Russian invasion of Ukraine is intensifying. Ever since the Crimea bridge explosion, Russia has retaliated fiercely against Ukraine through a number of strikes. Know why Ukraine is still standing despite repeated Russian missile strikes here.

Why Ukraine is still standing despite repeated Russian missile strikes

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning the Russian annexation of the four Ukrainian regions. A total of 143 members voted in favour of the resolution while five voted against it. As many as 35 abstained from the resolution, including India.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution condemning Russia’s attempted annexation of Ukraine’s regions

Days after Russia unleashed massive air strikes on Ukrainian cities, Kyiv's western allies have now announced the delivery of new air defense systems while recommitting to providing it with robust and enduring military assistance.

US led groups ramp up support for Kyiv amid Russian offensive

A Russian Security Council official named Alexander Venediktov was quoted by TASS saying that If Ukraine is admitted into the US-led NATO alliance, then the conflict in Ukraine would be guaranteed to escalate into World War III.

Russian official warns of World War III if Ukraine joins NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week to discuss a Turkish proposal to host talks between Moscow and the West on Ukraine.

Key Asia summit in Kazakhstan: Putin may meet Erdogan in Astana to discuss idea of Russia-West talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia used missiles and Iran-made drones to target civilians and energy infrastructure in a series of deadly strikes.

Ukraine says Iranian drones used in Russian strikes on cities

More than 50 Western countries have met in Brussels to pledge more weapons for Ukraine, especially air defence systems, after Russia launched its most intense missile barrage since the war began.

Russia-Ukraine War: More than 50 Western countries promise more weapons for Ukraine

After Russia renewed its attack on many western cities of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky is now looking to the West for help. The war-torn country needs faster deliveries of weapons and looks like the allies are listening.

Ukrainian President Zelensky asks for faster deliveries of weapons

According to a report, Tesla CEO Elon Musk directly spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin before suggesting a peace proposal on Ukraine on Twitter.

Reports: Elon Musk speak to Vladimir Putin before floating 'peace deal' on Russia-Ukraine war

Russia has decided to add US-based tech giant Meta to its list of “terrorists and extremists,” according to a report by the Interfax news agency. The announcement was made by Russia's financial monitoring agency – Rosfinmonitoring – as the conflict gains momentum in Ukraine.

Russia adds tech giant Meta to list of 'terrorist and extremist' organisations

Russia has put its 'General Armageddon' in-charge of the Ukraine war. Sergey Surovikin is infamous in the West for his 'ruthlessness'. He led Russian forces in Syria, and he has been jailed twice.

Gravitas: Russia's 'ruthless' general who is now in-charge of the Ukraine war

Russian missiles continue to pound Ukraine. At least 12 missiles were dropped on Zaporizhzhia, destroying a critical energy facility. Meanwhile, Ukraine has reclaimed 29 towns & captured over 1,000 Russian weapons.

Gravitas: Russian Missiles pound Ukraine for 2nd Day

Ukraine on Tuesday received the first of four IRIS-T air defence systems Germany promised to supply. Know all the details about the IRIS-T air defence system.

Know all about Air Defence System that Germany is sending to Kyiv as war escalates

President of the United Arab Emirates will be flying to Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Citing the local media reports, his visit aims to help reach effective political solutions to the Ukrainian's crisis.

UAE President to visit Russia later today, will discuss Ukraine war

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Ukrainians among eight suspects detained by Russia over Crimea bridge blast

A leak has been detected on Tuesday evening by Polish pipeline operator PERN in one line of the Druzhba pipeline, which carries oil from Russia to Europe, the operator said on Wednesday.

Leak in Russia-Europe Druzhba pipeline, looks like ‘accident’, says Polish operator

US President Joe Biden has once again slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Speaking in an interview, he called Putin a 'rational actor'. Biden also said that Putin badly misjudged invading Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden slams Russia for missile strikes across Ukraine

A day after pounding Ukrainian cities with over 80 missiles, Russian troops have yet again launched mass strikes targeting energy infrastructure in the country. The latest round of missile strikes were aimed mainly at western Ukraine.

Missile strikes in Ukraine's Lviv: Deadly Russian strikes may amount to war crimes, says UN

Months after Facebook and Instagram were banned in Russia, its monitoring agency has reportedly put the parent company Meta on its list of terrorists and extremist organizations.

Russia places Meta on its list of 'terrorists and extremists groups'

Leaders of the G7 met virtually for an emergency summit today, just today after a barrage of Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian cities.

G7 leaders' meet following Vladimir Putin's Kyiv bombardment

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, global powers have picked sides and they have been pushing to isolate Russia. One nation that has stood unconditionally with Russia is its trusted ally Belarus. Russian President Vladimir Putin has constantly had Belarusian president Lukashenko's support even before the start of the Russian offensive.

Belarus President warns Ukraine, deploys troops with Russia

India maintains a healthy dialogue with Russia and will look at what is offered following an announced ownership revamp to the Sakhalin-1 oil and gas project, said Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Indian Petroleum minister: Will weigh what Russia has to offer on Sakhalin-1 ownership revamp

The UN General Assembly decided, with 107 votes in favour, that it would hold a public vote not a secret ballot on a draft resolution that condemns Russia's illegal referendum and the attempted illegal annexation.

UN publicly rejects Russia’s demand for secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine

Recent Russian missile strikes in Ukraine have escalated nuclear threats. But, how real is the possibility of a nuclear war? WION speaks to war historian and strategist, Edward Luttwak on the threat of nuclear disaster.

Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities escalate nuclear threat?

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