Finland has started construction of 200 kilometre fence along its border with Russia in an attempt to boost security. The Finnish government is wary of Moscow trying to mass mobilise the troops along the said border, especially after the invasion of Ukraine.

Finland begins construction of fence on Russian border amid NATO membership bid

Criminal gangs in Sweden may have access to far more powerful weapons, possibly shipped from Ukraine, according to a report by Sputnik News. The arms smugglers in the second-largest city of Gothenburg have been receiving requests to procure weapons from the conflict-hit regions of Ukraine.

Are Swedish gangs receiving weapons destined for Ukraine?

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Russia claims capture of village in eastern Ukrainian region Kharkiv; 2 civilians injured in city near Kyiv

Mercenary group Wagner chief says Moscow could take two years to capture eastern Ukrainian regions

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday announced that Moscow plans to cut oil output by 500,000 barrels per day in March in response to price caps imposed by the West on Moscow’s crude and oil products.

Oil prices jump over 2% as Russia announces plan to slash production by 500,000 barrels a day

Russian forces continue to attack eastern Ukraine, new offensive by Moscow possible in 10 days, says governor

In a recent interview, Ukraine’s presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said that Kyiv and its Western allies are in the midst of negotiating for long-range missiles and fighter jets to push back Russian forces.

Kyiv in talks with Western allies for long-range missiles, fighter jets: Ukrainian official

In response to recent announcements by the West about its decision of sending tanks to Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia, the Kremlin on Thursday (January 26), said that these actions are perceived as “direct involvement” by Moscow.

Russia criticises West for giving tanks to Ukraine, terms it ‘direct involvement’ in ongoing conflict

The top Russian official in Germany has warned about possible escalation amid Moscow’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine after Berlin approved supplying Leopard 2 tanks following mounting pressure from Kyiv and its Western allies.

‘Extremely dangerous’: Russia warns of potential escalation as Germany agrees to send tanks to Ukraine

Russian military leadership caught some flak from Chechen chief Ramzan Kadyrov on Thursday for prohibiting the wearing of beards for Russian soldiers. He joined Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian oligarch, in the outburst against the Russian army administration.

Chechnya leaders slam Russian military's decision to ban beards for soldiers

Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24).

Poland officially requests Germany to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, will ask compensation from EU

A recent survey conducted by the United States-based global business intelligence company, Morning Consult shows that Indians view Washington as the second-most significant security threat, ahead of its neighbouring Pakistan.

Indians view US as second significant security threat ahead of Pakistan, shows survey

Germany named Boris Pistorius as the country’s new defence minister on Tuesday (January 17) following the resignation of Christine Lambrecht a day prior. This comes weeks after several missteps by the now former defence minister of Berlin and amid mounting pressure on the country from European allies to approve the re-export of Leopard tanks for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Germany appoints Boris Pistorius as new defence minister, averts government crisis

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s western allies might have finally answered the country’s long standing call to supply modern battle tanks. On late Saturday (January 14), the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said that Britain would be sending 14 Challenger 2 tanks along with some other artillery to support Ukraine.

Explained: Are European allies planning to send tanks to Ukraine?

The Ukrainian body dealing with prisoners has alleged that the Russian side on Saturday, at the last moment, cancelled a prisoner exchange between the two warring nations.

Morning Brief: Ukraine accuses Russia of cancelling prisoner exchange, Peru reopens airport, and more

Further straining the ties between Türkiye and Sweden, the former on Friday opened up an inquiry into an incident in Stockholm where an effigy of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was burnt by Kurdish elements.

Türkiye opens investigation into Erdogan effigy burning incident in Sweden

A little more than three months after putting Sergey Surovikin in charge of the Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has demoted him and announced a replacement.

Putin appoints new commander to lead Ukraine invasion, demoting 'General Armageddon'

Explained: What is happening in the Ukrainian city of Soledar?

US President Joe Biden is not overtly convinced by the temporary ceasefire ordered by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Biden termed Putin's 36-hour ceasefire order an effort to find breathing room for his army.

'He's trying to find oxygen': Biden on Putin's 36-hour ceasefire order

Ukraine’s New Year commences with Russian missile, drone attacks and air raid sirens

Kremlin told Russian news agencies on Saturday (3 December) that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit east Ukraine's Donbas region "in due time". Putin claims to have annexed the Donbas region and his planned visit might anger Ukraine and the West.

Top 10 world news: Putin to visit east Ukraine ‘in due time’, Iran’s hijab law under review, and more

The European Union has witnessed a 42 per cent increase in the imports of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) between January-October, compared to the same period last year, according to an FT report.

Europe's import of Russian LNG jumps 42% amid Russia-Ukraine war: Report

Russia's withdrawal from the southern city of Kherson in Ukraine has not gone down well with the elite of the country. Reportedly, Alexander Dugin, a longtime ally of Putin often touted as his 'brain' has called for his removal after the Russian troops were subjected to a humiliating 'withdrawal' from the city.

Putin's top ally calls for Russian Prez to be toppled, killed after Kherson 'humiliation'

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