Russia has begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions "but they have not yet participated in direct assault operations," the RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's abilities not crippled, says US intelligence

Patriot missiles have arrived in the nation, giving Kyiv a long-needed new defence against Russian bombings that have wreaked havoc on towns and civilian infrastructure. In October, US agreed to provide the surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of hitting planes, cruise missiles, and shorter-range ballistic missiles like those that Russia has employed to shell Ukrainian power grid and residential areas.

Russia Ukraine war: Ukraine receives first batch of patriot missile from US |

A year since the Ukraine war started, the gap between truths & falsehoods is growing wider. Both sides are being accused of weaponising information. Who do we believe? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas | Russia V/S Ukraine: Who's winning the information war?

Russia's weapons of war have become more advanced and now this is the latest, well the country has decided to give its anti-tank marker robot a a makeover. The marker robot is an unmanned ground vehicle that resembles a tank in appearance robotic vehicle which weighs around 3000 kilograms provides, advanced autonomous driving capabilities and uses AI to recognize objects. This anti-tank robotic vehicle can be used to track and destroy enemy targets it can be equipped with anti-tack missiles machine guns and even grenade launchers, therefore it's also referred to as a killer robot and now Russia has decided to equip the anti-tank marker robot with a bass 80 tamikaze drone.

Russia’s Tank Hunter receive more firepower, to be equipped with BAS-80 Kamikaze drones

Russia has drawn a 800-km-long 'Putin Line' in Ukraine. The line features trenches, barbed wire, dragon teeth and anti-tank ditches, and it divides Ukraine into two. Will the war in Ukraine freeze at the Putin line?

Putin Line: Russia's 800-km-long boundary that divides Ukraine into two

A Moscow court condemned former journalist and campaigner for the Russian opposition Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison after finding him guilty of treason and disparaging the military. This is the worst penalty of its kind since Russians enacted a law last year making it illegal to criticise the military forces or the government's choice to declare war on Ukraine.

Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza sentenced to 25 years in jail

The Russia-Ukraine war sparked an international drive to increase the production of arms. Despite not directly arming Ukraine, South Korea has taken the lead in arms production & its export. Ally South Korea reached an agreement to lend the US 500,000 rounds of 155 mm artillery shells. This could give Washington greater flexibility to supply Ukraine with ammunition.

Why is South Korea lending 500,000 rounds of artillery shells to the US?

Russian President Vladimir Putin may attend the G-20 summit in India in July, according to his spokesperson on Monday. When asked if Putin would attend the summit in India in September, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded, "It cannot be ruled out."

President Vladimir Putin may visit India for G20 summit

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - During the first formal state iftar on Friday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Russia's treatment of the Muslim minority Tatar community in Crimea under its rule and vowed to retake the peninsula from Russia. Tesla workers share sensitive images recorded by customer cars.

Zelensky hosts Ukraine's first state iftar; Tesla workers share sensitive images

Vladlen Tatarsky, a well-known Russian military blogger, was killed in a bombing in Saint Petersburg, and hundreds of people attended his funeral in Moscow. Tatarsky, whose real name was Maxim Fomin, died on Sunday when a lady gave him a bust that went off and injured more than 40 people in a cafe.

Hundreds of Russians attend blogger Vladlen Tatarsky's funeral

In a first since the conflict broke out in february last year... Ukraine's first deputy minister Emine Dzhaparova is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi for a four-day visit. According to reports, Ukraine is keen to get an invitation to take part in G20 meetings and for Zelensky to be invited to speak to G20 leaders during their summit. India is currently chairing the G20 group of nations.

Ukraine's deputy minister to visit India

During the first formal state iftar on Friday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced Russia's treatment of the Muslim minority Tatar community in Crimea under its rule and vowed to retake the peninsula from Russia.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky hosts Ukraine's first state iftar

In latest satellite images, Russia is seen entrenching defence in Crimea. According to reports, Moscow may consider nuclear options to defend Crimea. Earlier, Russia's black sea fleet came under attack in Sevastopol.

Moscow may consider nuclear options to defend Crimea : Reports

Russia assumes the United Nations security Council presidency against a raging war in Ukraine our correspondent Susan Tehrani questioned the Russian Envoy to the United Nations Vasily Nebenza on how the Brics nations are in the process of creating a new payment established on a strategy that does not defend the Euro or the dollar.

Russia Envoy Vasily Nebenzya to UN: Dollar transaction not reliable anymore

Wagner group has claimed to capture the Ukrainian city, while Ukraine has denied to Wagner chief's claim. Earlier, Russian forces have had some success in the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian military officials said, adding that their fighters were still holding on in a months-long battle in which both sides have suffered heavy casualties.

Battle of Bakhmut: Wagner group claims capture of the Ukrainian city

Battle for Bakhmut: Wagner group claims hoisting of Russian flag on admin building

Battle for Bakhmut : Wagner group claims hoisting of Russian flag on admin building

Russia is set to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in its neighboring country Belarus. President Vladimir Putin made this announcement, as per Russian media reports, this will be the first time since the mid-1990s that Moscow would be stationed in such arms outside its territory. NATO has condemned Putin's decision.

Russia to place nuclear weapons near Belarus' border with NATO

Battle for Bakhmut : Ukraine says army still holds Bakhmut

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.

Russia Ukraine war: Zelensky thanks soldiers fighting in Bakhmut

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.

Ukraine Russia conflict: Ukraine's Avdiivka now 'second Bakhmut'

Russia Ukraine war: Is Bakhmut falling?

NATO has condemned President Vladimir Putin's decision to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in its neighboring country Belarus. Putin made this announcement, as per Russian media reports, this will be the first time since the mid-1990s that Moscow would be stationed in such arms outside its territory.

NATO has condemned Vladimir Putin's decision to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus | Details

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?

Russian forces have surrounded Bakhmut. The Ukrainians are putting up a ferocious fight. Why is this city so significant? Who's closer to winning this battle? Molly Gambhir explains on Gravitas Plus.

Gravitas Plus: Explained: The Battle for Bakhmut

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?

Ukraine has received billions of dollars in aid over the last year. Is this aid landing in corrupt pockets? Russian and Swedish media say it could be smuggled to Swedish gangs. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: How much money has the world given to Ukraine?

The increasing cost-of-living pressure because of the Ukraine war could push an additional 141 million people into extreme poverty, a study published on Thursday (February 16) in the British scientific journal Nature has highlighted. The global energy crisis worsened after Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, it further underlines, stressing that continued high reliance on fossil fuels and the severe mismatch between energy demand and supply were among the other factors that contributed.&nbsp;

With Russia being a major exporter of oil (12.3 per cent of global supply in 2021) and natural gas (23.6 per cent), European nations dependent on oil and natural gas imports from the country, already at high risk since gas storages were nearly and probably deliberately emptied before the war, face unprecedented fuel supply shortages, according to the study by the Birmingham University. Many economies have been pushed into recession, it further points out, and inflation has been triggered due to the energy crisis.

Even as several governments have brought in measures to subsidise soaring energy bills for households, these might be insufficient in view of the scale of the problem, researchers said. The surge in direct energy costs of households in 116 countries range from 51.1 per cent to 176.1 per cent.&nbsp;

"Referring to the World Bank’s latest international poverty line (US$2.15 in 2017 purchasing power parity (PPP) per person per day, updated in September 2022), we estimated that an additional 78 million–141 million people (1.2–2.1 percent of the global population) could be pushed into extreme poverty," the report reads. "Our results are 5–48% larger than the estimates from the World Bank (75 million–95 million compared with pre-crisis projections)," it adds.&nbsp;

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The increasing cost-of-living pressure because of the Ukraine war could push an additional 141 million people into extreme poverty, a study published on Thursday (February 16) in the British scientific journal Nature has highlighted. The global energy crisis worsened after Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, it further underlines, stressing that continued high reliance on fossil fuels and the severe mismatch between energy demand and supply were among the other factors that contributed. With Russia being a major exporter of oil (12.3 per cent of global supply in 2021) and natural gas (23.6 per cent), European nations dependent on oil and natural gas imports from the country, already at high risk since gas storages were nearly and probably deliberately emptied before the war, face unprecedented fuel supply shortages, according to the study by the Birmingham University. Many economies have been pushed into recession, it further points out, and inflation has been triggered due to the energy crisis. Even as several governments have brought in measures to subsidise soaring energy bills for households, these might be insufficient in view of the scale of the problem, researchers said. The surge in direct energy costs of households in 116 countries range from 51.1 per cent to 176.1 per cent. "Referring to the World Bank’s latest international poverty line (US$2.15 in 2017 purchasing power parity (PPP) per person per day, updated in September 2022), we estimated that an additional 78 million–141 million people (1.2–2.1 percent of the global population) could be pushed into extreme poverty," the report reads. "Our results are 5–48% larger than the estimates from the World Bank (75 million–95 million compared with pre-crisis projections)," it adds. 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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Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters was denounced by Ukraine Wednesday after he told the United Nations Security Council that Russia's invasion of its neighbour was "not unprovoked."

The 79-year-old, who has sparked controversy before this with his stance on the war, was invited by Moscow to address the 15-member Council.

"The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation was illegal. I condemn it in the strongest possible terms," the British musician said via video.

But Waters then implied that Kyiv was to blame as well.

"Also the Russian invasion of Ukraine was not unprovoked. So I also condemn the provocateurs in the strongest possible terms," he said, calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Ukraine's UN ambassador hit back, playing on the title of one of Pink Floyd's most famous songs.

"How sad for his former fans to see him accepting the role of just a brick in the wall, a wall of Russian disinformation and propaganda," said Sergiy Kyslytsya.&nbsp;Kyiv's representative even referenced the giant inflatable pink pig that featured in many of the progressive rock band's shows.

He said he was surprised the bassist had not arranged to have it floating in the Security Council chamber.

"What could it have been this time Mr Waters? Pigs with swastikas and the hammer and sickle?" Kyslytsya asked during the surreal discussion.

The Council has held numerous debates on the war but has failed to take any action due to Russia's veto.

"If this is a toothless chamber, I can open my big mouth on behalf of the voices without fear of getting my head bitten off," Waters said.

Russia requested the meeting to discuss arms supplied to Ukraine by the West.

US deputy ambassador Richard Mills said of Waters: "While I certainly acknowledge his impressive credentials as a recording artist, his qualifications to speak to us as an expert briefer on arms control or European security issues, are less evident to me." 
Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia welcomed the participation of a man he called "one of the most prominent activists of the contemporary anti-war movement."

Last September, Waters was declared persona non grata by the Polish city of Krakow after his concerts were scrapped there over his war stance.

Waters had written an open letter that month saying the West should stop providing arms to Kyiv, accusing President Volodymyr Zelensky of allowing "extreme nationalism" in Ukraine and urging him to "put an end to this deadly war."

This week, Pink Floyd songwriter Polly Samson, wife of band member David Gilmour, called Waters "anti-Semitic" and "a Putin apologist" in a tweet.

Waters responded by posting a statement on Twitter that said he "refutes entirely" Samson's accusation. 
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Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters was denounced by Ukraine Wednesday after he told the United Nations Security Council that Russia's invasion of its neighbour was "not unprovoked.

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters was denounced by Ukraine Wednesday after he told the United Nations Security Council that Russia's invasion of its neighbour was "not unprovoked." The 79-year-old, who has sparked controversy before this with his stance on the war, was invited by Moscow to address the 15-member Council. "The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation was illegal. I condemn it in the strongest possible terms," the British musician said via video. But Waters then implied that Kyiv was to blame as well. "Also the Russian invasion of Ukraine was not unprovoked. So I also condemn the provocateurs in the strongest possible terms," he said, calling for an immediate ceasefire. Ukraine's UN ambassador hit back, playing on the title of one of Pink Floyd's most famous songs. "How sad for his former fans to see him accepting the role of just a brick in the wall, a wall of Russian disinformation and propaganda," said Sergiy Kyslytsya. Kyiv's representative even referenced the giant inflatable pink pig that featured in many of the progressive rock band's shows. He said he was surprised the bassist had not arranged to have it floating in the Security Council chamber. "What could it have been this time Mr Waters? Pigs with swastikas and the hammer and sickle?" Kyslytsya asked during the surreal discussion. The Council has held numerous debates on the war but has failed to take any action due to Russia's veto. "If this is a toothless chamber, I can open my big mouth on behalf of the voices without fear of getting my head bitten off," Waters said. Russia requested the meeting to discuss arms supplied to Ukraine by the West. US deputy ambassador Richard Mills said of Waters: "While I certainly acknowledge his impressive credentials as a recording artist, his qualifications to speak to us as an expert briefer on arms control or European security issues, are less evident to me." Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzia welcomed the participation of a man he called "one of the most prominent activists of the contemporary anti-war movement." Last September, Waters was declared persona non grata by the Polish city of Krakow after his concerts were scrapped there over his war stance. Waters had written an open letter that month saying the West should stop providing arms to Kyiv, accusing President Volodymyr Zelensky of allowing "extreme nationalism" in Ukraine and urging him to "put an end to this deadly war." This week, Pink Floyd songwriter Polly Samson, wife of band member David Gilmour, called Waters "anti-Semitic" and "a Putin apologist" in a tweet. Waters responded by posting a statement on Twitter that said he "refutes entirely" Samson's accusation.

Wish You Were (not) Here: Pink Floyd's Waters slammed for UN speech on Ukraine