Russia has test launched its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, it's a new addition to the country's nuclear arsenal and Vladimir Putin has said that the missile will give Moscow's enemies something serious to ponder about.

Russia's Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile test is not a threat:  United States

According to reports, the city of Mariupol, the key port city for which the battle been raging on in Ukraine for almost about eight weeks, Russia has now claimed that it has managed to secure control over the whole of Mariupol except for the Azovstal steel plant.

Russia: Control of all Mariupol except Azovstal steel plant

Putin claims taking control of Mariupol, 'block off Azovstal plant so not even a fly can escape'

The barrage of shelling and airstrikes continue in Ukraine only this time it is concentrated in the country's east. Ukraine has said that the new assault has resulted in the capture of another of its town.

Moscow launches airstrikes across east Ukraine, Is capturing Donbas crucial for Russia?

It is week nine of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Kyiv says that the second phase of the war has now begun. Russia has launched its much anticipated offensive with explosions reported all along the eastern front, Ukraine's President Zelensky vowed to fight on, listen in.

Battle for Donbas: Capturing Donbas crucial for Russia

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has triggered food crisis across the globe. India has now stepped in to export almost about 7 million tons of its 107 million tons of wheat that is produced in the country every year. Egypt has now confirmed that it will import a million tons of Indian wheat.

Egypt to import a million tons of Indian wheat amid shortage due to Russia-Ukraine war

In the ruins of Mariupol, Russia once again issued an ultimatum to Ukraine soldiers still defending the city. 'Laid down your arms and surrender,' this proposal is likely to be ignored by Ukraine just like it did before. Now, Russia bombs Mariupol steel plant as it threatens to 'filter out' all men.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia bombs Mariupol steel plant as it threatens to 'filter out' all men

In the ruins of Mariupol, Russia once again issued an ultimatum to Ukraine soldiers still defending the city. 'Laid down your arms and surrender,' this proposal is likely to be ignored by Ukraine just like it did before.

Russia asks Mariupol defenders to 'lay down their arms,' Ukraine vows to fight on

Russian and Belarusian players will not be allowed to compete at Wimbledon 2022 because of the invasion of Ukraine, the organisers confirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

Russian, Belarusian players banned from participation in Wimbledon 2022

Two Russian astronauts ventured outside the International Space Station on April 18 for a spacewalk to install a control panel for a 37-foot-long robotic arm.

Russian astronauts take a spacewalk to install robotic arm controls on ISS

Russia has demanded that Ukrainian forces hold up in a steel plant in Mariupol lay down their weapons whereas Ukraine vows to fight till end. Eastern Ukraine is now fast emerging as a new frontier in this war.

Russian airstrikes hit towns in Eastern Ukraine

US is all set to welcome and host G20 financial leaders amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia will join G20 meetings virtually.

Washington, D.C. to welcome G20 financial leaders, Russia to join G20 meetings virtually

It is week nine of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Kyiv says that the second phase of the war has begun. Russia has launched its much anticipated offensive in eastern Ukraine with explosions reported all along the eastern front along with attacks in other regions.

Russia ups its offensive against Ukraine, Kyiv says 'battle for Donbas has begun'

Indian markets are currently in turmoil amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia's next move in Ukraine is keeping the markets anxious.

Indian markets in turmoil: Russia's next move in Ukraine is in focus

There are fears of the Russia-Ukraine war escalating into a nuclear conflict. There is already a scramble for anti-radiation pills. Potassium iodide products are among such pills. Approved by FDA, these are available without a prescription

Ukraine-Russia war: What are anti-radiation medicines? Side effects & availability

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, global condemnation and local dissent are having no effect on the Russian offensive. Now, Russian authorities called peace art in the form of murals not welcome.

Peace art no longer welcome: Russian authorities move against any signs of dissent

Ukraine says 'Russia has begun it's eastern offensive,' explosions reported across Donbas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview, asked United States President Joe Biden to visit the war-torn nation and witness the destruction caused by Russian forces.

'Come here to see': Volodymyr Zelensky asks Joe Biden to visit Ukraine

Eighth week of the war in Ukraine and fighting continues in the southern and eastern part of the country. Scores of bodies are scattered in Mariupol.

Deaths & ruins on Mariupol streets as Russia continues to bomb Ukrainian cities

Eighth week of the war in Ukraine and fighting continues in the southern and eastern part of the country. On Sunday, Ukrainian soldiers ignored a Russian ultimatum to lay down their arms and surrender the city of Mariupol while Moscow claims its forces have completely seized the port city Ukraine's prime minister has claimed otherwise.

Ukraine: Mariupol has not fallen, defenders will fight till the end

On Monday, at least seven people were killed, and another 12 have been injured, including a toddler in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv after it was hit by a Russian missile bombardment early in the morning, a strike that comes ahead of the invading Russian forces' fresh assault on the country's eastern side.

Five 'powerful' missiles hit Lviv as Russia bombards multiple Ukrainian cities

Recently, WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Finnish cabinet minister Mika Linktila about the Ukraine-Russia crisis. Mika Linktila has said Finland will be a member of NATO this summer and has strongly condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine. Watch the full conversation!

'Finland will be a member of NATO this summer,' says Finnish Cabinet Minister Mika Linktila

Ukraine ignores Russia's surrender call for Mariupol

Over 50 days since Russia started its invasion into Ukraine and what Ukraine has since witnessed is unparalleled devastation of many of its cities. Now, Russia is reassessing its strategy, it is shifting its attention away from some of the Central Ukrainian cities from around the capital and is moving towards the East.

Russian troops retreat from key Ukrainian cities, villages turn into graveyards

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