Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies in June-July. Ukraine has sought US-made F-16 fighter jets to help it counter Russia’s air superiority for more than two years of war. Watch in for more details!

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Russian forces launched an armoured ground attack on Friday near Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv in the northeast of the country and made limited gains. Watch in for more details!

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The Indian-origin economist said that economies are reevaluating their trading partners based on economic and national security concerns following disruptions such as Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Economists have dubbed this phenomenon 'trade fragmentation'. She said that trade fragmentation is much more costly this time around, compared to the cold war. That's because the goods trade to GDP ration stood at just 16% at the start of the cold war. That ratio now stands at 45%. Higher the ratio, lesser is the trade.

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The UK has stripped a gothic Russia-owned castle in Kent of its diplomatic status. The Castle was built in 1871, it was later gifted to the Soviet Union for its help in Britain's fight against the Nazis. Did Putin convert the property into a spy house? Was the castle used to recruit spies in the UK?

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Russia said that sending NATO troops into Ukraine would potentially be extremely dangerous, and Moscow was closely watching a Ukrainian petition that called for such an intervention. Watch in for more details!

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Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod have injured at least eight people, Russian authorities said Thursday. Watch to know more.

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The European Union is considering expanding its sanctions against Russia to target the country's Liquefied Natural Gas industry. This move comes after 13 rounds of previous sanctions, with concerns that Russia's fossil fuel revenue remains a significant financial lifeline.

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Russian forces are advancing, taking the frontlines deeper into the Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian soldiers are scrambling in order to build fortified defence lines and to fend-off Russian attacks. Now according to reports, Russia wants to make use of the interval from now till the US military aid reaches the frontlines to gain as much advantage as it can. Mohammed Saleh speaks to Prof. David Dunn, Professor of International Politics, the University of Birmingham.

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While attending a military parade on Red Square to commemorate Victory Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a combative address on Thursday criticizing Ukraine and its Western backers for their purported attempts to "distort" history and inflame regional tensions.

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Fireworks light up the Moscow sky to celebrate Russia's Victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Watch in!

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Speeches by Ukraine's President Zelensky and Robert Metsola, the president of the European Parliament were interrupted as air raid sirens were sounded in the Ukrainian capital. Watch in for more details!

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Russian President Putin proposed reappointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, the speaker of the lower house of parliament said on Friday, keeping Putin’s chief technocrat in charge of the government as Moscow presses its war in Ukraine.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (May 9) sacked the head of his country's State Security Administration (UDO). The step was taken days after Kyiv officials said that a Russian plot aimed at assassinating Zelensky was foiled.

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The mother of the US soldier detained in Russia has claimed that his girlfriend "lured" him to the country. United States' Staff Sgt. Gordon D. Black, 34 was arrested by the Russian police on May 2 in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok.

The mother of the US soldier detained in Russia has claimed that his girlfriend "lured" him to the country. United States' Staff Sgt. Gordon D. Black, 34 was arrested by the Russian police on May 2 in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok. Speaking to NBC News about her son’s girlfriend Aleksandra Vashchuk, Melody Jones said, "I think she convinced him to come there." The soldier has been kept in police custody on charges of “theft of personal property.” According to the report, Black travelled to Vladivostok on his own after ending his duty as an Army trainer in South Korea on April 10. Also Read: Pentagon says US soldier arrested in Russia for theft flouted army rules The US soldier was asked to leave the foreign base and move directly to his next station in Texas, said Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith, while speaking to The New York Post on Tuesday (May 7). 'More worried about him going to Russia than Iraq and Afghanistan' “He wanted to see her for the last time before going home, and so he went there,” said Jones, as she explained what motivated her son to travel to Russia where many Americans, which includes Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, have been held against their will. “I was worried about him going because the government there has been grabbing Americans. I told him not to go. I was more worried about him going to Russia than I was when he was in Iraq and Afghanistan," Jones said. Black, whose divorce from his wife is going on in the United States, first interacted with Vashchuk “at a bar where she was working,” Jones said to NBC. “They’ve been together, on and off, for about a year and a half. I’ve never met her in person, but I’ve spoken to her over Messenger. My motherly instincts told me something was wrong with her,” said the worried mother. Watch: US Army releases unsettling ad with haunting images Meanwhile, Jones said that her son is "a good boy with a cute, crooked smile". "He was a good soldier, too,” she added, further stating that he speaks Russian fluently. In one of the videos uploaded on Vashchuk’s TikTok account, Black was seen supporting Russia amid the Ukraine war. “I think NATO is pretty aggressive. Honestly, I understand Russia’s position. Obviously, they want to defend their country," said Black in the video. After landing in Vladivostok, the US soldier was arrested on charges of stealing property from a person, who was identified as "citizen T", as per a statement from Pervomaisky District Court spokeswoman Elena Oleneva. He is likely to remain in Russia for at least two months. His mother said that the last thing he texted her was, "Don’t worry about me, I’m OK." (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia stages its main annual Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. President Vladimir Putin expected to make an address at the event, with leaders of Kazakhstan, Laos, Guinea-Bissau, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, and Cuba joining the Russian president in reviewing the parade. Watch in for more details!

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The European union is considering expanding its sanctions against Russia to target the country's liquefied natural gas industry. This move comes after 13 rounds of previous sanctions, with concerns that Russia's fossil fuel revenue remains a significant financial lifeline.

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The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused the US of trying to "unbalance" India's internal political situation to complicate the elections. Moscow referred to the US as a 'neo-colonial' power that lacks an understanding of India's national mentality, historical context, and the development of the Indian state. While Russia's criticism of the US is not new, is its analysis far-fetched? On this episode of Gravitas, we examine how biased reports emerged from the US, in the run-up to the Indian elections.

Gravitas | Russia accuses 'Neo-colonial' US for meddling in India's election, 'Lack of Respect...'

Russia has accused the United States of meddling in the domestic affairs of India. Russian foreign ministry accused the White House of complicating the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and described the interference as a "colonial period mentality".&nbsp;

Moscow stated that Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the baseless claims of involvement of Indian citizens in the murder plot of a Khalistani terrorist in that country.&nbsp;

The foreign ministry responded to a question regarding a recent report by the Washington Post, which claimed that an Indian intelligence officer hired a hit team to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.&nbsp;

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India has already issued a strong-worded response and denied the report, stating that the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputations on a serious matter and that an investigation into the case was underway.&nbsp;

The ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, "According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain G.S. Pannun. Speculation on this topic in the absence of evidence is unacceptable."&nbsp;

Last year in November, US federal prosecutors charged an Indian national with collaborating with an Indian government official in the failed conspiracy to assassinate Pannun, who was designated as a terrorist by India under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. &nbsp;

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Zakharova further added that the US lacks an understanding of India's national mentality and history. She slammed the report for making "unfounded accusations" about religious freedoms in India.&nbsp;

"Regular unfounded accusations by the United States against New Delhi... we see that they groundlessly accuse not only India but also many other states... of violating religious freedoms are a reflection of the United States' misunderstanding of the national mentality, the historical context of the development of the Indian state and disrespect for India as a state," she said.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Complicating the general parliamentary elections'&nbsp;</h2>

As quoted by RT news, she said, "The reason is that they try to unbalance the internal political situation in India in order to complicate the general parliamentary elections. That is part of meddling in India’s internal affairs."&nbsp;

She added, "The Washington Post, it seems to me, should use the term "repressive regime" and everything you quoted in relation to Washington. It is difficult to imagine a more repressive regime than Washington, both in domestic and international affairs."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Russia has accused the United States of meddling in the domestic affairs of India. Russian foreign ministry accused the White House of complicating the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and described the interference as a "colonial period mentality".

Russia has accused the United States of meddling in the domestic affairs of India. Russian foreign ministry accused the White House of complicating the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and described the interference as a "colonial period mentality". Moscow stated that Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the baseless claims of involvement of Indian citizens in the murder plot of a Khalistani terrorist in that country. The foreign ministry responded to a question regarding a recent report by the Washington Post, which claimed that an Indian intelligence officer hired a hit team to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Also read: Gaza war: Hamas and Israel teams leave Egypt amid 'ongoing' mediation efforts India has already issued a strong-worded response and denied the report, stating that the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" imputations on a serious matter and that an investigation into the case was underway. The ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, "According to the information we have, Washington has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the preparation of the murder of a certain G.S. Pannun. Speculation on this topic in the absence of evidence is unacceptable." Last year in November, US federal prosecutors charged an Indian national with collaborating with an Indian government official in the failed conspiracy to assassinate Pannun, who was designated as a terrorist by India under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Also read: Another Indian student goes missing in US; family alleges Chicago police 'not responding properly' Zakharova further added that the US lacks an understanding of India's national mentality and history. She slammed the report for making "unfounded accusations" about religious freedoms in India. "Regular unfounded accusations by the United States against New Delhi... we see that they groundlessly accuse not only India but also many other states... of violating religious freedoms are a reflection of the United States' misunderstanding of the national mentality, the historical context of the development of the Indian state and disrespect for India as a state," she said. Watch: Russia marks World War II Victory Day with military parade in Moscow × 'Complicating the general parliamentary elections' As quoted by RT news, she said, "The reason is that they try to unbalance the internal political situation in India in order to complicate the general parliamentary elections. That is part of meddling in India’s internal affairs." She added, "The Washington Post, it seems to me, should use the term "repressive regime" and everything you quoted in relation to Washington. It is difficult to imagine a more repressive regime than Washington, both in domestic and international affairs." (With inputs from agencies)

Russia says US is interfering in India's domestic affairs and general election: 'Unfounded accusations'

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