We're in the seventh month of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and in the latest, the Ukrainian troops have captured two villages that lie very close to Eastern Russian occupied stronghold of Lehman which lies in the Donetsk region and has served as a key area for Russian operations in the north of the region.

Kyiv hopes to fast-track bid to join NATO, Ukraine troops capture Russian outpost

Russia has vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution which was introduced by the United States and Albania condemning Moscow's proclaimed annexation of parts of Ukraine. The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 10 against one with India, China, Brazil and Gabor abstaining from it.

India abstains UN vote against Russia, latter claims west sabotaged Baltic gas pipelines

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has refused to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. Zelensky says Ukraine will engage with a "different" Russian President. This comes after Putin made a move to annex 4 regions of Ukraine. Priyanka Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Putin's big gamble in Ukraine tests the West

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict becomes tenser in the backdrop of Putin's fiery speech and Zelensky signing the NATO application form, the US has approved a $12.3 billion aid package for Kyiv.

US Congress approves $12.3 billion aid package for Ukraine

"There's no question that this is a major change in the course of the war and I think the primary purpose of this annexation coupled with the military mobilisation. Putin is communicating to everybody in the world and to his own people that he is all in this war and he has committed his life and the state of Russia in this," says Lt Col (R) Daniel L. Davis, military expert.

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Russia has formally annexed four Ukrainian territories, warning Ukraine against any counter-attack. This comes as Zelensky has requested a fast-track NATO membership.

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The unexplained leaks in two Russian pipelines in the Baltic Sea are spewing greenhouse gases raising fears that the disruption could cause a climate calamity, although, to what extent is still unclear.

WION Climate Tracker: Nord Stream leaks raise climate fears; danger of global methane emissions

The Kremlin says it will annex four Ukrainian regions on Friday after what Ukraine and the West say were 'sham' referendum. Russia will claim control of Donetsk and Luhansk and parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson. The area is a home to 4 million people and make up around 15% Ukraine's territory.

Russia officially announces annexation of four provinces in Ukraine

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stalls amid fierce resistance and counter-offensives, the conflict has unleashed tensions throughout Russian society. Despite the brutal government crackdown on any form of dissent, voices of protest are emerging through the cracks. The city of Saint Petersburg has consistently been a center of opposition to the war - and is once again at the forefront of citizen unrest. Henry Ridgwell narrates this report, which was filmed by VOA’s Moscow bureau.

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As Russian President Vladimir Putin formally signed an accord that sees Moscow lay claim to the four Ukrainian territories, EU leaders vowed that they would "never recognise" Russia's illegal annexation and accused the Kremlin of imperilling global security.

EU leaders reject Russia's 'illegal' annexation in Ukraine

Twenty five people were killed, and 28 others were injured after a Russian missile strike on the outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, the regional governor said on Friday.

25 killed and 28 injured in Russian attack on civilian convoy in Zaporizhzhia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved to formally annex four Ukrainian territories says they are "Russian forever". It follows referendums in Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia the West has slammed as "illegal".

Breaking News: Putin formally annexes territories in Ukraine, in spite of global opposition

From RBI governor's press conference in Mumbai to cars queueing at the Vaalimaa border, here are some impactful images from around the world on 30 September 2022.

World in Pictures: RBI governor's press conference in Mumbai; Cars queueing at the Vaalimaa border

The Nord Stream's operator on Thursday (September 29) said that it is difficult to instantly analyse the damage to the pipes connecting Russia to Europe. The operator said that it intends to start examining the damage to the pipeline as soon as it receives permission from officials.

Nord Stream leaks: No timeframe for fixing the pipelines, says operator

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees that paves the way for the occupied Ukrainian regions to be formally annexed into Russia. The decrees say that Putin recognized the two regions as independent territories.

Putin admits to blunder in war strategy; 2,000 arrested in anti-war protests

Kremlin: Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia part of Russia

After holding referendums on joining Russia, the Moscow-backed authorities in four Ukrainian territories have claimed victory. In annexation votes, pro-Russian authorities in Zaporizhzhia said that the preliminary results suggest over 93% people voted in favor of joining Russia.

Russia claims victory in Ukrainian territories, West calls Moscow's referendum votes as 'sham'

The Russian government seems poised to officially announce the annexation of four provinces in Ukraine after it claimed victory in the referendum vote that the western countries have been regarding as a “complete sham”.

Russia poised to announce annexation after 'sham' referendum in Ukraine

After organising referendums in occupied territories, Russia is issuing fresh threats. Former President Dmitry Medvedev has said Russia can use "its most fearsome weapon" in Ukraine. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: After 'sham' referendums, a nuclear threat

In his speech to parliament on September 30, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to declare the inclusion of the seized territories of Ukraine into the Russian Federation, the British ministry of defence warned on Tuesday.

In maps: This is how Ukraine will look like if Russia annexes occupied regions

Finland had shut down a section of one of its main highways for five days for the first time in decades. The Nordic country will allow its fighter jets to practice landings & take-offs on a reserve road runway.

Finland closes highway for fighter jet drill for first time in decades amid NATO bid

The Swedish coast guard discovered a fourth leak on the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, Svenska Dagbladet newspaper reported on Wednesday. Three leaks had already been found by experts on the pipeline that runs from Russia to Germany and the fourth one was reportedly found on Nord Stream 2.

Fourth leak detected in Nord Stream pipelines, says Swedish coast guard

The Russian prosecutor's office on Wednesday said that an "international terrorism" probe has been launched by the FSB security service after the gas leaks were reported on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Interfax news agency reported.

Russia launches 'international terrorism' probe after Nord Stream leaks: Report

Unexplained leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines 1 and 2 that carries gas from Russia to Europe into the Baltic Sea continue to worry leaders across the globe. The gas leaks as a result of suspected sabotage has also heightened security concerns.

Fourth leak detected in Nord Stream pipelines; UN to convene on Friday over pipeline leaks

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