President Joe Biden has said that his administration was "working that out now" when asked if the US would lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of US-made long range weapons in its war against Russia.

Russia-Ukraine War: US mulling long-range missiles for Ukraine

Military drones targeted northwestern Russia’s Murmansk region for the second time in a month, Russian authorities said Wednesday. Moscow has claimed to have shot down 3 Ukrainian drones. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia

Russia said Thursday its army had recaptured 10 settlements in its&nbsp;Kursk&nbsp;border region, where Ukraine last month launched a major cross-border incursion. &nbsp;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also conceded Russia had launched its own counterattack in the region but insisted that the shock incursion was still going to plan.

"Units of the 'North' group of troops liberated 10 settlements within two days," Russia's defence ministry said in a statement posted on its Telegram channel.

Ukraine claimed at the end of August to have taken control of some 100 Russian settlements and almost 1,300 square kilometres (500 square miles) of territory.

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The surprise offensive, launched August 6, is the first time a foreign army has taken control of parts of Russia since World War II.

"The Russians have launched counter-offensive actions," Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv on Thursday.

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He did not provide details on the extent of Russian operations, but said the incursion was "going in line with our Ukrainian plan".

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Russia said Thursday its army had recaptured 10 settlements in its Kursk border region, where Ukraine last month launched a major cross-border incursion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also conceded Russia had launched its own counterattack in the region but insisted that the shock incursion was still going to plan.

Russia said Thursday its army had recaptured 10 settlements in its Kursk border region, where Ukraine last month launched a major cross-border incursion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also conceded Russia had launched its own counterattack in the region but insisted that the shock incursion was still going to plan. "Units of the 'North' group of troops liberated 10 settlements within two days," Russia's defence ministry said in a statement posted on its Telegram channel. Ukraine claimed at the end of August to have taken control of some 100 Russian settlements and almost 1,300 square kilometres (500 square miles) of territory. Also read: Russia begins counter-offensive, pushes back Ukrainian troops in some regions of Kursk The surprise offensive, launched August 6, is the first time a foreign army has taken control of parts of Russia since World War II. "The Russians have launched counter-offensive actions," Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv on Thursday. Watch: Can Zelensky win with Kursk? × He did not provide details on the extent of Russian operations, but said the incursion was "going in line with our Ukrainian plan". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan'

The Russia Ukraine war is entering a critical juncture with both sides bolstering their respective defense strategies and amidst the escalating tensions between the countries Russia has pounded Ukraine's power system in the Sumy region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: 14 injured after Russia strikes power system in Sumy, says Ukraine

On September 10, Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks against Russia, hitting the Moscow area, igniting fires in high-rise buildings, and forcing the shutdown of major airports near the capital. A woman was killed in the attack, according to Kremlin officials.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine fires deadly drone barrage at Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Ukraine has put India in the spotlight as a potential peacemaker. While Delhi may soon play a larger role in finding a solution to Europe's long war, it is important that its actions are based on correct assumptions and an understanding of what different peace could mean for Europe and its own interests.&nbsp;

<h2>What kind of peace?&nbsp;</h2>

2.5 years after Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the war is becoming more protracted and a new consensus is emerging that it will end at the negotiating table rather than on the battlefield. This strengthens the position of India - which has always held this view and has good relations with both sides of the conflict - as a possible mediator. While Poland and many Western countries welcome Prime Minister Modi's warnings that "this is not an era for war" and his continued calls for dialogue and diplomacy, we must be fully aware that not every end to this war will be acceptable and celebrated by all. What matters is the kind of peace we seek. How this war ends will have a profound impact on Europe's security architecture and India's strategic interests.&nbsp;

Ukraine and its Western allies still hope that the final settlement of this war will uphold the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. For them, a lasting peace would require at least a return to the pre-February 2022 situation. Officially, Ukraine still maintains that negotiations must be based on President Zelensky's 10-point plan. Therefore, the Polish-Indian Strategic Partnership Declaration emphasised the call for a 'just' peace, and President Zelensky offered India to host the next peace summit, but on the condition that the declaration from the previous summit in Switzerland be signed.&nbsp;

This scenario could be achieved in two main ways. Either Putin is defeated militarily or he is persuaded to change his mind and withdraw his troops from Ukraine. But more and more people doubt that either option is realistic. &nbsp;

But a negotiated settlement also carries many risks. For Ukraine, any deal on Russia's terms would undermine its statehood, complicate its reconstruction and threaten its very existence. Ukraine needs a peace treaty, not an act of surrender. Europe needs reassurance that Russia will not resume its war against Ukraine or any other member of the European Union or NATO after a few years' pause as it replenishes its arsenal. Every country needs a guarantee that changing borders by force is not an accepted form of modern international behaviour. It will be a mammoth task to negotiate an agreement that is not seen as a victory for an aggressor.&nbsp;

<h2>What if Russia wins?&nbsp;</h2>

This means that Russia can win both on the battlefield and through negotiations. But both solutions would be detrimental not only to the security of Ukraine and Europe but also to India's core strategic interests. If anyone in India is hoping for a Russian victory, they should be careful what they wish for. This would hurt India in three ways:&nbsp;

First, it would send a signal that a great power can openly violate the sovereignty of its neighbour, seize its territory on any pretext and walk away with impunity. This would not only legitimise the flagrant violation of international norms and principles for which India stands, but could also encourage other powers, including in Asia, to follow suit.&nbsp;

Second, it would strain the West's relationship with Russia for the foreseeable future, pushing it further into the arms of China. Without a withdrawal from Ukraine, there can be no return to business as usual in Europe-Russia relations. Russia, cut off from Western markets and possibly under continued sanctions, would have to rely even more on its only partner - China. If India's neutrality in the Russian-Ukrainian war was intended to give Russia an alternative and help it distance itself from China, allowing a Russian victory would have the opposite effect - cementing the Sino-Russian alliance. &nbsp;

Finally, it would undermine US credibility in the Indo-Pacific and weaken all the networks and mechanisms (including QUAD) built up over the years to counterbalance and contain China's rise in the region. With less appetite across Asia to share the fate of Ukraine, the US would find it harder to provide security. Chinese dominance could be more imminent. &nbsp;

<h2>Can Ukraine win?&nbsp;</h2>

But this scenario is based on the calculation that Ukraine is doomed to failure. I would argue, however, that such a possibility is based on a number of false assumptions about the ongoing war. Three of them stand out. &nbsp;

The first is that Russia is invincible. The Poles would be the first to remind you that this is not true, as they were one of the few in history to conquer Moscow in 1612. Poland also defeated the Bolshevik Russian army at the Battle of the Vistula in 1920, which halted the march of Communism into Western Europe and which the British historian Norman Davis has named one of the 18 most important battles in human history. Russia lost a war with Japan in 1905 and again in Afghanistan in 1989. It took the Afghans almost a decade, but they not only repelled the invasion, they also helped to bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union. It proves that even a nuclear Russia can be defeated, although it may take time and possibly a change of leadership in the Kremlin. It will take great courage and a strong will to fight, which the Ukrainians have. It would also require continued foreign military and economic support and the international isolation of Russia. But can Ukraine get any more foreign support?&nbsp;

This brings us to the second misconception widely held in India: that US support for Ukraine will not last much longer after Presidential elections in November this year that may bring back Donald Trump to the White House. Yet, I would say that whoever wins, it is highly unlikely that the US will abandon Ukraine. Not out of morality or some kind of sympathy for the victim. But because continued support for Ukraine serves vital American strategic and security interests.&nbsp;

First, there is business. Of the more than $51 billion in military aid sent to Ukraine, most has gone back to the American defence industry, bringing revenue and jobs to American voters. Second, it is strategic. If the US sees China as its main threat (which it does), why hand victory to China's main ally on a silver platter? Finally, it is security, because it helps to reduce the military arsenals not only of Russia, but also of North Korea and Iran, other main enemies of the US. In fact, the war in Ukraine is costing the US far less in blood and treasure than its 20-year involvement in Afghanistan, yet it is yielding far greater benefits in all dimensions. Therefore, no matter who wins the November elections, he or she may like to continue military aid to Ukraine (possibly in a different form, such as on the basis of a lend-lease agreement), while leaving economic support to European partners.&nbsp;

And here we come to the third misunderstanding of the war in Ukraine. Many in India believe that growing war fatigue in Europe will strengthen anti-war populists and undermine the will to continue supporting Ukraine. But after two and a half years of conflict, we do not see this in the polls or at the ballot box. In fact, pan-continental elections to the European Parliament have returned the very same forces that had vowed to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes". Elections in France and the UK have not turned Europe inwards as many predicted, while the new pro-European government in Poland has redoubled efforts to mobilise resources to rearm Europe and increase support for Ukraine. The European Union and its members have already pledged €77 billion to Ukraine and have already secured a further €50 billion over the next five years. Europe will continue to help Ukraine fight Russian aggression because it fears it could be next. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Europe and India have a common interest in ending the war?&nbsp;</h2>

While a new phase of the war in Ukraine opens up more space for diplomacy, it is still very likely that it will last for years, with negative consequences for Europe and the Global South. Nevertheless, it seems that the final resolution will be dictated by developments on the battlefield. And for all the pessimism, any outcome is still possible. So, as India prepares to play a greater diplomatic role, it must tread carefully lest it help hand Russia a victory in the guise of a 'peace deal'. Not because of Western expectations, but because it would not be in India's own interests.&nbsp;

Apart from the strategic reasons outlined above, it is also not good for India to allow colonial war to succeed. It may be due to a historical misunderstanding of Russia that many Indians do not see the aggression against Ukraine for what it is - a futile attempt to remake an empire. It is true that during the Cold War the Soviet Union supported the decolonisation process, acting in its own interests of competition with the US. But many in the global South overlook the fact that Russia colonised many nations in Europe and Asia in the past. Instead of fighting European colonialism, it was one of the driving forces behind it. The only difference was that the Russian invading armies arrived by land rather than by sea. Now Russia wants to turn back the clock and reverse the process of decolonisation. In 1991, Russia accepted the independence of Ukraine within its current borders and now claims that this was a mistake. It is as if Britain had a change of heart and wanted to take back its former colonies in India.&nbsp;

It is easy to understand why India has so far refrained from condemning Russia's aggression - it has good historical, security, energy and ideological reasons. But at the same time, while Russia is part of India's past, the West is its future. It is the US or Europe, not Russia, that can provide India with the strategic assets it needs to fuel its growth - be it capital and technology, or foreign markets for Indian goods and labour, or advanced weaponry and diplomatic support on the global stage. But as long as India enjoys a relationship of trust with Russia, it could use it to help its friend out of this senseless war.&nbsp;

Paradoxically, India and the West share a long-term interest when it comes to Russia. Both are concerned about the growing Sino-Russian alliance, and a prolonged war in Ukraine does not serve them well. Both would prefer to see non-imperial Russia befriend the West, not China. And that will only be possible if the endgame of the war in Ukraine is acceptable to Ukraine and the West. The world would appreciate India helping to negotiate not just any peace, but the 'just' peace. And that is what makes India's task so difficult.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Ukraine has put India in the spotlight as a potential peacemaker. While Delhi may soon play a larger role in finding a solution to Europe's long war, it is important that its actions are based on correct assumptions and an understanding of what different peace could mean for Europe and its own interests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Ukraine has put India in the spotlight as a potential peacemaker. While Delhi may soon play a larger role in finding a solution to Europe's long war, it is important that its actions are based on correct assumptions and an understanding of what different peace could mean for Europe and its own interests. What kind of peace? 2.5 years after Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the war is becoming more protracted and a new consensus is emerging that it will end at the negotiating table rather than on the battlefield. This strengthens the position of India - which has always held this view and has good relations with both sides of the conflict - as a possible mediator. While Poland and many Western countries welcome Prime Minister Modi's warnings that "this is not an era for war" and his continued calls for dialogue and diplomacy, we must be fully aware that not every end to this war will be acceptable and celebrated by all. What matters is the kind of peace we seek. How this war ends will have a profound impact on Europe's security architecture and India's strategic interests. Ukraine and its Western allies still hope that the final settlement of this war will uphold the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. For them, a lasting peace would require at least a return to the pre-February 2022 situation. Officially, Ukraine still maintains that negotiations must be based on President Zelensky's 10-point plan. Therefore, the Polish-Indian Strategic Partnership Declaration emphasised the call for a 'just' peace, and President Zelensky offered India to host the next peace summit, but on the condition that the declaration from the previous summit in Switzerland be signed. This scenario could be achieved in two main ways. Either Putin is defeated militarily or he is persuaded to change his mind and withdraw his troops from Ukraine. But more and more people doubt that either option is realistic. But a negotiated settlement also carries many risks. For Ukraine, any deal on Russia's terms would undermine its statehood, complicate its reconstruction and threaten its very existence. Ukraine needs a peace treaty, not an act of surrender. Europe needs reassurance that Russia will not resume its war against Ukraine or any other member of the European Union or NATO after a few years' pause as it replenishes its arsenal. Every country needs a guarantee that changing borders by force is not an accepted form of modern international behaviour. It will be a mammoth task to negotiate an agreement that is not seen as a victory for an aggressor. What if Russia wins? This means that Russia can win both on the battlefield and through negotiations. But both solutions would be detrimental not only to the security of Ukraine and Europe but also to India's core strategic interests. If anyone in India is hoping for a Russian victory, they should be careful what they wish for. This would hurt India in three ways: First, it would send a signal that a great power can openly violate the sovereignty of its neighbour, seize its territory on any pretext and walk away with impunity. This would not only legitimise the flagrant violation of international norms and principles for which India stands, but could also encourage other powers, including in Asia, to follow suit. Second, it would strain the West's relationship with Russia for the foreseeable future, pushing it further into the arms of China. Without a withdrawal from Ukraine, there can be no return to business as usual in Europe-Russia relations. Russia, cut off from Western markets and possibly under continued sanctions, would have to rely even more on its only partner - China. If India's neutrality in the Russian-Ukrainian war was intended to give Russia an alternative and help it distance itself from China, allowing a Russian victory would have the opposite effect - cementing the Sino-Russian alliance. Finally, it would undermine US credibility in the Indo-Pacific and weaken all the networks and mechanisms (including QUAD) built up over the years to counterbalance and contain China's rise in the region. With less appetite across Asia to share the fate of Ukraine, the US would find it harder to provide security. Chinese dominance could be more imminent. Can Ukraine win? But this scenario is based on the calculation that Ukraine is doomed to failure. I would argue, however, that such a possibility is based on a number of false assumptions about the ongoing war. Three of them stand out. The first is that Russia is invincible. The Poles would be the first to remind you that this is not true, as they were one of the few in history to conquer Moscow in 1612. Poland also defeated the Bolshevik Russian army at the Battle of the Vistula in 1920, which halted the march of Communism into Western Europe and which the British historian Norman Davis has named one of the 18 most important battles in human history. Russia lost a war with Japan in 1905 and again in Afghanistan in 1989. It took the Afghans almost a decade, but they not only repelled the invasion, they also helped to bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union. It proves that even a nuclear Russia can be defeated, although it may take time and possibly a change of leadership in the Kremlin. It will take great courage and a strong will to fight, which the Ukrainians have. It would also require continued foreign military and economic support and the international isolation of Russia. But can Ukraine get any more foreign support? This brings us to the second misconception widely held in India: that US support for Ukraine will not last much longer after Presidential elections in November this year that may bring back Donald Trump to the White House. Yet, I would say that whoever wins, it is highly unlikely that the US will abandon Ukraine. Not out of morality or some kind of sympathy for the victim. But because continued support for Ukraine serves vital American strategic and security interests. First, there is business. Of the more than $51 billion in military aid sent to Ukraine, most has gone back to the American defence industry, bringing revenue and jobs to American voters. Second, it is strategic. If the US sees China as its main threat (which it does), why hand victory to China's main ally on a silver platter? Finally, it is security, because it helps to reduce the military arsenals not only of Russia, but also of North Korea and Iran, other main enemies of the US. In fact, the war in Ukraine is costing the US far less in blood and treasure than its 20-year involvement in Afghanistan, yet it is yielding far greater benefits in all dimensions. Therefore, no matter who wins the November elections, he or she may like to continue military aid to Ukraine (possibly in a different form, such as on the basis of a lend-lease agreement), while leaving economic support to European partners. And here we come to the third misunderstanding of the war in Ukraine. Many in India believe that growing war fatigue in Europe will strengthen anti-war populists and undermine the will to continue supporting Ukraine. But after two and a half years of conflict, we do not see this in the polls or at the ballot box. In fact, pan-continental elections to the European Parliament have returned the very same forces that had vowed to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes". Elections in France and the UK have not turned Europe inwards as many predicted, while the new pro-European government in Poland has redoubled efforts to mobilise resources to rearm Europe and increase support for Ukraine. The European Union and its members have already pledged €77 billion to Ukraine and have already secured a further €50 billion over the next five years. Europe will continue to help Ukraine fight Russian aggression because it fears it could be next. Europe and India have a common interest in ending the war? While a new phase of the war in Ukraine opens up more space for diplomacy, it is still very likely that it will last for years, with negative consequences for Europe and the Global South. Nevertheless, it seems that the final resolution will be dictated by developments on the battlefield. And for all the pessimism, any outcome is still possible. So, as India prepares to play a greater diplomatic role, it must tread carefully lest it help hand Russia a victory in the guise of a 'peace deal'. Not because of Western expectations, but because it would not be in India's own interests. Apart from the strategic reasons outlined above, it is also not good for India to allow colonial war to succeed. It may be due to a historical misunderstanding of Russia that many Indians do not see the aggression against Ukraine for what it is - a futile attempt to remake an empire. It is true that during the Cold War the Soviet Union supported the decolonisation process, acting in its own interests of competition with the US. But many in the global South overlook the fact that Russia colonised many nations in Europe and Asia in the past. Instead of fighting European colonialism, it was one of the driving forces behind it. The only difference was that the Russian invading armies arrived by land rather than by sea. Now Russia wants to turn back the clock and reverse the process of decolonisation. In 1991, Russia accepted the independence of Ukraine within its current borders and now claims that this was a mistake. It is as if Britain had a change of heart and wanted to take back its former colonies in India. It is easy to understand why India has so far refrained from condemning Russia's aggression - it has good historical, security, energy and ideological reasons. But at the same time, while Russia is part of India's past, the West is its future. It is the US or Europe, not Russia, that can provide India with the strategic assets it needs to fuel its growth - be it capital and technology, or foreign markets for Indian goods and labour, or advanced weaponry and diplomatic support on the global stage. But as long as India enjoys a relationship of trust with Russia, it could use it to help its friend out of this senseless war. Paradoxically, India and the West share a long-term interest when it comes to Russia. Both are concerned about the growing Sino-Russian alliance, and a prolonged war in Ukraine does not serve them well. Both would prefer to see non-imperial Russia befriend the West, not China. And that will only be possible if the endgame of the war in Ukraine is acceptable to Ukraine and the West. The world would appreciate India helping to negotiate not just any peace, but the 'just' peace. And that is what makes India's task so difficult.

Can India play a role in ending the war in Ukraine? 

Underlining that the Ukraine conflict cannot be resolved on the battlefield, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine have to negotiate and if they want advice, India is always willing to give it.

Russia, Ukraine have to negotiate, India willing to give advice if they want: Jaishankar in Germany

Russia has received ballistic missiles from Iran and will likely use them in Ukraine within weeks, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Russia to use Iranian missiles in Ukraine within weeks', says Antony Blinken

It has been over two years since the Russia Ukraine War began with no signs of truce between the two Nations. The impact of the war has crossed Ukraine-Russia borders and is impacting the entire Globe. WION spoke with Chairwoman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs & Defence in the Norwegian Parliament Ine Marie Eriksen Søreide. Here's an excerpt of the interview. Søreide extensively spoke on the Russia-Ukraine war and pointed that, "Ukraine needs to come to negotiations from a position of strength". Watch in for more details!

Norway Chairwoman of the standing committee speaks to WION | Exclusive Interview

More than 1,000 people have been killed or wounded by cluster munitions in Ukraine since Russia launched its war. WION decodes the killer cluster bombs in this report.

Russia-Ukraine War: Cluster bombs killed, wounded over 1,000 in Ukraine since Russian invasion

In a major escalation Ukraine has unleashed one of its largest drone assaults on Russian territory hitting the Moscow region and beyond. The relentless drone strikes are in fact part of Kyiv's intensified efforts to try and destabilize Russia's war machine even as fierce battles continue on the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia claims another village in east Ukraine, near Pokrovsk

Russia has nearly completed the required procedures to sign a new bilateral treaty with Iran soon, state news agency TASS quoted top security official Sergei Shoigu as saying on Tuesday.

"We look forward to the imminent conclusion of a new basic interstate treaty. We are completing the internal procedures necessary for the preparation of documents for signing by the presidents," Shoigu said.

Russia has cultivated closer ties with Iran and other states hostile towards the United States, such as North Korea, in the two and a half years since the start of the Ukraine war.

The United States accuses both countries of aiding Russia's war effort, something Moscow denies. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said earlier on Tuesday that Russia had received ballistic missiles from Iran and was likely to use them within weeks.

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A senior Iranian official on Monday denied reports that Tehran had supplied Moscow with such missiles.

Russia has said for some time that it intends to sign a major partnership treaty with the Islamic Republic, but Shoigu's statement was the strongest sign yet that such a deal is imminent.

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Russia has nearly completed the required procedures to sign a new bilateral treaty with Iran soon, state news agency TASS quoted top security official Sergei Shoigu as saying on Tuesday.

Russia has nearly completed the required procedures to sign a new bilateral treaty with Iran soon, state news agency TASS quoted top security official Sergei Shoigu as saying on Tuesday. "We look forward to the imminent conclusion of a new basic interstate treaty. We are completing the internal procedures necessary for the preparation of documents for signing by the presidents," Shoigu said. Russia has cultivated closer ties with Iran and other states hostile towards the United States, such as North Korea, in the two and a half years since the start of the Ukraine war. The United States accuses both countries of aiding Russia's war effort, something Moscow denies. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said earlier on Tuesday that Russia had received ballistic missiles from Iran and was likely to use them within weeks. Also read: Ukraine War: Iran supplied missiles to Russia? After US, EU allegations, Moscow issues statement A senior Iranian official on Monday denied reports that Tehran had supplied Moscow with such missiles. Russia has said for some time that it intends to sign a major partnership treaty with the Islamic Republic, but Shoigu's statement was the strongest sign yet that such a deal is imminent. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia, Iran to announce new bilateral treaty soon amid arms supply row

Russia-Ukraine war: 140 Ukrainian drones target Russia as battlefield tensions soar

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine strikes Moscow in one of the biggest drone attack

More than 1,000 people have been killed or wounded by cluster munitions in Ukraine since Russia launched its war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Cluster bombs killed, wounded over 1,000 in Ukraine since Russia invasion

Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said it had captured the town of Krasnogorivka in eastern Ukraine as well as three villages in different parts of the Donetsk region.&nbsp;

The ministry said Russian troops had "liberated" the town and the villages of Grygorivka, Galytsynivka and Vodiane.&nbsp;

The ministry statement used the Russian names for all four settlements.

Krasnogorivka, which had a population before the conflict of 16,000, is in an area where the front line has remained relatively unchanged for weeks.&nbsp;

The town lies some 20 kilometres (32 miles) west of Russian-held Donetsk and had served as a key stronghold for Kyiv.

It became more vulnerable after the fall of nearby Marinka in December 2023 and Avdiivka in February 2024.

Russian troops have been advancing steadily in the Donetsk region in recent weeks and are closing in on the town of Pokrovsk, a vital logistics and transport hub for Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that seizing the Donbas, Ukraine's industrial heartland which includes the Donetsk region, was Russia's "primary objective".

On the back foot in the east, Ukraine last month launched an offensive into Russia's Kursk region, saying it had seized hundreds of square kilometres.&nbsp;

Ukraine has said one of its objectives had been to halt Russian advances in the east by forcing Moscow to redeploy troops.&nbsp;

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Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said it had captured the town of Krasnogorivka in eastern Ukraine as well as three villages in different parts of the Donetsk region.

Russia's defence ministry on Tuesday said it had captured the town of Krasnogorivka in eastern Ukraine as well as three villages in different parts of the Donetsk region. The ministry said Russian troops had "liberated" the town and the villages of Grygorivka, Galytsynivka and Vodiane. The ministry statement used the Russian names for all four settlements. Krasnogorivka, which had a population before the conflict of 16,000, is in an area where the front line has remained relatively unchanged for weeks. The town lies some 20 kilometres (32 miles) west of Russian-held Donetsk and had served as a key stronghold for Kyiv. It became more vulnerable after the fall of nearby Marinka in December 2023 and Avdiivka in February 2024. Russian troops have been advancing steadily in the Donetsk region in recent weeks and are closing in on the town of Pokrovsk, a vital logistics and transport hub for Ukrainian forces. Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that seizing the Donbas, Ukraine's industrial heartland which includes the Donetsk region, was Russia's "primary objective". On the back foot in the east, Ukraine last month launched an offensive into Russia's Kursk region, saying it had seized hundreds of square kilometres. Ukraine has said one of its objectives had been to halt Russian advances in the east by forcing Moscow to redeploy troops. 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.

Russia 'liberates' three villages, towns in eastern Ukraine

As the Russia-Ukraine war continues to rage, newer weapons of destruction have come into play, the latest being 'dragon drones' that Kyiv has been using to drop thermite incendiary bombs on Russian positions in Kharkiv region. WION decodes Ukraine's new dragon drones in this report.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's dragon drones unleash hellfire on Russian positions

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Ukraine is apparently using "dragon drones" in its fight against Russian forces, with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars.

According to a Telegram channel named Khorne Group, a video was shared showing a drone flying low and dropping thermite—a mixture of aluminium powder and iron oxide that burns at temperatures as high as 2,200°C (4,000°F). This molten metal can easily burn through trees, fortifications, and even metals, making it highly effective against military vehicles and armour, as reported by CNN.

The 60th Mechanised Brigade of Ukraine posted drone footage of the thermite attack, stating, "Strike Drones are our wings of vengeance, bringing fire straight from the sky! They become a real threat to the enemy, burning his positions with an accuracy that no other weapon can achieve. When our 'Vidar'&nbsp;works - the Russian woman will never sleep."

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These drones are regarded as one of the deadliest weapons in the world.

Thermite was initially used by the Germans during World War I when bombs were dropped from zeppelins over Britain. In World War II, both the Germans and the Allies used thermite in aerial bombs. They were also&nbsp;used to disable enemy artillery by melting the weapon shut with the molten material.

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Thermite belongs to a broader category of incendiary weapons, which includes substances like napalm and white phosphorus.

According to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, "Incendiary weapons are weapons or munitions designed to set fire to objects or cause burn or respiratory injury to people through the action of flame, heat, or combination thereof, resulting from a chemical reaction of a flammable substance such as napalm or white phosphorus."

While thermite is not banned under international law for military use, its deployment against civilian targets is prohibited due to the severe damage it can inflict on the human body.

Human Rights Watch, in a 2022 report, highlighted the devastating effects of incendiary weapons like thermite, saying they are "notorious for their horrific human cost." The report said that these weapons can cause fourth- or fifth-degree burns, damaging muscles, tendons, nerves, and even bones.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Ukraine is apparently using "dragon drones" in its fight against Russian forces, with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars.

Ukraine is apparently using "dragon drones" in its fight against Russian forces, with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars. According to a Telegram channel named Khorne Group, a video was shared showing a drone flying low and dropping thermite—a mixture of aluminium powder and iron oxide that burns at temperatures as high as 2,200°C (4,000°F). This molten metal can easily burn through trees, fortifications, and even metals, making it highly effective against military vehicles and armour, as reported by CNN. The 60th Mechanised Brigade of Ukraine posted drone footage of the thermite attack, stating, "Strike Drones are our wings of vengeance, bringing fire straight from the sky! They become a real threat to the enemy, burning his positions with an accuracy that no other weapon can achieve. When our 'Vidar' works - the Russian woman will never sleep." The Ukrainian military began using the Dragon drone, which burns the area underneath with thermite 🥰🥰🥰 Thermite is a mixture of burning granules of iron oxide and aluminum. About 500 grams of thermite mixture can be placed under a standard FPV drone. The chemical reaction is… pic.twitter.com/3XIzc3LLHN — Anastasia (@Nastushichek) September 5, 2024 × These drones are regarded as one of the deadliest weapons in the world. Thermite was initially used by the Germans during World War I when bombs were dropped from zeppelins over Britain. In World War II, both the Germans and the Allies used thermite in aerial bombs. They were also used to disable enemy artillery by melting the weapon shut with the molten material. Also read: Killing of Aysenur Eygi: US-Turkish woman's kin demands independent probe Thermite belongs to a broader category of incendiary weapons, which includes substances like napalm and white phosphorus. According to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, "Incendiary weapons are weapons or munitions designed to set fire to objects or cause burn or respiratory injury to people through the action of flame, heat, or combination thereof, resulting from a chemical reaction of a flammable substance such as napalm or white phosphorus." While thermite is not banned under international law for military use, its deployment against civilian targets is prohibited due to the severe damage it can inflict on the human body. Human Rights Watch, in a 2022 report, highlighted the devastating effects of incendiary weapons like thermite, saying they are "notorious for their horrific human cost." The report said that these weapons can cause fourth- or fifth-degree burns, damaging muscles, tendons, nerves, and even bones. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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A major UK national daily has claimed that Russia may be increasingly trying to source sensitive goods from India in the face of thousands of Western sanctions. The Financial Times has reported that the Kremlin is even exploring options to shift manufacturing facilities to India to have its supply chains stabilised and uninterrupted.

As per the report, India’s export to Russia of goods incorporating dual-use technologies, both military and civilian, has seen a drastic increase.

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FT claimed that Russia’s industry and trade ministry had formulated a plan in October 2022 to invest over $1 billion to secure supplies of sensitive materials from non-Western channels. The plan earmarked India as an alternative market to source crucial goods “previously supplied from unfriendly countries”.

It focused on utilising massive reserves of Indian rupees that Russia has amassed by selling fuel at cheaper rates.

The FT report also claimed&nbsp;that an Indian firm, named Innovio Ventures, supplied Russia with US$4.9 million worth of electronics, including drones via the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan.

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India, over the past two years, has imported Russian oil at discounted prices, while pointing out West’s hypocrisy that Europe was still buying energy from Russia despite imposing sanctions.

India’s foreign minister said last month that New Delhi&nbsp;had to buy oil from Moscow&nbsp;given the “tight energy market” and massive demand at home.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Kyiv said, “India is a big oil consumer. It’s a big oil importer because we don’t produce oil. So, it’s not like there is a political strategy to buy oil. There is an oil strategy to buy oil. There’s a market strategy to buy oil… The fact that the market is tight, that today big suppliers like Iran and Venezuela, who used to supply India, are constrained from operating freely in the markets… This factor needs to be taken into account.”

India’s exports to Russia soared to $4 billion in 2023, registering a 40 per cent growth. The trend was largely driven by electronic goods.

(With inputs from agencies)

A major UK national daily has claimed that Russia may be increasingly trying to source sensitive goods from India in the face of thousands of Western sanctions. The Financial Times has reported that the Kremlin is even exploring options to shift manufacturing facilities to India to have its supply chains stabilised and uninterrupted.

A major UK national daily has claimed that Russia may be increasingly trying to source sensitive goods from India in the face of thousands of Western sanctions. The Financial Times has reported that the Kremlin is even exploring options to shift manufacturing facilities to India to have its supply chains stabilised and uninterrupted. As per the report, India’s export to Russia of goods incorporating dual-use technologies, both military and civilian, has seen a drastic increase. Also read: Russian President Putin says ‘friends’ India, China, Brazil could act as mediators in peace talks with Ukraine FT claimed that Russia’s industry and trade ministry had formulated a plan in October 2022 to invest over $1 billion to secure supplies of sensitive materials from non-Western channels. The plan earmarked India as an alternative market to source crucial goods “previously supplied from unfriendly countries”. It focused on utilising massive reserves of Indian rupees that Russia has amassed by selling fuel at cheaper rates. The FT report also claimed that an Indian firm, named Innovio Ventures, supplied Russia with US$4.9 million worth of electronics, including drones via the Central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan. Also read: Zelensky presses West for permission to use long-range weapons; US, Canada vow more aid India, over the past two years, has imported Russian oil at discounted prices, while pointing out West’s hypocrisy that Europe was still buying energy from Russia despite imposing sanctions. India’s foreign minister said last month that New Delhi had to buy oil from Moscow given the “tight energy market” and massive demand at home. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Kyiv said, “India is a big oil consumer. It’s a big oil importer because we don’t produce oil. So, it’s not like there is a political strategy to buy oil. There is an oil strategy to buy oil. There’s a market strategy to buy oil… The fact that the market is tight, that today big suppliers like Iran and Venezuela, who used to supply India, are constrained from operating freely in the markets… This factor needs to be taken into account.” India’s exports to Russia soared to $4 billion in 2023, registering a 40 per cent growth. The trend was largely driven by electronic goods. (With inputs from agencies)

Kremlin exploring sourcing sensitive goods from India in face of Western sanctions: Report

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 6) made a fresh appeal to Western countries for letting the Ukrainian forces use long-range weapons for strikes deep inside Russia’s territory. Zelensky was attending a regular United States-hosted gathering of Ukraine's allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. He also lauded his forces for the ongoing Kursk offensive, saying long-range weapons would help it end the war earlier.

"We need to have this long-range capability not only on the occupied territory of Ukraine, but also on Russian territory, yes, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace," Zelensky said.

Ukraine has received long-range weapons from NATO nations in the past but with a caveat that they can’t be used to strike Russian territories. The Ukrainian president&nbsp;said, "Russia's attempts to draw red lines simply do not work."

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in the gathering that the Kursk offensive was an example of how Ukraine was working to seize the battlefield initiative.

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"The Kremlin's army of aggression is now on the defensive on its own turf," Austin said.

The US also announced a fresh $250 million security package for the war-torn country. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Germany vowed to provide Kyiv with an additional 12 self-propelled howitzers. Whereas, Canada declared it will send 80,840 surplus small unarmed air-to-surface rockets as well as 1,300 warheads in the coming months.

<h2>US charges five Russian officers</h2>

The US on Thursday charged five Russian military officers for 'conducting cyberattacks&nbsp;on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine ahead of launching the invasion more than two years ago.

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The US alleged that members of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency were involved in the campaign against Ukraine, named “Whispergate.”

<h2>Russian strikes on Pavlograd</h2>

Russia on Friday launched strikes on the Ukrainian central city of Pavlograd, killing at least one person and injuring more than 50.

The Friday attack came in a series of attacks that Russia has launched since Ukraine’s Kursk offensive began last month. Russian forces fired at least five ballistic missiles on Ukraine, claimed Ukraine’s Air Force.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 6) made a fresh appeal to Western countries for letting the Ukrainian forces use long-range weapons for strikes deep inside Russia’s territory.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Sep 6) made a fresh appeal to Western countries for letting the Ukrainian forces use long-range weapons for strikes deep inside Russia’s territory. Zelensky was attending a regular United States-hosted gathering of Ukraine's allies at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. He also lauded his forces for the ongoing Kursk offensive, saying long-range weapons would help it end the war earlier. "We need to have this long-range capability not only on the occupied territory of Ukraine, but also on Russian territory, yes, so that Russia is motivated to seek peace," Zelensky said. Ukraine has received long-range weapons from NATO nations in the past but with a caveat that they can’t be used to strike Russian territories. The Ukrainian president said, "Russia's attempts to draw red lines simply do not work." US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in the gathering that the Kursk offensive was an example of how Ukraine was working to seize the battlefield initiative. Also read: Russian President Putin says ‘friends’ India, China, Brazil could act as mediators in peace talks with Ukraine "The Kremlin's army of aggression is now on the defensive on its own turf," Austin said. The US also announced a fresh $250 million security package for the war-torn country. Meanwhile, Germany vowed to provide Kyiv with an additional 12 self-propelled howitzers. Whereas, Canada declared it will send 80,840 surplus small unarmed air-to-surface rockets as well as 1,300 warheads in the coming months. US charges five Russian officers The US on Thursday charged five Russian military officers for 'conducting cyberattacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine ahead of launching the invasion more than two years ago. Also read: Ukraine war: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky The US alleged that members of Russia's GRU military intelligence agency were involved in the campaign against Ukraine, named “Whispergate.” Russian strikes on Pavlograd Russia on Friday launched strikes on the Ukrainian central city of Pavlograd, killing at least one person and injuring more than 50. The Friday attack came in a series of attacks that Russia has launched since Ukraine’s Kursk offensive began last month. Russian forces fired at least five ballistic missiles on Ukraine, claimed Ukraine’s Air Force. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky presses West for permission to use long-range weapons; US, Canada vow more aid

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Sep 5) that India, China, and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks between his country and Ukraine.

The leader of the warring nation also said that a preliminary agreement reached between Moscow and Kyiv in Istanbul — during the initial weeks of the war that has already stretched for over 2.5 years — could serve as the basis for the talks. The agreement was never implemented.

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During the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, the Russian president expressed his belief that India and other friendly nations have a sincere interest in resolving all issues with regard to the ongoing war.

"We respect our friends, partners, who, I believe, are sincerely interested in resolving all issues related to this conflict. This is primarily the People's Republic of China, Brazil, India. I am constantly in contact with our colleagues on this issue. And I have no doubt that the leaders of these countries, we have a trusting relationship with them, sincerely strive to help understand all the details of this complex process."

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The Russia-Ukraine war started with Putin's announcement of a 'special military operation' on February 24, 2022.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Sep 5) that India, China, and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks between his country and Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (Sep 5) that India, China, and Brazil could act as mediators in potential peace talks between his country and Ukraine. The leader of the warring nation also said that a preliminary agreement reached between Moscow and Kyiv in Istanbul — during the initial weeks of the war that has already stretched for over 2.5 years — could serve as the basis for the talks. The agreement was never implemented. Also read | US creators react to DOJ's allegations of Russian propaganda in 2024 elections; call themselves 'victims' What did Putin say? During the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, the Russian president expressed his belief that India and other friendly nations have a sincere interest in resolving all issues with regard to the ongoing war. "We respect our friends, partners, who, I believe, are sincerely interested in resolving all issues related to this conflict. This is primarily the People's Republic of China, Brazil, India. I am constantly in contact with our colleagues on this issue. And I have no doubt that the leaders of these countries, we have a trusting relationship with them, sincerely strive to help understand all the details of this complex process." Also read | Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Lviv kills 7, injures 40 others The Russia-Ukraine war started with Putin's announcement of a 'special military operation' on February 24, 2022. (More to follow)

Russian President Putin says ‘friends’ India, China, Brazil could act as mediators in peace talks with Ukraine

In what reeks of a major government reshuffle in Ukraine, at least six top officials, cabinet ministers and a presidential aide tendered their resignation on Tuesday (Sep 3). The reset comes amidst the ongoing Kursk offensive against Russia as President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes to boost confidence in the government.

He is also expected to travel to the US next month where he would present Washington DC with a “victory plan”.

"As promised, a major government reset can be expected this week. More than 50 percent of the Cabinet of Ministers' staff will be changed," David Arakhamia, the head of the ruling Servant of the People party's parliamentary faction wrote on Telegram.

Among those who submitted their resignations are Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba,&nbsp;Strategic Industries Minister Alexander Kamyshin, Justice Minister Denys Maliuska, Environmental Protection Minister Ruslan Strilets, Deputy Prime Ministers Olha Stefanishyna and Iryna Vereshchuk, and the head of Ukraine's State Property Fund Vitaliy Koval. Rostyslav Shurma, a top presidential aide, was also dismissed.

"Tomorrow we will have a day of dismissals, and the day after that a day of appointments," Arakhamia added.

Zelensky in a late nightly video address said state institutions needed to be “configured so that Ukraine achieves all the results that we need".

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"For this, we must strengthen some areas of the government and changes in its make-up have been prepared. There will also be changes in the (president's) office," he said.

Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles hit the central-eastern city of Poltava

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As Kyiv prepared for these resignations on Tuesday, a major Russian strike pounded the city of Poltava, killing 51 people. Zelensky vowed to exact revenge for the attack and urged the Western governments to boost supplies of defence material.

US President Joe Biden also condemned Russia's "deplorable attack".

"I condemn this deplorable attack in the strongest possible terms," Biden said in a statement, adding that Washington will continue military aid to Kyiv, "including providing the air defense systems and capabilities they need to protect&nbsp;their&nbsp;country," he declared Tuesday.

(With inputs from agencies)

In what reeks of a major government reshuffle in Ukraine, at least six top officials, cabinet ministers and a presidential aide tendered their resignation on Tuesday (Sep 3).

In what reeks of a major government reshuffle in Ukraine, at least six top officials, cabinet ministers and a presidential aide tendered their resignation on Tuesday (Sep 3). The reset comes amidst the ongoing Kursk offensive against Russia as President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes to boost confidence in the government. He is also expected to travel to the US next month where he would present Washington DC with a “victory plan”. "As promised, a major government reset can be expected this week. More than 50 percent of the Cabinet of Ministers' staff will be changed," David Arakhamia, the head of the ruling Servant of the People party's parliamentary faction wrote on Telegram. Among those who submitted their resignations are Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Strategic Industries Minister Alexander Kamyshin, Justice Minister Denys Maliuska, Environmental Protection Minister Ruslan Strilets, Deputy Prime Ministers Olha Stefanishyna and Iryna Vereshchuk, and the head of Ukraine's State Property Fund Vitaliy Koval. Rostyslav Shurma, a top presidential aide, was also dismissed. "Tomorrow we will have a day of dismissals, and the day after that a day of appointments," Arakhamia added. Zelensky in a late nightly video address said state institutions needed to be “configured so that Ukraine achieves all the results that we need". Also read: Ukraine war: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky "For this, we must strengthen some areas of the government and changes in its make-up have been prepared. There will also be changes in the (president's) office," he said. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles hit the central-eastern city of Poltava × As Kyiv prepared for these resignations on Tuesday, a major Russian strike pounded the city of Poltava, killing 51 people. Zelensky vowed to exact revenge for the attack and urged the Western governments to boost supplies of defence material. US President Joe Biden also condemned Russia's "deplorable attack". "I condemn this deplorable attack in the strongest possible terms," Biden said in a statement, adding that Washington will continue military aid to Kyiv, "including providing the air defense systems and capabilities they need to protect their country," he declared Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

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Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of the 9M370 Burevestnik, a new nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile touted by President Vladimir Putin as "invincible."

Russia-Ukraine War: US finds launch site for Russian cruise missile

At least 51 people were killed and 271 wounded in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, says Ukraine's Zelensky, in one of the single deadliest strikes of the two-and-a-half-year war.

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