Russia is targeting near locations and sharpening its assault it is unleashing new weapons to change the course of the war even as the West continues to channelize weapons to Ukraine. Even after losing the East Bakhmut area, Ukrainians were determined to hold the fort, and it appears that the strategy is working. In the recent months, the Russia-Ukraine war has been focused on one city, the eastern city of Bakhmut. Russia has been attempting to encircle the area to choke supply for Ukrainians.

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According to the Russian defence ministry, the Russian navy has conducted a test firing of supersonic antiship missiles against a dummy target in the Sea of Japan. The ministry reported on Tuesday that two ships fired missiles against a fictitious enemy warship that was positioned approximately 100 kilometres (62 miles) away. According to the ministry, two Moskit supersonic cruise missiles with nuclear and conventional warheads successfully hit their objective.

Russian navy test fires supersonic missiles at target in Sea of Japan

On Monday, Russia delivered enriched uranium to France. A cargo ship unloaded cylinders of uranium from Russia at the French port of Dunkirk. Western allies are clashing over the inclusion of uranium and other nuclear tech in sanctions. However, nuclear fuel shipments continue to make their way to the EU. As per Greenpeace, shipments of nuclear fuel are bankrolling the war in Ukraine and prolonging Europe’s energy dependence. The NGO said the latest shipment marked the seventh delivery of uranium from Russia to France since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. In a report earlier this month, Greenpeace criticised France's dependence on Russian nuclear power. It said France had received a third of the enriched uranium needed to operate nuclear power plants for one year from Russia. The French government denied the claims. The government said France does not depend in any way on Russia for the operation of its nuclear power plants.

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To Ukraine the battle for Bakmot has intensified significantly in recent weeks. In fact it seems to intensify by the hour acknowledgment of the situation as being difficult in the Eastern Ukrainian city has come from both sides and with Moscow renewing its barrage of missiles on Ukrainian cities. It seems like the much anticipated spring offensive has already begun.

Has Russia's spring offensive already begun?

Ukraine and Russia are fighting it out in the city of Bakhmut. The Wagner group, which is leading the Russian offensive, says it now controls eastern Bakhmut. Ukraine's Zelensky fears the fall of Bakhmut will pave the way for Russians to go further into Ukraine. How long before that happens? Listen in to @VikramChandraAbout

Ukraine war: Will the battle for Bakhmut be a turning point for Russia?

Russia pummels Ukraine with hi-tech Kinzhal missiles which fly more than five times the speed of sound and are impossible to shoot down with ground defences.

Moscow bombards Ukraine with Kinzhal missiles

Why are Kinzhals so worrisome for Ukraine?

Bank of Ukraine unveiled a new commemorative banknote Thursday, of the 20-hryvnia bearing images of three Ukrainian troops raising the flag on one side and two hands tied with tape on the other, an apparent illusion of the crime Russian forces have been committing in Kyiv.&nbsp;

Andriy Pyshnyi, governor of the National Bank of Ukraine during a presentation in Kyiv said, "to mark the anniversary of the war, we decided to launch a commemorative banknote which will depict on a small piece of paper a year of emotions, patterns, content and iconic things." The note will have a circulation of 300,000, Reuters reported.

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Other bank officials added that they have been&nbsp;planning new notes to commemorate Ukraine's victory for a few months. It took them eight months to design and produce this note. The bank plans a series of such commemorative notes to provide a visual of the war.&nbsp;

"During this year, Ukrainians have realised their force, their significance, their ability not only to withstand but also to win, to win without forgiving a single military crime, a single ruined house," the governor said. "This victory will be at a very high price but it will happen and it will be ours."

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The central bank has been working hard and non-stop since the full-scale invasion on Feb 24, to keep the country afloat and maintain its stability.&nbsp;

Thanks to the billion-dollar aid from Ukraine's western partners, which had helped its hard currency reserve to grow to almost $30 billion, slightly higher than at the beginning of the war.&nbsp;

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Bank of Ukraine unveiled a new commemorative banknote Thursday, of the 20-hryvnia bearing images of three Ukrainian troops raising the flag on one side and two hands tied with tape on the other, an apparent illusion of the crime Russian forces have been committing in Kyiv.

Bank of Ukraine unveiled a new commemorative banknote Thursday, of the 20-hryvnia bearing images of three Ukrainian troops raising the flag on one side and two hands tied with tape on the other, an apparent illusion of the crime Russian forces have been committing in Kyiv. Andriy Pyshnyi, governor of the National Bank of Ukraine during a presentation in Kyiv said, "to mark the anniversary of the war, we decided to launch a commemorative banknote which will depict on a small piece of paper a year of emotions, patterns, content and iconic things." The note will have a circulation of 300,000, Reuters reported. Also read | Data Lab: Whose war is this? Measuring the cost of the Russia-Ukraine war, one year on Other bank officials added that they have been planning new notes to commemorate Ukraine's victory for a few months. It took them eight months to design and produce this note. The bank plans a series of such commemorative notes to provide a visual of the war. "During this year, Ukrainians have realised their force, their significance, their ability not only to withstand but also to win, to win without forgiving a single military crime, a single ruined house," the governor said. "This victory will be at a very high price but it will happen and it will be ours." Also read | China slams US 'intelligence', says claims over Beijing giving weapons to Russia is just 'speculation' The central bank has been working hard and non-stop since the full-scale invasion on Feb 24, to keep the country afloat and maintain its stability. Thanks to the billion-dollar aid from Ukraine's western partners, which had helped its hard currency reserve to grow to almost $30 billion, slightly higher than at the beginning of the war. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Bank of Ukraine unveils new banknote for anniversary of Russian invasion

The United States on January 6 announced $3 billion in military assistance for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Vladimir Putin-led Russia. The White House said that the package will feature Bradley armoured vehicles.

U.S. announces $3 billion in aid package for Ukraine amid war

Right before the commencement of the Australian Open, the likes of Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz will feature in a charity match in order to raise funds for crisis-hit Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The charity match will take place on January 11&nbsp;at the Rod Laver Arena. Apart from Nadal, Gauff and Alcaraz, the likes of&nbsp;Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe, Maria Sakkari and Alex de Minaur will also be seen for the match.&nbsp;It is to be noted that the money raised will be donated to UNICEF Australia and Global Giving, who are closely working for improving the situation in Ukraine after the Russian attack.

"Tennis is a truly global sport with an international playing community that has a history of stepping up and helping out. Through Tennis Plays for Peace, the tennis community can offer practical assistance through fundraising, as well as show our heartfelt support for the victims of the war," Craig Tiley, the Australian Open Tournament Director, was quoted as saying.&nbsp;"We look forward to a spectacular night of tennis and entertainment and a wonderful opportunity to come together and raise much-needed funds," he added.

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It is expected that more players will join for the tournament and an announcement will follow suit&nbsp;as the United Cup and Adelaide International are currently underway in Australia. The tickets for the charity matches are already up for grabs. It is priced at 25 dollars for adults and 5 dollars&nbsp;for children. The tournament, which is backed by the ITF, ATP and the WTA, will see many big players compete and gear up for the 2023 season-opener, i.e. the Australian Open.&nbsp;

With the likes of Nadal, Alcaraz and others being part of the Tennis Plays for Peace&nbsp;charity match, it will attract a lot of eyeballs among tennis fans. Thus, a huge sum is expected to be drawn from it.

Right before the commencement of the Australian Open, the likes of Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz will feature in a charity match in order to raise funds for crisis-hit Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Right before the commencement of the Australian Open, the likes of Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz will feature in a charity match in order to raise funds for crisis-hit Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The charity match will take place on January 11 at the Rod Laver Arena. Apart from Nadal, Gauff and Alcaraz, the likes of Alexander Zverev, Frances Tiafoe, Maria Sakkari and Alex de Minaur will also be seen for the match. It is to be noted that the money raised will be donated to UNICEF Australia and Global Giving, who are closely working for improving the situation in Ukraine after the Russian attack. "Tennis is a truly global sport with an international playing community that has a history of stepping up and helping out. Through Tennis Plays for Peace, the tennis community can offer practical assistance through fundraising, as well as show our heartfelt support for the victims of the war," Craig Tiley, the Australian Open Tournament Director, was quoted as saying. "We look forward to a spectacular night of tennis and entertainment and a wonderful opportunity to come together and raise much-needed funds," he added. Also read: Martina Navratilova: A look at the tennis legend's records as she fights another battle It is expected that more players will join for the tournament and an announcement will follow suit as the United Cup and Adelaide International are currently underway in Australia. The tickets for the charity matches are already up for grabs. It is priced at 25 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for children. The tournament, which is backed by the ITF, ATP and the WTA, will see many big players compete and gear up for the 2023 season-opener, i.e. the Australian Open. With the likes of Nadal, Alcaraz and others being part of the Tennis Plays for Peace charity match, it will attract a lot of eyeballs among tennis fans. Thus, a huge sum is expected to be drawn from it.

Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz to play in charity match to raise funds for crisis-hit Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky received thunderous applause as he presented the blue and yellow Ukrainian flag to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Zelensky presents Ukraine battle flag to U.S. Congress

Russia has once again reigned long-range missiles targeting Ukrainian cities. At least four people have been killed several homes destroyed in the country's Southeast.

Russia-Ukraine War: At least four killed in Russian strikes

A group of individuals in Ukraine on Friday (Nov 02) attempted to steal a mural by one of the renowned graffiti artists, Banksy by cutting a portion of it from a battle-scarred wall, the capital's governor said.&nbsp;

The group was able to take a part of the painting that had an image of a woman in a gas mask and dressed in a gown holding a fire extinguisher on the side of the scorched building, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

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The governor in a statement said that the group were spotted in Hostomel at the scene and the mural was also retrieved.&nbsp;

The police posted&nbsp;images of the yellow scarred wall with a large path of cut out in the Hostomel. The group has been detained, the&nbsp;officials stated.&nbsp;

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Banksy is a renowned artist known for his work on walls which can sell for millions of dollars in the art market. He confirmed that he had painted the mural and six others like it in places which were badly affected by the ongoing Russia conflict in the area.&nbsp;

Another famous mural by Banksy is of a gymnast girl performing a handstand on a small pile of concrete rubble. Another is of an old man having a bath.

Ongoing Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its tenth month. Infrastructure worth millions of dollars has been damaged.&nbsp;

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A group of individuals in Ukraine on Friday (Nov 02) attempted to steal a mural by one of the renowned graffiti artists, Banksy by cutting a portion of it from a battle-scarred wall, the capital's governor said.

A group of individuals in Ukraine on Friday (Nov 02) attempted to steal a mural by one of the renowned graffiti artists, Banksy by cutting a portion of it from a battle-scarred wall, the capital's governor said. The group was able to take a part of the painting that had an image of a woman in a gas mask and dressed in a gown holding a fire extinguisher on the side of the scorched building, Reuters reported. Also read | Russia is using dummy nuclear-capable missiles to distract air defences, claims Kyiv The governor in a statement said that the group were spotted in Hostomel at the scene and the mural was also retrieved. The police posted images of the yellow scarred wall with a large path of cut out in the Hostomel. The group has been detained, the officials stated. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Up to 13,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since invasion, claims Zelensky's adviser Banksy is a renowned artist known for his work on walls which can sell for millions of dollars in the art market. He confirmed that he had painted the mural and six others like it in places which were badly affected by the ongoing Russia conflict in the area. Another famous mural by Banksy is of a gymnast girl performing a handstand on a small pile of concrete rubble. Another is of an old man having a bath. Ongoing Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its tenth month. Infrastructure worth millions of dollars has been damaged. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Ukraine: Group steals Banksy's mural off a battle-scarred wall, detained in Hostomel

Following an overnight trip from Kyiv, the first passenger train arrived in Kherson since Russian forces withdrew from the city on November 11th

Ukraine rolls first passenger train into newly freed Kherson

The Ukrainian Environment Minister Ruslan Strilets on Monday (November 14) said at UN climate talks that Russia must accept responsibility for the environmental damage brought on by its invasion of Ukraine.

He said, "Russia must be held responsible not only to Ukraine but also to the whole world." The key issue is that, with Ukraine understanding the damages caused, it'll be challenging for them to file lawsuits for each damage caused.&nbsp;

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Strilets announced that Ukraine is now launching a platform to assess the environmental impact brought on by Russian military activity, AFP reported.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kyiv hopes this will unify international methods to evaluate the damage to the environment and climate.

Earlier, he had told European Union that the conflict has destroyed forests, fouled water, damaged mines and more. Nearly three million hectares (7.4 million acres) of the Ukrainian woods have been damaged by the Russian troops. In response to this damage, the 27-nation bloc promised to help Kyiv with aid including financial support.&nbsp;

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The minister said Moscow's invasion is projected to result in direct emissions of nearly 33 million tonnes of CO2, and the anticipated restoration is expected to result in the emission of 49 million tonnes of CO2.

According to him, over 2,000 instances of environmental harm caused have already been documented.&nbsp;

Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine began in February, leading to major global shortages of fuel and food.&nbsp;

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The Ukrainian Environment Minister Ruslan Strilets on Monday (November 14) said at UN climate talks that Russia must accept responsibility for the environmental damage brought on by its invasion of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Environment Minister Ruslan Strilets on Monday (November 14) said at UN climate talks that Russia must accept responsibility for the environmental damage brought on by its invasion of Ukraine. He said, "Russia must be held responsible not only to Ukraine but also to the whole world." The key issue is that, with Ukraine understanding the damages caused, it'll be challenging for them to file lawsuits for each damage caused. Also read | US to sanction entities who helped Russia in procuring military equipment Strilets announced that Ukraine is now launching a platform to assess the environmental impact brought on by Russian military activity, AFP reported. Kyiv hopes this will unify international methods to evaluate the damage to the environment and climate. Earlier, he had told European Union that the conflict has destroyed forests, fouled water, damaged mines and more. Nearly three million hectares (7.4 million acres) of the Ukrainian woods have been damaged by the Russian troops. In response to this damage, the 27-nation bloc promised to help Kyiv with aid including financial support. Also read | Zelensky visits Kherson after accusing Russia of committing over 400 war crimes The minister said Moscow's invasion is projected to result in direct emissions of nearly 33 million tonnes of CO2, and the anticipated restoration is expected to result in the emission of 49 million tonnes of CO2. According to him, over 2,000 instances of environmental harm caused have already been documented. Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine began in February, leading to major global shortages of fuel and food. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russia must be held responsible for over 2,000 environment damages of war: Ukraine

World leaders at the ongoing Group of 20 (G20) summit released a draft of the declaration on Tuesday, in which they said that "most" members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and its repercussions on the global economy. This was mentioned in the 16-page draft that is yet to be adopted by G20 member countries.&nbsp;

The document also mentioned the G20 members' concern over global food security challenges that are posed in front of the world due to escalations between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;As Ukraine is among the top three exporters of grain in the world and is also often called the "bread basket of Europe", it is becoming difficult for Ukraine to produce grains due to disruptions of supply lines.&nbsp;On the other hand, Russia is also among the major producers of staple food items, both Ukraine and Russia together provide 90 per cent of the wheat supply in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Eritrea, Georgia, Mongolia and Somalia.&nbsp;

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The draft stated, "Most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and stressed it is causing immense human suffering and exacerbating existing fragilities in the global economy," commenting that Russia had opposed dialogue.

Suggesting that some countries may not have agreed to the draft declaration, a European diplomat said, "There were other views and different assessments of the situation and sanctions".&nbsp;The declaration was drafted in the first session of the summit held on Tuesday, in which many countries also condemned Russia over its invasion of Ukraine or the "special military operation", as declared by Russia.

The draft declaration further added that "Recognising that the G20 is not the forum to resolve security issues, we acknowledge that security issues can have significant consequences for the global economy."&nbsp;This was mentioned in a response to the Russian foreign ministry's statement on Sunday that G20 was not the place where security issues should be discussed, rather world's economic challenges should be prioritised.&nbsp;

While highlighting the debt issues, the draft declaration focuses on the importance of all creditors sharing a fair burden, without the mention of China. China has been criticised by the west for delaying efforts in mitigating the burden for some emerging countries.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also urged leaders at the summit via a video link to take some concrete actions against Russia's war in his country under a peace plan proposed by him.&nbsp;

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World leaders at the ongoing Group of 20 (G20) summit released a draft of the declaration on Tuesday, in which they said that "most" members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and its repercussions on the global economy.

World leaders at the ongoing Group of 20 (G20) summit released a draft of the declaration on Tuesday, in which they said that "most" members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and its repercussions on the global economy. This was mentioned in the 16-page draft that is yet to be adopted by G20 member countries. The document also mentioned the G20 members' concern over global food security challenges that are posed in front of the world due to escalations between Russia and Ukraine. As Ukraine is among the top three exporters of grain in the world and is also often called the "bread basket of Europe", it is becoming difficult for Ukraine to produce grains due to disruptions of supply lines. On the other hand, Russia is also among the major producers of staple food items, both Ukraine and Russia together provide 90 per cent of the wheat supply in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Eritrea, Georgia, Mongolia and Somalia. Also Read | UNGA passes resolution seeking reparation from Russia to Ukraine; India abstains from voting The draft stated, "Most members strongly condemned the war in Ukraine and stressed it is causing immense human suffering and exacerbating existing fragilities in the global economy," commenting that Russia had opposed dialogue. Suggesting that some countries may not have agreed to the draft declaration, a European diplomat said, "There were other views and different assessments of the situation and sanctions". The declaration was drafted in the first session of the summit held on Tuesday, in which many countries also condemned Russia over its invasion of Ukraine or the "special military operation", as declared by Russia. The draft declaration further added that "Recognising that the G20 is not the forum to resolve security issues, we acknowledge that security issues can have significant consequences for the global economy." This was mentioned in a response to the Russian foreign ministry's statement on Sunday that G20 was not the place where security issues should be discussed, rather world's economic challenges should be prioritised. While highlighting the debt issues, the draft declaration focuses on the importance of all creditors sharing a fair burden, without the mention of China. China has been criticised by the west for delaying efforts in mitigating the burden for some emerging countries. On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also urged leaders at the summit via a video link to take some concrete actions against Russia's war in his country under a peace plan proposed by him. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ukrainian residents welcomed troops arriving in the center of Kherson on Friday after Russia abandoned the only regional capital it had captured. Watch the full video to know more

Russia-Ukraine War: Locals welcome Ukraine soldiers in Kherson

As temperatures drop below freezing in eastern Ukraine, people are preparing for harshest winter in decades. Watch full video to know more.

Ukrainians prepare for harsh wartime winter

Trump's lawyers have resisted clarifying their stance on whether any documents seized at his residence were declassified at any point. In other news, Kyiv's western allies denounced the referendums that Russia had announced in Ukraine's four regions. Meanwhile, Liz Truss and Fumio Kishida, during their recent meeting, resolved to work together to tackle the strategic threat posed by China. Finally, mega Hollywood star Angelina Jolie arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday (September 20) to support people affected by the devastating floods.

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Western allies German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the referendums "sham" votes, while French President Emmanuel Macron described them as a "travesty". The United States said they were "an affront to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity" and that Washington would never recognise Russian claims to annexed Ukrainian territory.

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According to the statement, Truss and Kishida concurred on the significance of democracies cooperating, notably through international organisations like the G7, to reduce the economic and security dangers posed by "authoritarian governments".

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&nbsp;Angelina Jolie is visiting to witness and gain an understanding of the situation, and to hear from people affected directly about their needs, and about steps to prevent such suffering in the future," the report said, citing a release of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).

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Trump's lawyers have resisted clarifying their stance on whether any documents seized at his residence were declassified at any point. In other news, Kyiv's western allies denounced the referendums that Russia had announced in Ukraine's four regions.

Trump's lawyers have resisted clarifying their stance on whether any documents seized at his residence were declassified at any point. In other news, Kyiv's western allies denounced the referendums that Russia had announced in Ukraine's four regions. Meanwhile, Liz Truss and Fumio Kishida, during their recent meeting, resolved to work together to tackle the strategic threat posed by China. Finally, mega Hollywood star Angelina Jolie arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday (September 20) to support people affected by the devastating floods. Click on the headlines to read more: Donald Trump's lawyers resist judge's request to clarify 'declassification' claim Judge Raymond Dearie – the special master in charge of reviewing the materials seized by the FBI during their raid on the Mar-a-Lago residence of former United States President Donald Trump – has asked Trump’s lawyers to make it clear if the documents were declassified at any point. Ukraine's Western allies condemn Russian referendum plans for occupied regions Western allies German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the referendums "sham" votes, while French President Emmanuel Macron described them as a "travesty". The United States said they were "an affront to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity" and that Washington would never recognise Russian claims to annexed Ukrainian territory. UK's Liz Truss to work with Japan's Kishida to tackle China threat According to the statement, Truss and Kishida concurred on the significance of democracies cooperating, notably through international organisations like the G7, to reduce the economic and security dangers posed by "authoritarian governments". Angelina Jolie visits Pakistan to support people affected by floods Angelina Jolie is visiting to witness and gain an understanding of the situation, and to hear from people affected directly about their needs, and about steps to prevent such suffering in the future," the report said, citing a release of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Watch | McDonald's outlets reopen in Kyiv for delivery services only

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Six months after a rocket landed in his vineyard in southern Ukraine in the first weeks of Russia's invasion, Georgiy Molchanov is now harvesting his grapes and wondering what to name this year's unforgettable wartime vintage.

"We need to show ... there is a wine for victory," said Molchanov who, like other craft winemakers as well as larger enterprises across Ukraine, is determined to keep producing wine despite extraordinary adversity.

At one point a huge fire broke out when a wild pig stumbled into unexploded ordnance and tore through four hectares of land near his six-hectare property near the city of Mykolaiv.

"You have to work, continue living and making plans for the future - and to hope that rockets don't come to your house," says Molchanov, who runs the SliVino Village winery.

An hour's drive to the southwest, in a largely abandoned Black Sea resort, the much larger Koblevo https://www.koblevo.ua/ winery had Russian paratroopers landing in its fields. One of its staff at a sister plant nearer Mykolaiv was killed.

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Many of the winery's workers quit to join the army; others made Molotov cocktails out of empty bottles or crafted the fabric netting used to camouflage the ubiquitous checkpoints that are now all over the country.

The company began labelling some bottles of wine "We are from Ukraine" and sent a portion of sales to the army, says director Vitalii Ryboshapko, who joined staff at the vast production facility working the fields when the war began.

"For every Ukrainian ... the first challenge is surviving in the current climate," he said. "We do what we can today and try to support our country, so it can live on in these hard conditions."

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Koblevo sits in the heart of one of Ukraine's key winemaking regions, where it processes 10,000 tons of grapes per season, accounting for about 15% of the wine produced in the country.

The war has hit winemakers on several fronts.

Ukraine banned the sale of alcohol during the first two months of the war. Exports - a key source of revenue for Koblevo and other big wineries - have shrivelled due to the blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

Consumption of wine has fallen 20% since before the war, the company says, while sparkling wines are down by half because of the lack of parties and reasons to celebrate.

Evgeniy Safonov, who served only Ukrainian wines at his bar in the eastern city of Kharkiv before it was damaged by shelling, doubts Ukrainian wines will benefit from wartime solidarity.

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Ukrainian wines, he says, are largely unknown abroad, and even at home most people still prefer beer or vodka.

"Give us 10 years after the war and we can show the wine market we exist," he said.

At Koblevo, which exported to 14 countries before the war, winemaker Tatyna Matveyeva says she pours her love for her country into the wine she makes.

"I think you have to keep on living in any situation and value every day and every second," she says, wearing a jacket adorned with the traditional vyshyvanka embroidery. "This is why we make our wine, so its taste and feel can help people live on, reminding them that life is not over."

A few kilometres down the road from Koblevo, Liubov Pleshka toils mostly alone to run Lautari https://lautarywine.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&amp;utm_medium=referral, a small organic winery she launched with her son in 2017. He is now serving at the front.

The vineyard with its beautiful view and free-ranging chickens reminds her of her childhood in Moldova, where her father also made wine. For now, she is grateful that no rocket has struck her home and she prays for peace.

"This is what happens in life," she said. "Hard work, hard work, but if you put your soul into it, the work flows, and there is hope for tomorrow."

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Six months after a rocket landed in his vineyard in southern Ukraine in the first weeks of Russia's invasion, Georgiy Molchanov is now harvesting his grapes and wondering what to name this year's unforgettable wartime vintage.

Six months after a rocket landed in his vineyard in southern Ukraine in the first weeks of Russia's invasion, Georgiy Molchanov is now harvesting his grapes and wondering what to name this year's unforgettable wartime vintage. "We need to show ... there is a wine for victory," said Molchanov who, like other craft winemakers as well as larger enterprises across Ukraine, is determined to keep producing wine despite extraordinary adversity. At one point a huge fire broke out when a wild pig stumbled into unexploded ordnance and tore through four hectares of land near his six-hectare property near the city of Mykolaiv. "You have to work, continue living and making plans for the future - and to hope that rockets don't come to your house," says Molchanov, who runs the SliVino Village winery. An hour's drive to the southwest, in a largely abandoned Black Sea resort, the much larger Koblevo https://www.koblevo.ua/ winery had Russian paratroopers landing in its fields. One of its staff at a sister plant nearer Mykolaiv was killed. Also read | Russia to buy rockets and artillery shells from North Korea: US intelligence Many of the winery's workers quit to join the army; others made Molotov cocktails out of empty bottles or crafted the fabric netting used to camouflage the ubiquitous checkpoints that are now all over the country. The company began labelling some bottles of wine "We are from Ukraine" and sent a portion of sales to the army, says director Vitalii Ryboshapko, who joined staff at the vast production facility working the fields when the war began. "For every Ukrainian ... the first challenge is surviving in the current climate," he said. "We do what we can today and try to support our country, so it can live on in these hard conditions." ALCOHOL BAN, CLOSED PORTS Koblevo sits in the heart of one of Ukraine's key winemaking regions, where it processes 10,000 tons of grapes per season, accounting for about 15% of the wine produced in the country. The war has hit winemakers on several fronts. Ukraine banned the sale of alcohol during the first two months of the war. Exports - a key source of revenue for Koblevo and other big wineries - have shrivelled due to the blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports. Consumption of wine has fallen 20% since before the war, the company says, while sparkling wines are down by half because of the lack of parties and reasons to celebrate. Evgeniy Safonov, who served only Ukrainian wines at his bar in the eastern city of Kharkiv before it was damaged by shelling, doubts Ukrainian wines will benefit from wartime solidarity. Also read | Russia postpones referendum in occupied Kherson region after Ukraine intensifies shelling Ukrainian wines, he says, are largely unknown abroad, and even at home most people still prefer beer or vodka. "Give us 10 years after the war and we can show the wine market we exist," he said. At Koblevo, which exported to 14 countries before the war, winemaker Tatyna Matveyeva says she pours her love for her country into the wine she makes. "I think you have to keep on living in any situation and value every day and every second," she says, wearing a jacket adorned with the traditional vyshyvanka embroidery. "This is why we make our wine, so its taste and feel can help people live on, reminding them that life is not over." A few kilometres down the road from Koblevo, Liubov Pleshka toils mostly alone to run Lautari https://lautarywine.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral, a small organic winery she launched with her son in 2017. He is now serving at the front. The vineyard with its beautiful view and free-ranging chickens reminds her of her childhood in Moldova, where her father also made wine. For now, she is grateful that no rocket has struck her home and she prays for peace. "This is what happens in life," she said. "Hard work, hard work, but if you put your soul into it, the work flows, and there is hope for tomorrow." You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Wine for victory': Ukraine's wineries toil under Russian rockets

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As per an AFP report, Ukraine is drawing up plans for a special international tribunal to investigate Russia's alleged "crime of aggression".

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Ukraine unveiled plans on how it intends to make Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for his "crimes." In other news, North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases, two weeks after declaring its victory over COVID-19.

Ukraine unveiled plans on how it intends to make Russian President Vladimir Putin responsible for his "crimes." In other news, North Korea reports four new ‘fever’ cases, two weeks after declaring its victory over COVID-19. As per reports, the Pakistani Army has been divided over support for Imran Khan. Finally, Twitter's CEO Parag Agrawal assured the company is working hard to address the issues it is facing and dismissed the whistleblower's allegations as false. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukraine reveals plan to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for his 'crime of aggression' As per an AFP report, Ukraine is drawing up plans for a special international tribunal to investigate Russia's alleged "crime of aggression". North Korea reports four 'fever' cases after declaring victory over Covid, blames South Korea However, the official KCNA said that the four fever instances had been discovered in the bordering Chinese province of Ryanggang, AFP reported. Pakistani Army divided over support for former Prime Minister Imran Khan: Report The dilemma that the Pakistan military faces are that the more they try to seek to boot Khan out of politics, the greater the risk he becomes even more popular. Amid staff exodus, Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal dispels whistleblower’s claims Agrawal said a "false narrative" has been created about the company, which "is currently challenging our integrity”, adding, "I know that that can be frustrating, and I know it can be challenging." Watch | United States | Joe Biden: $10,000 loan cut for university graduates

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It has been 154 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which caused uncountable damage to the country and several casualties so far. Amid this war zone, Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, and his wife, Olena Zelenska, appeared on the cover page of Vogue magazine.

It has been 154 days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which caused uncountable damage to the country and several casualties so far. Amid this war zone, Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, and his wife, Olena Zelenska, appeared on the cover page of Vogue magazine. Though the photoshoot in the midst of a conflict may look absurd, Vogue describes Ukraine’s First Lady as a “key player” and the face of the nation. The magazine named the digital edition “Portrait of bravery”, placing Zelenska on its cover as she strikes a pose for the cameras, accompanied by soldiers and debris from the annexation. In another image shared by Vogue on its Instagram handle, Zelenska is sitting inside the presidential office, wearing casual black pants with a white top. The couple talked about several topics with the magazine. They spoke about their nearly 20 years of marriage, their shared past, and leading life without their children, who must be kept apart because of Russia’s ongoing invasion of the nation. In a face-to-face interview, the President and First Lady spoke to a Vogue crew in Kyiv. The shoot in Ukraine was handled by Vogue’s go-to photographer, Annie Leibovitz. Sharing an image from the shoot on Instagram, Vogue wrote, “As the war in Ukraine enters a critical new phase, the country’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, has become a key player — a frontline diplomat and the face of her nation’s emotional toll.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) × Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna glows in a red Varun Bahl creation at India Couture Week Furthermore, Zelenska also revealed how she and her husband met at the high school in their native town, Kryvyi Rih, in southeast Ukraine, adding that they both started dating when they were at university. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) × The entire interview will be available in Vogue’s October issue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vogue (@voguemagazine) × President Zelensky has received praise across the world for how he handled the invasion of his nation, but social media users have mixed feelings about his photo shoot. Some users have found the images “beautiful”, while a few are criticising the couple for doing a photo shoot during the time of crisis. Check out a few reactions below:- zelensky has done an extraordinary job in beating the russians in information warfare vogue wartime photo shoot: bad idea pic.twitter.com/8O9jjlL5Gn — ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) July 27, 2022 × Massive amount of ukrainian soldiers dying every day, Zelensky : lets have a vogue shooting pic.twitter.com/BrNPYKZYR6 — Levi (@Levi_godman) July 26, 2022 × Nothing to see here, just #Zelensky wife taking part in a Vogue photoshoot. What else would you be doing in the middle of a "war zone"?#Ukraine #Russia https://t.co/ozm2SvHu7b — LG #rejectthereset (@lindsayLG1984) July 27, 2022 × Zelensky is such a fraud I swear to god what are we doing here I'm not risking WWIII for a Vogue shoot pic.twitter.com/G1TcT0pYkG — ⚡David Angelo⚡ (@MrDavidAngelo) July 27, 2022 ×

Netizens split over Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife's Vogue photo shoot

Hubert Hurkacz will hope his powerful serve is on point at Wimbledon after pledging to donate 100 euros ($105.54) for every ace he hits to the Ukraine relief effort, the Polish seventh seed said on Sunday ahead of the grasscourt Grand Slam. Hurkacz, whose power is suited to grass courts, is third on the list of number of aces hit on the ATP Tour this year with 452 -- behind big-serving Americans John Isner and Reilly Opelka. 
Seventy of Hurkacz`s aces have come from just six matches on grass, with the 25-year-old winning last week`s tune-up event at Halle where he beat world number one, Daniil Medvedev, in the final.

"I`d like to announce that starting tomorrow I am pledging to donate 100 euros for every ace I hit at Wimbledon to help support the people of Ukraine. Hope my serve works well!" he wrote on Twitter. Hurkacz begins his Wimbledon campaign against Spain`s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first round on Monday.

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The grasscourt Grand Slam banned players from Russia and Belarus from playing at this year`s Wimbledon following Moscow`s invasion of Ukraine, which Russia calls a `special operation`.

Hubert Hurkacz will hope his powerful serve is on point at Wimbledon after pledging to donate 100 euros ($105.54) for every ace he hits to the Ukraine relief effort, the Polish seventh seed said on Sunday ahead of the grasscourt Grand Slam.

Hubert Hurkacz will hope his powerful serve is on point at Wimbledon after pledging to donate 100 euros ($105.54) for every ace he hits to the Ukraine relief effort, the Polish seventh seed said on Sunday ahead of the grasscourt Grand Slam. Hurkacz, whose power is suited to grass courts, is third on the list of number of aces hit on the ATP Tour this year with 452 -- behind big-serving Americans John Isner and Reilly Opelka. Seventy of Hurkacz`s aces have come from just six matches on grass, with the 25-year-old winning last week`s tune-up event at Halle where he beat world number one, Daniil Medvedev, in the final. "I`d like to announce that starting tomorrow I am pledging to donate 100 euros for every ace I hit at Wimbledon to help support the people of Ukraine. Hope my serve works well!" he wrote on Twitter. Hurkacz begins his Wimbledon campaign against Spain`s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first round on Monday. ALSO READ | Novak Djokovic remains firm on no vaccine stance despite risk of missing out on US Open 2022 The grasscourt Grand Slam banned players from Russia and Belarus from playing at this year`s Wimbledon following Moscow`s invasion of Ukraine, which Russia calls a `special operation`.

Polish player Hubert Hurkacz pledges 100 euros for every ace at Wimbledon to Ukraine relief effort