Russia annexed the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine in 2014, but it always remained a matter of contention between Moscow and the West. The region and its fate were discussed multiple times during the course of Ukraine's invasion by Russia as experts and analysts see uncanny similarities between the two series of incidents.

Explained: Are tensions simmering in Crimea, again? Satellite images foretell deadly fight

An Iranian official has said that country's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully tested a long-range, high-precision kamikaze drone loaded with a 50 kg warhead.

Iran successfully tests homemade kamikaze drone: Report

Al Jazeera has revealed that Russian forces are fortifying the Crimean peninsula in anticipation of a Ukrainian attempt to recapture it. According to experts, those barriers would probably make any such effort bloody and tough.

Report: Images reveal Russia is fortifying Crimea Peninsula

The justice department of the United States announced on Saturday (April 8) to open a probe into a trove of leaked documents, many linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

US opens probe into classified documents leak about Russia-Ukraine war

Pope Francis reportedly called for a temporary peace in Ukraine and urged both the warring nations to halt the fighting in the run-up to Easter and Orthodox Easter week.

Russia-Ukraine war heading for Easter ceasefire? Pope Francis conveys big message

Ukraine’s first deputy foreign affairs minister Emine Dzhaparova will make a four-day visit to India starting Monday (April 9), making it the first official visit of a minister from Kyiv since the start of the Russian invasion.

Ukrainian minister to arrive Monday on first India visit since Russian invasion; seek G20 invite for Zelensky

Russia has faced resounding defeat in three separate votes in the United Nations. The loss which comes over a year into the Russia-Ukraine war bears witness to the fact that the international community maintains its opposition to Moscow's decision to invade Ukraine.

Russia loses three UN elections over Ukraine war, its ‘flagrant violation of the UN Charter’

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (April 7), hosted the first “official” iftar with Muslim servicemen, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people outside a mosque in the centre of Kyiv, reported Kyiv Independent, an online Ukrainian newspaper.

Ukrainian president Zelensky hosts first ‘official’ iftar to honour Muslims in Kyiv

The world's largest aeroplane, Antonov AN-225 Mriya, was destroyed on Day 1 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Kyiv has now charged the former chief of Antonov with negligence. He is accused of not evacuating the plane on time. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Destroyed in the Ukraine war: The World's largest aeroplane | AN-225 Mriya

Secret files detailing NATO's war plan in Ukraine has been leaked on social media. The confidential documents have data on weapon deliveries, troops, and battalion strength. Who leaked these files? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Leaked: NATO's game plan in the Ukraine war | Here's what the top secret files reveal

Moscow could pull the trigger and suspend its participation in the Black Sea grain deal if sanctions and other obstacles to Russian exports remain the way they have been.

‘We will think...’: Moscow again threatens to pull out of Black Sea grain deal

Several classified documents containing “secret details” of US and NATO plans for bolstering the Ukrainian forces for impending Russian offensive were leaked online, The New York Times (NYT) has reported.

‘Secret documents’ of US and NATO plans to help Ukraine beat Russia leaked online

April 4, 2023, turned out to be a "great day" for Finland as it became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Helsinki's journey to becoming the 31st member of the crucial security alliance was completed with the hoisting of Finland's blue-and-white Nordic cross flag at NATO's headquarters.

Explained: Finland is now a NATO member. Is it a direct threat to Russia?

Russia has launched an attack on Ukraine's port town of Odesa. The tension has now moved to the south. Analysts say Russia is eyeing total control of the Black Sea. What does this mean for Ukraine? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Ukraine War: The next big battle | Russia attacks Odesa, eyes total control of the Black Sea

The Wagner chief says Bakhmut has fallen. The Ukrainian city has seen fierce fighting for seven months. With Bakhmut's fall, is it game over for Ukraine? Analysts say Ukraine may never be the same again. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | The fall of Bakhmut: Is this the end of the road for Ukraine? Is Ukraine losing the war?

Ukraine's Air Force command said early Tuesday (April 4) that Russia launched 17 Iranian-made Shahed drones to attack the war-torn country overnight, adding that 14 of these drones were destroyed, the news agency Reuters reported.

Russia launches 17 drones on Ukraine, 14 destroyed, says Kyiv

Lithuania took a drastic step on Tuesday (April 4) as its parliament banned Russian nationals from purchasing real esatete in the country. The parliament said that risks to national security were behind the decision.

Lithuania bans Russian nationals from purchasing property in country

A key Russian government agency has accused Slovakia of violating international export control regulations and contractual obligations in the transfer of Russian-made weapons to Ukraine.

Slovakia accused of violating international obligations in Russian weapons’ transfer to Ukraine

The United States may announce a fresh $2.6 billion military aid package for war-torn Ukraine. Quoting three US officials in the know, Reuters reports that the military aid package to help Kyiv in its war against Russian aggression is expected to be announced on Monday and could include air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks.

Russia-Ukraine war | US to announce $2.6 billion military aid package for Kyiv

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday (March 31) approved a four-year $15.6 billion loan for Ukraine to help the war-torn country meet urgent funding needs as it continues to defend against the Russian offensive.

IMF board approves $15.6 billion loan for war-torn Ukraine

Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Saturday said that Ukraine has placed an order for 100 Rosomak multi-purpose armoured vehicles which are produced in Poland under a Finnish licence.

Ukraine orders 100 Rosomak armoured vehicles from Poland

Ukraine’s foreign minister said on Friday that Wimbledon’s decision to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete in the oldest Tennis tournament in the world was “immoral”.

Ukraine bristles as Wimbledon reverses ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (March 31) adopted a new foreign policy strategy which sets elimination of Western dominance in global politics as a priority.

Russia looks for ‘elimination’ of western ‘dominance’ as it adopts new foreign policy

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is currently on a visit to China, said on Friday (March 31) that he expressed concerns over Russia's offensive in Ukraine during a meeting earlier in the day with Chinese President Xi Jinping and encouraged him to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine war: Encouraged Chinese prez Xi to talk to Zelensky, says Spanish PM

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