Ukraine can win the war against Russia but it will be a long fight and the conflict must not be allowed to fade out of the news, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber said on Monday in Davos.

"It's overwhelming how resilient the Ukrainian people are," Schreiber, whose grandfather was of Ukrainian and Polish descent, told Reuters TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

The actor and director spoke after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed global business leaders in the Swiss resort, pressing countries to ratchet up sanctions against Russia as a warning to others considering using brute force.

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The president's speech kicked off in earnest the four-day meeting that gathers some 2,000 business and economic leaders as well as experts, with Ukraine topping the agenda.

Schreiber, who made the 2005 movie 'Everything is Illuminated'&nbsp;in Ukraine, is best known as protagonist of the series Ray Donovan. He said it was just "a matter of time" that Ukrainians were going to win but the conflict must be kept in the news.

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"This could go on for some time and there's a danger of it fading from the news cycle ... and I think we have to remember that these people are in the fight of their lives right now for values and principles that we share, I think, as Europeans and Americans," he told Reuters TV.

"In terms of what's needed, support, financial support, strategy, reconstruction - all of these things are perfectly suited, I think to the World Economic Forum."

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Ukraine can win the war against Russia but it will be a long fight and the conflict must not be allowed to fade out of the news, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber said on Monday in Davos.

Ukraine can win the war against Russia but it will be a long fight and the conflict must not be allowed to fade out of the news, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber said on Monday in Davos. "It's overwhelming how resilient the Ukrainian people are," Schreiber, whose grandfather was of Ukrainian and Polish descent, told Reuters TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. The actor and director spoke after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed global business leaders in the Swiss resort, pressing countries to ratchet up sanctions against Russia as a warning to others considering using brute force. Also Read: Fans laud Harry Styles as he waves Ukraine flag in support at New York concert The president's speech kicked off in earnest the four-day meeting that gathers some 2,000 business and economic leaders as well as experts, with Ukraine topping the agenda. Schreiber, who made the 2005 movie 'Everything is Illuminated' in Ukraine, is best known as protagonist of the series Ray Donovan. He said it was just "a matter of time" that Ukrainians were going to win but the conflict must be kept in the news. Also Read: Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Coldplay sign Global Citizen letter calling for action against poverty "This could go on for some time and there's a danger of it fading from the news cycle ... and I think we have to remember that these people are in the fight of their lives right now for values and principles that we share, I think, as Europeans and Americans," he told Reuters TV. "In terms of what's needed, support, financial support, strategy, reconstruction - all of these things are perfectly suited, I think to the World Economic Forum."

Ukraine can win the war, says American actor Liev Schreiber 

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Russia is planning to send at least 40,000 fighters from the Syrian army and other militia ranks to Ukraine.

Last week the Kremlin had said President Putin had given the green signal to allow Syrian fighters to travel to Ukraine to fight the war. The Syrian watchdog said Russian officers had already begun the registration process.

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Russia had entered the Syrian conflict in 2015 on the side of Bashar al-Assad's regime and had tested most of its modern weapons system. The Syrian combatants being sent to Ukraine include those from the regular army or the pro-regime militia groups, the watchdog said.

The Observatory added the Syrian fighters are likely to be given a salary of $1,100 to fight in Ukraine including $7,700 in compensation for injuries. The families will reportedly get $16,500 if they are killed in combat.

Watch:&nbsp;An anti-war protester disrupts live bulletin, sign says 'Stop the war they are lying'

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Reports claim the "Wagner" group is also involved in the operation with thousands set to be recruited by the Syrian regime's ruling Baath party. The "Wagner" group is a private militia which is believed to close to Putin's regime.

Reports claim Syrian mercenaries have already fought in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. The development comes as Russian forces increased their attacks on Kyiv with reports claiming fierce fighting underway in regions along the capital.

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The mayor of Kyiv has declared a 36-hour curfew amid increased Russian attacks. President Putin had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 as Russian forces began bombarding the country.

The UN has said at least 3 million people have crossed over to neighbouring countries amid the war in Ukraine even as civilian casualties continue to mount due to repeated Russian shelling over the past three weeks.

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Russia is planning to send at least 40,000 fighters from the Syrian army and other militia ranks to Ukraine.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Russia is planning to send at least 40,000 fighters from the Syrian army and other militia ranks to Ukraine. Last week the Kremlin had said President Putin had given the green signal to allow Syrian fighters to travel to Ukraine to fight the war. The Syrian watchdog said Russian officers had already begun the registration process. Also Read in Pics: Russia's Orlan-10 Krasnopol laser-guided drones Russia had entered the Syrian conflict in 2015 on the side of Bashar al-Assad's regime and had tested most of its modern weapons system. The Syrian combatants being sent to Ukraine include those from the regular army or the pro-regime militia groups, the watchdog said. The Observatory added the Syrian fighters are likely to be given a salary of $1,100 to fight in Ukraine including $7,700 in compensation for injuries. The families will reportedly get $16,500 if they are killed in combat. Watch: An anti-war protester disrupts live bulletin, sign says 'Stop the war they are lying' Reports claim the "Wagner" group is also involved in the operation with thousands set to be recruited by the Syrian regime's ruling Baath party. The "Wagner" group is a private militia which is believed to close to Putin's regime. Reports claim Syrian mercenaries have already fought in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh. The development comes as Russian forces increased their attacks on Kyiv with reports claiming fierce fighting underway in regions along the capital. Also Read: Ukraine claims to capture Russia's Pantsir-S1 missile system; is it a rich catch? The mayor of Kyiv has declared a 36-hour curfew amid increased Russian attacks. President Putin had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 as Russian forces began bombarding the country. The UN has said at least 3 million people have crossed over to neighbouring countries amid the war in Ukraine even as civilian casualties continue to mount due to repeated Russian shelling over the past three weeks. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russia promises to pay Syrian army fighters $1,100 to fight in Ukraine: Watchdog

Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron hit out against alleged "violation of the norms of international humanitarian law by Ukrainian security forces".

"Putin informed them about the real state of affairs," the Russian president's office said, adding, "In particular, numerous facts of the flagrant violation of the norms of international humanitarian law by Ukrainian security forces were cited."

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The Russian president reportedly asked Macron and Scholz to speak to Ukrainian authorities about the issue. Putin's latest remarks come amid reports of Russian troops making steady progress towards Kyiv on the seventeenth day of the war as reports claimed an airport was destroyed in Vasylkiv town.

Watch:&nbsp;Battle for Kyiv continues as residents pour out of city

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Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday that a mosque with at least 80 civilians was shelled in Mariupol. However, there are no reports of casualties so far. Reports claim Mariupol has been heavily bombed by Russian forces with food and water running low for the past several days.

Meanwhile, Ukraine alleged that Russian soldiers had abducted the mayor of Melitopol in the south as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged France and Germany to help secure his release.

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Amid the fighting, the UN said over 2.5 million people had fled the war in Ukraine even as the Kremlin said on Friday that Syrian fighters would be allowed to fight in Ukraine on Russia's behalf fuelling anger in Kyiv as President Zelensky accused Russia of hiring "murderers".

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron hit out against alleged "violation of the norms of international humanitarian law by Ukrainian security forces".

Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron hit out against alleged "violation of the norms of international humanitarian law by Ukrainian security forces". "Putin informed them about the real state of affairs," the Russian president's office said, adding, "In particular, numerous facts of the flagrant violation of the norms of international humanitarian law by Ukrainian security forces were cited." Also Read in Pics: Napoleon's Waterloo & Hitler's Barbarossa: 5 lessons for Putin The Russian president reportedly asked Macron and Scholz to speak to Ukrainian authorities about the issue. Putin's latest remarks come amid reports of Russian troops making steady progress towards Kyiv on the seventeenth day of the war as reports claimed an airport was destroyed in Vasylkiv town. Watch: Battle for Kyiv continues as residents pour out of city Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday that a mosque with at least 80 civilians was shelled in Mariupol. However, there are no reports of casualties so far. Reports claim Mariupol has been heavily bombed by Russian forces with food and water running low for the past several days. Meanwhile, Ukraine alleged that Russian soldiers had abducted the mayor of Melitopol in the south as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged France and Germany to help secure his release. In Pics: Ukraine then and now, images from 1970s and after Russian invasion Amid the fighting, the UN said over 2.5 million people had fled the war in Ukraine even as the Kremlin said on Friday that Syrian fighters would be allowed to fight in Ukraine on Russia's behalf fuelling anger in Kyiv as President Zelensky accused Russia of hiring "murderers". (With inputs from Agencies)

Putin accuses Ukraine of 'flagrant violation' of international humanitarian law

As the war in Ukraine entered the seventeenth day on Saturday, Russia said it could target Western weapon supplies into Ukraine.

"We warned the United States that the orchestrated pumping of weapons from a number of countries is not just a dangerous move, it is a move that turns these convoys into legitimate targets," the Russian foreign ministry spokesman Sergei Ryabkov said.

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The spokesman added that Russia had warned "about the consequences of the thoughtless transfer to Ukraine of weapons like man-portable air defence systems, anti-tank missile systems and so on."

Meanwhile, US officials claim Russian Air force has been carrying out 200 more missions than Ukraine however they have not been entering Ukraine's airspace to avoid their air defence system.

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The Russians are reportedly firing long-range missiles from Ukraine's border while being cautious even as reports claim Ukraine has held back its own Air Force jets.

Reports claimed on Saturday that Russian rocket attack had destroyed a Ukrainian airbase near Vasylkiv in Kyiv region even as fighting rages near the capital.

Ukraine's Air Force consists mainly of Soviet-era MiG-29 and Sukhoi-27 jets including Sukhoi-25 jets, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). President Volodymyr &nbsp;Zelensky has been pleading for more fighter aircraft from NATO.

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Earlier this week, the United States had rejected Poland's offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. The US said "the decision about whether to transfer Polish-owned planes to Ukraine is ultimately one for the Polish government."

US State Department spokesman Ned Price had said Ukraine had "several squadrons" with &nbsp;"fully mission capable" aircraft while adding that sending planes to Kyiv would be viewed by Russia as an "escalatory" move.

(With inputs from Agencies)

As the war in Ukraine entered the seventeenth day on Saturday, Russia said it could target Western weapon supplies into Ukraine. "We warned the United States that the orchestrated pumping of weapons from a number of countries is not just a dangerous move, it is a move that turns these convoys into legitimate targets," the Russian foreign ministry spokesman Sergei Ryabkov said.

As the war in Ukraine entered the seventeenth day on Saturday, Russia said it could target Western weapon supplies into Ukraine. "We warned the United States that the orchestrated pumping of weapons from a number of countries is not just a dangerous move, it is a move that turns these convoys into legitimate targets," the Russian foreign ministry spokesman Sergei Ryabkov said. Also Read in Pics: Napoleón's Waterloo & Hitler's Barbarossa: 5 lessons Putin can learn The spokesman added that Russia had warned "about the consequences of the thoughtless transfer to Ukraine of weapons like man-portable air defence systems, anti-tank missile systems and so on." Meanwhile, US officials claim Russian Air force has been carrying out 200 more missions than Ukraine however they have not been entering Ukraine's airspace to avoid their air defence system. Watch: Situation in Mariupol critical The Russians are reportedly firing long-range missiles from Ukraine's border while being cautious even as reports claim Ukraine has held back its own Air Force jets. Reports claimed on Saturday that Russian rocket attack had destroyed a Ukrainian airbase near Vasylkiv in Kyiv region even as fighting rages near the capital. Ukraine's Air Force consists mainly of Soviet-era MiG-29 and Sukhoi-27 jets including Sukhoi-25 jets, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). President Volodymyr Zelensky has been pleading for more fighter aircraft from NATO. In Pics: Ukraine then and now, images from 1970s and after Russian invasion Earlier this week, the United States had rejected Poland's offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine. The US said "the decision about whether to transfer Polish-owned planes to Ukraine is ultimately one for the Polish government." US State Department spokesman Ned Price had said Ukraine had "several squadrons" with "fully mission capable" aircraft while adding that sending planes to Kyiv would be viewed by Russia as an "escalatory" move. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Legitimate': Russia may target Western arms supplies to Ukraine

Amid the war in Ukraine, the US State Department has instructed its citizens who intend to travel to Kyiv to write a will and leave DNA samples and also discuss child custody issues before embarking on their&nbsp;journey.

The US government has advised citizens not to travel to Ukraine, however, despite this if someone needs to travel to the warzone the person has been advised to ensure pet care, property and asset management plans including issues related to handling documents and personal data to relatives are sorted out.

The advisory also includes&nbsp;funeral wishes to be discussed beforehand

The United States had pulled its diplomatic staff ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine as several nations followed to pull their citizens out of the country.

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Amid the fighting, the US ambassador in Moscow John Sullivan called on American citizens who are currently in Russia to leave the country immediately. Sullivan said the embassy can be closed as Putin's regime continues its war with Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Russia agreed to open more humanitarian corridors in Ukraine amid large scale bombing of cities as the war entered the 14th day on Wednesday.

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Russian officials said "some progress" was made in talks with Ukrainian officials however Ukraine's deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk the government has had a "negative experience" with ceasefires while asking Russia to "keep its promises".

The UN said over 2 million refugees had fled to neighbouring to European countries even as Russia has been hit by a wave of sanctions.

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The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it will be halting Russian oil imports even as major Western companies including McDonald's, Coca-Cola and others announced they were pulling out of the country.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Amid the war in Ukraine, the US State Department has instructed its citizens who intend to travel to Kyiv to write a will and leave DNA samples and also discuss child custody issues before embarking on their journey.

Amid the war in Ukraine, the US State Department has instructed its citizens who intend to travel to Kyiv to write a will and leave DNA samples and also discuss child custody issues before embarking on their journey. The US government has advised citizens not to travel to Ukraine, however, despite this if someone needs to travel to the warzone the person has been advised to ensure pet care, property and asset management plans including issues related to handling documents and personal data to relatives are sorted out. The advisory also includes funeral wishes to be discussed beforehand The United States had pulled its diplomatic staff ahead of the Russian invasion of Ukraine as several nations followed to pull their citizens out of the country. Also Read in Pics: Ukraine's 'Punisher' drone is targeting Russian supply lines Amid the fighting, the US ambassador in Moscow John Sullivan called on American citizens who are currently in Russia to leave the country immediately. Sullivan said the embassy can be closed as Putin's regime continues its war with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia agreed to open more humanitarian corridors in Ukraine amid large scale bombing of cities as the war entered the 14th day on Wednesday. Watch: Russia may intensify assault in Ukraine despite setback, warns US intel Russian officials said "some progress" was made in talks with Ukrainian officials however Ukraine's deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk the government has had a "negative experience" with ceasefires while asking Russia to "keep its promises". The UN said over 2 million refugees had fled to neighbouring to European countries even as Russia has been hit by a wave of sanctions. Also Read in Pics: Why has Ukraine been able to stall Russian advance The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it will be halting Russian oil imports even as major Western companies including McDonald's, Coca-Cola and others announced they were pulling out of the country. (With inputs from Agencies)

Draft will, leave DNA samples if you want to travel to Ukraine: US State Department advisory says

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

According to reports, Russia is seeking to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine as fighting intensifies in various cities.

Reports claim Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may send his fighters to Ukraine. Russia has been helping the Syrian regime since 2015.&nbsp;

US officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia has been recruiting Syrian fighters who have expertise in urban warfare. Reports say some Syrian fighters are already in Russia preparing to enter the Ukraine war amid escalation of bombing campaign in Ukrainian cities.

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Putin using Syrian fighters to beat Ukraine?

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Reports claim Russia has increased shelling of cities in recent days including in Gostomel near Kyiv and Kharkiv in the east. Other cities namely Sumy, Chernihiv and Mykolayiv have also come under intense Russian fire. Several thousand people have been rendered homeless amid the Russian missile attacks with people out of power in the besieged southern port of Mariupol.

Despite the heavy bombing since February 24 when President Putin declared war on Ukraine, soldiers in Kyiv have resisted Russian attacks and it continues to remain under Ukrainian control including Kharkiv although reports say the city has been surrounded.

Russian forces have been on the offensive in the Russian-basked Donetsk and Lugansk regions even as fighting continues in Sumy city. Putin's forces have shelled Kyiv from the first day of the campaign as reports claim there is a major Russian military stationed outside the city.

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Heavy fighting is continuing in Gostomel near Kyiv even as Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed several Russian military vehicles. The port city Odessa also remains under Ukraine's although Ukrainian President Zelensky said the civilian airport in Vinnytsia was destroyed by Russian rockets.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. According to reports, Russia is seeking to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine as fighting intensifies in various cities. Reports claim Syrian President Bashar al-Assad may send his fighters to Ukraine. Russia has been helping the Syrian regime since 2015. US officials told the Wall Street Journal that Russia has been recruiting Syrian fighters who have expertise in urban warfare. Reports say some Syrian fighters are already in Russia preparing to enter the Ukraine war amid escalation of bombing campaign in Ukrainian cities. Watch | Gravitas: Putin using Syrian fighters to beat Ukraine? Reports claim Russia has increased shelling of cities in recent days including in Gostomel near Kyiv and Kharkiv in the east. Other cities namely Sumy, Chernihiv and Mykolayiv have also come under intense Russian fire. Several thousand people have been rendered homeless amid the Russian missile attacks with people out of power in the besieged southern port of Mariupol. Despite the heavy bombing since February 24 when President Putin declared war on Ukraine, soldiers in Kyiv have resisted Russian attacks and it continues to remain under Ukrainian control including Kharkiv although reports say the city has been surrounded. Russian forces have been on the offensive in the Russian-basked Donetsk and Lugansk regions even as fighting continues in Sumy city. Putin's forces have shelled Kyiv from the first day of the campaign as reports claim there is a major Russian military stationed outside the city. Also Read in Pics: Can Ukraine hold out against Russian Air Force? Heavy fighting is continuing in Gostomel near Kyiv even as Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed several Russian military vehicles. The port city Odessa also remains under Ukraine's although Ukrainian President Zelensky said the civilian airport in Vinnytsia was destroyed by Russian rockets. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russia seeking to recruit Syrian soldiers to fight in Ukraine: Report

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

After Russia claimed it had seized the port city Kherson, Ukraine hit back saying that its forces were still locked in battle amid airstrikes and bombardment.

Reports claimed Kharkiv has been bombed relentlessly by Russian forces as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told a local television channel that World War III would involve nuclear weapons and will be destructive.

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The Russian foreign minister warned that the country would face "real danger" if Ukraine acquired nuclear weapons. As the war in Ukraine entered the seventh day, Ukrainian authorities said at least 350 people have been killed including 14 children.

Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said "the enemy is drawing up forces closer to the capital", adding,"We are going to fight".

President Putin had ordered his forces to conduct military operations on February 24 as missiles began hitting Ukrainian cities even as President Zelensky, 44, vowed to keep fighting.

Watch:&nbsp;Tracking Russian advance; Kharkiv at the centre of aggression

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Meanwhile, Russia was hit by a series of sanctions as President Biden asserted that Russian oil imports to the United States was not "off the table". Western nations have already hit Russia with sanctions targeting its financial and airline sector.

"Nothing is off the table," Biden said.

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United States Justice Department has said it will seize assets of individuals and entities who violate sanctions while declaring that it would pursue "corrupt Russian oligarchs".

"We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those whose criminal acts enable the Russian government to continue this unjust war," US Attorney General Merrick Garland said.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. After Russia claimed it had seized the port city Kherson, Ukraine hit back saying that its forces were still locked in battle amid airstrikes and bombardment. Reports claimed Kharkiv has been bombed relentlessly by Russian forces as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told a local television channel that World War III would involve nuclear weapons and will be destructive. Also Read in Pics: Ukraine unleashes Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drones on Russia: Is it a gamechanger? The Russian foreign minister warned that the country would face "real danger" if Ukraine acquired nuclear weapons. As the war in Ukraine entered the seventh day, Ukrainian authorities said at least 350 people have been killed including 14 children. Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said "the enemy is drawing up forces closer to the capital", adding,"We are going to fight". President Putin had ordered his forces to conduct military operations on February 24 as missiles began hitting Ukrainian cities even as President Zelensky, 44, vowed to keep fighting. Watch: Tracking Russian advance; Kharkiv at the centre of aggression Meanwhile, Russia was hit by a series of sanctions as President Biden asserted that Russian oil imports to the United States was not "off the table". Western nations have already hit Russia with sanctions targeting its financial and airline sector. "Nothing is off the table," Biden said. Also Read in Pics: Ukraine unleashes Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 drones on Russia: Is it a gamechanger? United States Justice Department has said it will seize assets of individuals and entities who violate sanctions while declaring that it would pursue "corrupt Russian oligarchs". "We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those whose criminal acts enable the Russian government to continue this unjust war," US Attorney General Merrick Garland said. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Nothing is off the table':  US may target Russian oil imports

As a child in the Russian city of Volgograd, Nina Ryakhovskaya grew up with her younger cousin, sliding in their socks on their grandmother’s wooden floor, pretending to be figure skaters and confiding secrets and crushes to each other.

Now 40, and living in Kyiv with her Ukrainian husband, Ryakhovskaya recently called her cousin in Volgograd to tell her the Russians were invading Ukraine. Her cousin did not believe there was an invasion and told her that Russia was only conducting an operation against Nazis there, she said.

“It makes me feel like we are distant forever,” Ryakhovskaya said in a video call from a house in the countryside near Kyiv, where she fled with her husband and 7-year-old son as the Russian invasion unfolded. “I can’t forgive them. I can’t forgive that they are part of this.”

Because of their countries’ complex and intertwined history, many Ukrainians and Russians have relatives from both sides of the border who are now standing on opposite sides of the war. The conflict triggered by President Vladimir Putin of Russia has gone beyond the front lines and into the families of many Ukrainians and Russians, as well as the diasporas of those peoples around the world.

The war has already created family rifts and prompted fears among some that relatives will harm each other in battle.

“I have cousins on both sides,” said Dan Hubbard, a professor at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia. “I dread them killing each other.”

Hubbard, 64, was raised in the United States by his mother, who was Russian, and his Ukrainian great-grandmother. He fondly recalled how the two women used to share homemade cabbage pie while playing cards and making fun of each other’s accents.

Today, some members of his family live near Moscow and others are outside of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, which is now under siege by Russian forces. Both his Russian and Ukrainian cousins are old enough to enlist in the army. Hubbard says he has been trying to avoid the news because it causes him too much pain.

“I feel for both sides because Russian boys don’t even know why they are there,” he said. “My cousins are killing one another because of a madman’s fantasy.”

Zoya, a 25-year-old assistant at a cosmetics company in St. Petersburg, is the daughter of a Russian mother and a Ukrainian father. She grew up near Moscow, but her paternal grandmother spoke to her in Ukrainian, read her Ukrainian poems and sang her Ukrainian songs.

“This conflict is like when your mom and dad have a fight,” said Zoya, who, like several people interviewed for this article, asked to be identified only by her first name for fear of repercussions in Russia. “You can’t choose one of them because you love them both.”

In a 2011 poll, 49% of Ukrainians said they had relatives in Russia, and there were 2.6 million Ukrainian citizens living in Russia in 2015, according to one study.

With a Russian mother and a Ukrainian father, Alona Cherkassky grew up in Moscow but spent her summers in Odessa, Ukraine, where her grandparents lived. As an adult, she prided herself on her double heritage. But with the Russian invasion, it has become a source of pain.

“It feels like a very personal attack,” said Cherkassky, 45, who now lives in London.

Cherkassky’s cousin Georgy, 44, a Russian animator, lives in Moscow with his wife, who is from Odessa, the seaside city where the Russian navy came ashore during the invasion. He said that his wife did not separate her Ukrainian identity from her adoptive Russian one until recently.

“Of course since they are bombing her homeland, she is thinking of herself more as Ukrainian,” Georgy said.

The kinship bond between Russians and Ukrainians that many people of mixed origin described has also been emphasized by Putin, who has repeatedly pointed out that the countries share a common heritage. But while for many this closeness made the invasion even more devastating, for Putin it was a justification for it.

“On the one side, our president says we’re all one people,” said Georgy, “but on the other side, he’s bombing them.”

Olena, who has a Russian mother and a Ukrainian father, said her parents were sheltering underground from Russian shelling in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy, near the Russian border.

Olena said she grew up in both Ukraine and Russia, speaking a mix of both languages, reading literature and listening to a cross-border mix of pop music.

Now she lives in France, and she reads her children Russian and Ukrainian fairy tales and sings lullabies to them from both countries. But since Russia’s invasion, her children have started to ask which country is theirs.

“How can I say I am more Russian or more Ukrainian?” she asked. “I never needed to.”

Some people torn between the two countries expressed their distress on social media.

“My son is almost 6. His mother’s country of birth bombs his father’s,” Alexander Kolyandr, who identified himself as an analyst for an investment bank in Moscow, wrote on Twitter.

“My mom’s from Russia, my dad’s a Russian speaker from Ukraine,” Evan Gershkovich, a Moscow correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, wrote on Twitter on the war’s first day. “Today still isn’t computing even after weeks of watching this develop in real-time.”

In the house where she is staying in the Ukrainian countryside, Ryakhovskaya said she was freezing because when she left Kyiv she was in shock and took only summer clothes. She has now become scared of the dark. At night, she and her family only use headlamps so as to not attract the attention of Russian troops by turning on the house lights.

The fallout with her family in Russia has only added to her distress.

“It’s even harder because you lose your relatives,” she said. “They don’t believe a person they know from their childhood,” she added. “They believe the TV.”

As a child in the Russian city of Volgograd, Nina Ryakhovskaya grew up with her younger cousin, sliding in their socks on their grandmother’s wooden floor, pretending to be figure skaters and confiding secrets and crushes to each other.

As a child in the Russian city of Volgograd, Nina Ryakhovskaya grew up with her younger cousin, sliding in their socks on their grandmother’s wooden floor, pretending to be figure skaters and confiding secrets and crushes to each other. Now 40, and living in Kyiv with her Ukrainian husband, Ryakhovskaya recently called her cousin in Volgograd to tell her the Russians were invading Ukraine. Her cousin did not believe there was an invasion and told her that Russia was only conducting an operation against Nazis there, she said. “It makes me feel like we are distant forever,” Ryakhovskaya said in a video call from a house in the countryside near Kyiv, where she fled with her husband and 7-year-old son as the Russian invasion unfolded. “I can’t forgive them. I can’t forgive that they are part of this.” Because of their countries’ complex and intertwined history, many Ukrainians and Russians have relatives from both sides of the border who are now standing on opposite sides of the war. The conflict triggered by President Vladimir Putin of Russia has gone beyond the front lines and into the families of many Ukrainians and Russians, as well as the diasporas of those peoples around the world. The war has already created family rifts and prompted fears among some that relatives will harm each other in battle. “I have cousins on both sides,” said Dan Hubbard, a professor at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia. “I dread them killing each other.” Hubbard, 64, was raised in the United States by his mother, who was Russian, and his Ukrainian great-grandmother. He fondly recalled how the two women used to share homemade cabbage pie while playing cards and making fun of each other’s accents. Today, some members of his family live near Moscow and others are outside of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, which is now under siege by Russian forces. Both his Russian and Ukrainian cousins are old enough to enlist in the army. Hubbard says he has been trying to avoid the news because it causes him too much pain. “I feel for both sides because Russian boys don’t even know why they are there,” he said. “My cousins are killing one another because of a madman’s fantasy.” Zoya, a 25-year-old assistant at a cosmetics company in St. Petersburg, is the daughter of a Russian mother and a Ukrainian father. She grew up near Moscow, but her paternal grandmother spoke to her in Ukrainian, read her Ukrainian poems and sang her Ukrainian songs. “This conflict is like when your mom and dad have a fight,” said Zoya, who, like several people interviewed for this article, asked to be identified only by her first name for fear of repercussions in Russia. “You can’t choose one of them because you love them both.” In a 2011 poll, 49% of Ukrainians said they had relatives in Russia, and there were 2.6 million Ukrainian citizens living in Russia in 2015, according to one study. With a Russian mother and a Ukrainian father, Alona Cherkassky grew up in Moscow but spent her summers in Odessa, Ukraine, where her grandparents lived. As an adult, she prided herself on her double heritage. But with the Russian invasion, it has become a source of pain. “It feels like a very personal attack,” said Cherkassky, 45, who now lives in London. Cherkassky’s cousin Georgy, 44, a Russian animator, lives in Moscow with his wife, who is from Odessa, the seaside city where the Russian navy came ashore during the invasion. He said that his wife did not separate her Ukrainian identity from her adoptive Russian one until recently. “Of course since they are bombing her homeland, she is thinking of herself more as Ukrainian,” Georgy said. The kinship bond between Russians and Ukrainians that many people of mixed origin described has also been emphasized by Putin, who has repeatedly pointed out that the countries share a common heritage. But while for many this closeness made the invasion even more devastating, for Putin it was a justification for it. “On the one side, our president says we’re all one people,” said Georgy, “but on the other side, he’s bombing them.” Olena, who has a Russian mother and a Ukrainian father, said her parents were sheltering underground from Russian shelling in the eastern Ukrainian region of Sumy, near the Russian border. Olena said she grew up in both Ukraine and Russia, speaking a mix of both languages, reading literature and listening to a cross-border mix of pop music. Now she lives in France, and she reads her children Russian and Ukrainian fairy tales and sings lullabies to them from both countries. But since Russia’s invasion, her children have started to ask which country is theirs. “How can I say I am more Russian or more Ukrainian?” she asked. “I never needed to.” Some people torn between the two countries expressed their distress on social media. “My son is almost 6. His mother’s country of birth bombs his father’s,” Alexander Kolyandr, who identified himself as an analyst for an investment bank in Moscow, wrote on Twitter. “My mom’s from Russia, my dad’s a Russian speaker from Ukraine,” Evan Gershkovich, a Moscow correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, wrote on Twitter on the war’s first day. “Today still isn’t computing even after weeks of watching this develop in real-time.” In the house where she is staying in the Ukrainian countryside, Ryakhovskaya said she was freezing because when she left Kyiv she was in shock and took only summer clothes. She has now become scared of the dark. At night, she and her family only use headlamps so as to not attract the attention of Russian troops by turning on the house lights. The fallout with her family in Russia has only added to her distress. “It’s even harder because you lose your relatives,” she said. “They don’t believe a person they know from their childhood,” she added. “They believe the TV.”

'My cousins are killing one another': War in Ukraine splits mixed families

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At this dark hour,when we see Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and massive disinformation campaigns and information manipulation, it is essential to separate lies -- invented to justify what cannot be justified -- from facts. The facts are that Russia, a major nuclear power, has attacked and invaded a peaceful and democratic neighbouring country,which posed no threat to it, nor provoked it. Moreover, President Putin is threatening reprisals on any other state that may come to the rescue of the people of Ukraine. Such use of force and coercion has no place in the 21st century. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-trump-calls-the-us-a-stupid-country-and-putin-smart-457337">Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Trump calls the US a ‘stupid country’ and Putin 'smart'</a>

What President Putin is doing is not only a grave violation of international law, it is a violation of the basic principles of human co-existence. With his choice to bring war back to Europe, we see the return of the “law of the jungle” where might makes right. The target is not only Ukraine, but the security of Europe and the whole international rules-based order, based on the UN system and international law.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-ruble-falls-to-117-per-us-dollar-a-decline-of-41-457280">Also read | Russia's ruble falls to 117 per US dollar, a decline of 41%</a>

His aggression is taking innocent lives, crushing people’s wish to live in peace. Civilian targets are being struck, clearly violating international humanitarian law, forcing people to flee. We see a humanitarian catastrophe developing.For months, we pursued unparalleled efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution. But Putin lied to the faces of all who met him, pretending to be interested in a peaceful solution. Instead, he opted for a full-scale invasion, a fully-fledged war.&nbsp;

Russia must cease its military operations immediately, and to unconditionally withdraw from the entire territory of Ukraine. The same goes for Belarus, which has to immediately stop its involvement in this aggression and respect its international obligations. The European Union is united in offering its strong support to Ukraine and its people. This is a matter of life and death.I am preparing an emergency package to support the Ukrainian armed forces in their fight.&nbsp; 
 
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-orders-deterrence-forces-on-high-alert-457165">Russian President Vladimir Putin orders 'deterrence forces' on high alert</a>

The international community will now in response opt for a full-scale isolation of Russia, to hold President Putin accountable for this aggression. We are sanctioning those who finance the war, crippling the Russian banking system and it access to international reserves.

The EU and its partners have already imposed massive sanctions on Russia that target its leaders and elites and strategic sectors of the Kremlin-run economy. The aim is not to harm the Russian people, but to weaken the Kremlin’s ability to finance this unjust war. In doing this, we are closely aligned with our partners and allies – the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and Australia. We also see many countries from around the world rallying to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, including our friends.We stand together on the right side of history in the face of Russia’s horrifying attack on a free and sovereign country.

To justify its crimes, the Kremlin and its supporters have engaged in a massive disinformation campaign, which started already weeks ago. We have seen Russian state media and their ecosystem peddling untruths in social media networks with the aim to deceive and manipulate. The Western Balkans as well have been targeted by the Kremlin’s disinformation operations for far too long and know how to detect when being exposed to information manipulation.

The Kremlin propagandists call the invasion “a special operation”, but this cynical euphemism cannot hide the fact that we witness a fully-fledged invasion of Ukraine, with the aim to crush its freedom, legitimate government and democratic structures.Calling the Kyiv government “neo-nazi” and “Russophobic” is nonsense: all manifestations of Nazism are banned in Ukraine. In modern Ukraine, extreme right-wing candidates are a fringe phenomenon with minimal support, without passing the barrier to enter the parliament.The Ukrainian Government did not cut the Donbass off and it has not prohibited the use of Russian language and culture. Donetsk and Luhansk are no republics, they are Ukrainian regions controlled by Russia-backed and armed separatist groupings.

We know this -and many Russians know this. There have been courageous protests in cities across Russia since the invasion started, demanding the end of the aggression against a peaceful neighbouring nation. We hear their voices and recognise their courage in speaking out, and we also see many prominent public figures in Russia protesting this senseless invasion.

I continue to work with our partners around the world to ensure the joint action of the international community against the Kremlin’s behaviour. On 25 February, only Russia vetoed a UN Security Council Resolution on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, with China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstaining.From all over the world,countries condemn Russia’s attacks and at the General Assembly,the entire international community needs to join forces and help to end Russia’s military aggression by adopting the related UN Resolution. We particularly thank Albania as co-penholder of the resolution.

At this defining moment, it is important that the international community comes together to defend the UN Charter. It is a matter of life and death. It is about the future of our global community.

With this war on Ukraine, the world will never be the same again. It is now, more than ever,the time forsocieties and alliances to come together to build our future on trust, justice and freedom.It is the moment to stand up and to speak out. Might does not make right. Never did. Never will. 
 
(Disclaimer: The views of the experts do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views.)

At this dark hour,when we see Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and massive disinformation campaigns and information manipulation, it is essential to separate lies -- invented to justify what cannot be justified -- from facts.

At this dark hour,when we see Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and massive disinformation campaigns and information manipulation, it is essential to separate lies -- invented to justify what cannot be justified -- from facts. The facts are that Russia, a major nuclear power, has attacked and invaded a peaceful and democratic neighbouring country,which posed no threat to it, nor provoked it. Moreover, President Putin is threatening reprisals on any other state that may come to the rescue of the people of Ukraine. Such use of force and coercion has no place in the 21st century. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Trump calls the US a ‘stupid country’ and Putin 'smart' What President Putin is doing is not only a grave violation of international law, it is a violation of the basic principles of human co-existence. With his choice to bring war back to Europe, we see the return of the “law of the jungle” where might makes right. The target is not only Ukraine, but the security of Europe and the whole international rules-based order, based on the UN system and international law. Also read | Russia's ruble falls to 117 per US dollar, a decline of 41% His aggression is taking innocent lives, crushing people’s wish to live in peace. Civilian targets are being struck, clearly violating international humanitarian law, forcing people to flee. We see a humanitarian catastrophe developing.For months, we pursued unparalleled efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution. But Putin lied to the faces of all who met him, pretending to be interested in a peaceful solution. Instead, he opted for a full-scale invasion, a fully-fledged war. Russia must cease its military operations immediately, and to unconditionally withdraw from the entire territory of Ukraine. The same goes for Belarus, which has to immediately stop its involvement in this aggression and respect its international obligations. The European Union is united in offering its strong support to Ukraine and its people. This is a matter of life and death.I am preparing an emergency package to support the Ukrainian armed forces in their fight. Also Read: Russian President Vladimir Putin orders 'deterrence forces' on high alert The international community will now in response opt for a full-scale isolation of Russia, to hold President Putin accountable for this aggression. We are sanctioning those who finance the war, crippling the Russian banking system and it access to international reserves. The EU and its partners have already imposed massive sanctions on Russia that target its leaders and elites and strategic sectors of the Kremlin-run economy. The aim is not to harm the Russian people, but to weaken the Kremlin’s ability to finance this unjust war. In doing this, we are closely aligned with our partners and allies – the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and Australia. We also see many countries from around the world rallying to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, including our friends.We stand together on the right side of history in the face of Russia’s horrifying attack on a free and sovereign country. To justify its crimes, the Kremlin and its supporters have engaged in a massive disinformation campaign, which started already weeks ago. We have seen Russian state media and their ecosystem peddling untruths in social media networks with the aim to deceive and manipulate. The Western Balkans as well have been targeted by the Kremlin’s disinformation operations for far too long and know how to detect when being exposed to information manipulation. The Kremlin propagandists call the invasion “a special operation”, but this cynical euphemism cannot hide the fact that we witness a fully-fledged invasion of Ukraine, with the aim to crush its freedom, legitimate government and democratic structures.Calling the Kyiv government “neo-nazi” and “Russophobic” is nonsense: all manifestations of Nazism are banned in Ukraine. In modern Ukraine, extreme right-wing candidates are a fringe phenomenon with minimal support, without passing the barrier to enter the parliament.The Ukrainian Government did not cut the Donbass off and it has not prohibited the use of Russian language and culture. Donetsk and Luhansk are no republics, they are Ukrainian regions controlled by Russia-backed and armed separatist groupings. We know this -and many Russians know this. There have been courageous protests in cities across Russia since the invasion started, demanding the end of the aggression against a peaceful neighbouring nation. We hear their voices and recognise their courage in speaking out, and we also see many prominent public figures in Russia protesting this senseless invasion. I continue to work with our partners around the world to ensure the joint action of the international community against the Kremlin’s behaviour. On 25 February, only Russia vetoed a UN Security Council Resolution on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, with China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstaining.From all over the world,countries condemn Russia’s attacks and at the General Assembly,the entire international community needs to join forces and help to end Russia’s military aggression by adopting the related UN Resolution. We particularly thank Albania as co-penholder of the resolution. At this defining moment, it is important that the international community comes together to defend the UN Charter. It is a matter of life and death. It is about the future of our global community. With this war on Ukraine, the world will never be the same again. It is now, more than ever,the time forsocieties and alliances to come together to build our future on trust, justice and freedom.It is the moment to stand up and to speak out. Might does not make right. Never did. Never will. (Disclaimer: The views of the experts do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views.)

Might makes not right, unjust wars are doomed to be lost : EU foreign minister writes for WION

When scores of Indian students landed in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, a sigh of relief was witnessed after having escaped Ukraine, which has been facing the mighty Russian forces.

On Saturday morning, a special Air India flight landed in the capital city for the evacuation of stranded Indians.

They will soon be taken to their destinations—Mumbai—as the government arranges more flights for the evacuation.

Before leaving, the students praised the Indian missions in Ukraine and Romania for helping them reach home safely.

"We were escorted to the Romanian border a day after Ukraine came under attack. We left Chernivtsi early in the morning. We would like to thank the Indian embassies in Ukraine and Romania and the Indian government for taking care of us, "said Suksham, a 3rd-year&nbsp;student from Bukovinian State Medical University.

Another student said that they were evacuated with full security and were provided with food and water.

Also see <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-envoys-message-to-india-bound-ukraine-students-goes-viral-456840" hreflang="en">| Envoy's message to India-bound Ukraine students goes viral</a>

"The Indian embassies in Ukraine and Romania evacuated us safely, and now, thanks to them, we will be going back to our home in India." The moment we arrived in Romania, the Indian embassy took care of everything. We didn’t face any difficulty while travelling. We are grateful to every staff member for evacuating us. Our parents are relieved now that we are coming back home, "she said.

Echoing similar sentiments, another student said, "We thank the Indian government and the embassies for arranging flights for us."

The Indian government will dispatch more Air India flights to Bucharest and the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on Saturday and Sunday to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ukrainian-president-dials-indian-pm-modi-seeks-political-support-in-un-security-council-456824" hreflang="en">Ukrainian president dials Indian PM Modi, seeks political support in UN</a>

Since the morning of February 24, Ukrainian airspace has been closed to civil aircraft operations since the morning of February 24. Therefore, the evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest.

Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine Conflict: 1st batch of Indians leave from Poland

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When scores of Indian students landed in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, a sigh of relief was witnessed after having escaped Ukraine, which has been facing the mighty Russian forces.

When scores of Indian students landed in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, a sigh of relief was witnessed after having escaped Ukraine, which has been facing the mighty Russian forces. On Saturday morning, a special Air India flight landed in the capital city for the evacuation of stranded Indians. They will soon be taken to their destinations—Mumbai—as the government arranges more flights for the evacuation. Before leaving, the students praised the Indian missions in Ukraine and Romania for helping them reach home safely. "We were escorted to the Romanian border a day after Ukraine came under attack. We left Chernivtsi early in the morning. We would like to thank the Indian embassies in Ukraine and Romania and the Indian government for taking care of us, "said Suksham, a 3rd-year student from Bukovinian State Medical University. Another student said that they were evacuated with full security and were provided with food and water. Also see | Envoy's message to India-bound Ukraine students goes viral "The Indian embassies in Ukraine and Romania evacuated us safely, and now, thanks to them, we will be going back to our home in India." The moment we arrived in Romania, the Indian embassy took care of everything. We didn’t face any difficulty while travelling. We are grateful to every staff member for evacuating us. Our parents are relieved now that we are coming back home, "she said. Echoing similar sentiments, another student said, "We thank the Indian government and the embassies for arranging flights for us." The Indian government will dispatch more Air India flights to Bucharest and the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on Saturday and Sunday to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine. Also read | Ukrainian president dials Indian PM Modi, seeks political support in UN Since the morning of February 24, Ukrainian airspace has been closed to civil aircraft operations since the morning of February 24. Therefore, the evacuation flights are operating out of Bucharest and Budapest. Watch | Russia-Ukraine Conflict: 1st batch of Indians leave from Poland

Stranded students leave Romania, express gratitude to Indian authorities for evacuation

People around the world is is Russia getting prepared for a war with Ukraine. Now there's been a massive true build up along Ukraine's bottom and there's also been a new missile test and the u.s Russia tensions remain at an all-time high.

Russian forces train near Ukraine border