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Pro-Ukraine saboteurs played a role in blasts at Russian military sites: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Friday (August 19) and warned that the shelling of the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine could eventually lead to a large-scale disaster.

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant by Ukraine raises risk of 'catastrophe': Putin

The US Department of Defense on Friday (August 19) made an announcement of USD 775 million package of defence equipment and ammunition for Ukraine. The package includes various types of missiles, artillery as well as mine-clearing systems.

US announces fresh arms package worth USD 775 million for Ukraine

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday (August 19) said that the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station not be cut off from Ukraine's grid. During his crucial visit to the port of Odessa in southern Ukraine, the UN Secretary-General said, "Obviously, the electricity from Zaporizhzhia is Ukrainian electricity.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says Russia-occupied nuclear plant not be cut off from Ukraine's grid

Russian oil imported by India has Ukrainian blood, alleges Ukraine's foreign minister

"Extraordinary" details were provided in advance to the United States President Joe Biden related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, The Washington Post has reported.

US knew Russia's Ukraine war plans but struggled to convince allies: Report

As Ukraine battles Russia's invasion of their country, their national team's star Andriy Shevchenko recently urged countries not to forget about their predicament.

'Support peace in Ukraine'- Former Chelsea star and Ballon d'Or winner calls for int'l backing in war effort

Russia on Thursday accused Latvia of ''xenophobia'' after the country's parliament designated Moscow a ''state sponsor of terrorism'' over the Ukraine war. Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on Telegram, "Considering that there is no substance, except for animalistic xenophobia, behind this decision, it is necessary to call the ideologues nothing more than neo-Nazis.

Ukraine war: Russia accuses Latvia of 'xenophobia' after it designates Moscow 'state sponsor of terrorism'

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war led to an apparent increase in premature births in Ukraine, the global health agency Unitaid said Tuesday (August 9). If babies are born at least three weeks before a full 40-week pregnancy, they are premature.

Explained: Why Russia-Ukraine war caused rise in premature births in Ukraine

According to Russian state media, North Korea has reportedly offered 100,000 "volunteer" troops to help bolster Russia’s chances of invading of Ukraine. “There are reports that 100,000 North Korean volunteers are prepared to come and take part in the conflict,” Russian defence analyst Igor Korotchenko told Russian Channel One, reports New York Post.

North Korea offering 100,000 troops to help Russia win Ukrainian war: State media

77 years of atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: There's a new risk of nuclear confrontation

In order to blame Ukraine, Russia is working to fabricate evidence of the recent mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners as per US officials. Trading blame for last week’s deadly strike on a prison housing prisoners of war in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine, Russia accused Kyiv of carrying out a strike on its own captured fighters.

United States accuses Russia of fabricating evidence in prison deaths to blame Ukraine

UN nuclear chief has said that the situation in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is 'completely out of control'. The plant is currently under Russian occupation. UN Secretary General has warned that humanity is one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation. Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Ukraine war: Warnings of a nuclear emergency

Energy giant Shell has decided to give its workers a one-off bonus of eight percent. This comes as a result of the profit that the company recorded from high oil and gas prices.

Shell staff benefits from soaring energy bills

Amid the Ukraine war, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said Russia wants a "negotiated solution". Schroeder who is believed to be close the Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the unprecedented grain deal could be "expanded" into a "ceasefire".

Kremlin wants a negotiated solution, claims former German Chancellor Schroeder on Ukraine war

A Russian and Ukrainian team on Wednesday completed a high-stakes inspection of the first shipment of grain from Ukraine since the Kremlin's invasion five months ago helped spark a global food crisis.

First Ukrainian grain shipment completes checks in Turkey

Slamming Russia's actions around Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called it "the height of irresponsibility." Accusing Moscow of using it as a "nuclear shield" in attacks on Ukrainian forces, Blinken said Washington was "deeply concerned" that Moscow was now using the plant as a military base.

'Height of irresponsibility': Blinken slams Russia's actions around Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant

As global economies show worrying signs of rising food prices, soaring gas prices and high inflation rates, oil super majors witness record-breaking profits. How? Well, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is driving these stunning profits for the oil giants.

WION Fineprint: Oil & gas price surge amid Ukraine war

As a result of the war in Ukraine and the drought in Canada, mustard seeds are in short supply in France. The few French consumers who have been able to find mustard in stores are paying a premium, since retail prices have increased by 14% this year.

France faces mustard shortage, prices shoot up, locals scour for substitutes

Russia has suffered over 75,000 casualties in Ukraine war: Report

French President Emmanuel Macron faced criticism from opposition figures and human rights groups after he hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday.

French human rights groups criticise Macron for hosting Saudi strongman

Russia is planning to hold big military exercise in the east thousands of miles away from where war in Ukraine is raging. The military exercise is planned for next month.

Russia plans big military drills in the east next month

In a recent update on Russia-Ukraine crisis, Ukraine has accused Russia of stealing grain. Meanwhile, Kyiv said, Grain exports preparation is underway despite the attack.

Ukraine accuses Russia of stealing grain; US delegation vows to ensure continuing support

Russian and Ukrainian officials have signed a deal to allow grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. In a recent update, Kyiv said, Grain exports preparation is underway despite the attack.

Kyiv: Grain exports preparation underway despite the attack

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