The United Nations on Monday (May 23) released an alarming figure to highlight the massive impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. As per the latest data, the war has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time.

'Wake-up call': More than 100 million people forcibly displaced in the world

As the war with Russia enters its fourth month, the Biden administration approved a massive $40 billion aid package to Ukraine which included weapons and economic support to the Zelensky government.

Biden approves $40 billion in aid for Ukraine: Armoured vehicles & air defences in package

The Russian defence ministry on Saturday (May 21) said that the armed forces have destroyed a large shipment of weapons in northwestern Ukraine using long-range missiles.

Russian defence ministry says destroyed Western weapons sent to Ukraine using Kalibr cruise missiles

Twitter said on Thursday (May 20) that it will start placing warning notices on some misleading content about Ukraine conflict and also limit spread of claims debunked by humanitarian groups and other credible sources.

Twitter to introduce warning labels to tackle misinformation on Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said that the war with Russia is entering "a protracted phase". He told European Union defence ministers and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg that Moscow's troops are now trying to take full control of the east and south of the country.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov says war with Russia is entering 'protracted phase'

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson declared that her government has decided to inform NATO to become a member. "We are leaving one era and beginning another," Andersson said, adding, "We expect it shouldn't take more than a year.

After Finland, Sweden decides to join NATO; Putin says expect a 'response'

Russia on Monday said it had agreed to evacuate wounded Ukrainian soldiers from besieged Azovstal steelworks in port city in Mariupol. Russian defense ministry said that the wounded soldiers will be taken to a medical facility in Novoazovsk, a Russian controlled town.

Mariupol: Russia offers to evacuate wounded Ukrainian troops from steel plant

US Department of Homeland Security’s former deputy secretary Jane Holl Lute said the US is not responsible for the war in Ukraine. She was taking part in the first session on ‘Waving the white flag on armed conflicts’ during WION’s 'Global Summit: Mission Peace' in Dubai.

WION Global Summit: US not responsible for Ukraine war, says ex-official Jane Holl Lute

WION Global Summit 2022: 'Mission Peace' begins

Abdulla Shahid, the president of the United Nations General Assembly, addressing WION's Global Summit 2022, lamented that states are increasing their military spending.

At WION Global summit, UNGA President Abdulla Shahid laments rise in military spending

Ukrainian armed forces have launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces near Izium, a Russian-held town in eastern Ukraine. This can be a serious setback for Russian plans to assume control of entire Donbas region.

Ukrainian forces launch counteroffensive against Russia in east

In a recent update on the Ukraine war, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence has said that majority of fighting will be over by year end. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Ruslan Bortnik, Director of the Ukrainian Institute of politics and Umit Nazmi Hazir, Political Scientist from Moscow.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Will Russian invasion end this year?

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.

Active combat action will finish by the end of the year, claims Ukraine's intelligence chief

Amid the war in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine troops were pushing back Russian troops from Kharkiv. "The occupiers are gradually being pushed away," the Ukraine president said, adding, "I am grateful to all our defenders who are holding the line and demonstrating truly superhuman strength to drive out the army of invaders.

Ukraine pushing back Russians from Kharkiv: Zelensky

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery.

Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme difficulties: Zelensky

Japan's low-cost Soba noodle bowls have become the unlikely victim of the war in Ukraine. Rising prices of essentials and supply shortages could make the humble bowl of noodles expensive. Palki Shrama tells you more.

Gravitas: Japan Soba Noodles: The unlikely victim of Ukraine war

Even as energy shipments to Europe remain uncertain due to ongoing hostilities, Russian energy giant Gazprom declared a large increase in exports on Sunday. In the first four months of 2022, Russia's gas shipments to China increased by as much as 60% compared to the same period previous year, owing to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Despite the Ukraine war, Russian gas supplies to China soar by 60% in 2022: Report

Amidst reports of the Russian president Vladimir Putin's undergoing cancer treatment, ex-spy chief and a close aid of the Kremlin is expected to take control of the country and the ongoing Ukraine war.

Reports: Russian President Putin to undergo cancer treatment, handover power to ex-spy chief

According to reports, the European Commission may spare Slovakia and Hungary from the embargo related to buying Russian oil. Newswire Reuters reported that the European block is considering a ban on buying Russian oil and is set to finalise sanctions against Russia amid the Ukraine war.

EU may allow Slovakia, Hungary to buy Russian oil: Report

Traditional sausages and a postcard wishing Ukraine victory over Russia were included in a shipment of grenade launchers sent to the armed forces of the royal country by the Queen of Spain.

Queen of Spain presents grenades to Ukraine, sends sausages with victory letter

According to the foreign secretary, Vladimir Putin is a "desperate rogue operator" whose invasion of Ukraine might endure up to ten years. Putin, according to Liz Truss, is far more hazardous than the leaders of the Soviet Union, who were more reasonable in their international dealings.

Ukraine war may last a decade and Putin a 'desperate rogue operator': UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

In a move aimed at reducing dependence on Russian gas, reports claim Berlin will keep its swimming pools at least two degrees cooler this summer. Berlin's pool operators reportedly said the move is a "political statement" and not a cost-cutting move.

Russian gas row: Now, Berlin to reduce temperature in pools

Pope Francis has been calling for truce in the war in Ukraine for some time. He reiterated the wish once again on Sunday while speaking to tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square.

As Eastern Christians celebrate Easter, Pope Francis reiterates call for truce in Ukraine war

In a bittersweet moment, children in Kyiv, including evacuees from other parts of the country are seen decorating traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs with a stroke of patriotism.

How Ukrainian Children are marking Easter?

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