Today NASA will make a very important decision regarding the fate of Boeing's problematic Starliner spacecraft. There's a lot of speculation growing and concerns about this and to get us an astronaut's perspective of overstaying in space, WION's principal correspondents spoke to Russian cosmonaut Sergey Vladimirovich Korsakov who has stayed in space for longer than 6 months.

Russian Cosmonaut Sergey Vladimirovich Korsakov speaks about his 6-month stay in space

The US has announced a new round of military support to Ukraine, following a phone discussion between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Joe Biden.

Russia-Ukraine War: Biden speaks with Zelensky, approves new military aid for Ukraine

<p>In a new move to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, the United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on more than 400 entities, accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine.</p>

<p>The US Department of the Treasury and the Department of State, on Friday, targeted these entities, both in Russia and outside its borders, including in Asia, Europe and West Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sanctions list includes 34 Russians, including the son of Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, Pavel Belousov, according to Russian state agency TASS.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Along with Russian entities, the sanctions are also imposed on citizens of Turkey, Italy, Belarus, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extremely-important-us-keeps-backing-ukraine-nato-chief-742176"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'Extremely important' that US keeps backing Ukraine: NATO chief</strong></a></p>

<p>The Biden administration also imposed sanctions on Palau and Panama-flagged tankers intended for the transportation of liquefied natural gas: Asya Energy, Everest Energy, North Air, North Mountain, North Sky, North Way, and Pioneer.</p>

<p>The US treasury added that they are targetting Russian financial technology companies, providing necessary software and IT solutions for Russia's financial sector.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, the US administration also added 123 firms to the US export control list, including 42 Chinese firms and 63 Russian firms, as per a notice published in the Federal Register.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US has been warning China from supply machinery and technology to Russia and supporting Moscow's military-industrial base.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>China's response to US sanctions&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>China said that it has not provided weapons or machinery to Russia in its war against Ukraine, further explaining, that it was normal trade between Beijing and Moscow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, said, "Russia has turned its economy into a tool in service of the Kremlin’s military-industrial complex. Treasury’s actions today continue to implement the commitments made by President Biden and his G7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military-industrial base supply chains and payment channels."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adeyemo added, "The companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide need to ensure they are not supporting Russia's military-industrial supply chains.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In a new move to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, the United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on more than 400 entities, accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine.

In a new move to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, the United States has imposed a new set of sanctions on more than 400 entities, accused of supporting Russia during its war with Ukraine. The US Department of the Treasury and the Department of State, on Friday, targeted these entities, both in Russia and outside its borders, including in Asia, Europe and West Asia. The sanctions list includes 34 Russians, including the son of Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, Pavel Belousov, according to Russian state agency TASS. Along with Russian entities, the sanctions are also imposed on citizens of Turkey, Italy, Belarus, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Also read: 'Extremely important' that US keeps backing Ukraine: NATO chief The Biden administration also imposed sanctions on Palau and Panama-flagged tankers intended for the transportation of liquefied natural gas: Asya Energy, Everest Energy, North Air, North Mountain, North Sky, North Way, and Pioneer. The US treasury added that they are targetting Russian financial technology companies, providing necessary software and IT solutions for Russia's financial sector. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine × Moreover, the US administration also added 123 firms to the US export control list, including 42 Chinese firms and 63 Russian firms, as per a notice published in the Federal Register. The US has been warning China from supply machinery and technology to Russia and supporting Moscow's military-industrial base. China's response to US sanctions China said that it has not provided weapons or machinery to Russia in its war against Ukraine, further explaining, that it was normal trade between Beijing and Moscow. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, said, "Russia has turned its economy into a tool in service of the Kremlin’s military-industrial complex. Treasury’s actions today continue to implement the commitments made by President Biden and his G7 counterparts to disrupt Russia’s military-industrial base supply chains and payment channels." Adeyemo added, "The companies, financial institutions, and governments worldwide need to ensure they are not supporting Russia's military-industrial supply chains.” (With inputs from agencies)

US imposes new sanctions on 400 entities for aiding Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine has introduced an unmanned ground robot known as the Fury or Lyut 2.0, that can enter enemy lines with a machine gun and be used for reconnaissance roles including helping identify enemy positions. As per reports, Ukraine’s 12th brigade has used the land drone in its missions as a decoy to draw enemy fire and subsequently determine their positions.

Land Drones: The New Weapon in Unmanned Combat

Has Ukraine's invasion of Russia in the Kursk region, been a suicide mission? Germany has said, they did not have any knowledge of Ukraine's Kursk plans while the west is largely wondering what Ukraine plans to do next after Kursk? Where does it plan to go from here? Russia's defence ministry claims, Ukraine has lost nearly 4400 troops in the hostilities so far with over 300 armoured fighting vehicles and 65 tanks destroyed. Are Ukrainian troops, sitting ducks inside Russia? Join Shivan Chanana on this episode of Game Plan as he discusses with KSENIA KONDRATIEVA, JOURNALIST, FOUNDER OF @RUSSIAWIRE.

Russia annihilates Ukrainian troops in Kursk | Kyiv loses 4400 troops, 650 military assets | WION

Two weeks since Ukraine launched its audacious attack on Russia's Kursk region, Moscow now says Kyiv could attack a nuclear plant in this region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of attempting an overnight strike on the Kursk nuclear power plant.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin accuses Ukraine of targeting Kursk nuclear plant

Ukraine has now claimed the usage of american made munitions against the Russian forces in Kursk. Ukraine's Air Force on Thursday released a footage claiming that it used US made High Precision GBU-38 bombs to target Russian platoon command posts here. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: US made GBU-39 bombs used against Russian platoon base in Kursk

Ukraine has now claimed the usage of American made munitions against the Russian forces in Kursk. Ukraine's Air Force on Thursday released a footage claiming that it used US made High Precision GBU-38 bombs to target Russian platoon command posts here. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine uses US-made bombs against Russia

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv's 'unrestricted' warfare in Kursk

Did American mercenaries help Ukraine breach Russia's border? Was it the result of the blunder of one Russian general that left the Russian borders vulnerable to Ukrainian assaults on Aug. 6? Two weeks after Ukrainian troops launched a surprise cross-border assault into Russia's Kursk region, Moscow reportedly summoned the U.S. Charge d’affaires in Moscow where she was issued a demarche over the alleged involvement of an American private military company in Ukraine's incursion.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia Claims American Mercenaries Aided Ukraine's Kursk Offensive

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (August 22) said that Ukraine attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located in the country's&nbsp;region near the border. This area experienced an incursion by Kyiv's forces over two weeks ago.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Putin claim about the Kursk nuclear power plant?</strong></h2>

<p>During a meeting in Moscow concerning the Russian border regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk, Putin stated, “The enemy tried to strike the (Kursk) nuclear power plant last night.”</p>

<p>He also noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had been informed and had agreed to send experts to assess the situation at the plant.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is the current situation at the plant?</strong></h2>

<p>During the meeting in Moscow, the acting Governor of&nbsp;Kursk, Alexey Smirnov assured&nbsp;that the plant's situation remained stable. Earlier, the Russian defence ministry reported intercepting a Ukrainian drone&nbsp;over the Kursk region during an overnight attack.</p>

<p>Ukrainian officials have not yet responded to these claims.</p>

<h2><strong>Accusations between Ukraine and Russia regarding nuclear safety</strong></h2>

<p>Throughout the 2.5-year conflict, Ukraine and Russia have traded&nbsp;accusations regarding threats to nuclear safety. Russian forces initially took control of the abandoned Chernobyl plant and Europe’s largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia plant, at the start of their large-scale military offensive.</p>

<p><strong>Members of Indian Diaspora expressed optimism on PM Modi's visit to Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>Russia continues to control the Zaporizhzhia site and has faced accusations of "nuclear blackmail" from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Moscow, however, claims Ukrainian forces have attempted multiple drone strikes on the plant.</p>

<h2><strong>Indian PM’s message ahead of his Ukraine visit</strong></h2>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Poland on Thursday, stressed that conflicts cannot be resolved through combat. His upcoming&nbsp;visit&nbsp;to Kyiv is the first by an Indian premier.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-goes-all-indian-sings-hindi-song-at-his-farewell-in-delhi-752375">Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim goes all Indian, sings Hindi song at his farewell in Delhi</a></strong></p>

<p>Modi is expected to advocate for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Indian government has avoided directly condemning Russia unlike the West and has&nbsp;instead promoted&nbsp;dialogue between both sides.</p>

<p>“It is India’s strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield,” the Indian PM&nbsp;said. He added that India supports “dialogue and diplomacy for restoration of peace and stability as soon as possible” and condemned “the loss of innocent lives in any conflict.”</p>

<p><strong><em>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</em></strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (August 22) said that Ukraine attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located in the country's region near the border.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (August 22) said that Ukraine attempted to attack the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located in the country's region near the border. This area experienced an incursion by Kyiv's forces over two weeks ago. What did Putin claim about the Kursk nuclear power plant? During a meeting in Moscow concerning the Russian border regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk, Putin stated, “The enemy tried to strike the (Kursk) nuclear power plant last night.” He also noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had been informed and had agreed to send experts to assess the situation at the plant. Also read: Chinese man invades North Korea in a never-thought way, flies drone across the border What is the current situation at the plant? During the meeting in Moscow, the acting Governor of Kursk, Alexey Smirnov assured that the plant's situation remained stable. Earlier, the Russian defence ministry reported intercepting a Ukrainian drone over the Kursk region during an overnight attack. Ukrainian officials have not yet responded to these claims. Accusations between Ukraine and Russia regarding nuclear safety Throughout the 2.5-year conflict, Ukraine and Russia have traded accusations regarding threats to nuclear safety. Russian forces initially took control of the abandoned Chernobyl plant and Europe’s largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia plant, at the start of their large-scale military offensive. Members of Indian Diaspora expressed optimism on PM Modi's visit to Ukraine × Russia continues to control the Zaporizhzhia site and has faced accusations of "nuclear blackmail" from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Moscow, however, claims Ukrainian forces have attempted multiple drone strikes on the plant. Indian PM’s message ahead of his Ukraine visit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Poland on Thursday, stressed that conflicts cannot be resolved through combat. His upcoming visit to Kyiv is the first by an Indian premier. Also read: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim goes all Indian, sings Hindi song at his farewell in Delhi Modi is expected to advocate for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Indian government has avoided directly condemning Russia unlike the West and has instead promoted dialogue between both sides. “It is India’s strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield,” the Indian PM said. He added that India supports “dialogue and diplomacy for restoration of peace and stability as soon as possible” and condemned “the loss of innocent lives in any conflict.” 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)

Russia accuses Ukraine of attempting to attack Kursk nuclear plant

A Russian Su-34 frontline bomber conducted a strike using glide bombs against concentrated Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. WION tells you more insights in this report.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Su-34 bomber strikes Ukrainian troops with glide bombs

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Su-34 bomber strikes Ukrainian forces in Kursk

Ukraine says it is destroying Russian pontoon bridges with US-made weapons as part of its incursion into Russia's region and Russia has reported that Ukraine has destroyed at least three bridges over the same river. To know more, watch the full story.

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Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv reports hitting Russian Pontoon Bridges with US-made weapons

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said no conflict could be resolved on a battlefield as he spoke in Poland on the eve of his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi will be the first Indian premier to make a Ukraine trip and is the first in 45 years to visit Poland, Kyiv's loyal ally that is a key transit for foreign leaders heading to its war-torn neighbour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian government has avoided explicit condemnations of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, instead urging both sides to resolve their differences through dialogue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is India's strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield," Modi said in Warsaw, adding his country supports "dialogue and diplomacy for restoration of peace and stability as soon as possible".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomed Modi and his delegation at the seat of government, with flags of both countries hoisted outside the building and their anthems played by the military band.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"History has taught our nations the importance of respecting the rules, respecting borders, territorial integrity," Tusk said as he spoke to reporters alongside the Indian leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tusk also added that Modi "reaffirmed his willingness to commit himself personally to a peaceful, just, quick end to the war".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;PM Modi in Poland: Why the visit is so significant</strong></p>

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<p>After the talks, Modi will lay a wreath at a war memorial in central Warsaw before heading for talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later on Thursday, the Indian leader is expected to leave the Polish capital to travel to neighbouring Ukraine for his first visit to the country fighting to stave off the Russian invasion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi has trodden a delicate balance between maintaining India's historically warm ties with Russia while courting closer security partnerships with Western nations as a bulwark against regional rival China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region," Modi said in a statement published Wednesday before his departure for Poland. In Kyiv, Modi will hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky and "share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict," the statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Drastic expansion</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday, Modi commemorated an Indian maharaja who sheltered Polish children during World War II, laying flowers at the marble lotus-crowned monument erected in Warsaw in honour of the maharaja.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a little-known story linking the two nations, the maharaja hosted Polish children in what is now Gujarat, Modi's home state where he was chief minister before launching his national political career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian leader announced a youth exchange programme named after the maharaja, under which 20 Polish young people would be invited to India each year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are finally starting to have the right level of political and diplomatic relations," Polish deputy foreign minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski said about the visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said Warsaw was counting on cooperation with India "in the agricultural sector, in the IT sector, in the security sector, in the new technology sector, especially green technology".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi on Wednesday delivered a speech in Hindi to the Indian community in Warsaw, promising "a drastic expansion of Indian economy in coming years".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is expected to meet with Leszek Balcerowicz, a former Polish finance minister and free market pioneer who steered Poland's economic transition from communism to capitalism in the early 1990s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Indian Embassy, Modi will also meet captains of kabaddi teams,&nbsp;a tag-meets-rugby contact team sport rooted in Indian mythology and said to date back 5,000 years.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said no conflict could be resolved on a battlefield as he spoke in Poland on the eve of his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said no conflict could be resolved on a battlefield as he spoke in Poland on the eve of his historic visit to war-torn Ukraine. Modi will be the first Indian premier to make a Ukraine trip and is the first in 45 years to visit Poland, Kyiv's loyal ally that is a key transit for foreign leaders heading to its war-torn neighbour. The Indian government has avoided explicit condemnations of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, instead urging both sides to resolve their differences through dialogue. "It is India's strong belief that no problem can be resolved on a battlefield," Modi said in Warsaw, adding his country supports "dialogue and diplomacy for restoration of peace and stability as soon as possible". Also read: 'Not an era of war': PM Modi repeats Ukraine peace pitch from Poland's Warsaw Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomed Modi and his delegation at the seat of government, with flags of both countries hoisted outside the building and their anthems played by the military band. "History has taught our nations the importance of respecting the rules, respecting borders, territorial integrity," Tusk said as he spoke to reporters alongside the Indian leader. Tusk also added that Modi "reaffirmed his willingness to commit himself personally to a peaceful, just, quick end to the war". Watch | PM Modi in Poland: Why the visit is so significant × After the talks, Modi will lay a wreath at a war memorial in central Warsaw before heading for talks with Polish President Andrzej Duda. Later on Thursday, the Indian leader is expected to leave the Polish capital to travel to neighbouring Ukraine for his first visit to the country fighting to stave off the Russian invasion. Modi has trodden a delicate balance between maintaining India's historically warm ties with Russia while courting closer security partnerships with Western nations as a bulwark against regional rival China. "As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region," Modi said in a statement published Wednesday before his departure for Poland. In Kyiv, Modi will hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky and "share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict," the statement added. Drastic expansion On Wednesday, Modi commemorated an Indian maharaja who sheltered Polish children during World War II, laying flowers at the marble lotus-crowned monument erected in Warsaw in honour of the maharaja. In a little-known story linking the two nations, the maharaja hosted Polish children in what is now Gujarat, Modi's home state where he was chief minister before launching his national political career. The Indian leader announced a youth exchange programme named after the maharaja, under which 20 Polish young people would be invited to India each year. "We are finally starting to have the right level of political and diplomatic relations," Polish deputy foreign minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski said about the visit. He said Warsaw was counting on cooperation with India "in the agricultural sector, in the IT sector, in the security sector, in the new technology sector, especially green technology". Modi on Wednesday delivered a speech in Hindi to the Indian community in Warsaw, promising "a drastic expansion of Indian economy in coming years". He is expected to meet with Leszek Balcerowicz, a former Polish finance minister and free market pioneer who steered Poland's economic transition from communism to capitalism in the early 1990s. According to the Indian Embassy, Modi will also meet captains of kabaddi teams, a tag-meets-rugby contact team sport rooted in Indian mythology and said to date back 5,000 years. 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.

'No problem can be resolved on battlefield': PM Modi urges peace ahead of Ukraine visit

Indian Prime Minister is all set to visit Ukraine. A first by an Indian PM. He will be taking on an 8-hour-long journey to Kyiv and ahead of his visit Prime Minister Modi said that this is not an era of war and urged for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war.

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Ukraine launched one of the largest ever drone attacks on Moscow on Wednesday (21 August) with Russian air defence units destroying at least 45 drones flying towards the capital. Watch in for more details!

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Recent reports indicate a reorientation of US strategy to target China's rapidly expanding nuclear capabilities specifically. President Joe Biden has reportedly directed American forces to ready themselves for potential coordinated nuclear conflict, which he fears will come from Russia, China, and North Korea. An explosive report by The New York Times reveals that earlier this year, in March, Biden sanctioned a highly classified nuclear strategic plan which specifically focused on the Chinese threat.

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Messaging services Telegram and WhatsApp briefly suffered a major outage in Russia on Wednesday, said the country's media regulator Roskomnadzor, which blamed a cyberattack.

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Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war has exacted a heavy toll on both human lives and the economy. The Russian economy, initially predicted to collapse under the weight of sanctions, has instead experienced an unexpected boom, driven largely by state-funded defense spending. Reports suggest real wages have surged, and consumer spending has reached record highs, creating a facade of prosperity despite the conflict.

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Amid the fighting in Kursk, Russia thwarted "one of the largest" Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow overnight. Russian air defences shot down 11 UAVs over Moscow Region alone. A total of 45 drones were destroyed over Russia overnight, with the bulk shot down over the border region of Bryansk. This was the day Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Moscow. Tune in to Gravitas at 9 PM IST to know more.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it absolutely clear that there cannot be any talks with Kiev after its attack on Russia’s Kursk Region. But as Ukraine nurses the ambition to takeover more Russian territory, Russian troops are advancing in Ukraine. Russia has reportedly taken over Viyemka railway station in the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past day along with ARTEMOVO, one of the largest Russian gains in recent weeks. Russian troops are also inching close to logistics hub Pokrovsk, as Ukraine has ordered evacuations in the region. In Russia's Kursk region, during the past day, Ukraine lost more than 330 troops and 27 armoured vehicles. Is KIEV losing more on its home turf than it could gain inside Russia as Russian troops continue to advance inside Ukraine and pound Ukrainian troops in Kursk? WHAT IS UKRAINE'S GAME PLAN? WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Brussels based, International affairs analyst Dr. Gilbert Doctorow on Game Plan.

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While the West is in awe of Ukraine's audacious incursion into Russia's Kursk region, events on the battlefield are rapidly changing. Our next report analyses how Kyiv's tactical gambit has paved the way for significant Russian advances in eastern Ukraine...Watch in for more details!

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