In Davos, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is once again there in making a passionate speech and a plea to leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He urged the panel not to allow Russia's war in Ukraine to become "Frozen."

Russia-Ukraine war | Zelensky presses allies to help Ukraine

Reports have surfaced of a secret meeting last month between Ukraine and its groups of seven allies as well as a small group of global South countries to try to drum up support for Kyiv's conditions for holding peace talks with Russia. Our sources tell us that the previously undisclosed December 16th meeting of National Security advisers was held in Saudi Arabia. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war | US allies hold secret meeting with Ukraine

Have you heard of Smersh? It was a Russian counter-espionage organisation launched by Stalin. Moscow has just revived in captured Ukrainian territories. Why? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Russia revives Stalin's Anti-spy unit 'Smersh'

In times of war, men end up getting all the glory. But in Ukraine, women are rewriting the rules. Ukrainian female snipers are fighting for their country on the frontlines.

Gravitas | Ukraine's women snipers hunt down Russian troops

What is the future of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2024? The Kremlin is unwilling to relent, Ukrainian forces too will not retreat. Has it become a forever war? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas | Will the Ukraine war never end?

The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a turn for the worse as the year comes to an end. Ukraine carried out retaliatory strikes in Russia's Belgorod overnight after Russia's deadliest attack on the country. The Kremlin has issued a stern warning to Ukraine after 20 were killed and 55 injured in Belgorod. The Kremlin has also called a UNSC meeting over the recent attack.

Russia-Ukraine war | Moscow says attack will not go unpunished

The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a turn for the worse as the year comes to an end. Ukraine carried out retaliatory strikes in Russia's Belgorod overnight after Russia's deadliest attack on the country. The Kremlin has issued a stern warning to Ukraine after 20 were killed and 55 injured in Belgorod. The Kremlin has also called a UNSC meeting over the recent attack. To know more watch this interview with William Courtney, Adjunct Senior Fellow at Rand Global.

Russia-Ukraine war | Russia launches retaliatory attacks on Ukrainian cities

Russia-Ukraine war | Russia: At least 20 killed in the city of Belgorod

Russia-Ukraine war has taken a turn for the worse as the year comes to an end. Ukraine carried out retaliatory strikes in Russia's Belgorod overnight after Russia's deadliest attack on the country. Kremlin has issued a stern warning to Ukraine after 14 were killed and 55 injured in Belgorod. Kremlin has also called a UNSC meeting over the recent attack.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia accuses Kyiv of 'terrorist' attack on Belgorod civilians

There will be no fireworks in Moscow this New Year's Eve. The post-Soviet state has historically celebrated the occasion with much more Gusto than Christmas. Russia however is now opting to mute celebrations as it reels from the Financial strain brought on by the war in Ukraine.

New Year's Eve: No fireworks on Russia's biggest holiday

The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a turn for the worse as the year comes to an end. Ukraine carried out retaliatory strikes in Russia's Belgorod overnight after Russia's deadliest attack on the country. The Kremlin has issued a stern warning to Ukraine after 22 were killed and 55 injured in Belgorod. The Kremlin has also called a UNSC meeting over the recent attack.

Russia-Ukraine war | Ukraine: Twin Russian missiles strikes on Kharkiv injure 21

Russia claims to have captured the Ukrainian town of Maryinka. Ukrainian forces deny Russian claims, adding that the fight for Maryinka continues. Ukraine has also accused New York Times reporters for working for the Kremlin.

Gravitas | Maryinka: Russia claims to have captured another Ukrainian town

The war in Ukraine is in its second winter with the threat of Russian ballistic missile attacks looming over the Southeastern part of the country. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, its air defence system destroyed 18 of the 19 attack drones launched at Kyiv, Odesa as well as Kherson. Officials claim that there are no casualties in the Kharkiv region.

Russia-Ukraine war | Ukraine: Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv, Kherson, Kharkiv

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has lasted for more than a year. The allies of Ukraine are growing weary as tensions rise. Questioning Ukraine's legitimacy, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated, "Won't give up on what's ours!"

Russia-Ukraine war | Russian President questions legitimacy of Ukrainian nation

Russia-Ukraine war | Zelensky: Army seeks extra 500,000 soldiers

President Zelensky's Washington visit to secure aid for Ukraine has been overshadowed by a U.S. domestic policy dispute. Republicans are demanding border policy changes in exchange for support for Ukraine aid, a stance that Democrats find unreasonable. As the White House warns of the exhaustion of previous aid, the future of American support for Ukraine hangs in the balance.

Gravitas | Border Policy Dispute in U.S. Congress Impacts Ukraine Aid During Zelensky's Visit

President Joe Biden warned Republicans on Tuesday that they would give Russia a "Christmas gift" if they failed to provide additional military aid to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose meeting with a top US lawmaker concluded without a commitment for more support.

Russia-Ukraine war: "I will not walk away from the Ukraine," vows US President Joe Biden

It is over 650 days since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and this is Ukraine's second wartime winter. A bitter and bloody war in Ukraine has devastated the country. For Russia, it has triggered an economic insecurity in the nation with an avalanche of sanctions from the West.

Russia-Ukraine war | Ukraine under attack: Images from frontlines

A second wartime winter has arrived in Ukraine and the country is working to make sure this one is not as difficult as last year’s, when Russian shelling caused severe damage to the power grid and heat delivery systems. Funding to counter China in the Pacific is now caught in the Congressional battle in Washington over foreign aid and border security. The White House calls the package a “critical component” of its National Security strategy.

Funding to counter China in the Pacific caught in Congressional battle

Despite the widespread sanctions imposed against Russia by the West, Russia's oil sector is booming. Its monthly income from oil exports is now greater than it was before the Ukraine war.

Russian oil defies sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin departed from Riyadh earlier in the day his visit has sparked considerable interest in speculative questions about Russia's relationship with West Asia.

Russia seeks to advance military cooperation with China

Russia says its troops were advancing in every section of the Ukrainian front, despite observers seeing little movement. The front lines have barely shifted in 2023 but fighting has remained intense. The latest major flashpoint is the nearly encircled industrial town of Avdiivka, where Ukraine said it was fending off assaults. To know more watch this interview with Joachim Bitterlich, former German Ambassador to NATO.

Russia-Ukraine war | Moscow: Attacking Ukraine from all sides

Russia says its troops were advancing in every section of the Ukrainian front, despite observers seeing little movement. The front lines have barely shifted in 2023 but fighting has remained intense. The latest major flashpoint is the nearly encircled industrial town of Avdiivka, where Ukraine said it was fending off assaults.

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault

Russia has intensified its attacks in Eastern Ukraine while War fatigue seems to be growing in Kyiv. Russia now says it is advancing on all sections of the front line and registered some gains in the Eastern Villages as well. Ukraine says two power lines connecting its electricity GD to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were cut overnight. This put the plant at the risk of an accident. To know more watch this interview with journalist and political commentator Fred Weir.

Russia-Ukraine war | Kyiv: Fears of accident at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia has intensified its attacks in Eastern Ukraine while War fatigue seems to be growing in Kyiv. Russia now says it is advancing on all sections of the front line and registered some gains in the Eastern Villages as well. Ukraine says two power lines connecting its electricity GD to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were cut overnight. This put the plant at the risk of an accident.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces intensify attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky says reminding the world that the Russian aggression in Ukraine is far from over since February of 2022. Ukraine has been putting up a tough stand against Russian forces launching a counter-offensive in Spring this year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky travels to the frontline to boost morale of his forces

Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a bitter battle for Bakhmut since May 2022. The eastern city of Ukraine which had become one of the central battles in the war with heavy Manpower and resources used to control the city on both sides as Russia captured key parts of the city. Ukrainian forces launched a counter-offensive in May of this year to recapture lost territory according to Moscow a village on the outskirts of Bakhmut has now fallen into Russian hands.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine

At least five people including an 11-year-old girl have been injured after Russia fired more than 70 drones at Kyiv. As per Ukrainian authorities this was the largest drone strike suffered by the capital. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has called the attack an act of 'willful Terror'.

Russian-Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by the 'largest' Russian drone attack

Ukraine continues to hold its ground against the year-long Russian invasion but funding continues to be a concern for Kyiv. Russia claims it repelled Ukrainian attacks in multiple directions in the past week Russia inflicted 31 group strikes with precision weapons and drones on the Ukrainian military infrastructure.

Russia-Ukraine war: fatigue sets in western allies as funding dries up for Ukraine

As their men fight on the front line against Russia many Ukrainian women are keeping the coal mines running. Amid acute wartime staff shortages and constant shelling by Putin's men Ukrainian women who were once not allowed to work in mines are now taking up the offer.

Russia-Ukraine war: As men fight, women keep Ukraine's coal mines going

"On November 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in an extraordinary BRICS summit (via videoconference) to discuss the Palestinian-Israeli conflict," the Kremlin said, without providing further details. In addition to Russia, the BRICS group includes Brazil, India, China, and South Africa.

Russia's Putin to take part in virtual BRICS summit on Gaza

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