The Russia-Ukraine conflict has made life costlier for Turkish citizens. Turkey has registered 70% inflation in the month of April. 89.1% jump in food and non-alcoholic drinks prices were reported and house prices registered a 7.43 increase.

Turkey's inflation surges to 20-year high, 105.9% jump in transportation sector costs

Russia will take out the Victory Day parade on May 9 and it is expected that President Vladimir Putin may have big plans for the day. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, there are speculations that Russia may take out the Victory Day parade in Mariupol as well. Mariupol is a besieged port city in Ukraine that has been under the Russian attack since the invasion began in February. What would Putin do on May 9?

Russia’s May 9 Victory Day Parade: What to expect from Vladimir Putin amid Mariupol capture

The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian.

European Union likely to sanction Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva - Report

Authorities in Fiji seized a 300 million dollar luxury yacht owned by a Russian Oligarch. The US requested Fiji to seize the yacht as its allies impose sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Fiji seizes Russian Oligarch's luxury yacht on United States' request

The British Naval chief Admiral Sir Ben Key has said that Russia's President Vladimir Putin will bear a huge cost if he launches an offensive against NATO member countries.

Ukraine-Russia: Huge cost to Putin if NATO attacked, warns UK Naval Chief Admiral Sir Ben Key

Almost 500 civilians have been evacuated from the devastated city of Mariupol and its besieged Azovstal steel plant in a UN-led rescue operation. UN and Red Cross-led evacuations began last weekend.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: UN evacuates almost 500 civilians from Mariupol

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has devastated nearly 400 hospitals and other medical institutions and left doctors without drugs to tackle cancer or the ability to perform surgery.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Fighting destroyed nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres, says Zelensky

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made a controversial statement when asked that why would Russia need to denazify Ukraine especially when its President is Jewish.

Russia-Israel tensions: Outrage over Lavrov's claim that Hitler was part Jewish

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Adolf Hitler had Jewish blood but this is not a new conspiracy theory, in fact it has been doing the rounds for years now.

Adolf Hitler's ancestry in focus, Russia says Hitler had Jewish roots

The Russia-Ukraine war is in its third month, thousands of lives have been lost and infrastructure worth millions destroyed. The threat of a nuclear attack is back and Belarusian President Lukashenko, an ally of Russia has talked about that threat.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Belarus President Lukashenko says Ukraine war is dragging

Russian State Television has issued a chilling warning. A news report simulated a nuclear attack against the UK and Ireland. How serious is this threat? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russian State TV issues a chilling warning

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed that Adolf Hitler had Jewish origins, enraging the government of Israel. Where did this conspiracy theory come from? Why is Russia antagonising 'neutral' Israel? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Russia claims Hitler was part-Jewish

Iceland prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir said that they are willing to help India in any way when it comes to dealing with the climate crisis. In an exclusive interview with Sidhant Sibal of WION, Jakobsdottir spoke about the bilateral ties between the countries and expressed hope for a prolonged partnership between India and Iceland when it comes to tackling climate crisis.

Exclusive | Iceland to help India when it comes to climate solutions, says PM Katrin Jakobsdottir

In a recent update on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukraine said 12 Russian Generals were killed. The report revealed that the US is providing details on the Russian troop movement and giving real-time information to Kyiv.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: United States gives real-time information to Kyiv

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the European Commission proposed a ban on Russian oil imports. So far, this is Europe's toughest move to isolate Russia.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: EU Commission proposes a ban on Russian oil imports

On April 21, Russia declared victory over Mariupol but did not have complete control over the southern Ukrainian city. Ukrainian forces and civilians remained holed up in the sprawling Azovstal steel plant and two weeks on Russian forces continue to fight to capture the last stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in the city.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russian assault on Azovstal steel plant continues, at least 200 trapped

Russian mercenaries in Africa have been linked to civilian killings in Mali, raising new fears about the impact of Moscow’s intensifying interventions on the stability and security of countries across the continent.

Experts: Mali hired Wagner group for $10 million a month | Russian mercenaries in Mali

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the European Commission proposed a ban on Russian oil imports, so far this is Europe's toughest move to isolate Russia. In the immediate aftermath, oil prices jumped on Wednesday.

Russia Ukraine crisis: Europe aims to phase out Russian crude in six months

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Wednesday. The two leaders held talks and discussed several developments and issues of bilateral, regional and global importance.

Indian PM Modi, French President Macron hold talks, call for end to Russia-Ukraine war

Russian forces have launched a blistering attack on the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. Moscow accuses Ukrainian troops are using a pause and fighting to take up their combat positions.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia targeting Azovstal steel plant with artillery, planes

Russia resumed its assault on the encircled Azovstal steel works in Mariupol, after a ceasefire broke down on Tuesday with some civilians trapped underground. Russian forces are hitting the Azovstal complex with airstrikes and trying to storm it.

Russia steps up attack on Ukraine: Airstrikes target Mariupol steel plant

Amidst reports of the Russian president Vladimir Putin's undergoing cancer treatment, ex-spy chief and a close aid of the Kremlin is expected to take control of the country and the ongoing Ukraine war.

US Report: Putin to undergo cancer surgery

A couple of months have gone by and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still ongoing. Amid all the chaos and destruction. Listen in to the ordeal of a couple living off rations in the besieged port city of Mariupol.

Watch: The ordeal of a couple living off rations in the besieged port city of Mariupol

Nearly 10 weeks into its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is showing no signs of pulling back. While Russian forces continue to use their heaviest firepower on Ukraine's eastern and southern front, Moscow on Tuesday also targeted the city of Lviv. Adding to more to woes, in the latest, both men and women are being sexually abused by Russian troops.

Russia-Ukraine invasion: UN says Russian forces sexually abused men

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