Hypersonics & missile strikes: Russia's assault on Ukraine in numbers

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<p>According to Ukraine's computer emergency team, Russian cyberattackers reportedly hit a power&nbsp;facility recently.</p>

<p>Reports claim Ukraine has been hit by a series of cyberattacks amid the war. The latest attack was reportedly carried out by Sandworm which reportedly has ties to Russia’s intelligence services, Ukraine said.</p>

<p>The Ukraine government agency said the hacking attack was set to be taken in two waves, although the malware had entered the power grid's management system but it did not cause any damage.</p>

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<p>Russia reportedly used the Industroyer2 malware. A similar attack had reportedly taken place in 2015 which had left Ukrainians without power.</p>

<p>Reports claim cyber hackers from around the world have joined Ukraine to wage a virtual war against Russia. Ahead of the invasion, Ukraine had said it had come under continuous cyberattack. Ukraine's government websites were apparently targeted by Russian "actors".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Biden warns of Russian cyberattacks on US businesses</strong></p>

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<p>Ukraine claimed the websites of cabinet ministers including the foreign ministry were targeted with banks and ministries coming under constant hacking attack. The Kremlin had however denied it had carried out any cyberattack on Ukraine's&nbsp;defence ministry and armed forces.</p>

<p>Ukraine had said two of its largest financial institutions were attacked by Russian hackers, however, Kremlin said it had nothing to do with it.</p>

<p>Microsoft had accused the Russian government hackers of carrying out cyber operations against Ukraine. The tech giant had said hacking and the military operations were being run in "tandem" by the Russian forces.&nbsp;</p>

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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. According to Ukraine's computer emergency team, Russian cyberattackers reportedly hit a power facility recently. Reports claim Ukraine has been hit by a series of cyberattacks amid the war. The latest attack was reportedly carried out by Sandworm which reportedly has ties to Russia’s intelligence services, Ukraine said. The Ukraine government agency said the hacking attack was set to be taken in two waves, although the malware had entered the power grid's management system but it did not cause any damage. Also Read: China launched cyberattack against Ukraine before Russian invasion Russia reportedly used the Industroyer2 malware. A similar attack had reportedly taken place in 2015 which had left Ukrainians without power. Reports claim cyber hackers from around the world have joined Ukraine to wage a virtual war against Russia. Ahead of the invasion, Ukraine had said it had come under continuous cyberattack. Ukraine's government websites were apparently targeted by Russian "actors". Watch: Biden warns of Russian cyberattacks on US businesses Ukraine claimed the websites of cabinet ministers including the foreign ministry were targeted with banks and ministries coming under constant hacking attack. The Kremlin had however denied it had carried out any cyberattack on Ukraine's defence ministry and armed forces. Ukraine had said two of its largest financial institutions were attacked by Russian hackers, however, Kremlin said it had nothing to do with it. Microsoft had accused the Russian government hackers of carrying out cyber operations against Ukraine. The tech giant had said hacking and the military operations were being run in "tandem" by the Russian forces. Watch WION LIVE Here

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<p>At least eight people were killed after Russian bombs destroyed a shopping centre in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, according to local officials.</p>

<p>The Retroville shopping mall and cars parked in the adjacent lot caught fire following Russian shelling in Podilskyi district, Ukraine State Emergency Service said late Sunday.</p>

<p>Sixty-three firefighters were deployed to extinguish the flames that had reached as high as the third and fourth floors of the shopping centre,&nbsp;reports CNN.</p>

<p>“According to the information we have at the moment, several homes and one of the&nbsp;shopping&nbsp;centres [were hit],” city mayor Vitali Klitschko said on his Telegram channel, according to Reuters.</p>

<p>In the last few days, Russians have been consistently launching attacks on Kyiv while trying to surround the capital.</p>

<p>British intelligence on Monday said that Russian forces are advancing on the capital city - which remains under Ukrainian control nearly a month into the invasion - from the northeast had stalled.</p>

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<p>It said Ukrainian resistance had kept the bulk of Russian forces more than 25 km from the city centre, but Kyiv remains the “primary military objective” in the war.</p>

<p>Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has killed thousands of people, displaced more than 3 million and raised fears of a wider confrontation between Russia and the United States.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin says the “special military operation”, which started on Feb. 24, is aimed at disarming Ukraine and rooting out dangerous nationalists.</p>

<p>Even as Russian troops show no sign of easing down, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to negotiate with Vladimir Putin.</p>

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<p>He, however, added that the negotiations could lead to a much bigger global conflict if the talks break down.</p>

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<p>(With inputs from agencies)</p>


At least eight people were killed after Russian bombs destroyed a shopping centre in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, according to local officials. The Retroville shopping mall and cars parked in the adjacent lot caught fire following Russian shelling in Podilskyi district, Ukraine State Emergency Service said late Sunday.

At least eight people were killed after Russian bombs destroyed a shopping centre in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, according to local officials. The Retroville shopping mall and cars parked in the adjacent lot caught fire following Russian shelling in Podilskyi district, Ukraine State Emergency Service said late Sunday. Sixty-three firefighters were deployed to extinguish the flames that had reached as high as the third and fourth floors of the shopping centre, reports CNN. “According to the information we have at the moment, several homes and one of the shopping centres [were hit],” city mayor Vitali Klitschko said on his Telegram channel, according to Reuters. In the last few days, Russians have been consistently launching attacks on Kyiv while trying to surround the capital. British intelligence on Monday said that Russian forces are advancing on the capital city - which remains under Ukrainian control nearly a month into the invasion - from the northeast had stalled. Also read | No breakthrough yet at Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says Kremlin It said Ukrainian resistance had kept the bulk of Russian forces more than 25 km from the city centre, but Kyiv remains the “primary military objective” in the war. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has killed thousands of people, displaced more than 3 million and raised fears of a wider confrontation between Russia and the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin says the “special military operation”, which started on Feb. 24, is aimed at disarming Ukraine and rooting out dangerous nationalists. Even as Russian troops show no sign of easing down, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. Also read | As heavy bombardment follows, Mariupol forced to bury dead on roadside He, however, added that the negotiations could lead to a much bigger global conflict if the talks break down. Watch | Russia-Ukraine crisis: Blast rocks Kyiv's shopping district, 8 killed (With inputs from agencies)

Russia bombs shopping centre in Kyiv, at least 8 killed: Reports

As part of its tactics to disarm Ukraine, the Russian defence ministry has announced that it will target Ukraine enterprises in the defence industry. Russia says that it will use high precision weapons to destroy defence factories in Ukraine.

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<p>Ahead of Russia's aggression on Ukraine, President Putin had repeatedly said he had no plans to invade Kyiv.</p>

<p>Kremlin had in fact said the Russian president had joked that Western officials even knew the time of the attack while assuring French President Macron that Russia had no plans to attack Ukraine.</p>

<p>However, last week on Thursday Putin ordered "military operations" against Ukraine as missiles began landing in Kyiv destroying the capital's infrastructure amid ground assault by Russian forces.</p>

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<p>Experts say the Russian president used the age-old Russian military technique called “maskirovka”.</p>

<p>According to Brijesh Singh, author and IPS officer who is an expert on the subject of information warfare and cybersecurity it "can be better understood by its literal English translation, which means 'masking something'."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It involves the use of dummies, decoys, denial, disinformation and deception to misdirect the enemy. It has been a part of Russian intelligence tradecraft for centuries, even before the Communist era. It was actually taught at the military school founded by Czar Nicholas II,” Singh informs.</p>

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<p>Days before the invasion, the Kremlin had said some Russian troops were going back to the barracks after their exercise with Belarusian&nbsp;forces and then a few days later it added the soldiers involved in the Crimean exercise would be returning to their bases.</p>

<p>US secretary of state Anthony Blinken had warned that Russia would be using "false flag" technique&nbsp;in order to justify its attack on Ukraine even as the White House stated that Putin's forces would be attacking Ukraine between mid-January and mid-February with thousands of troops deployed at the border.</p>

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<p>“It is not that only Russians are using this, intelligence agencies all across the world use, what is called as 'active measures' or psychological operations to force their will on the enemy,” Brijesh Singh said.</p>

<p>“However, the Russian strategic maskirovka concept attempts to pre-emptively manipulate the decision-making process of the enemy and nudge it towards desired outcomes," he added.</p>

<p>The Russian president took everyone by surprise last Thursday as the UNSC was meeting in New York to announce his "military operation" against Ukraine.</p>

<p>"By using the theory of 'reflexive control' the enemy is manipulated into taking decisions which have been pre-decided by the manipulator. Such 'information confrontation' is used to win over global public opinion and also galvanise domestic population by using strategic misdirection,” Singh explained.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Ahead of Russia's aggression on Ukraine, President Putin had repeatedly said he had no plans to invade Kyiv. Kremlin had in fact said the Russian president had joked that Western officials even knew the time of the attack while assuring French President Macron that Russia had no plans to attack Ukraine.

Ahead of Russia's aggression on Ukraine, President Putin had repeatedly said he had no plans to invade Kyiv. Kremlin had in fact said the Russian president had joked that Western officials even knew the time of the attack while assuring French President Macron that Russia had no plans to attack Ukraine. However, last week on Thursday Putin ordered "military operations" against Ukraine as missiles began landing in Kyiv destroying the capital's infrastructure amid ground assault by Russian forces. Also Read in Pics: Why Russia has parked Iskander-M missile system along Ukraine Experts say the Russian president used the age-old Russian military technique called “maskirovka”. According to Brijesh Singh, author and IPS officer who is an expert on the subject of information warfare and cybersecurity it "can be better understood by its literal English translation, which means 'masking something'." "It involves the use of dummies, decoys, denial, disinformation and deception to misdirect the enemy. It has been a part of Russian intelligence tradecraft for centuries, even before the Communist era. It was actually taught at the military school founded by Czar Nicholas II,” Singh informs. Watch: Russia hit with sanctions amid Ukraine war Days before the invasion, the Kremlin had said some Russian troops were going back to the barracks after their exercise with Belarusian forces and then a few days later it added the soldiers involved in the Crimean exercise would be returning to their bases. US secretary of state Anthony Blinken had warned that Russia would be using "false flag" technique in order to justify its attack on Ukraine even as the White House stated that Putin's forces would be attacking Ukraine between mid-January and mid-February with thousands of troops deployed at the border. Also Read in Pics | Russia's 'Dagger' on Ukraine: Kinzhal hypersonic missiles can degrade targets “It is not that only Russians are using this, intelligence agencies all across the world use, what is called as 'active measures' or psychological operations to force their will on the enemy,” Brijesh Singh said. “However, the Russian strategic maskirovka concept attempts to pre-emptively manipulate the decision-making process of the enemy and nudge it towards desired outcomes," he added. The Russian president took everyone by surprise last Thursday as the UNSC was meeting in New York to announce his "military operation" against Ukraine. "By using the theory of 'reflexive control' the enemy is manipulated into taking decisions which have been pre-decided by the manipulator. Such 'information confrontation' is used to win over global public opinion and also galvanise domestic population by using strategic misdirection,” Singh explained. (With inputs from Agencies)

Maskirovka: Putin's secret deception campaign against Ukraine explained

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<p>Amid Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine, President Zelenksy told US President Biden that the "aggressor" must be stopped as soon as possible referring to Putin.</p>

<p>The White House announced that the International Energy Agency (IEA) member states supported by the European Commission have agreed to collectively "release of an initial 60 million barrels of crude oil from our strategic petroleum reserves."</p>

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<p>"President Biden will authorise the Department of Energy to release 30 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve," it added.</p>

<p>The White House asserted that the IEA member states would be "monitoring markets" and may "consider further releases as necessary" in order to limit the disruption to energy supply.</p>

<p>"We will also continue our efforts to accelerate the diversification of energy supplies away from Russia and to secure the world from Moscow’s weaponisation of oil and gas," the White House added.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia warns of intelligence infrastructure strike</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, France said Rafale jets were patrolling NATO's "eastern flank" while taking off from Mont-de-Marsan airbase daily as Russia continues its offensive in Ukraine even as Belgium said it had deployed 300 soldiers to NATO's response force in Romania.</p>

<p>As European nations imposed sanctions on Russia, Switzerland-based Nord Stream 2 company said it had become "insolvent" and laid off over 100 people after approval was halted.</p>

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<p>The fighting in Kyiv intensified on Tuesday as the mayor of Ukraine's capital said the situation had become "threatening".</p>

<p>"The enemy wants to take the heart of our country. But we will fight and will not give up Kyiv," the mayor said amid bitter fighting in Ukraine's capital city.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


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. Amid Russia's continued strikes on Ukraine, President Zelenksy told US President Biden that the "aggressor" must be stopped as soon as possible referring to Putin. The White House announced that the International Energy Agency (IEA) member states supported by the European Commission have agreed to collectively "release of an initial 60 million barrels of crude oil from our strategic petroleum reserves." Also Read in Pics: Russia's hunt for 'drone-killer UAV concept' revealed "President Biden will authorise the Department of Energy to release 30 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve," it added. The White House asserted that the IEA member states would be "monitoring markets" and may "consider further releases as necessary" in order to limit the disruption to energy supply. "We will also continue our efforts to accelerate the diversification of energy supplies away from Russia and to secure the world from Moscow’s weaponisation of oil and gas," the White House added. Watch: Russia warns of intelligence infrastructure strike Meanwhile, France said Rafale jets were patrolling NATO's "eastern flank" while taking off from Mont-de-Marsan airbase daily as Russia continues its offensive in Ukraine even as Belgium said it had deployed 300 soldiers to NATO's response force in Romania. As European nations imposed sanctions on Russia, Switzerland-based Nord Stream 2 company said it had become "insolvent" and laid off over 100 people after approval was halted. Also Read in Pics: Facts about Ukraine that have long been disputed by great empires The fighting in Kyiv intensified on Tuesday as the mayor of Ukraine's capital said the situation had become "threatening". "The enemy wants to take the heart of our country. But we will fight and will not give up Kyiv," the mayor said amid bitter fighting in Ukraine's capital city. (With inputs from Agencies)

Biden to authorise 30 million barrels of oil to be released from petroleum reserve: White House

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<p>Russia continued its attack on Ukraine for the second day on Friday as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian "sabotage groups" had entered capital Kyiv.</p>

<p>The Ukraine president had imposed curfew in Kyiv and declared martial law as Russian forces began shelling Ukraine. Reports claimed fighting is underway on the outskirts of the capital as people took to underground shelters.</p>

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<p>Reports claimed loud explosions could be heard in central Kyiv early on Friday morning as Ukrainian forces claimed they shot down a Russian aircraft over Kyiv as it crashed into a multi-storey&nbsp;building in the capital and set it on fire.</p>

<p>Anton Herashchenko who is an official in Ukraine's interior ministry&nbsp;said on Telegram that: "Attacks on Kyiv with cruise and ballistic missiles have just resumed. I heard two powerful explosions."</p>

<p>Reports claimed there were at least two blasts heard in Kyiv on Friday morning.</p>

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<p>There were also reports of air defence firing in Kyiv early on Friday. On Thursday, air raid sirens could be heard as Russia launched pre-dawn attacks. At least 137 people were reported killed on the first day of the Russian attack amid bombing in strategic areas in Ukraine.</p>

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<p>Russian President Putin had declared military operations against Ukraine on Thursday even as the UNSC meeting was underway as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities within minutes.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


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. Russia continued its attack on Ukraine for the second day on Friday as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian "sabotage groups" had entered capital Kyiv. The Ukraine president had imposed curfew in Kyiv and declared martial law as Russian forces began shelling Ukraine. Reports claimed fighting is underway on the outskirts of the capital as people took to underground shelters. Watch: Chernobyl nuclear site turns into a war zone Reports claimed loud explosions could be heard in central Kyiv early on Friday morning as Ukrainian forces claimed they shot down a Russian aircraft over Kyiv as it crashed into a multi-storey building in the capital and set it on fire. Anton Herashchenko who is an official in Ukraine's interior ministry said on Telegram that: "Attacks on Kyiv with cruise and ballistic missiles have just resumed. I heard two powerful explosions." Reports claimed there were at least two blasts heard in Kyiv on Friday morning. Also Read : Ukraine-Russia conflict: First pictures from ground zero There were also reports of air defence firing in Kyiv early on Friday. On Thursday, air raid sirens could be heard as Russia launched pre-dawn attacks. At least 137 people were reported killed on the first day of the Russian attack amid bombing in strategic areas in Ukraine. Also Read in Pics: Russia's Tornado-S rocket system can strike multiple targets Russian President Putin had declared military operations against Ukraine on Thursday even as the UNSC meeting was underway as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities within minutes. (With inputs from Agencies)

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<p>Many celebrities from around the world have expressed their concern for the people of Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-updates-ukraine-conflict-sanctions-against-russia-not-enough-ukraine-president-455211">military operation </a>in the European country<br />
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On Friday, Priyanka Chopra reacted to the ongoing Ukraine crisis and dubbed the attack&nbsp;as 'terrifying'.</p>

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Raising her concern for the people living in the country, Priyanka on her Instagram wrote, “The situation unfolding in Ukraine is terrifying. Innocent people living in fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones, while trying to navigate the uncertainty of the immediate future. It’s difficult to comprehed how in the modern world this could escalate to such a catastrophic point, but this is a consequential moment that will reverberate around the world.''<br />
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She added, ''There are innocent lives living in this war zone. They are just like you and me. Here is more info at the link in my bio about how to assist the people of Ukraine.”</p>

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<p>Chopra, who has&nbsp;welcomed a baby girl last month,&nbsp;also shared a video on her Instagram account showing newborn babies shifted from hospitals to bomb shelters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swift-has-the-power-to-put-russia-on-back-foot-but-what-is-it-actually-456396">SWIFT’ has the power to put Russia on back foot. But what is it actually?</a><br />
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Russian actress Irina Starshenbaum <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ukrainians-please-forgive-me-russian-actress-irina-starshenbaum-on-russia-ukraine-conflict-456076">reacted</a> to the situation. Noting that how war will only bring war and pain, Irina expressed a deep 'apology' to the Ukrainian people.&nbsp;<br />
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Sharing a black post on her Instagram account, the actress wrote, ''How did we get to that point? Why, then, do we remember every May 9 how much pain and loss the war brought us? I don't want to believe that. We didn't choose that.''&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, Chopra took an indirect dig at comedian Rosie O’Donnell, after she apologized to her and Nick Jonas after having an awkward encounter with them at Nobu in Malibu, where Rosie mistook Priyanka for author and influencer Deepak Chopra's daughter.<br />
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Later, O'Donnell posted a video on her Tik Tok account and on her Instagram, in which she talked about the awkward interaction and shared her apology. &nbsp;Explaining the moment, she referred to Priyanka as ‘the Chopra wife’ and ‘someone Chopra’.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-priyanka-chopra-takes-an-indirect-dig-at-rosie-odonnells-apology-google-my-name-don%E2%80%99t-refer-to-me-as-wife-455962"> Read more here.</a></p>


Many celebrities from around the world have expressed their concern for the people of Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the European country On Friday, Priyanka Chopra reacted to the ongoing Ukraine crisis and dubbed the attack as 'terrifying'.

Many celebrities from around the world have expressed their concern for the people of Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the European country On Friday, Priyanka Chopra reacted to the ongoing Ukraine crisis and dubbed the attack as 'terrifying'. Heavy clashes in Kyiv's northern district as Russian forces advance Raising her concern for the people living in the country, Priyanka on her Instagram wrote, “The situation unfolding in Ukraine is terrifying. Innocent people living in fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones, while trying to navigate the uncertainty of the immediate future. It’s difficult to comprehed how in the modern world this could escalate to such a catastrophic point, but this is a consequential moment that will reverberate around the world.'' She added, ''There are innocent lives living in this war zone. They are just like you and me. Here is more info at the link in my bio about how to assist the people of Ukraine.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) × Chopra, who has welcomed a baby girl last month, also shared a video on her Instagram account showing newborn babies shifted from hospitals to bomb shelters. SWIFT’ has the power to put Russia on back foot. But what is it actually? Russian actress Irina Starshenbaum reacted to the situation. Noting that how war will only bring war and pain, Irina expressed a deep 'apology' to the Ukrainian people. Sharing a black post on her Instagram account, the actress wrote, ''How did we get to that point? Why, then, do we remember every May 9 how much pain and loss the war brought us? I don't want to believe that. We didn't choose that.'' Meanwhile, Chopra took an indirect dig at comedian Rosie O’Donnell, after she apologized to her and Nick Jonas after having an awkward encounter with them at Nobu in Malibu, where Rosie mistook Priyanka for author and influencer Deepak Chopra's daughter. Later, O'Donnell posted a video on her Tik Tok account and on her Instagram, in which she talked about the awkward interaction and shared her apology. Explaining the moment, she referred to Priyanka as ‘the Chopra wife’ and ‘someone Chopra’. Read more here.

Priyanka Chopra on Ukraine-Russia crisis: ‘There are innocent lives in this war zone’