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Civilian evacuation ‘complete’ in Kherson: Crimea’s Moscow-appointed head

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch, an old English proverb says. Its Russian counterpart advises you to count your chickens in the fall. In Russia, fall starts looming in August and is often revelatory.

Russians know the reality of war, and many of them still support Putin

The United States is backing Ukraine, a nation pushing hard to become a NATO member, against Russia in the ongoing war that caused massive food and fuel crises globally.

US says China poses 'most consequential' challenge, Russia presents 'acute threats'

The Russia-Ukraine war is escalating with each day passing. Amid nuclear Armageddon fears, a senior Russian diplomat warned that Moscow could target and destroy the Western commercial satellites that are allegedly being used to help Ukraine's war efforts.

Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow warns it may target Western satellites helping Ukraine in battle

The eight-month-old Russia-Ukraine war raised concerns that a nuclear weapon could be deployed that would lead to massive destruction. In the past couple of months, the issue has been raised by world leaders, who are urging Moscow and Kyiv to end the conflict peacefully.

Is United States accelerating plans to upgrade its nukes at NATO bases in Europe?

Amid the ongoing Ukraine war, Russia has been consistently claiming that Kyiv is planning to use a "dirty bomb", which is a conventional explosive device laced with toxic nuclear material.

Russia reiterates Ukraine 'dirty bomb' claims, India stresses on dialogue to resolve conflict

Amid the ongoing Ukraine war, Kremlin said on Wednesday (October 26) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the training of nuclear deterrence forces, troops that are responsible for responding to threats of nuclear war.

Russia-Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin oversees training of nuclear deterrence forces

Over the last few days, Russia has repeatedly claimed that Ukraine is planning to detonate a 'dirty bomb'. In recent telephonic conversations between Moscow and the West, the country's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed Ukraine situation and made the allegations.

What is a 'dirty bomb' that Russia claims Ukraine is plotting to detonate?

Russia has once again accused Ukraine of planning to use a “dirty bomb” in the ongoing crisis and the issue will now be discussed in front of the United Nations Security Council.

Ukraine war: Russia to raise dirty bomb issue in UN Security Council

Iran has denied several times that it provided Russia with drones, missiles and other military hardware to use against Ukraine in the ongoing war, which has escalated geopolitical tensions.

Why is West bothered about Iran sending drones to Russia?

Amid the ongoing Russia Ukraine war, Israel has been making diplomatic moves like siding with the West and condemning the Invasion.

Israel's dual stance on Russia-Ukraine war

Russia launched 36 rockets at Ukraine, over a million households without power, claims Zelensky

Tehran on Saturday (October 22) warned against using "provocative approaches" after some of the European countries called for a UN investigation into Iranian drones being allegedly used by Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war.

Iran again rejects Ukraine drone claims, slams West over 'provocative approaches'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (October 19) made an appeal to Ukrainians for moderate use of power as restrictions on electricity supply were due to kick-in on Thursday (October 20).

Zelensky appeals for moderate use as electricity restrictions kick in

Israel on Wednesday (October 19) offered to help Ukraine develop air attack alerts to save civilian population but Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz categorically said that the country won't provide weapons to Ukraine.

'Will not' provide weapons to Ukraine, says Israeli defence minister

Russian news agencies said on Tuesday (October 18) that at least 13 people, including three children, were killed after a military plane crashed into a residential area of Yeysk in southwest Russia.

Russia military plane crash: Ministry says death toll rises to 13 as search ends

Nord Stream 1: First images of ruptured gas pipeline show extent of damage

Conscript-catchers have started conducting shady raids in Moscow and St. Petersburg, despite Vladimir Putin's announcement that his military mobilisation is drawing to an end and that he has no plans to recruit any more people.

'Cannon fodder' for Putin's war in Ukraine: Russia's conscript catchers snatch men off the streets

The European Union is seeking concrete evidence of any Iranian involvement in Russia's war on Ukraine. Ukraine has reported a spate of Russian attacks with Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones in recent weeks.

EU seeks concrete evidence for Iranian involvement in Ukraine war

Economic fallout due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed 4 million children into poverty in eastern Europe and Central Asia, said UNICEF on Monday (October 17).

Ukraine conflict has pushed 4 million children into poverty: UNICEF

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (October 16) that heavy fighting is going on around two towns in Ukraine's Donbas region. "The key hot spots in Donbas are Soledar and Bakhmut," Zelensky said in his nightly video address.

Heavy fighting going on around two Donbas towns, says Zelensky

Russia-Ukraine war: At least three killed in Russian 'kamikaze drones strike' in Kyiv

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Saturday (October 15) that President Macron has backed a proposal to train up to 2000 Ukrainian soldiers in the country.

France to train 2000 Ukrainian soldiers

Russian defence ministry said that a 'terrorist' attack on a military training ground in Russia left at least 11 dead and 15 wounded, reported Russian news agencies.

'Terrorist' attack on military site near Ukraine border killed 11, says Russian defence ministry

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