A tit-for-tat move Russia has announced that it was shutting finland's Consulate in Saint Petersburg it is also expelling line of its diplomats Russia called move a response to finland's confrontation confrontational anti-russian policy earlier this month when Lynn expelled nine diplomats working at the Russian Embassy in Helsinki for acting as in intelligence capacity.

Tit for tat move or a counter measure as Russia expels nine Finnish diplomats

Russia says Ukraine has rained down 5 drones on its capital Moscow. Over one month into the Ukrainian counter-offensive where is the war headed? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with 5 drones

As the Russia-Ukraine war closes in on 500 Days of ongoing conflict newly released footage shows a fierce attack by Keith's forces in eastern Ukraine's which comes under the Donetsk region of the country both sides claim a different story to the blow up.

Russian arms warehouse blown-up in Eastern Ukraine city

Putin attends first summit since Wagner's Mutiny. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends via video link the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State. India, as the chair nation of this year's summit, announced in May that it would hold the event in a virtual format.

Russians are even more united: Putin at SCO summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at an annual forum "Strong ideas of our time" held by the state Agency for Strategic Initiatives.

Vladimir Putin hails India's prime Minister Narendra Modi

What are Japanese mercenaries doing in Ukraine? Reports say, 70 of them have joined various private armies. What is enticing them to do so? How many private armies are there in Ukraine? Molly Gambhir

Gravitas: What are Japanese mercenaries doing in Ukraine?

Two Russian missiles hit a restaurant in the centre of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killing at least 10 people including a child. The strikes also left over 60 other people injured.

Deadly Russian missile strike hits pizza restaurant in Ukraine

The Wagner mutiny is being called the most serious challenge to Putin, since he came to power. What are the implications for him, the West and the war in Ukraine? Bhairavi Singh speaks to Retired Colonel Rich Outzen, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, watch to know more.

Russian intel service threatened Wagner leaders' kin

Vladimir Putin's role more fragile than thought earlier: Analysts

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has left civilians including children maimed and dead on both the sides of the front line the United Nations has taken a note of the same putting Russia on its list of Shame while leaving Ukraine out of it the Russian war crimes towards children at the Ukraine Front Range from using kids as human Shields abducting them killing them and leading attacks that maimed many more Russia has killed at least 136 kids in Ukraine in 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict affecting children, Russia has killed at least 136 kids in Ukraine

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday appealed to Ukraine to give their athletes the chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite a partial ban on competing against Russian and Belarusian athletes. IOC President Thomas Bach said the Olympic body would support "every Ukrainian athlete" who wanted to take part in Olympic qualifying events in their respective sport.

"We want to make it possible for every Ukrainian athlete to qualify now and participate in the Olympic Games," Bach said at the start of an IOC session. "We will support every Ukrainian athlete in their preparation and participation in any competition they want to take part in," he said.

Ukraine in March banned its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus. In some individual sports those Russian and Belarusian athletes remain banned but in others, such as&nbsp;tennis, Ukrainian players regularly face Russian or Belarusian competitors playing as neutral athletes.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics-paris-2024-headquarters-raided-in-corruption-allegations-606560">Olympics: Paris 2024 headquarters raided in corruption allegations</a>

Ukraine's ban came after the IOC angered Kyiv by paving the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, initially using its ally Belarus as a staging ground for troops driving towards Kyiv in what Moscow called a "special military operation".

Ukraine had previously warned its sports federations that it would strip them of their status as governing bodies if their athletes competed on the international stage with Russians and Belarusians. Athletes from Russia and Belarus were banned from most international competitions last year following Russia's invasion.

But the IOC earlier this year recommended they return to world sport as neutrals, without flag or anthem. No decision has yet been taken on Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation at the Paris Olympics next year.

"The entire Olympic community, the entire world is longing for Ukrainian athletes shining brightly in international competitions," Bach said. "We want them to have the opportunity to qualify for Paris 2024. This means participating now."

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday appealed to Ukraine to give their athletes the chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite a partial ban on competing against Russian and Belarusian athletes.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday appealed to Ukraine to give their athletes the chance to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite a partial ban on competing against Russian and Belarusian athletes. IOC President Thomas Bach said the Olympic body would support "every Ukrainian athlete" who wanted to take part in Olympic qualifying events in their respective sport. "We want to make it possible for every Ukrainian athlete to qualify now and participate in the Olympic Games," Bach said at the start of an IOC session. "We will support every Ukrainian athlete in their preparation and participation in any competition they want to take part in," he said. Ukraine in March banned its national sports teams from competing in Olympic, non-Olympic and Paralympic events that include competitors from Russia and Belarus. In some individual sports those Russian and Belarusian athletes remain banned but in others, such as tennis, Ukrainian players regularly face Russian or Belarusian competitors playing as neutral athletes. Also read: Olympics: Paris 2024 headquarters raided in corruption allegations Ukraine's ban came after the IOC angered Kyiv by paving the way for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, initially using its ally Belarus as a staging ground for troops driving towards Kyiv in what Moscow called a "special military operation". Ukraine had previously warned its sports federations that it would strip them of their status as governing bodies if their athletes competed on the international stage with Russians and Belarusians. Athletes from Russia and Belarus were banned from most international competitions last year following Russia's invasion. But the IOC earlier this year recommended they return to world sport as neutrals, without flag or anthem. No decision has yet been taken on Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation at the Paris Olympics next year. "The entire Olympic community, the entire world is longing for Ukrainian athletes shining brightly in international competitions," Bach said. "We want them to have the opportunity to qualify for Paris 2024. This means participating now."

Ukrainian athletes should have chance to qualify for Paris 2024, says IOC

Ukraine's European allies are facing a dilemma. Do they keep sending their stocks of weapons to Ukraine and potentially increase their own vulnerability to Russian attack? On the other hand, if they hold back to what is left to protect their homeland, they risk the possibility that makes a Russian victory in Ukraine more likely. Unlike European leaders, Russian President Vladimir Putin can order weapons makers to go into 24-hour-a-day production. Moscow has directed some troops to factories instead of the front line. Russia has a track record of reconstituting its military every few years, like moves against Georgia in 2008 and the 2014 annexation of the crimean peninsula. For many European nations, military spending became a lower priority after the end of the cold war, which weakened their defence industrial bases. US Defence companies also had a role as they moved in to compete for European contracts.

Putin's war puts European nations in a fix: Support Ukraine, or protect the homeland? | Details

Ukraine has announced that its forces have retaken three villages in the Eastern region of Donetsk. This is the first reported gains of Ukraine's much anticipated counter-offensive which President Zelensky confirmed is now underway.

Russia Ukraine War: Ukraine claims Russia blew up another dam

Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Ukrainian troops for advances claimed near the devastated city of Bakhmut. On the other hand, Russia says it repelled a large-scale attack. The contrasting claims come at a time as Pope Francis's peace envoy arrived in Kyiv for two days of talks. Remember, in May, Russia said it seized the now-destroyed eastern Ukrainian city, the scene of the longest and one of the bloodiest battles of the war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine blames Russia as flooding prompt evacuation

Ukraine’s military said Russian forces have blown up a key dam in southern Ukraine, while the Moscow-installed official in the city of Nova Kakhovka in the Russian-controlled portion of the country’s Kherson region blamed the dam’s destruction on Ukrainian shelling.

Nova Kakhovka damage sparks flooding, evacuation

A key dam in Kherson, on the banks of the Dnipro river. That's the latest casualty in the Russia-Ukraine war. The dam was blown up less than 24 hours ago and this has sent a torrent of floodwaters into the warzone. Here is a complete breakdown of the breach that has opened the floodgates of suffering and blame game.

Another example of price of war on people: UN

Months after launching an investigation, the world still does not have a concrete answer to the question - Who was behind the Nord Stream blast? But a Washington Post now claimed that the attack was carried out by a group of special Ukrainian servicemen.

Ukrainian divers bombed Nord stream pipelines, CIA was aware months before the blasts

Several blasts were heard in the Kyiv region signaling air defence systems hitting the target. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declaring that Kyiv is ready to launch its much anticipated counter offensive against russia. In an interview to wall street journal, Ukraine's President Zelensky suggested a significant attack in the near future, further reiterating his faith in Ukraine’s victory.

Russia-Ukraine war: Pro-Kyiv militia claims control of Novaya Tavolzhanka

Volodymyr Zelensky has praised Ukrainian troops for advances claimed near the devastated city of Bakhmut. On the other hand, Russia says it repelled a large-scale attack. The contrasting claims come at a time as Pope Francis's peace envoy arrived in Kyiv for two days of talks. Remember, in May, Russia said it seized the now-destroyed eastern Ukrainian city, the scene of the longest and one of the bloodiest battles of the war. In the southern region of Zaporizhzhia, a Moscow-installed official said Ukrainian troops were on the offensive. Earlier, Russia said the enemy launched a large-scale offensive in five sectors of the front on Sunday, south of the Donetsk region. The Russian defence ministry stated it defeated new attempts to pierce Russian defences in southern Donetsk. Meanwhile, anti-Kremlin fighters, the Russian volunteer corps, claim to have taken control of a town southern Russia's Belgorod region.

Wagner group boss: Ukrainians have made gains near Bakhmut

The Russia-Ukraine war has escalated in recent weeks, with increased attacks on both sides of the border. Kyiv says it is preparing a long-expected counter-offensive. Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of blowing up a dam and causing widespread flooding in southern Ukraine. The south command of Ukraine's armed forces said Russian forces blew up the soviet-era Nova Kakhovka dam in the occupied Kherson region. Ukrainian authorities say 16,000 people are in flooding critical zone; and evacuations efforts are ongoing. Videos showed intense explosions around the dam and water surging through. The dam, 30 metres tall and 3.2 kilometres long, was built in 1956 on the Dnipro river. It holds water equal to that in the great salt lake in the US State of Utah, and supplies water to Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Russian news agencies said the dam had been destroyed in shelling. The mayor of Russia-controlled Nova Kakh-Ovka city was quoted blaming an act of terrorism - Moscow's Shorthand for an attack by Ukraine.

Dam supplying water to Crimea blown up, Russia flags 'act of terrorism' | Details

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: In the hallowed halls of the house of representatives, a crucial battle has been won. A bill to suspend the massive 31.4 trillion dollars debt ceiling has passed the republican-controlled house of representatives. The deeply divided house voted 314 to 117 to clear the bill.

Russia destroys last Ukrainian warship | US House passes Debt ceiling bill

Russia unleashed waves of air strikes on Kyiv overnight in what officials said appeared to be the largest drone attack on the city since the start of the war, as the Ukrainian capital prepared to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.

Russia's 17th assault on Kyiv this month | Russia-Ukraine War

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The American economy is at a tipping point. US debt has now reached a level equal to the annual output of it's economy. The government has till June fifth- a week, to reach a bipartisan deal that will ensure the nation does not default on it's debt payment. While the deal remains to be inked, leaders from either side of the aisle have now reassured the American people that an agreement has been reached 'in principle'.

Russia launches 'largest drone attack' on Kyiv | US debt ceiling deal is done

Ukraine posted footage on Thursday appearing to show an unmanned drone boat attacking Russia’s “Ivan Khurs” reconnaissance ship in the Black Sea. Kyiv claims that Ukraine had launched an “unsuccessful” attack on the Ivan Khurs using three unmanned speedboats.

Russian warship 'Ivan Khurs' arrives in Sevastopol following naval drone attack

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