The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will take part in a virtual BRICS meeting on November 21 to discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Kremlin stated, "On November 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in an extraordinary BRICS summit (via videoconference) to discuss the Palestinian-Israeli conflict," but it did not offer any other informatio

Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in virtual BRICS summit on Israel-Hamas war

US' Austin meets Zelensky in Ukraine to reaffirm support amid Israel crisis.

Russia-Ukraine war | Austin Lloyd meets Zelensky in Ukraine to reaffirm support amid Israel crisis

EU's Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has admitted that the bloc is facing difficulties in mobilising more weapons for Ukraine. This comes amid calls from Ukraine for more arms amid war. After a meeting of the EU's defence and foreign affairs minister in Brussels, members of the European Union admitted that

Gravitas: Ukraine War Depletes Europe's Weapons Arsenal | EU Struggling to Send Arms Promised

The European Union will be able to work around any Hungarian veto and give Ukraine 50 billion euros ($53.4 bln) in aid, officials in the bloc said, as Kyiv struggles to push back Russia's invasion 21 months into the war.

West facing solidarity fatigue in Ukraine

Ukraine destroyed 29 of 31 drones launched by Russia and one cruise missile. Ukraine claimed that Russia is again planning to attack the energy infrastructure pointing to the same pattern Moscow used last year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian shelling kills three people

Russia's military technological assistance to North Korea, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, is a "real concern" for Washington. "We are witnessing the DPRK arm Russia militarily in order to counterattack in Ukraine. However, Russia is also giving the DPRK technology and assistance for its own military projects. And that's a serious problem," Blinken and his South Korean counterpart Park Jin stated at a joint press briefing in Seoul.

Pyongyang sending arms on Moscow, claims Antony Blinken

An aide to the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s military was killed after receiving a live grenade as a birthday present. Are Ukrainian officials being targeted?

Gravitas: Grenade hidden in birthday gift kills Ukrainian military official

The conflict in Middle East has grabbed the global headlines over the past month or so, somewhat relegating the Russia-Ukraine war to the back pages of newsprint. With the Ukrainian counter-offensive not making much headway and Russia launching a major offensive on the strategic, eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, the Russia-Ukraine war rages on. On the 1st of November, Kyiv said that Russia hit more than a hundred Ukrainian settlements over the past 24 hours, the maximum in a single day this year. Couple of days later, Russia launched the biggest drone attack in weeks. Ukraine is now bracing for a second winter of Russian air strikes on its energy system, which are considerably vulnerable compared to last year.

Ukraine bracing for a second winter of Russian airstrikes

Ukraine is in a state of disarray as war with Russia rages on. President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly struggling to retain Western support as the focus has shifted to the Gaza war. The country is scheduled to hold a presidential election next year but Zelensky has called discussions around holding polls amid the war 'irresponsible.'

Gravitas: Russia benefits as Zelensky struggles to keep Western support for Ukraine

Ukraine endured the heaviest Russian shelling of 2023 with over 100 settlements hit. Ukraine's military top brass have signalled a new phase in the war with Russia, one that is static and attritional and will potentially allow Moscow to rebuild its military strength.

Gravitas: Russia bombs over 100 Ukraine towns | Italian PM Meloni says Europe 'tired' of war

The Russia-Ukraine war has entered its 617th day. Ukrainian authorities claim that Russia has attacked--more than 100 settlements in the last 24 hours marking the heaviest day of Russian shelling this year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine claims Russia launched new strikes

Putin's Russia seems to have launched its winter offensive in Ukraine. According to Kyiv's military top brass, Russian troops have gone from taking a defensive posture to making advances in key areas. Watch this video to find out what the war map currently looks like.

Gravitas: Russia makes secret advances in Ukraine | Moscow pours troops, bombs & artillery into Avdiivka

Ukraine forces deploy highly advanced shark drones. Russia and Ukrainian forces are trying to seize the initiative on the warfront.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine forces deploy highly advanced shark drones

Russian military fired Moscow's vaunted Kinzhal hypersonic missile at Ukraine using a Su-34 fighter bomber for the first time. The missiles are typically fired from Russia's Soviet-era Mig-31. Earlier reports suggested Moscow was looking to modify the Tu-22m3 strategic bombers, but this is the first indication that a new set of aircraft has successfully launched the Kinzhal. Here's more on hypersonic weapons and the Su-34 fighter bomber...

Russia-Ukraine War: Europe firms helps Russia ramp up missile arsenal

Russia tests nuclear missile from submarine. Russia has tested its ability to deliver a retaliatory in nuclear strike now according to reports the command and control exercise involves the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia tests nuclear missile from submarine

It's the 600th day of the Ukraine war. What's happening on the ground? Russia launched an overnight attack. It rained down five missiles and 12 Kamikaze drones on Ukraine. Russia is also carrying out its biggest offensive in months. It shelled the town of Avdiivka for five days straight, killing 2 civilians.

Russia-Ukraine war: 600 days of Ukraine war: New Russian offensive in Ukraine | Gravitas

Russian President Vladimir Putin ramps up his nuclear rhetoric. During his speech on Thursday at the Annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin announced that Russia has successfully carried out the test of a new generation nuclear-powered cruise missile. And further suggested that the country could resume nuclear testing for the first time in more than three decades.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauds nuclear-powered missile's success

Kyiv says a Russian attack killed at least 49 people, including a six-year-old boy, as they gathered in a cafe for a memorial service in a village in Northeastern Ukraine. Ukraine's interior minister said that residents of the small village of about 330 people had been holding a memorial service in the cafe that was hit.

Russian strike kills about 50 in Eastern Ukraine

In an exclusive interview with WION, Former German Ambassador to NATO Joachim Bitterlich said that people feel that Ukrainian offensive didn't come forward as many were expecting, because Russians have deepened and hardened their defense lines on the whole front. He said Ukrainians attack behind the lines and need more air defence. He said that while no one can sees an end to the war soon, both countries are looking out for a face saving action. Joachim Bitterlich said that while the war may drag on till the next U.S. elections, America won't stop assisting Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ex-German ambassador to NATO on war in Ukraine & impact of US Elections

According to reports Russia may be getting ready to test an experimental cruise missile fuelled by nuclear energy with a range of up to 14,000 miles. The Burevestnik missile has a history of failure, having once caused an accident that killed numerous people.

Russia-Ukraine war: Will Putin use nuclear weapons?

Ukraine destroyed 29 of 31 drones launched by Russia and one cruise missile, its air force said on Tuesday, most of them targeting the regions of Mykolaiv and Dnipropetrovsk. The waves of overnight attacks lasted more than three hours, the southern command of Ukraine's forces had said earlier. Falling debris in the southeastern city of Dnipro caused a fire at a private firm that was quickly doused, said Serhiy Lysak, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia planning to test nuclear missile?

130,000 individuals are being called up for statutory military duty as part of the regular autumn conscription campaign, according to a decree signed by Vladimir Putin and published on the official government website on Friday.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin signs decree on autumn military conscription

Ukraine is struggling to counter russian air and artillery superiority. With depleted strength and dated aircraft, the Ukrainian Air Force is suffering. The Ukrainians fly Soviet-era jets like Sukhois and Migs. The country's current fleet of warplanes is older than modern Ukraine itself. President Zelensky has been pressing Western allies to provide it with modern jets to help defend itself against Russia. Will Kyiv get the Gripen fighter?

Kyiv to start producing air defence system, US- Ukraine to co-produce in defence sector

Ukrainian President visited Washington to appeal for help fighting Russia, winning warm words of support and weapons from Joe Biden but confronted skeptical republicans who want to cut off aid to Ukraine. The conflict seems destined to enter an even more complicated phase in the months ahead. We discuss the U.S. role in the ongoing conflict and U.S. foreign relations especially with India -with Raymond Vickery who is a former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Trade Development. And has studied US-India ties for over 30 years...

Russia-Ukraine war: Both nations attack key facilities in frontline areas | WION Speed News

Despite recent battlefield gains, Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the eastern front say they need more Western weapons to speed up their grinding counteroffensive against Russian forces.

Russia-Ukraine War: Missile attack from Moscow injures 20 in Ukraine | WION Speed News

Russia fired cruise missiles at mock targets in the seas separating it from Alaska on Monday in what it said was an exercise to protect its northern shipping route in the Arctic. The defence ministry said Vulcan, Granit and Onyx cruise missiles were fired over distances of hundreds of kilometres to strike targets simulating enemy ships in the Bering Sea.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow fires cruise missiles in sea drills between Russia and Alaska

In its military counteroffensive against Russian forces, Ukraine claimed on Monday that its troops had advanced in the south and recaptured more ground on the eastern front. The shattered eastern city of Bakhmut, which was taken over by Russian forces in May after months of combat, has been retaken by Kyiv's military, according to deputy defense minister Hanna Maliar.

Ukraine troops claims to regain territories near Bakhmut

Ukraine said it struck Russian naval targets and port infrastructure early on Wednesday in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, in what appeared to the biggest attack of the war on the home of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.

Russia-Ukraine War: Both Ukraine, Russia reports drone attack as war rages on

arly on Sunday, Russia attacked Kyiv with an airstrike, leaving the Ukrainian capital and its surroundings shaken for about two hours and drone debris landing on several of the city's core districts, according to Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine military destroys 26 out of 33 drones launched by Russia | Russia-Ukraine war

Early on Sunday, Russia attacked Kyiv with an airstrike, leaving the Ukrainian capital and its surroundings shaken for about two hours and drone debris landing on several of the city's core districts, according to Ukrainian officials.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia carries out overnight drone attack