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 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?

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

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

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

Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus; NATO condemns Putin's dangerous rhetoric

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that China's Ukraine "peace plan" could be discussed and that Moscow is always open to dialogue. The Russian leader met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in Moscow to discuss the conflict, and relations between the two countries.

'No winners in a nuclear war': Russia-China joint statement

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that China's Ukraine "peace plan" could be discussed and that Moscow is always open to dialogue. The Russian leader met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in Moscow to discuss the conflict, and relations between the two countries.

China plan could end war, but Ukraine and West not ready for peace, says Putin

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.

Russia delivers enriched Uranium to France; 'Seventh delivery since Ukraine war began' | 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?

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?

Ukrainian&nbsp;Marta&nbsp;Kostyuk&nbsp;dedicated her first WTA singles title to those "fighting and dying" in her home country amid Russia's ongoing invasion after she defeated Russian Varvara Gracheva 6-3 7-5 to win the inaugural Austin Open on Sunday.

The 20-year-old collapsed on the court and covered her face with her hands after securing the title but declined to shake the hand of her Russian opponent at the net. "Everyone who is in the stands and everyone who is watching, especially in Ukraine, I want to say 'Slava Ukraini,'"&nbsp;Kostyuk&nbsp;said during the trophy ceremony. The Ukrainian phrase translates to "Glory to Ukraine."

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"Being in the position that I'm in right now it's extremely special to win this title. I want to dedicate this title to Ukraine and all of the people who are fighting and dying right now." Western military officials estimate casualties on both sides at more than 100,000 killed or wounded since Russia's assault began just over a year ago. Tens of thousands of civilians are also feared to have died, while millions have fled the threat of fighting.

On Sunday, a woman and two children were killed in Russian mortar shelling of a village in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, the head of Ukraine's presidential office said. Moscow calls the conflict a "special military operation" to protect its security and denies targeting civilians.

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk dedicated her first WTA singles title to those "fighting and dying" in her home country amid Russia's ongoing invasion after she defeated Russian Varvara Gracheva 6-3 7-5 to win the inaugural Austin Open on Sunday.

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk dedicated her first WTA singles title to those "fighting and dying" in her home country amid Russia's ongoing invasion after she defeated Russian Varvara Gracheva 6-3 7-5 to win the inaugural Austin Open on Sunday. The 20-year-old collapsed on the court and covered her face with her hands after securing the title but declined to shake the hand of her Russian opponent at the net. "Everyone who is in the stands and everyone who is watching, especially in Ukraine, I want to say 'Slava Ukraini,'" Kostyuk said during the trophy ceremony. The Ukrainian phrase translates to "Glory to Ukraine." Also read: Tennis: Novak Djokovic extends record stay as world no.1, Carlos Alcaraz remains in pursuit "Being in the position that I'm in right now it's extremely special to win this title. I want to dedicate this title to Ukraine and all of the people who are fighting and dying right now." Western military officials estimate casualties on both sides at more than 100,000 killed or wounded since Russia's assault began just over a year ago. Tens of thousands of civilians are also feared to have died, while millions have fled the threat of fighting. On Sunday, a woman and two children were killed in Russian mortar shelling of a village in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, the head of Ukraine's presidential office said. Moscow calls the conflict a "special military operation" to protect its security and denies targeting civilians.

Tennis: Ukraine's Kostyuk snubs Russia's Gracheva after Austin Open win, dedicates title to country

Russia has once again replaced its military commander in Ukraine putting army chief of staff Valery Gerasimov in charge of its forces in the conflict. Watch this to know more.

Why is Russia replacing its top military commander in Ukraine again?

Russia replaces military commander in Ukraine again

Ukraine's eastern salt mining town of Soledar hung in the balance as Russia's mercenary firm Wagner claimed control, but continued fighting and Kyiv's assertion earlier that its forces were holding out raised uncertainty.

Russian mercenaries claim to capture Ukraine's Soledar amid fierce fighting

Russia claims to have killed "more than 600 Ukrainian servicemen" in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk as a "retaliatory strike" for the deaths of 89 soldiers who died in Makiivka.

Russia claims it killed over '600 Ukrainian servicemen' in 'retaliatory strike'

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

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