Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a newly captured city in the northeast province of Kharkiv. He also traveled to the recently recaptured city of Izium to attend a flag-raising ceremony.

Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Kharkiv amidst stunning counter-offensive

China’s President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend.

SCO Summit 2022: Chinese President Xi Jinping to hold talks with Russia's Putin at Uzbekistan summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the SCO summit. This is the first time the two leaders are holding in pass on talks since the war in Ukraine began.

SCO Summit 2022: First in-person meeting since the Ukraine invasion

WION Dispatch: Leaders meet on the sidelines of the SCO summit, Putin praises Xi over Ukraine

Russia's President Vladimir Putin told Chinese leader Xi Jinping that Moscow backs Beijing's "One China" policy, opposes "provocations" by the United States in the Taiwan Strait and values China's "balanced position" on Ukraine.

WION Fineprint | Putin to Xi: Russia values China's 'balanced position' on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky claims that the Northeastern Kharkiv region has been almost entirely retaken from Russian troops. Zelensky said that almost 400 settlements had been recaptured since Kiev launched a counter-offensive

Zelensky: Ukraine recaptures 400 settlements in Kharkiv region

China Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin are all set to meet this week. They will discuss the war in Ukraine and other international and regional topics. As the two leaders gather in Uzbekistan at the meeting of the Shanghai Corporation Organization, this is Xi Jinping's first overseas trip since the start of the pandemic and comes as he seeks a historic third term.

Kremlin: Xi-Putin to showcase alternative to the west, Ukraine war and regional issues on agenda

The leaders of the West will have their eyes on the Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan. The country is hosting the Shanghai cooperation organization Summit this year where the grouping is said to expand further.

Kremlin: SCO summit will showcase an alternative to west, Putin looks to form anti-west bloc

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was formed in 2001 after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.The grouping includes Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. The SCO has focused on regional security and counter-terrorism among other key focus areas.

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Both China and Russia have long sought to position the SCO as an alternative to the western multilateral groups, they could possibly be closer to this aim now than ever before. Russia has time and again called the geopolitics of the America-led western alliances as predatory.

Kremlin: SCO Summit will showcase an alternative to western world

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed victory in an unannounced visit to the recently liberated city of Izium, located in northeastern region of Kharkiv. It was liberated this weekend from the Russian occupation.

Ukraine claims sweeping success in Kharkiv

Ukraine says it has recaptured 8,000sq km of territory from Russian forces this month. Ukrainian troops have pressed deeper into Russian-occupied territory in a continuing counteroffensive that has inflicted a stunning blow on Moscow’s military prestige.

203 days of Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says it has recaptured 8,000 sq km of area in Kharkiv

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Ukrainian troops have reached the state border with Russia, reports suggest

On Wednesday, Zelensky said that Russia's occupation of Crimea was a 'tragedy'. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014. Zelensky promised that Ukrainian forces would eventually recapture the Crimean peninsula.

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US Intelligence officials have declassified a report claiming that Russia spent at least $300 mn to influence the outcome of foreign elections.

US: Russia spent over $300 mn on foreign parties & candidates

Ukraine says it has recaptured 8,000sq km of territory from Russian forces this month. Ukrainian troops have pressed deeper into Russian-occupied territory in a continuing counter offensive. Now Russia has retaliated after setback in northeast Ukraine.

Russia retaliates after setback in northeast Ukraine; US president Biden predicts 'a long haul'

Ukrainian troops have recaptured dozens of towns. In western Ukraine, residents have been welcoming liberating forces and recounting what it was like under Russian occupation.

Russia-Ukraine war: Residents of Balakliia recount the horror; people carved prayers on the walls

Ukraine said that it has recaptured 8,000 sq km of area in Kharkiv. As per authorities, Ukrainian forces have managed to reclaim many cities and towns in the northeast of the country.

203 days of a raging war: Ukraine mounts its counter-offensive

Indian PM Narendra Modi will travel to Uzbekistan for the crucial SCO meeting, which is scheduled to be held on September 15-16. PM Modi will also hold bilateral meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin to boost trade ties.

WION Dispatch | SCO Summit 2022: Vladimir Putin to meet Indian PM Modi to boost trade ties

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky claims his soldiers have retaken 6,000 square kilometres from Russian control. What is the strategic goal behind this Ukrainian blitz? What is the message to Russia and the West? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Ukraine claims 6,000 sq km retaken from Russia

As per reports, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi might hold some more one-to-one talks with other key leaders from the member countries with particular focus on China and Pakistan.

Leaders of India, China, Pakistan to be under same roof for SCO meet

Russian energy executive 'falls from boat' in latest mystery death.

Russian energy executive 'falls from boat' in latest mystery death

Indian PM Narendra Modi will travel to Uzbekistan for the crucial SCO meeting, which is scheduled to be held on September 15-16. The Indian leader will also hold bilateral meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin to boost trade ties.

SCO Summit 2022: Putin to meet Indian PM Modi; Energy, food security on agenda

As per authorities, Ukrainian forces have managed to reclaim many cities and towns in the northeast of the country. Now, residents of the recaptured regions are recounting the horror under Russian troops and Ukrainian troops are providing aid to them.

203 days of Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian forces provide aid to residents of recaptured cities

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