze at an oil depot in the city of Engels, which was hit by a Ukrainian drone strike on January 8.
Kyiv's army said it had hit the same site again.
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<h2>'Successful' strike&nbsp;</h2>
In the energy-rich region of Tatarstan, a Ukrainian drone struck a gas storage tank, sending flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky near the city of Kazan, according to the media and the regional government.
Tatar local media said a liquefied gas storage base was hit, and published images showing flames and black smoke.
Russia's defence ministry said it had shot down six US-supplied ATACMS missiles and six British Storm Shadow cruise missiles that Ukraine had fired in the attack on the Bryansk region.
Ukraine's army had earlier claimed it had hit a chemical plant near the town of Seltso, more than 100 kilometres from the border, that makes ammunition and explosives for Russia's army.
"Drones successfully distracted Russian air defences, paving the way for missiles that hit the main targets," the Ukrainian military's Unmanned Systems Forces said.
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Ukraine regularly targets military and energy sites in Russia, part of what it calls "fair" retaliation for Russia's repeated barrages of its energy grid since Moscow invaded in February 2022.
The Ukrainian army vowed to pursue its "systematic" campaign against the Russian military-industrial complex until Russian "armed aggression against Ukraine is completely stopped".
The air force separately said that its air defence systems had downed 58 Iranian-designed drones launched by Russia, while another 21 either were destroyed with electronic interference systems or crashed.
<h2>Russian advances&nbsp;</h2>
The overnight Ukrainian attacks came at a difficult moment for Kyiv's forces along the front line, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region.
City authorities in Pokrovsk, Russia's main target in the region, repeated a call on Tuesday for remaining residents to flee. Around 60,000 people lived in the city before Russia invaded in February 2022.
Russian advances have also forced the closure and evacuation of staff from a major coal mine around Pokrovsk, its operator said on Tuesday, another signal of the dangerous proximity of Russian forces to the city.
Moscow announced on Tuesday that it had re-captured two Ukrainian villages in the eastern Donetsk region -- Neskuchne and Terny -- that Kyiv had wrested back from Russian control earlier in the conflict: symbolic blows for Kyiv's struggling army.
The Russian defence ministry said the area around Neskuchne was a strategically important logistics hub for Ukraine, and published footage showing air strikes against the shells of charred concrete buildings, already completely destroyed by previous attacks.
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World: The Russian military accused Kyiv of using US- and British-supplied missiles for one of the strikes and promised it would "not go unanswered".

Ukraine carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory of the nearly three-year war overnight, Kyiv said on Tuesday, hitting factories and energy hubs hundreds of miles from the frontline. The Russian military accused Kyiv of using US- and British-supplied missiles for one of the strikes and promised it would "not go unanswered". The barrage forced schools in the southwestern Saratov region to close, while at least nine airports in central and western Russia temporarily halted traffic, according to Russian officials. Moscow and Kyiv have increased strikes on each other ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week, as both sides seek to gain the upper hand in potential negotiations aimed at settling the nearly three-year war. Also read: Indian man fighting for Russia on Ukraine frontlines dies after desperate pleas to return back home: Report "The Ukrainian Defence Forces carried out the most massive strike against the occupiers' military facilities, at a distance of 200 to 1,100 kilometres (125 to 700 miles) deep into the territory of the Russian Federation," Ukraine's General Staff said in a post on social media. Facilities "in the Bryansk, Saratov, Tula regions and the Republic of Tatarstan were hit," it added. Among the targets were a chemical factory that makes rocket fuel and ammunition for Russia's army, an oil depot near a Russian air base, and an oil refinery. Also read: North Korea soldiers fighting in Ukraine were told to kill selves before capture: Seoul The governor of Russia's Saratov region, Roman Busargin, said the scale of the attack there was "massive". Schools in the cities of Saratov and Engels were holding classes online on Tuesday because of the attacks, he added. Firefighters had only the day before managed to put out a blaze at an oil depot in the city of Engels, which was hit by a Ukrainian drone strike on January 8. Kyiv's army said it had hit the same site again. Also read: ‘Thought it was training, not combat': Ukraine releases first testimony of captured N Korean soldiers | Watch 'Successful' strike In the energy-rich region of Tatarstan, a Ukrainian drone struck a gas storage tank, sending flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky near the city of Kazan, according to the media and the regional government. Tatar local media said a liquefied gas storage base was hit, and published images showing flames and black smoke. Russia's defence ministry said it had shot down six US-supplied ATACMS missiles and six British Storm Shadow cruise missiles that Ukraine had fired in the attack on the Bryansk region. Ukraine's army had earlier claimed it had hit a chemical plant near the town of Seltso, more than 100 kilometres from the border, that makes ammunition and explosives for Russia's army. "Drones successfully distracted Russian air defences, paving the way for missiles that hit the main targets," the Ukrainian military's Unmanned Systems Forces said. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv is seeking English-speaking soldiers Ukraine regularly targets military and energy sites in Russia, part of what it calls "fair" retaliation for Russia's repeated barrages of its energy grid since Moscow invaded in February 2022. The Ukrainian army vowed to pursue its "systematic" campaign against the Russian military-industrial complex until Russian "armed aggression against Ukraine is completely stopped". The air force separately said that its air defence systems had downed 58 Iranian-designed drones launched by Russia, while another 21 either were destroyed with electronic interference systems or crashed. Russian advances The overnight Ukrainian attacks came at a difficult moment for Kyiv's forces along the front line, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region. City authorities in Pokrovsk, Russia's main target in the region, repeated a call on Tuesday for remaining residents to flee. Around 60,000 people lived in the city before Russia invaded in February 2022. Russian advances have also forced the closure and evacuation of staff from a major coal mine around Pokrovsk, its operator said on Tuesday, another signal of the dangerous proximity of Russian forces to the city. Moscow announced on Tuesday that it had re-captured two Ukrainian villages in the eastern Donetsk region -- Neskuchne and Terny -- that Kyiv had wrested back from Russian control earlier in the conflict: symbolic blows for Kyiv's struggling army. The Russian defence ministry said the area around Neskuchne was a strategically important logistics hub for Ukraine, and published footage showing air strikes against the shells of charred concrete buildings, already completely destroyed by previous attacks. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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An Indian man, who has been fighting in the Russian Army on the frontlines with the Ukraine, has been killed, while his relative has sustained serious injuries, according to The Indian Express.&nbsp;
The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Binil T B, a resident of Wadakkanchery in Kerala&rsquo;s Thrissur district.
Meanwhile, the injured has been identified as 27-year-old Jain T K.&nbsp;
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According to the report, Binil's family received a message a few days ago, saying that the two men were injured in an attack from a drone, however, they could not establish contact with them.&nbsp;
A relative of the two men, Saneesh, said, " Binil&rsquo;s wife Joicy, who has been in touch with the Indian Embassy in Moscow, got the information. When she called officials, they verbally confirmed that Binil had died."
Saneesh added, "The officials said they had information in this regard from the Russian Army.&rdquo;
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Ajith Kolassery, chief executive officer of NORKA ROOTS, the state government agency for non-resident Keralites&rsquo; affairs, said that they are awaiting the final confirmation from the External Affairs Ministry.&nbsp;
"For the last couple of months, we had been trying to bring them back. We don&rsquo;t know exactly how many from Kerala are still trapped in the Russian army. We come to know about the incident only when such people make distress calls," Kolassery said.
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Reportedly, Binil and Jain T K were desperately trying to return home for the last few months.&nbsp;
Last month, in a series of voice messages to The Indian Express, Binil said that they had been unsuccessfully knocking on the doors of the Indian embassy in Moscow to get back home.&nbsp;
In his last message, Binil said that they are forced to move to the frontline of the war, which can endanger their life.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Mentally and physically, we are exhausted,&rdquo; Binil said in his message.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;We are now in difficult terrain in the Russia-occupied territory of Ukraine. Our commander says that the contract was for a year. We have been pleading with local commanders for our release. The Indian Embassy is of the view that unless the Russian army relieves us, they cannot help. The Embassy says we should be taken back to Russian territory,&rsquo;&rsquo; he said.
Notably, this is the second death of a Keralite that happened while fighting for the Russian army.&nbsp;
Earlier in August last year, Sandeep, a resident of Thrissur, was killed in a drone attack.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: According to the report, Binil's family received a message a few days ago, saying that the two men were injured in an attack from a drone, but they could not contact them. 

An Indian man, who has been fighting in the Russian Army on the frontlines with the Ukraine, has been killed, while his relative has sustained serious injuries, according to The Indian Express. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Binil T B, a resident of Wadakkanchery in Kerala’s Thrissur district. Meanwhile, the injured has been identified as 27-year-old Jain T K. Also read: Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves' According to the report, Binil's family received a message a few days ago, saying that the two men were injured in an attack from a drone, however, they could not establish contact with them. A relative of the two men, Saneesh, said, " Binil’s wife Joicy, who has been in touch with the Indian Embassy in Moscow, got the information. When she called officials, they verbally confirmed that Binil had died." Saneesh added, "The officials said they had information in this regard from the Russian Army.” Also read: Indian national dies in Russia after being forced to fight in Ukraine war Ajith Kolassery, chief executive officer of NORKA ROOTS, the state government agency for non-resident Keralites’ affairs, said that they are awaiting the final confirmation from the External Affairs Ministry. "For the last couple of months, we had been trying to bring them back. We don’t know exactly how many from Kerala are still trapped in the Russian army. We come to know about the incident only when such people make distress calls," Kolassery said. Also read: Another Indian dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, family reveals he was conned into service Reportedly, Binil and Jain T K were desperately trying to return home for the last few months. Last month, in a series of voice messages to The Indian Express, Binil said that they had been unsuccessfully knocking on the doors of the Indian embassy in Moscow to get back home. In his last message, Binil said that they are forced to move to the frontline of the war, which can endanger their life. “Mentally and physically, we are exhausted,” Binil said in his message. Also read: North Korea 'significantly benefiting' from its troops fighting in Russia war: US at UNSC “We are now in difficult terrain in the Russia-occupied territory of Ukraine. Our commander says that the contract was for a year. We have been pleading with local commanders for our release. The Indian Embassy is of the view that unless the Russian army relieves us, they cannot help. The Embassy says we should be taken back to Russian territory,’’ he said. Notably, this is the second death of a Keralite that happened while fighting for the Russian army. Earlier in August last year, Sandeep, a resident of Thrissur, was killed in a drone attack. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims control of Shevchenko in Donetsk region

Russia&rsquo;s Foreign Ministry on Saturday (Jan 11) criticised new US sanctions targeting its energy sector, calling it an attempt to weaken the Russian economy while risking global market instability.
The United States and the United Kingdom announced fresh sanctions on Friday, aimed at Russia&rsquo;s energy industry, including major oil company Gazprom Neft. 
The sanctions come just days before US President Joe Biden&rsquo;s term ends and will affect nearly 400 entities and individuals. 
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In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the sanctions were "an attempt to inflict at least some damage to the Russian economy, even at the cost of the risk of destabilising world markets as the end approaches of President Joe Biden's inglorious tenure in power."
&ldquo;Of course, Washington's hostile actions will not be left without reaction," the ministry added.
The ministry accused US of involving the global energy sector in what it referred to as a "hybrid war" against Russia. &ldquo;Despite the convulsions in the White House and the machinations of the Russophobic lobby in the West, trying to drag the world energy sector into the 'hybrid war' unleashed by the United States against Russia, our country has been and remains a key and reliable player in the global fuel market,&rdquo; it said.
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<h2>Russia says Biden leaving 'scorched earth' for Trump</h2>
Referring to the wildfires in California, Moscow accused Biden&rsquo;s administration of leaving &ldquo;scorched earth&rdquo; for the incoming US President, Donald Trump, claiming the new president would be unable to reverse the sanctions without congressional approval. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also alleged that the Biden administration was deliberately creating challenges for Trump by leaving behind &ldquo;as heavy a legacy as possible.&rdquo;
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<h2>Zelensky welcomes US sanctions on Russia</h2>
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the sanctions, describing them as a major blow to Russia&rsquo;s ability to sustain its military efforts. &ldquo;These measures deliver a significant blow to the financial foundation of Russia's war machine by disrupting its entire supply chain,&rdquo; Zelensky wrote on social media platform X.
Speaking from the White House on Friday, President Biden defended the sanctions, saying, &ldquo;Putin is in tough shape right now, and I think it's really important that he not have any breathing room to continue to do the god-awful things he continues to do.&rdquo;
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Biden added, &ldquo;There is a real chance Ukraine can prevail&rdquo; if it continues to receive support from Western nations. He admitted the sanctions might result in a slight increase in petrol prices&mdash;&ldquo;as much as three, four cents a gallon&rdquo;&mdash;but emphasised that the measures would have a far greater impact on Russia&rsquo;s economy.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: US, UK announced fresh sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy industry, including major oil company Gazprom Neft. The sanctions come just days before Biden’s term ends.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday (Jan 11) criticised new US sanctions targeting its energy sector, calling it an attempt to weaken the Russian economy while risking global market instability. The United States and the United Kingdom announced fresh sanctions on Friday, aimed at Russia’s energy industry, including major oil company Gazprom Neft. The sanctions come just days before US President Joe Biden’s term ends and will affect nearly 400 entities and individuals. Also read: ‘Thought it was training, not combat': Ukraine releases first testimony of captured N Korean soldiers | Watch In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the sanctions were "an attempt to inflict at least some damage to the Russian economy, even at the cost of the risk of destabilising world markets as the end approaches of President Joe Biden's inglorious tenure in power." “Of course, Washington's hostile actions will not be left without reaction," the ministry added. The ministry accused US of involving the global energy sector in what it referred to as a "hybrid war" against Russia. “Despite the convulsions in the White House and the machinations of the Russophobic lobby in the West, trying to drag the world energy sector into the 'hybrid war' unleashed by the United States against Russia, our country has been and remains a key and reliable player in the global fuel market,” it said. Also read: 'Evidence of involvement': Zelensky says Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Russia says Biden leaving 'scorched earth' for Trump Referring to the wildfires in California, Moscow accused Biden’s administration of leaving “scorched earth” for the incoming US President, Donald Trump, claiming the new president would be unable to reverse the sanctions without congressional approval. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also alleged that the Biden administration was deliberately creating challenges for Trump by leaving behind “as heavy a legacy as possible.” Also read: 'That's a lot of money': NATO faces pressure as Trump reignites spending debate; Germany, Czech react Zelensky welcomes US sanctions on Russia Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the sanctions, describing them as a major blow to Russia’s ability to sustain its military efforts. “These measures deliver a significant blow to the financial foundation of Russia's war machine by disrupting its entire supply chain,” Zelensky wrote on social media platform X. Speaking from the White House on Friday, President Biden defended the sanctions, saying, “Putin is in tough shape right now, and I think it's really important that he not have any breathing room to continue to do the god-awful things he continues to do.” Also read: Biden says Putin in ‘tough shape’ as US and UK impose sanctions on Russia Biden added, “There is a real chance Ukraine can prevail” if it continues to receive support from Western nations. He admitted the sanctions might result in a slight increase in petrol prices—“as much as three, four cents a gallon”—but emphasised that the measures would have a far greater impact on Russia’s economy. (With inputs from agencies)

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