Ukraine poses a great risk of its front lines collapsing on the battleground. Ukrainian troops are trying to buy time, they are hunkering down in the trenches and trying to dodge Russia's high value artillery weapons. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's artillery pinned down by Russian drones

Ukraine is defenceless and Moscow is in the making most of it. The Russian forces have increased its intensity of its aerial attacks. The latest target of its assault was Kharkiv, where Russia launched an overnight attack.

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Russia says that its troops stationed near Ukraine would run nuclear weapons drills and threatened to strike UK military targets outside the embattled country, citing what it said was an escalation in western Sabre-rattling.

Russia flexes nuclear muscle amid Ukraine conflict, warns 'Moscow is ready for nuclear war'

Russia's unstppable aerial barrage, Moscow exploits Kyiv's vulnerabilities

Russia on Monday said it that it could launch strikes at British military targets inside Ukraine and elsewhere if Kyiv's forces used British-supplied long-range missiles to strike Russia. The statement came after British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said during a visit to Ukraine that Kyiv "absolutely has the right to strike back at Russia". Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia threatens to strike British military facilities in Ukraine and beyond

Russia announced Monday it has started preparing for nuclear weapons exercises near Ukraine, accusing Western officials of making “provocative statements and threats" by deepening their support for Ukraine. Last week, French President Macron hinted at deploying French troops in Ukraine, while UK's David Cameron said that Ukraine had the right to use British weapons for strikes within Russia. WION's Shivan Chanana discusses with Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-chief of BNE IntelliNews and also former Moscow bureau chief for the Daily Telegraph.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin orders nuclear drills in response to western escalations

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Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes cut power for half a million homes in Ukraine

Ever since Russia launched its fullscale invasion of Ukrainian ties between Moscow and London have continued to plunge to new low points. Moscow has warned of launching strikes at UK military military targets inside Ukraine an beyond.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia warns UK it could strike back after Cameron remark on Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russia flexes nuclear muscle amid conflict, Putin warns 'Russia ready for nuclear war'

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a keenly watched trip to Europe for his first stop Xi has arrived in Paris. This is the Chinese President's first visit to the region after the COVID pandemic as Beijing looks for greater trade and strategic ties with the region.

Xi Jinping in Paris on a two-day visit; Ukraine, trade & investment top agenda

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario

In response to perceived provocations from NATO, Russia has announced plans to conduct drills involving tactical nuclear weapons. This has raised concerns about escalating tensions amid the Ukraine war.

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Ukraine's Central Bank has implemented its most significant currency market liberalisation since the war began. This move follows the approval of a $61 billion aid package from the US, with $7.8 billion designated for immediate budget support.

Ukraine eases business currency controls after US aid package

Xi Jinping in France: Xi Jinping in Paris on a two-day visit, Ukraine, tade & investment top agenda

The Russian Federation has developed the Malik acoustic detector for the first time in history, as drones take over the front lines of modern warfare. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia deploys sound-spotter drone detectors in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to hold nuclear weapons drills involving the navy and troops based near Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin orders troops to conduct drills near Ukraine base

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Hundreds of Cubans have been hired by the Russian military to fight in its war against Ukraine, a BBC report has claimed. Russia’s lucrative army contracts are what is forcing nationals of the low-income country to join the army, for which they get about $2,000 a month.

Hundreds of Cubans have been hired by the Russian military to fight in its war against Ukraine, a BBC report has claimed. Russia’s lucrative army contracts are what is forcing nationals of the low-income country to join the army, for which they get about $2,000 a month. Some are also driven by the higher chances of getting a permanent residency or citizenship in Russia. The passport details of such 200 Cuban nationals were leaked online by a Ukraine-based group called InformNapalm last year. A basic Facebook search shows at least 31 of them currently residing in Russia, often posting pictures of themselves wearing Russian military uniform, or in locations that bear Russian street signs or Russian number plates. Why Cubans? For Russia, bringing Cubans into the country is easier and straightforward. Both nations have been allies since the Cold War days and Cubans don’t need a travel visa to enter Russia. Since Cuba is hit by a massive economic crisis, some may find Russia’s lucrative offer worthy of taking a shot. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia displays Western tanks captured in Ukraine war × It also helps Russia recruit more people into the army that has reportedly suffered causalities in thousands since the start of the war in Ukraine. The drive to enlist foreign nationals has also helped the Kremlin to avoid the mobilisation of Russian men, which carries certain political risks for President Vladimir Putin. However, it’s not clear how many Cuban nationals have joined the Russian army so far. According to a Cuban officer in Russia, some Cuban fighters have been deployed in Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine. Also read: West is waging hybrid war...: Russia reacts to Cameron`s statement on UK arms for Ukraine "As the Russian army occupies areas in Ukraine, what we Cubans do is support the army in those cities and in those areas that are occupied, that's all," the officer was quoted as saying. Most of them have joined the Russian army through recruiters on social media. Cuban authorities not pleased Last September, Cuban authorities said they had arrested 17 people in connection with the recruitment drive. Later, Cuba's ambassador to Russia, Julio Antonio Garmendía Peña, said in a statement Havana had nothing against people who wanted to "simply sign a contract and legally take part in this operation alongside the Russian army". Soon after, Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla clarified Havana was against "the participation of Cuban citizens in conflicts of any sort". (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia has reportedly opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on its list of wanted criminals, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday (May 4).

Ukraine, however, dismissed the reports calling it a sign of Russia's "desperation".

Zelensky's name was added to the Russian interior ministry's "wanted" list, which is an online database of suspected criminals that the government is looking for.

As per TASS reports, the Ukrainian president is wanted by Moscow "under an article of the criminal code", however, there is no further details given.

Ukraine's foreign ministry, in a befitting reply, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin himself was subject to arrest under an International Criminal Court warrant.

"We would like to remind you that, unlike the worthless Russian announcements, an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on suspicion of war crimes is quite real and subject to implementation in 123 countries," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

It further said that the announcement made by Moscow was "evidence of the desperation of the Russian state machine and propaganda, which can think of no other way to attract attention".

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/poland-joins-germany-in-accusing-russia-of-cyberattacks-says-was-targeted-too-718043">Poland joins Germany, Czech Republic in accusing Russia of cyberattacks, says ‘was targeted too’</a>

Moscow has repeatedly targeted Zelensky since the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022.

The Ukrainian leader, in 2023 said that there were at least "five or six" assassination attempts against him that he was aware of which had been foiled.

Russia has issued arrest warrants against several Ukrainian and European politicians since the start of its offensive against Ukraine in Feb 2022.

In Feb, Russia added Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Lithuania's culture minister and members of the previous Latvian parliament to its wanted list over "desecration of historical memory" for destroying Soviet-era monuments.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia has reportedly opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on its list of wanted criminals, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday (May 4).

Russia has reportedly opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on its list of wanted criminals, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday (May 4). Ukraine, however, dismissed the reports calling it a sign of Russia's "desperation". Zelensky's name was added to the Russian interior ministry's "wanted" list, which is an online database of suspected criminals that the government is looking for. As per TASS reports, the Ukrainian president is wanted by Moscow "under an article of the criminal code", however, there is no further details given. Ukraine's foreign ministry, in a befitting reply, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin himself was subject to arrest under an International Criminal Court warrant. "We would like to remind you that, unlike the worthless Russian announcements, an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on suspicion of war crimes is quite real and subject to implementation in 123 countries," the foreign ministry said in a statement. It further said that the announcement made by Moscow was "evidence of the desperation of the Russian state machine and propaganda, which can think of no other way to attract attention". Also read: Poland joins Germany, Czech Republic in accusing Russia of cyberattacks, says ‘was targeted too’ Moscow has repeatedly targeted Zelensky since the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022. The Ukrainian leader, in 2023 said that there were at least "five or six" assassination attempts against him that he was aware of which had been foiled. Russia has issued arrest warrants against several Ukrainian and European politicians since the start of its offensive against Ukraine in Feb 2022. In Feb, Russia added Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Lithuania's culture minister and members of the previous Latvian parliament to its wanted list over "desecration of historical memory" for destroying Soviet-era monuments. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia adds Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its 'wanted' list

Russia's defense minister says the country needs to increase manufacturing volume and speed as the United States supplies military aid to Ukraine. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine

There are visible signals of Russia upping its offensive in Ukraine. Kharkiv has come in for repeated pounding. Over the last 24 hours, Russian missiles pounded Kharkiv for the second time in the day.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles pound Ukraine's Kharkiv

The Russian Federation has developed the Malik acoustic detector for the first time in history, as drones take over the front lines of modern warfare.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian sound-spotting drone detectors

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia deploys Malik acoustic drone detectors

The US has accused Russia of deploying chemical weapons in the Ukraine war. Reportedly, the banned chemical gas 'Chloropicrin' has been used as a 'method of warfare' in Ukraine.

What is Chloropicrin, World War 1 gas used by Russia against Ukrainian soldiers

An improvised explosive device with a force similar to ten tons of TNT was used to blow up the main bridge connecting the Russian mainland and the seized Crimea in October 2022, according to a Russian newspaper.

Russia-Ukraine war: Crimea bridge in focus

During a visit to Kyiv, Lord Cameron asserted that Ukraine has the same "right" as Moscow's troops to strike inside of Russia. Watch to know more.

Cameron in Kyiv: Vows multi-year support | Threat of NATO- Russia direct confrontation?

Russia: Remark 'dangerous escalation'  | Threat of NATO- Russia direct confrontation?

The ultimate threat: Artificial Intelligence and the nuclear conundrum. When researchers pitted AI programs from leading tech companies against each other in simulated conflicts. The results were unsettling: The AI models displayed a disturbingly aggressive tendency, readily initiating arms races, deploying nuclear weapons. Watch the next story on why us is warning that only humans should control the nuclear weapons.

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