The assault on major Ukrainian cities is only intensifying. In a series of strikes, Russia has attacked Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv killing at least five people and injuring 13.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Russian missile attack kills 5 In Ukraine's Kharkiv

On Thursday, Russia's leading warship sank in the black sea. The guided-missile cruiser Moskva had been leading Russia's naval effort against Ukraine but now there are discrepancies emerging on exactly how Moskva sank.

Ukraine under attack: Russia releases images of sunken Moskva crew

Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of abating. Ukrainian president Zelensky said that Kyiv will stall all negotiation talks with Moscow if the last Ukrainian troops in the besieged city of Mariupol are harmed.

Ukraine under attack: Zelensky calls situation in Mariupol 'Inhuman'

Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of abating. Ukrainian president Zelensky has now said that Kyiv will stall all negotiation talks with Moscow if the last Ukrainian troops in the besieged port city of Mariupol are killed.

Zelensky: We will end negotiations if our troops are harmed

The Director of US Intelligence service has said that the threat of Russia launching 'Nuke' attack on Ukraine can't be taken lightly but he asserts that the CIA has not seen lot of practical evidence reinforcing that concern

Threat of Russia launching 'Nuke' attack on Ukraine can't be taken lightly: US

US: Threat of Russia launching 'Nuke' attack on Ukraine can't be taken lightly

In the recent update on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia denied an attack on its cruise missile warship. An arms plant in Kyiv was destroyed in a major Russian assault. This attack is widely regarded as a revenge strike by the Kremlin.

Ukraine under attack: Russia's fresh offensive against Kyiv

Russia's lead warship 'Moskva' sank in the Black Sea after a fire and explosion claimed by Ukraine. Russian news agency said that the ship sank as it was being towed to port in stormy weather. US has backed Ukraine's claim that its missile lead to wreckage of Russian warship

Ukraine's Neptune missile lead to wreckage of Russian warship 'Moskva': US

In Ukraine's Husarivka, buildings were reduced to rubble, and Ukrainian villages turned into graveyards. Ukraine said 20,000 Russian personnel were killed.

Ukraine under attack: Russia invasion leaves behind trail of destruction

Recently, US President Joe Biden announced $800 mn worth of military aid to Ukraine. Russia sent a diplomatic note to the United States to stop arming Ukraine. To get more details, we're joined by Fred Weir, Russian Affairs Expert.

Russia warns US to stop arming Ukraine, sends formal letter warning

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

As Russia steps up offensive in cities, Ukraine’s richest man vows to rebuild Mariupol  

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, visited the mass graves in Bucha, Ukraine and declared Ukraine as a crime scene. For more on this, we're joined by VOA’s Cindy Saine. The war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia are causing even more stress in an already strained global supply chain brought on by the pandemic. To see what this means for consumers and their wallets around the world, we're joined by VOA’s Elizabeth Lee.

WION-VOA Co-Production: ICC declares Ukraine as a crime scene | Food prices soar to record high

Russia warned Sweden and Finland that if they joined NATO, then it will deploy nuclear weapons in hypersonic missiles in the heart of Europe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is pushing Finland and Sweden towards NATO

Russia warns of Nuke and Hypersonic deployment to Baltic

The Horn of Africa is facing the worst drought in 40 years and the situation has been worsened by inflated food prices. Tigray conflict and the Russia-Ukraine crisis have been impacting the food supply there.

Worst drought in 40 years: Severe drought threatens Horn of Africa

CIA chief William Burns said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use a tactical or low-yield nuclear weapon especially since Russia has faced setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine.

Desperate Putin may use nuclear weapons, says CIA chief

Russia's lead warship 'Moskva' sank in the Black Sea after a fire and explosion claimed by Ukraine. Russian news agency said that the ship sank as it was being towed to port in stormy weather

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian Flagship 'Moskva' sinks in Black Sea while being towed to port

Kremlin accused Ukraine of targeting Russian border towns. The defence ministry said that the scale of the missile strikes against Kyiv will increase in response to any terrorist attacks on Russian territory.

Russia pledges more attacks on Kyiv, accuses Ukraine of bombing border town

Chanel announced in March that it was closing down stores in Russia to comply with Western sanctions. Now Russian influencers are chopping down Chanel bags worth $7,000 each.

Chopping up Chanel: Russian influencers chop down Chanel bags worth $7,000 each

Rape was used as a weapon of war in Rwanda, Vietnam and Iraq. History is now repeating itself in Ukraine. Russian soldiers are being accused of raping women, girls, babies. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says the stories are too scary to talk about.

Gravitas: Russian soldiers accused of raping Ukrainian women, girls

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 confirmed that it will start importing wheat from India

Food Crisis: World's biggest importer Egypt to import Wheat from India

30 members of Congress have criticised the Joe Biden administration. United States officials have urged US President Joe Biden to rebalance ties with Saudi Arabia.

US officials urge Joe Biden to rebalance ties with Saudi Arabia

The UK has claimed that Russia used chemical weapons in Mariupol, which is a Ukrainian city during the invasion that started on February 24. The UK said it is trying to verify reports Moscow used chemical weapons. A UK minister warned that any use of chemical weapons by Russia in its attacks on Ukraine "will get a response and all options are on the table". "If they are used at all, then (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin should know that all possible options are on the table in terms of how the West might respond. There are some things that are beyond the pale, and the use of chemical weapons will get a response," armed forces minister James Heappey told Sky News. UK's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said earlier that Britain was working with partners to verify the reports that Russian forces may have used chemical agents in Mariupol. "Any use of such weapons would be a callous escalation in this conflict and we will hold Putin and his regime to account," she added on Twitter.

Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in Ukraine. What are these?

Finland and Sweden which have traditionally remained neutral are now anxious to join the NATO alliance. The Russia-Ukraine war has fundamentally changed Europe's security architecture. To get more details, we're joined by William Courtney of RAND corporation.

Tectonic shift in Geo-Politics: Russia's invasion pushes Finland, Sweden toward NATO

Russia's Ukraine invasion has sparked concerns in Finland. The Nordic country is preparing for a possible conflict with Russia. Its citizens are learning how to use a gun. the government is stockpiling essentials. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Finland prepares for a potential war with Russia

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