
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia's top battlefield objective remains the rapid capture of Pokrovsk, a mining city in eastern Ukraine that has been fiercely contested for over a year.


At Least 5 Injured in Ukraine's Kharkiv | Zelensky Says Situation in Pokrovsk Is 'Bad'

A new arms race is taking shape in Europe as rising tensions between Russia and the United States trigger fresh missile deployments across the continent. NATO allies are on alert, Moscow is escalating rhetoric, and Europe finds itself caught in the middle of a dangerous standoff. Watch the full report on how this new Cold War dynamic is reshaping global security.

Europe Caught Between Russia & U.S. Amid Missile Deployments

Russia-Ukraine: In the intense ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian forces have reportedly surrounded Ukrainian troops in key areas, including the strategic city of Pokrovsk. Moscow has called on these troops to surrender, claiming a tightening siege that could lead to a decisive shift in control of contested regions.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russia says its troops are in multiple parts of Pokrovsk, Kyiv denies claims

Russia-Ukraine: Russia Demands Surrender of Surrounded Ukrainian Troops in Pokrovsk

Russia-Ukraine: The battle for Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine has intensified as Russian forces continue their advance into the strategically significant city. Ukrainian troops are mounting a determined defense amid harsh urban combat, with control of the city viewed as a critical point in the conflict.


Russia-Ukraine: Pokrovsk Becomes Key Battleground in Eastern Ukraine Conflict

Operations at Belgium's Brussels Airport were temporarily halted on Thursday due to a drone sighting, a spokesperson for air traffic control Skeyes said on Thursday, without specifying how many drones had been seen. Local media reported drones had been sighted in other parts of the country as well, among others at a military base.


Russia-NATO tensions: Belgium's new air security centre to counter drone threats

Sweden and Ukraine have announced that they have signed a letter of intent to establish a new defence technology hub in Ukraine, aimed at jointly developing advanced battlefield systems as the war with Russia grinds on.


Russia-Ukraine war: Sweden and Ukraine sign deal to develop new weapons technologies 

Russia-U.S.: Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov warned that the US plans to operationalize the new Dark Eagle medium-range missile system armed with hypersonic missiles by the end of the year. These missiles could be deployed in Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, capable of reaching central Russia within six to seven minutes if stationed in Germany. 


Russia's Big Claim: US To Deploy Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missiles Close To Russia

Russia-NATO tensions: Drone sighting halts operations at Belgium & Sweden airports

Russia-U.S.: Russian Defence Minister Warns US May Deploy Dark Eagle Missiles Near Russia

A dramatic military video shows Ukrainian forces raising their national flag over Pokrovsk City Hall, marking a key moment in the ongoing conflict. Witness the historic scene as soldiers reclaim the city and share your thoughts in the comments!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Soldiers Take Control of Pokrovsk City Hall | WION 

Ukraine could be facing its biggest loss for months, if the key eastern city of Pokrovsk falls to Russian forces. The battle for this strategic point on a big road and rail artery in the Donetsk region has been going on for well over a year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv denies Russian forces have surrounded troops in Pokrovsk

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia has escalated its air campaign in Ukraine to a new record, launching the highest number of missile and drone strikes in over two years during October 2025. These relentless aerial attacks have devastated civilian infrastructure and military targets, intensifying the war's toll on Ukraine’s cities and frontline regions. 


Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Air Assault on Ukraine Hits New Monthly High 

Britain is on high alert as citizens and authorities brace for potential war, disasters, and the escalating threat from Russia and global tensions. Preparations are underway amid fears of being drawn into Putin’s war games.


UK on high alert: Britons prepare for war & disaster as Putin’s threats escalate

Doomsday Missile The U.S. recently test-fired the "Doomsday" Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on November 5, 2025. 

Doomsday Missile: U.S. Successfully Tests Minuteman III 'Doomsday' Nuclear Missile 

Young Iraqis like Mohammed Imad are leaving home for Russia, lured by promises of money, passports, and a new life. Many disappear, never returning.  TikTok and Telegram influencers are recruiting Iraqi men to fight in Ukraine, often without family knowledge, offering salaries four times higher than Iraq’s military pay, bonuses up to $20,000, and pensions. Families wait in agony, unsure if their sons are alive. Thousands of foreign fighters now serve alongside Russian troops, risking death in a war that has nothing to do with them.

Russia's Secret Army: Iraq’s Tiktok Mercenaries Fight and Die for Moscow 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered plans for potential nuclear tests, signaling a possible resumption of nuclear testing if tensions with the US or other global powers escalate.
This announcement highlights rising geopolitical tensions and has raised international concern over nuclear safety and diplomacy.

Russia: Putin Signals Potential Nuclear Test Amid Tensions

Russia has conducted a record-breaking aerial assault on Ukraine, dropping the highest number of guided bombs ever recorded in the ongoing conflict.

This escalation highlights the intensifying warfare and humanitarian concerns in Ukraine as global powers watch the rising toll on civilians and infrastructure.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia’s Aerial Assault Sets New Record in Ukraine | Pulse 

Russia: The fierce battle for Pokrovsk, a key transport and logistics hub in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, has intensified with Russian forces advancing in the city’s southern and eastern districts. Russian troops have been employing infiltration tactics, supported by drones and glide bombs, creating significant challenges for Ukrainian defenders. 


Russia: Battle for Pokrovsk Intensifies as Russian Forces Make Gains in Strategic Ukraine City

Russia’s latest offensive in eastern Ukraine has intensified around Pokrovsk and Dobropillia.
While Moscow claims to be tightening its grip on Donetsk, Ukraine says its forces are holding ground and launching counterattacks.
President Zelensky admits the situation is “difficult,” as both armies battle for control of the region’s last major cities.

Russia’s Deadly Push for Donbas | Moscow Pushes Closer to Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russia’s latest offensive in eastern Ukraine has intensified around Pokrovsk and Dobropillia.
While Moscow claims to be tightening its grip on Donetsk, Ukraine says its forces are holding ground and launching counterattacks.
President Zelensky admits the situation is “difficult,” as both armies battle for control of the region’s last major cities.
Tune in to #Gravitas at 9 PM IST to find out more. 

Russia’s Deadly Push for Donbas | Moscow Pushes Closer to Ukraine's Pokrovsk 

Russian forces claim progress in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, but Kyiv says its defenders continue to hold key positions. The Russian Defence Ministry reports troops have entered the Prigorodny area and targeted Ukrainian positions near the railway station and industrial zone. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces are massing near Dobropillia, though Ukraine retains the initiative there. Up to 300 Russian soldiers remain in Pokrovsk, but no district is fully under their control. Kyiv’s forces have stepped up pressure on Dobropillia to divert Russian attention. Capturing Pokrovsk would provide Moscow a platform to advance toward Kramatorsk and Sloviansk in Donetsk. Peace talks remain stalled in the fourth year of the war as fighting continues along the 1,000-km front line.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Advances into Pokrovsk, Ukraine Holds Strategic Positions Amid War 

Russian forces claim progress in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, but Kyiv says its defenders continue to hold key positions. The Russian Defence Ministry reports troops have entered the Prigorodny area and targeted Ukrainian positions near the railway station and industrial zone. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces are massing near Dobropillia, though Ukraine retains the initiative there. Up to 300 Russian soldiers remain in Pokrovsk, but no district is fully under their control.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Moves Into Pokrovsk, Ukraine Defends Key Sites | WION 

Russian forces claim progress in Pokrovsk, a key transport and logistics hub in Ukraine's Donetsk region, amid intense fighting with Ukrainian defenders determined to hold the city. Ukrainian President Zelensky denies significant Russian gains. Simultaneously, in Washington, former President Trump rules out the use of Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine's defense, signaling a contentious aspect of U.S. support as the battle continues.

Russia-Ukraine: Battle for Pokrovsk Intensifies as Russian Forces Advance

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