The referendums in Ukraine are done, and as hurriedly the votes were announced by Russia the results too came with lightning speed and there are no surprises here, Kremlin-backed proxies have claimed overwhelming victory.

Ukraine Crisis: Russia claims victory in referendums, says all four in favour

After five days of voting, Russia has released the results of its four referenda held on Ukraine territory. The Kremlin said that all the four regions voted in favour of joining Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine and the West claimed the vote and the results are a sham.

Russia announces referendum results, claims victory in all four regions

After days of speculations and media theories of a coup, Chinese President Xi Jinping finally stepped out in public. This was his first outing since the SCO summit in Uzbekistan.

Morning news brief: Xi returns to public light, Europe launches Nord Stream 1 investigation & more

From Internally displaced flood-affected people in Pakistan taking refuge to Russians arriving in Georgia, here are some impactful images from around the world on 28 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Internally displaced flood-affected people in Pak; Russians arrive in Georgia

US State Department has said that Edward Snowden "may well be conscripted to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine." This comes after the Kremlin granted Russian citizenship to the whistleblower. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Can Edward Snowden be drafted into Russian Army?

European leaders have launched an investigation into the explosions near the Nord Stream pipelines which are said to have resulted in major leaks. They believed that sabotage was the reason behind the leaks as the pipelines under the Baltic Sea transporting natural gas from Russia to Europe were majorly impacted.

Blasts precede Nord Stream leaks, European leaders hint at sabotage, launch investigation

The referendums in Ukraine are done, and as hurriedly the votes were announced by Russia the results too came with lightning speed and there are no surprises here, Kremlin-backed proxies have claimed overwhelming victory. Russia has announced the results and claims victory in all four regions.

Referendum votes: Moscow claims victory in all regions; 'No point talking to Putin,' states Zelensky

Denmark's armed forces on Tuesday released a video showing bubbles rushing to the surface of the Baltic Sea above the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, and said the largest gas leak had caused surface disturbance of well over 1 kilometre in diameter.

Bubbles churning sea surface off Danish coast after a leakage in Nord Stream pipelines

A group of new recruits waved goodbye to their relatives on Tuesday in Crimea before being sent to military bases amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Recruits wave goodbye to their family in Crimea as they depart for military bases

Unexplained gas leaks detected in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines from Russia to Germany have prompted investigations by European countries into the cause amid fear of possible sabotage.

Russia seeks probe into leakage in Nord stream pipelines; NATO allies hint at 'act of sabotage'

As Russia started releasing the results of the referendums it claims are a prelude to it annexing four Ukrainian regions, one of President Vladimir Putin's allies issued a stern new nuclear warning to Ukraine and the West.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Russia issues new nuclear warning as Ukraine referendum ends

At least 13 people are dead and multiple injured after a gunman opened fire in a school in the central Russian city of Izhevsk. After the shootings, the shooter also committed suicide and his body has been found by the police.

Russia School Shooting: 13 killed including at least 5 children, multiple injured

The UK on Monday (September 26) imposed sanctions on top Russian officials who are involved in holding referendums, called 'sham' by UK, in occupied regions of Ukraine.

UK sanctions top Russian officials amid 'sham' Ukraine referendums 

The last of the five days of referendums on joining the Russian Federation is taking place in four Ukrainian regions partially occupied by Moscow. Kyiv and its allies have denounced the votes as a "sham".

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Voting on joining Russia in occupied parts of Ukraine enters final day

The Kremlin has granted Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden. He's enjoyed refuge in the country since 2013 after he leaked documents relating to the US National Security Agency's top secret operations including the telephone surveillance of millions of American citizens.

Putin grants citizenship to Edward Snowden; exposed surveillance by NSA

US whistleblower has been granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin. We look at his journey and how he ended up in Russia.

WION Fineprint | US whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted Russian citizenship

Thousands of Russian men are fleeing into neighboring countries to avoid being called up to fight in the war in Ukraine. A miles long line was seen at the Russia-Georgia border with young men leaving their families behind after President Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilization, here's a report for more details.

Putin's mobilisation call: Russian men flee country to avoid fighting in the ongoing Ukraine war

The US armed forces have deployed HIMARS rocket launchers to Latvia during a NATO exercise. The same HIMARS rocket launchers are also currently in use by the Ukrainian army.

U.S. Armed Forces deploy HIMARS rocket launchers to Latvia during NATO exercise

Who is Edward Snowden, the US whistleblower who just got Russian citizenship?

Ukrainians are just waking up to the final day of voting on referendums. Four Russian-held regions are deciding their future, the people have been asked to choose whether they want to become a part of Russia or not.

Russia-Ukraine war: Experts warn 'war to escalate after referendum result'

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Tuesday that his country will provide “care and safety” to the individuals fleeing Russia to avoid military call-up.

Kazakhstan to ensure safety of Russians fleeing military draft, says president

Nearly 2,900 reservists and volunteers from Estonia, a neighbour of Russia, are participating in a six-day snap exercise as an apparent counter-move to Moscow's announcement of a partial military call-up last week.

Russia's neighbour Estonia is conducting a six-day snap military exercise

At least 15 people are dead and more than two dozen injured in a mass school shooting, after a gunman opened fire in a school in the central Russian city of Izhevsk. After the shootings, the shooter also committed suicide and his body has been found by the police.

Russia School Shooting: Gunman shoots himself after rampage; at least 15 dead

India, China and Russia are all testing indigenous variants of the Switchblade Drone. The drones have become popular after Ukraine has used them to good affect during its counter-offensive.

WION Fineprint | Countries around the world are testing their version of the Switchblade Drone

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