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...

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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.

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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

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of 'special military operations' in Ukraine coincided with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Russia in February 2022. Two months later, Khan was ousted from power after a no-trust-vote which the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf leader in a <a href="https://x.com/sidhant/status/1509571970903719938?s=20">purported <em>faux pas</em> during a television address</a> claimed was orchestrated at the US' behest. Later, the new Pakistani government under&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif secretly sent weapons to Ukraine in exchange for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, the money Pakistan desperately needed to stay afloat.</p>

<p>The above sequence of events, reflecting a behind-the-scenes manoeuvring between Washington and Rawalpindi are connected, according to an investigative report by The Intercept. It was basically a 'bullets for bailout' arrangement.</p>

<p>Rawalpindi is home to the Pakistani army's headquarters, a short distance away from the capital Islamabad.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/ukraine-and-pakistan-friends-enemies-or-frenemies-564017">Ukraine and Pakistan: Friends, enemies or frenemies?</a></strong></p>

<p>The Intercept report cited two sources with knowledge of the arrangement and access to internal Pakistani and American government documents to confirm the arrangement between the US and Pakistan, with Islamabad's authority deeply embedded within its military-intelligence nexus to take such strategic calls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report claims that ahead of Imran Khan's ouster from power, the US State Department diplomats privately expressed anger to their Pakistani counterparts over what they called Pakistan’s "aggressively neutral" stance on the Ukraine war under Khan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They warned of dire consequences if Khan remained in power and promised "all would be forgiven" if he were removed.</p>

<p>The developments in Pakistan after April 2022, the month when Khan was ousted from power, have put the South Asian nation among the ones who ended up assisting Ukraine's war effort against Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the secret arms supply to Ukraine, an IMF bailout was reportedly arranged for Pakistan at the US' behest, which allowed Islamabad to postpone -- if not prevent -- the economic catastrophe.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Analysts cited by The Intercept said that Pakistani democracy may arguably be a casualty of war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Pakistani democracy may ultimately be a casualty of Ukraine’s counteroffensive," Arif Rafiq, a nonresident scholar at the Middle East Institute and specialist on Pakistan, was quoted as saying by The Intercept.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan dismisses report&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In response to media inquiries, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reportedly rubbished the investigative report as "baseless and fabricated."&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, “IMF Standby Arrangement for Pakistan was successfully negotiated between Pakistan and the IMF to implement difficult but essential economic reforms. Giving any other colour to these negotiations is disingenuous. Pakistan maintains a policy of strict neutrality in the dispute between Ukraine and Russia and in that context, does not provide any arms and ammunition to them. Pakistan’s defense exports are always accompanied by strict end user requirements.”</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of 'special military operations' in Ukraine coincided with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Russia in February 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of 'special military operations' in Ukraine coincided with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Russia in February 2022. Two months later, Khan was ousted from power after a no-trust-vote which the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf leader in a purported faux pas during a television address claimed was orchestrated at the US' behest. Later, the new Pakistani government under Shehbaz Sharif secretly sent weapons to Ukraine in exchange for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, the money Pakistan desperately needed to stay afloat. The above sequence of events, reflecting a behind-the-scenes manoeuvring between Washington and Rawalpindi are connected, according to an investigative report by The Intercept. It was basically a 'bullets for bailout' arrangement. Rawalpindi is home to the Pakistani army's headquarters, a short distance away from the capital Islamabad. Also read | Ukraine and Pakistan: Friends, enemies or frenemies? The Intercept report cited two sources with knowledge of the arrangement and access to internal Pakistani and American government documents to confirm the arrangement between the US and Pakistan, with Islamabad's authority deeply embedded within its military-intelligence nexus to take such strategic calls. The report claims that ahead of Imran Khan's ouster from power, the US State Department diplomats privately expressed anger to their Pakistani counterparts over what they called Pakistan’s "aggressively neutral" stance on the Ukraine war under Khan. Also watch | Reports: Pakistan steps up arms supply to Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine War × They warned of dire consequences if Khan remained in power and promised "all would be forgiven" if he were removed. The developments in Pakistan after April 2022, the month when Khan was ousted from power, have put the South Asian nation among the ones who ended up assisting Ukraine's war effort against Russia. Following the secret arms supply to Ukraine, an IMF bailout was reportedly arranged for Pakistan at the US' behest, which allowed Islamabad to postpone -- if not prevent -- the economic catastrophe. What does it mean? Analysts cited by The Intercept said that Pakistani democracy may arguably be a casualty of war in Ukraine. "Pakistani democracy may ultimately be a casualty of Ukraine’s counteroffensive," Arif Rafiq, a nonresident scholar at the Middle East Institute and specialist on Pakistan, was quoted as saying by The Intercept. Pakistan dismisses report In response to media inquiries, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reportedly rubbished the investigative report as "baseless and fabricated." She said, “IMF Standby Arrangement for Pakistan was successfully negotiated between Pakistan and the IMF to implement difficult but essential economic reforms. Giving any other colour to these negotiations is disingenuous. Pakistan maintains a policy of strict neutrality in the dispute between Ukraine and Russia and in that context, does not provide any arms and ammunition to them. Pakistan’s defense exports are always accompanied by strict end user requirements.” 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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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.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday on the 75 anniversary of the country's founding and called for stronger ties "on all fronts".

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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.

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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

The Russian leader has congratulated Kim Jong-Un on North Korea's 75th Founding Day. Putin also wants closer ties with Pyongyang on all fronts. Priyanka Sharma talks to Glenn Diesen to find out.

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Is war the mother of all invention? Russian military has recently adopted an unconventional measure. Russian strategic bombers have been covered with car tyres, presumably to protect it from Ukrainian drone attacks. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

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Ukraine wants the West to close the sanctions 'loophole' that allows countries like India, and China to sell refined goods from Russian crude to Europe. The economic advisor of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Oleg Ustenko, in an interview with Politico, appealed EU, the UK, and the U.S. to take action. Will the West oblige? Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

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Russia said it foiled one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks to date on western Russia on Wednesday, shooting down unmanned aircraft over at least six regions, and destroyed a Ukrainian naval attack on the annexed Crimean peninsula.

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A newly released video of Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin purports to show him in Africa only days before his death, addressing speculation about his wellbeing and possible threats to his security.

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A purge is underway in Ukraine. President Zelensky is sacking top govt officials over corruption. Did these 'corrupt officials' also misuse western aid?

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Russia reported a new drone attack on Moscow overnight, which again forced the temporary closure of three major airports serving the capital, and another in a southern region bordering Ukraine.

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Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: In recent updates from the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia reported a fresh drone attack on Moscow on Saturday.

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Amidst the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, drone warfare has taken center stage as Ukraine employs an unconventional strategy to challenge Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning that the war is now "returning to Russia" has manifested in recent drone attacks on Moscow. These drone raids, which have become increasingly frequent, have targeted settlements, Russian military sites, and even key cities like Moscow. Molly Gambhir tells you more

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Russia has just unveiled a new type of weapon. Nicknamed the Death Ray, Moscow wants to use this 'directed energy weapon' to fry Ukrainian drones and knock them out of the skies. Especially in the aftermath of the events of the last few weeks, where Ukraine has managed to pierce the Russian defences and has staged some audacious attacks on Russian infrastructure. Moscow has been on the hunt for new and cheaper ways to knock out the Ukrainian drones. Shooting down drones that could be as cheap as 20,000 dollars with anti-air defence missiles worth several times the cost of a drone, is one way of running out of resources and losing the war. So, Russia has now begun using its 'Directed Energy Weapons' to take the sting out of Ukraine's drone warfare. Mohammed Saleh gets you all the details.

Russia unleashes 'Death Ray' to burn Ukrainian drones | World at War

Ukrainians living in the northeastern Kupiansk district close to Russia's border on Sunday found themselves torn between the will to stay and protect what they have built and the desire to flee from Russian artillery fire.

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