Kyiv has ordered for the evacuation of children and their parents from several towns and villages in eastern Donetsk region where fighting with Russia is reportedly intensifying. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine orders evacuations from parts of Donetsk

<p>Russia's President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow is considering "asymmetric" measures against Ukraine's use of Western-supplied weapons in Russian territory, including arming adversaries of the West.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin's remarks came at a meeting with heads of international news agencies on Wednesday (June 5), on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The remarks follow confirmation by a US senator and a western official that Ukraine has recently used US weapons to strike inside Russia.</p>

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<p>"We have no illusions in this regard,” Putin said while repeating his earlier claims that Ukrainian troops might be using the weapons but the US and its allies are providing the intelligence and targeting information to Kyiv.</p>

<p>"Secondly, if someone deems it possible to supply such weapons to the war zone, to strike our territory… why shouldn't we supply similar weapons to those regions of the world, where they will be used against sensitive sites of these countries?" the Russian president added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We can respond asymmetrically. We will give it a thought."</p>

<p>The Russian president said that if the West continues to escalate, it "will completely destroy international relations and undermine international security".</p>

<p>"If we see that these countries are being drawn into a war against us, and this is their direct participation in the war against Russia, then we reserve the right to act in a similar way. This is a recipe for very serious problems," he warned.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas| Putin warns West: There will be consequences</strong></p>

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<p>Russia claims that a number of NATO military instructors training the Ukrainian forces have been killed in the Russian strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Washington and its allies claim that providing weapons and equipment to Ukraine does not put them at war with Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, a report from the Institute for the Study of War had said that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian S-300/400 air defence battery in the Belgorod region, with a US-supplied high mobility artillery rocket system, or Himars, on 1 or 2 June.&nbsp;<br />
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow is considering "asymmetric" measures against Ukraine's use of Western-supplied weapons in Russian territory, including arming adversaries of the West.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow is considering "asymmetric" measures against Ukraine's use of Western-supplied weapons in Russian territory, including arming adversaries of the West. Putin's remarks came at a meeting with heads of international news agencies on Wednesday (June 5), on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The remarks follow confirmation by a US senator and a western official that Ukraine has recently used US weapons to strike inside Russia. Also read | US blasts China after Putin-Xi meet, says 'you can't have it both ways' "We have no illusions in this regard,” Putin said while repeating his earlier claims that Ukrainian troops might be using the weapons but the US and its allies are providing the intelligence and targeting information to Kyiv. "Secondly, if someone deems it possible to supply such weapons to the war zone, to strike our territory… why shouldn't we supply similar weapons to those regions of the world, where they will be used against sensitive sites of these countries?" the Russian president added. "We can respond asymmetrically. We will give it a thought." The Russian president said that if the West continues to escalate, it "will completely destroy international relations and undermine international security". "If we see that these countries are being drawn into a war against us, and this is their direct participation in the war against Russia, then we reserve the right to act in a similar way. This is a recipe for very serious problems," he warned. Also watch | Gravitas| Putin warns West: There will be consequences × Russia claims that a number of NATO military instructors training the Ukrainian forces have been killed in the Russian strikes. Meanwhile, Washington and its allies claim that providing weapons and equipment to Ukraine does not put them at war with Russia. Last month, a report from the Institute for the Study of War had said that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian S-300/400 air defence battery in the Belgorod region, with a US-supplied high mobility artillery rocket system, or Himars, on 1 or 2 June. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

'Recipe for very serious problems': Putin says Russia could supply arms to other nations to strike the West

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-Ukraine war: Putin warns West over deployment of arms to Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russian President says, Moscow could supply arms to other nations against the West

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to rage on. Meanwhile, tensions are soaring between Russia & the West. The West continues to arm Ukraine against Russia. Now, Russia is deploying missiles in striking distance of the West. Are drums of World War III beating? Watch this video for all details.

Putin hints at Russia deploying missiles in striking distance of the West

Putin warns West of deploying missiles in striking distance

Russia's crude exports have experienced a decline for the fourth consecutive week, reaching the lowest levels since mid-February. While production and exports are not directly correlated, falling crude exports suggest Moscow is adhering to its promise.

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While commenting on US President Joe Biden's decision last week to approve the use of US supplied weapons to hit targets inside Russia that were involved in attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region, Russia has warned that a huge confrontation can be on its way.

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Russia forces have now made advances into Ukraine's eastern region. The Ukrainian President said that the Russian forces were focussing their main fire power on eastern Donetsk and not in the northeastern Kharkiv region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says, 'Russia focussing their main fire power in Donetsk'

Russia has warned that the United States could face "fatal consequences" if it ignored Moscow's warnings not to let Ukraine use weapons provided by Washington to strike targets inside Russia

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Rare drone footage shows, smoking piles of rubble and the bombed-out shells of residential buildings are all that remains in the town of Vovchansk in Ukraine's northeast. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Drone shows scale of destruction in Ukraine's Vovchansk

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is requesting further armament supply from the West as Russia attacks his country nonstop. Watch to know more.

Zelensky asks for more weapons from West, says 'limited use of US weapons isn't enough'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of working hard to stop countries from going to a peace summit, which Beijing has publicly criticised because Russia is not invited. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky says China pressuring countries to not attend peace summit

A Russian strike in the eastern city of Kharkiv has injured thirteen people after continuous missile strikes by Russia.

Kharkiv: 13 injured after Russian missiles struck residential areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv

<p>Russia released 75 Ukrainian detainees that included four civilians, according to an official statement from Kyiv. In return, Ukraine released 75 Russian detainees, it was confirmed.</p>

<p>This is the first prisoner exchange in four months between the sides at a formal state of war with one another since February 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Russian Defence Ministry announced that Ukraine gave up 75 individuals as part of an agreement mediated by the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After a long pause, another prisoner swap took place: 75 defenders and civilians were released from the enemy’s captivity," Ukraine’s Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War said.</p>

<p>Handout photos released on international news agencies showed servicemen wearing blue and yellow national flags that were issued along with a statement from the committee.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: West allows Kyiv to strike Russia</strong></p>

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<p>Nineteen defenders of Snake Island, a small rocky outcrop in the Black Sea that became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the early days of the conflict when Ukrainian guards refused to surrender to Russian forces, were reportedly brought back by Ukrainian officials.</p>

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<p>Russia has turned over the bodies of 212 Ukrainian defenders as part of the deal.</p>

<p>On the Russian side, the freed Russian soldiers will be taken to Moscow by military transport aircraft of the Russian aerospace forces, and would receive medical treatment and rehabilitation in the defense ministry's medical facilities, the ministry added.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia accuses US, NATO of provocation</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Russia accused NATO and the United States of "provoking" tensions after Washington and Berlin became the latest allies to let Kyiv's military use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets inside Russia.</p>

<p>A Berlin spokesperson said Germany was convinced Ukraine had the right to defend itself from Russia, especially from cross-border attacks on its second largest city Kharkiv.</p>

<p>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the decision would help protect civilians living in villages close to the Russian border.</p>

<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said NATO countries, especially the US and several European countries, had "entered a new round of escalating tension and they are doing this deliberately", TASS news agency reported.</p>

<p>"They are in every possible way provoking Ukraine to continue this senseless war."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia released 75 Ukrainian detainees that included four civilians, according to an official statement from Kyiv. In return, Ukraine released 75 Russian detainees, it was confirmed.

Russia released 75 Ukrainian detainees that included four civilians, according to an official statement from Kyiv. In return, Ukraine released 75 Russian detainees, it was confirmed. This is the first prisoner exchange in four months between the sides at a formal state of war with one another since February 2022. The Russian Defence Ministry announced that Ukraine gave up 75 individuals as part of an agreement mediated by the United Arab Emirates. "After a long pause, another prisoner swap took place: 75 defenders and civilians were released from the enemy’s captivity," Ukraine’s Coordinating Committee on Dealing with Prisoners of War said. Handout photos released on international news agencies showed servicemen wearing blue and yellow national flags that were issued along with a statement from the committee. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine War: West allows Kyiv to strike Russia × Nineteen defenders of Snake Island, a small rocky outcrop in the Black Sea that became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance in the early days of the conflict when Ukrainian guards refused to surrender to Russian forces, were reportedly brought back by Ukrainian officials. Also read | Indian PM Modi affirms support for peace efforts, dialogue and diplomacy in talks with Putin and Zelensky Russia has turned over the bodies of 212 Ukrainian defenders as part of the deal. On the Russian side, the freed Russian soldiers will be taken to Moscow by military transport aircraft of the Russian aerospace forces, and would receive medical treatment and rehabilitation in the defense ministry's medical facilities, the ministry added. Russia accuses US, NATO of provocation Meanwhile, Russia accused NATO and the United States of "provoking" tensions after Washington and Berlin became the latest allies to let Kyiv's military use Western-supplied weapons to strike targets inside Russia. A Berlin spokesperson said Germany was convinced Ukraine had the right to defend itself from Russia, especially from cross-border attacks on its second largest city Kharkiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the decision would help protect civilians living in villages close to the Russian border. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said NATO countries, especially the US and several European countries, had "entered a new round of escalating tension and they are doing this deliberately", TASS news agency reported. "They are in every possible way provoking Ukraine to continue this senseless war." (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia and Ukraine have announced a major prisoner swap, 150 people have been freed after negotiations mediated by United Arab Emirates. Th prisoner swap has taken place after a gap of four months.

Russia-Ukraine war: First exchange of prisoners after four months, 150 people freed

US President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to use American-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia, but only near the Kharkiv region, US officials said. Watch in for more details!

Russia slams US for allowing Ukraine to use weapons

Have America's Abrams tanks failed in Ukraine? Ukrainian crew working on the tanks have revealed a series of weaknesses and flaws.

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The ongoing war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the country's economy. A new world bank report reveals a significant rise in poverty, with 1.8 million more Ukrainians falling below the poverty line since 2020. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine war: 1.8 million more Ukrainians in poverty since 2020 due to war

President Joe Biden has given a nod to Ukraine to use American weapons to strike targets within Russian territory, though with restrictions. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine can use US munitions to target specific areas in Russia

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The Russia-Ukraine war is entering the next stage. Joe Biden has allowed Ukraine to strike Russia. Ukraine is all set to use US weapons inside Russia. Is US provoking Russia for a global conflict? Watch this video for all details.

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President Joe Biden has given a nod to Ukraine to use American weapons to strike targets within Russian territory, though with restrictions. A Russian strike in the eastern city of Kharkiv has killed at least three people while injuring 16 others as per the regional Governor Russia used twin strikes which targeted Medics and rescue workers. Watch to know more.

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<p>The United States on Wednesday (May 29) accused Chinese leadership of supporting Russia's war efforts in Ukraine that began in February 2022 when President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of the former Soviet Republic. Washington warned that Beijing could face further sanctions from the US and its NATO allies&nbsp;in response to its support for Russia.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters on a visit to Brussels, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said there was an urgent need for European and NATO countries "to send a collective message of concern to China about its actions, which we view are destabilising in the heart of Europe."</p>

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<p>The US sanction warning coincides with a summit in Beijing with Arab States where the Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for deepening energy cooperation with Arab states.</p>

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<p>"China will further enhance strategic cooperation with the Arab side on oil and gas, and integrate supply security with market security," Xi said, according to a readout of his speech by the foreign ministry.</p>

<p>The Biden administration has stepped up warnings about China's support for Russia and issued an executive order last year in December that threatened sanctions on financial institutions helping Russia evade Western sanctions.</p>

<p>In Brussels, Campbell said he had briefed NATO's main political decision-making body, the North Atlantic Council (NAC), about the US concerns on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Campbell alleged that Chinese support was helping Moscow reconstitute elements of its military, including long-range missile, artillery and drone capabilities, and its ability to track battlefield movements.</p>

<p>"What we have seen from China to Russia is not a one-off or a couple of rogue firms involved in supporting Russia," Campbell said. "This is a sustained, comprehensive effort that is backed up by the leadership in China that is designed to give Russia every support behind the scenes."</p>

<p>Campbell said the Chinese actions had created capacities for Russia not only on the battlefield in Ukraine, but to be "able to pose a strategic challenge to others in Europe".</p>

<p>"We see this as a matter of utmost urgency," he said.</p>


The United States on Wednesday (May 29) accused Chinese leadership of supporting Russia's war efforts in Ukraine that began in February 2022 when President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of the former Soviet Republic.

The United States on Wednesday (May 29) accused Chinese leadership of supporting Russia's war efforts in Ukraine that began in February 2022 when President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of the former Soviet Republic. Washington warned that Beijing could face further sanctions from the US and its NATO allies in response to its support for Russia. Speaking to reporters on a visit to Brussels, US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said there was an urgent need for European and NATO countries "to send a collective message of concern to China about its actions, which we view are destabilising in the heart of Europe." The US sanction warning coincides with a summit in Beijing with Arab States where the Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for deepening energy cooperation with Arab states. Also read | Iran, Saudi Arabia restore ties as China-brokered deal outfoxes West "China will further enhance strategic cooperation with the Arab side on oil and gas, and integrate supply security with market security," Xi said, according to a readout of his speech by the foreign ministry. The Biden administration has stepped up warnings about China's support for Russia and issued an executive order last year in December that threatened sanctions on financial institutions helping Russia evade Western sanctions. In Brussels, Campbell said he had briefed NATO's main political decision-making body, the North Atlantic Council (NAC), about the US concerns on Tuesday. Also watch | Gravitas | Will Putin Invade Strategic NATO Island in Baltics? Russia's nuclear moves worry NATO × Campbell alleged that Chinese support was helping Moscow reconstitute elements of its military, including long-range missile, artillery and drone capabilities, and its ability to track battlefield movements. "What we have seen from China to Russia is not a one-off or a couple of rogue firms involved in supporting Russia," Campbell said. "This is a sustained, comprehensive effort that is backed up by the leadership in China that is designed to give Russia every support behind the scenes." Campbell said the Chinese actions had created capacities for Russia not only on the battlefield in Ukraine, but to be "able to pose a strategic challenge to others in Europe". "We see this as a matter of utmost urgency," he said.

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Two big NATO powers France and Germany have said that Ukraine should be allowed to hit military sites inside Russia but only those Russian sites from which missiles are being fired at Ukrainian territory not other targets. Watch in for more details!

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The US has been concerned about Ukraine's strikes on Russian nuclear early-warning systems as it could "dangerously unsettle" Moscow at a time when the White House is considering lifting restrictions on the use of US-supplied weapons in cross-border attacks.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Moscow’s forces were massing for a new ground offensive on the northeast of his country, a day after a Russian missile strike on a hardware superstore in the city of Kharkiv killed at least 16 people and wounded dozens more. Watch in for more details!

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Two big NATO Powers France and Germany have said that Ukraine should be allowed to hit military sides inside Russia but only those Russian sites from which missiles are being fired at Ukrainian territory not other targets. Watch in for more details!

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