Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv early on Wednesday with preliminary information showing there were no injuries or damage in the Ukrainian capital, Ukrainian military said.

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Drones has proved to be a key tool in Ukraine's war against Moscow earlier this year. President Volodymr Zelensky announced the appointment of Vadym Sukharevskyi as his first-ever commander of drone forces. Watch in for more details!

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Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches fresh missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv days after Ukraine claimed it struck a Russian Sukhoi Su-57 deep inside Russia, and the radars of Russian S-400, S-300 in Crimea. How far will Russian President Vladimir Putin go in his punishment of Ukraine? Will NATO be hit next?

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The Biden administration will lift its ban on allowing a controversial Ukrainian military unit to use US weapons, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing State Department officials.

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The war in Ukraine has seen a significant escalation recent days. Russia launched a major offensive with missile and drone attacks targeting capital Kyiv and Western regions bordering Poland. Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine early on Wednesday, causing a fire at an industrial facility, damaging residences and injuring several people across six regions, local authorities said. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia fires waves of missiles & drones across Ukraine

Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine early on Wednesday, causing a fire at an industrial facility, damaging residences and injuring several people across six regions, local authorities said. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian attacks leaves Kyiv residents without power and water

Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine early on Wednesday, causing a fire at an industrial facility, damaging residences and injuring several people across six regions, local authorities said.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian air attacks cause industrial facility fire in Kyiv region

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US decided to supply weapons to Ukraine's Azov unit. This decision is seen as part of the broader Western strategy to empower Ukraine including allowing Kyiv to strike Russian targets with Western weapons and considering the deployment of French trainers inside Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

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Russia's defense ministry says, Russian nuclear-powered submarine Kazan and frigate admiral Gorshkov are practicing the use of high-precision weapons in the Atlantic ocean. The drills involve hitting targets from a distance of more than 600 km (370 miles), and follow an exercise in anti-aircraft fire. The Russian vessels are heading for Cuba for drills.

Russian warships hold drills in the Atlantic

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As the Russia-Ukraine conflict grinds on the battlefield has become the crucible for military technology the once mighty main battle tunks Now find themselves under scrutiny forcing a global rethink in armed Warfare strategies.

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Ukrainian military claims that for the first time ever it hit an SU-57 fighter jet. The fighter jet was apparently parked at an Airfield in southern Russia. The flagship SU-57 entered into service with Russia's Aerospace forces in 2020.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it struck Russian fighter jet SU-57 for the first time

After US and NATO allies sent long range missiles to Ukraine authorizing to use it to conduct strikes against Russia, Moscow's State media has shared a new map where Russia could deploy its missiles to target enemies amid fears of a third world war. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian TV shows map where Putin could deploy missiles

Ukrainian forces have hit an advanced SU- 57 warplane on an Airbase in Russia nearly 600 kilometers from the front lines the attack marks Kyiv's first known successful strike on an SU-57 fighter plane which is labeled as Moscow's most advanced military aircraft.

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Frozen Russian assets predominantly within EU nations generate $2.7 to $3.78 billion in profit yearly. US President Joe Biden has said he had reached an agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron on the use of profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

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Ukrainian military claims that for the first time ever it hit an SU-57 Fighter Jet. The fighter jet was apparently parked at an Airfield in southern Russia. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it hit SU-57 fighter jet inside Russia

<p>US President Joe Biden on Friday (June 7) issued an unprecedented public apology to Ukraine for the holdup of American military assistance&nbsp;that allowed Russia to continue making gains on the battlefield. Ukraine's&nbsp;President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed for bipartisan US support "like it was during World War II."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-west-allows-kyiv-to-strike-russia-727531">Russia-Ukraine War: West allows Kyiv to strike Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking in Paris a day after they attended 80th anniversary events of D-Day in Normandy, Biden apologised to the Ukrainian people for the weeks of not knowing if more assistance would come while Republicans in the US Congress held up a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine for six months.</p>

<p>"We are still in. Completely. Thoroughly," Biden added.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia-Ukraine war: What Zelensky wants from the US</strong></h2>

<p>Zelensky has called upon the Americans to support Ukraine's defence against the ongoing Russian offensive. The Ukrainian president in France also thanked US lawmakers for eventually coming together to approve the weapons package.</p>

<p>"It’s very important that in this unity, United States of America, all American people stay with Ukraine like it was during World War II,” Zelensky said.</p>

<p>"How the United States helped to save human lives, to save Europe. And we count on your continuing support in standing with us shoulder to shoulder."</p>

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<p>The United States is by far Kyiv’s biggest supplier of wartime support that has pitted the West directly against Russia.</p>

<p>Over two years into the war in Ukraine, Kyiv is now trying to fend off an intense Russian offensive in eastern areas of the country.</p>

<p>The Ukrainian pushback over Russian war-effort is focused on the border regions of Kharkiv and Donetsk.</p>

<p>The Russian offensive is going on amid Kyiv's consistent shortfall of ammunition and troops along the roughly 1,000-kilometre (620-mile) front line.</p>

<p>That shortfall in weaponry came after US military aid was held up in Congress for six months before Biden in April signed the $61 billion package into law.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden on Friday (June 7) issued an unprecedented public apology to Ukraine for the holdup of American military assistance that allowed Russia to continue making gains on the battlefield.

US President Joe Biden on Friday (June 7) issued an unprecedented public apology to Ukraine for the holdup of American military assistance that allowed Russia to continue making gains on the battlefield. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed for bipartisan US support "like it was during World War II." Also read | Russia-Ukraine War: West allows Kyiv to strike Russia Speaking in Paris a day after they attended 80th anniversary events of D-Day in Normandy, Biden apologised to the Ukrainian people for the weeks of not knowing if more assistance would come while Republicans in the US Congress held up a $61 billion military aid package for Ukraine for six months. "We are still in. Completely. Thoroughly," Biden added. Russia-Ukraine war: What Zelensky wants from the US Zelensky has called upon the Americans to support Ukraine's defence against the ongoing Russian offensive. The Ukrainian president in France also thanked US lawmakers for eventually coming together to approve the weapons package. "It’s very important that in this unity, United States of America, all American people stay with Ukraine like it was during World War II,” Zelensky said. "How the United States helped to save human lives, to save Europe. And we count on your continuing support in standing with us shoulder to shoulder." Also watch | D-Day Anniversary: Britain, France and US commemorate D-Day; Macron honours WW2 veterans × The United States is by far Kyiv’s biggest supplier of wartime support that has pitted the West directly against Russia. Over two years into the war in Ukraine, Kyiv is now trying to fend off an intense Russian offensive in eastern areas of the country. The Ukrainian pushback over Russian war-effort is focused on the border regions of Kharkiv and Donetsk. The Russian offensive is going on amid Kyiv's consistent shortfall of ammunition and troops along the roughly 1,000-kilometre (620-mile) front line. That shortfall in weaponry came after US military aid was held up in Congress for six months before Biden in April signed the $61 billion package into law. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine war: Biden apologises to Zelensky for holdup of military assistance

The Russian Defence Ministry on Friday accused Ukrainian forces of firing five U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles at the Russian-controlled eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk in an attack it said had wounded 20 people, including children.

Russia accuses Kyiv of using U.S. ATACMS missiles to hit civilian targets in Luhansk

Even After experiencing the horrors of two World Wars, the world continues to be held hostage to the actions and rhetoric of the West on the one hand and Russia on the other. President Vladimir Putin warned that he will deploy weapons closer to the West & France says it will send fighter jets to Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: France to send Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine, train pilots

The Russian defense Ministry has accused Ukrainian forces of firing five US supplied missiles at the Russian controlled Eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Biden assures Zelensky that United States will stand with him

Russia claimed to have hit many targets in Ukraine. Ukraine asserted that it and Russia had engaged in numerous hard battles going in different directions. Over the previous 24 hours, Russian forces have taken up more favorable positions on the front lines.

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The Russia-Ukraine war is entering the next phase. Meanwhile, the rift is widening between Russia & US. Russia is now sending warships to America's backyard. Is World War III around the corner? Watch this video for all details.

US Navy on alert as Russian warships head to America's backyard

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he could use conventional missiles against US and its allies within striking distance if they allow Ukraine to use long-range western weapons to strike deep inside Russia.

''Russia ready to use nuclear weapons if...'', Putin warns West

#Gravitas | Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Moscow could arm countries to attack Western targets. His warning came as a response to the decision by the U.S. and its allies to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory with Western weapons. Tonight, on #Gravitas, we ask: is it Russia or NATO that is escalating tensions? Who is intensifying the risk of World War III?

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#Gravitas | Is the upcoming Ukraine peace summit doomed to fail? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed disappointment at U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to skip the summit in Switzerland. Zelensky described Biden's decision as 'gift to Russia.' With Biden deciding to skip the summit and Russia not invited for the talks, are the truce efforts bound to fail?

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Russia could use nuclear weapons if territory threatened, says Putin

The Russia-Ukraine war is venturing into perilous and unprecedented territory as France is contemplating the deployment of its military personnel to assist Ukrainian forces.

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