The global elite gather at davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) against the most complex backdrop so far. This year, they will deliberate on issues like a challenging global economic picture amid wars in West Asia and Ukraine. But is the summit losing relevance as the world turns more & more uncertain? Look at this report to find out…

Davos 2024: Expected hits & misses

UK to deploy 20,000 troops alongside nato allies in a major show of strength. Grant Shapps set out his vision for deterring threats, leading among allies, and defending the UK as ‘the foundations of the world order are being shaken to their core’. Meanwhile, the UN seeks $4.2 Billion to support refugees of the Russia-Ukraine war. The agency seeks funding to aid 8.5 million people in war-ravaged spots and 2.3 million refugees.

UK to send 20,000 service personnel for NATO’s military exercises

Growing number of countries are working to get Russia on the table for peace talks with Ukraine representatives from more than 83 countries - talks in Davos seeking common ground on a peace formula for the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Russia on Monday (Jan 15) said that it has convicted over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war to severe prison terms, some of which were life sentences.

The development comes when the Kremlin is about to complete nearly two years of its offensive against Ukraine.

Russia is believed to have held thousands of Ukrainian troops captive during the siege of the port city of Mariupol in 2022. &nbsp;

International rights organisations and Kiev have criticised Moscow's POW trials calling the move illegal.&nbsp;

"More than 200 Ukrainian military personnel have been sentenced to long prison sentences for committing murder of civilians and mistreating prisoners (of war)," Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, said in an interview to state news outlet RIA Novosti.

He further claimed that Moscow would continue its efforts to prosecute Ukrainian military personnel, including "high-level officials."

While some Ukrainian prisoners of war were transferred to Russia, many of them were detained in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

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In the interview, Bastrykin did not clarify if the troops were sentenced in Russia or occupied Ukraine.

However, as per news agency AFP reports, state-run outlet RT quoted an Investigative Committee source as saying that 242 soldiers were handed sentences in occupied Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine, on January 3, released a statement saying that they had swapped hundreds of captive soldiers in their very first exchange in months. &nbsp;

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<h2>'Pro-Ukrainian sabotage'</h2>

Bastrykin also shared details about Russia's battle against pro-Ukrainian sabotage.

He revealed that the authorities had not only uncovered railway sabotage in regions close to the Ukrainian border like Bryansk, but also in the Siberian regions of Tyumen, Tomsk, Novosibirsk and the northern Komi region.

"In the conditions of the special military operation, we can see Ukrainian special services are trying to wage their subversive activities, using terrorist methods, despite possible accidental victims," Bastrykin said.

He further warned that Russians were being "misled... promised rewards and pushed to commit illegal acts."

Recently, Russia and Belarus have been affected by a series of mysterious train derailments that reportedly were aimed at obstructing army supply routes to Ukraine.

Bastrykin said that the number of cases of extremism rose by 62 per cent in the year 2023 as compared to 2022, indicating that Moscow was intensifying its clampdown on opponents while troops were fighting in Ukraine.

He stated that Moscow had filed 273 cases for spreading fakes&nbsp;on the Russian army and 81 cases over "discrediting" Moscow's forces.

<h2>Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners of war in first deal in months&nbsp;</h2>

Earlier on Jan 3, Russia and Ukraine had exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the first such deal in nearly five months which was mediated by the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;

Moscow said that it was a complex negotiation, and the UAE was involved in it. Without providing details, Ukraine's POW coordination centre also briefly acknowledged the UAE's role in the exchange.&nbsp;

Russia said Ukraine had handed over 248 military personnel, while Kyiv welcomed back 230 people - 224 soldiers and six civilians.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia on Monday (Jan 15) said that it has convicted over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war to severe prison terms, some of which were life sentences. The development comes when the Kremlin is about to complete nearly two years of its offensive against Ukraine.

Russia on Monday (Jan 15) said that it has convicted over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war to severe prison terms, some of which were life sentences. The development comes when the Kremlin is about to complete nearly two years of its offensive against Ukraine. Russia is believed to have held thousands of Ukrainian troops captive during the siege of the port city of Mariupol in 2022. International rights organisations and Kiev have criticised Moscow's POW trials calling the move illegal. "More than 200 Ukrainian military personnel have been sentenced to long prison sentences for committing murder of civilians and mistreating prisoners (of war)," Alexander Bastrykin, the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, said in an interview to state news outlet RIA Novosti. He further claimed that Moscow would continue its efforts to prosecute Ukrainian military personnel, including "high-level officials." While some Ukrainian prisoners of war were transferred to Russia, many of them were detained in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: 83 countries hold Ukraine peace talks without Russia × In the interview, Bastrykin did not clarify if the troops were sentenced in Russia or occupied Ukraine. However, as per news agency AFP reports, state-run outlet RT quoted an Investigative Committee source as saying that 242 soldiers were handed sentences in occupied Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine, on January 3, released a statement saying that they had swapped hundreds of captive soldiers in their very first exchange in months. Also read: Taiwan's Tsai meets US delegation after key election, calls visit show of 'close and staunch partnership' 'Pro-Ukrainian sabotage' Bastrykin also shared details about Russia's battle against pro-Ukrainian sabotage. He revealed that the authorities had not only uncovered railway sabotage in regions close to the Ukrainian border like Bryansk, but also in the Siberian regions of Tyumen, Tomsk, Novosibirsk and the northern Komi region. "In the conditions of the special military operation, we can see Ukrainian special services are trying to wage their subversive activities, using terrorist methods, despite possible accidental victims," Bastrykin said. He further warned that Russians were being "misled... promised rewards and pushed to commit illegal acts." Recently, Russia and Belarus have been affected by a series of mysterious train derailments that reportedly were aimed at obstructing army supply routes to Ukraine. Bastrykin said that the number of cases of extremism rose by 62 per cent in the year 2023 as compared to 2022, indicating that Moscow was intensifying its clampdown on opponents while troops were fighting in Ukraine. He stated that Moscow had filed 273 cases for spreading fakes on the Russian army and 81 cases over "discrediting" Moscow's forces. Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners of war in first deal in months Earlier on Jan 3, Russia and Ukraine had exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in the first such deal in nearly five months which was mediated by the United Arab Emirates. Moscow said that it was a complex negotiation, and the UAE was involved in it. Without providing details, Ukraine's POW coordination centre also briefly acknowledged the UAE's role in the exchange. Russia said Ukraine had handed over 248 military personnel, while Kyiv welcomed back 230 people - 224 soldiers and six civilians. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia sentences over 200 Ukrainian prisoners of war to lengthy sentences

Russia launched dozens of attacks over Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Saturday, as Kyiv pushes for more air defense. Ukraine's Air Force also added that Russia attacked with a wide range of weapons including cruise, ballistic, anti-aircraft missiles as well as drones.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine attacked overnight by 40 Russian missiles, drones

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched 40 missiles and drones overnight, says Ukraine

UK's latest commitment to Ukraine takes its cumulative help so far to about GBP 12 billion. The UK has already supplied storm shadow cruise missiles and Challenger 2 tanks among other equipment. Watch to get more insights!

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More than $1 billion in military weapons and equipment that the United States has provided Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces cannot be accounted for and is not being fully tracked, according to a Pentagon audit released Thursday.

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Russian forces launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine on Saturday. Watch the video to know more.

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Rishi Sunak has vowed that Ukraine "will never be alone" as the UK announced £2.5bn of military aid to Ukraine over the coming year.

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In the latest that is coming in from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, former russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned of a potential nuclear attack on Ukraine. In a stern warning issued, he stated that any Ukrainian attacks on missile launch sites within Russia using weapons supplied by the United States could provoke such an attack.

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Ukraine's President has kicked off his tour of the Batlic nations with a trip to Lithuania, where he sought support for the ongoing conflict with Russia.

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The US Defence Department has revealed that the United States is facing challenges in tracking over $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine. According to Pentagon's Watchdog, there is a 59% shortfall in the monitoring of $1.7 billion worth of defence gear.

US defence department struggling to trace funds

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was on a two-day baltic states visit to bolster support for Kyiv with the war nearing its second anniversary. Ukraine has come under intense Russian shelling in recent weeks, retaliating with strikes on Russia's border city of Belgorod.

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Two Russian missiles pounded a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv. The missile strikes injured at least 11 people, with one person suffering serious injuries. No casualties were reported. The attack had occurred in the city at around 10.30 p.m. Local time. Images showed the streets covered with massive mounds of debris, numerous windows blasted out, and ruined balconies.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian missile hits hotel in Ukraine's Kharkiv, 11 injured

Germany is facing a major disruption as a three-day nationwide rail strike plunges the nation into travel chaos. Hundreds of thousands of commuters are stranded. Meanwhile, farmers' protests are blocking highways, adding to the challenges for chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government.

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Two russian missiles pounded a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv. The missile strikes injured at least 11 people, with one person suffering serious injuries. No casualties were reported. The attack had occurred in the city at around 10.30 p.m. Local time. Images showed the streets covered with massive mounds of debris, numerous windows blasted out, and ruined balconies.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles wreck Kharkiv hotel

Two Russian missiles have struck a hotel in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, said Kharkiv governor.

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

Russia-Ukraine War: 11 wounded in Russian strikes on a Kharkiv hotel

Ukrainian officials reached out to India on Wednesday, seeking investments to revive their war-battered economy.<o:p></o:p>

This is based on a Reuters report. <o:p></o:p>

At a business summit in Gujarat, Deputy Economy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo presented a compelling vision, claiming Ukraine's resurgence would be a "win-win" for both nations and the international community.<o:p></o:p>

This outreach marks a potential turning point in India-Ukraine relations, which have been strained since Russia's invasion. <o:p></o:p>

India's neutral stance and increased energy imports from Russia have drawn criticism from Western allies supporting Ukraine. <o:p></o:p>

However, the seminar, titled "Ukraine–India: Investment Opportunities for a Better Future," signalled a possible shift.<o:p></o:p>

Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian officials emphasised their economic resilience and EU accession aspirations. <o:p></o:p>

Kuzyo highlighted over $30 billion in potential private sector investment opportunities, primarily in the energy sector but also encompassing reconstruction and infrastructure projects like motorways, ports, and railroads. <o:p></o:p>

Demining efforts also emerged as a crucial area, with Ukraine seeking equipment to survey the vast swathes of potentially contaminated land.<o:p></o:p>

To incentivise Indian investment, Kuzyo outlined potential benefits like import duty exemptions, subsidies, and support from international financial institutions and insurers.<o:p></o:p>

This comprehensive package aims to make Ukraine an attractive investment destination despite the ongoing war.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p>

Ukrainian officials reached out to India on Wednesday, seeking investments to revive their war-battered economy. This is based on a Reuters report. At a business summit in Gujarat, Deputy Economy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo presented a compelling vision, claiming Ukraine's resurgence would be a "win-win" for both nations and the international community.

Ukrainian officials reached out to India on Wednesday, seeking investments to revive their war-battered economy. This is based on a Reuters report. At a business summit in Gujarat, Deputy Economy Minister Volodymyr Kuzyo presented a compelling vision, claiming Ukraine's resurgence would be a "win-win" for both nations and the international community. This outreach marks a potential turning point in India-Ukraine relations, which have been strained since Russia's invasion. India's neutral stance and increased energy imports from Russia have drawn criticism from Western allies supporting Ukraine. However, the seminar, titled "Ukraine–India: Investment Opportunities for a Better Future," signalled a possible shift. Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian officials emphasised their economic resilience and EU accession aspirations. Kuzyo highlighted over $30 billion in potential private sector investment opportunities, primarily in the energy sector but also encompassing reconstruction and infrastructure projects like motorways, ports, and railroads. Demining efforts also emerged as a crucial area, with Ukraine seeking equipment to survey the vast swathes of potentially contaminated land. To incentivise Indian investment, Kuzyo outlined potential benefits like import duty exemptions, subsidies, and support from international financial institutions and insurers. This comprehensive package aims to make Ukraine an attractive investment destination despite the ongoing war. (With inputs from Reuters)

Ukraine courts India for economic rebuild, highlighting opportunities despite ongoing war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Lithuania on Wednesday (Jan 10) marking the beginning of his tour to three Baltic states to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine with Russia and Kyiv’s plans to join the European Union and NATO.&nbsp;

<h2>Zelensky in Vilnius&nbsp;</h2>

The Ukrainian president took to X to announce his arrival at the Lithuanian capital. The three Baltic states and all former Soviet republics – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – have been Ukraine’s staunchest allies since the beginning of the war.&nbsp;

During his visit to&nbsp;Lithuania, the Ukrainian president spoke about how&nbsp;his country, facing renewed aerial attacks from Russia is lacking&nbsp;air-defence systems.&nbsp;

He also spoke about any&nbsp;delays in Western aid to Kyiv will&nbsp;embolden the Kremlin. "He (Russian President Vladimir Putin) is not going to stop. He wants to occupy us completely," said the Ukrainian president.&nbsp;

He added, "And sometimes, the insecurity of partners regarding financial and military aid to Ukraine only increases Russia's courage and strength."

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“Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are our reliable friends and principled partners. Today, I arrived in Vilnius before going to Tallinn and Riga,” said Zelensky in a post on X upon his arrival in Vilnius.&nbsp;

Zelensky is also set to hold talks with his Lithuanian counterpart President Gitanas Nausėda, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, as well as lawmakers and people from the Ukrainian community in Lithuania.&nbsp;

“Security, EU and NATO integration, cooperation on electronic warfare and drones, and further coordination of European support are all on the agenda,” said the Ukrainian president.&nbsp;

According to Nauseda’s office, the presidents of both countries will hold talks and a joint press conference. The Ukrainian leader will also give a public speech.&nbsp;

<h2>First official trip abroad in 2024</h2>

The Baltic tour marks Zelensky’s first official trip abroad this year. The visit to the three countries also comes as other Kyiv allies in the West are hesitant to give the war-torn country more aid, nearly two years since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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On Monday (Jan 8), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasted several countries in the 27-nation bloc for not delivering sufficient weapons to Ukraine amid its war with Russia.&nbsp;

He noted that with American military assistance to Ukraine stalled in the United States Congress, allies in the EU need to step up, reiterating that the German government would support Kyiv for as long as necessary.

While Berlin had faced criticism during the initial months of the invasion for failing to step up and provide military backing to Kyiv, it is now among the top providers of both weapons and financial aid to the war-torn country.&nbsp;

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“As significant as the German contribution is, it will not be enough to ensure Ukraine’s security in the long run,” said Scholz, on Monday.&nbsp;

He added, “Therefore I call on allies in the European Union to strengthen their efforts regarding Ukraine. The planned weapons deliveries to Ukraine of most EU member states are not enough.”&nbsp;

Late last year, Germany agreed to double the country’s military aid for Ukraine in 2024 to 8 billion euros ($8.8 billion).&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Lithuania on Wednesday (Jan 10) marking the beginning of his tour to three Baltic states to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine with Russia and Kyiv’s plans to join the European Union and NATO.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Lithuania on Wednesday (Jan 10) marking the beginning of his tour to three Baltic states to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine with Russia and Kyiv’s plans to join the European Union and NATO. Zelensky in Vilnius The Ukrainian president took to X to announce his arrival at the Lithuanian capital. The three Baltic states and all former Soviet republics – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – have been Ukraine’s staunchest allies since the beginning of the war. During his visit to Lithuania, the Ukrainian president spoke about how his country, facing renewed aerial attacks from Russia is lacking air-defence systems. He also spoke about any delays in Western aid to Kyiv will embolden the Kremlin. "He (Russian President Vladimir Putin) is not going to stop. He wants to occupy us completely," said the Ukrainian president. He added, "And sometimes, the insecurity of partners regarding financial and military aid to Ukraine only increases Russia's courage and strength." ALSO WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war enters new phase, Putin 'trying to convince West to betray Ukraine' “Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are our reliable friends and principled partners. Today, I arrived in Vilnius before going to Tallinn and Riga,” said Zelensky in a post on X upon his arrival in Vilnius. Zelensky is also set to hold talks with his Lithuanian counterpart President Gitanas Nausėda, Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, as well as lawmakers and people from the Ukrainian community in Lithuania. “Security, EU and NATO integration, cooperation on electronic warfare and drones, and further coordination of European support are all on the agenda,” said the Ukrainian president. According to Nauseda’s office, the presidents of both countries will hold talks and a joint press conference. The Ukrainian leader will also give a public speech. First official trip abroad in 2024 The Baltic tour marks Zelensky’s first official trip abroad this year. The visit to the three countries also comes as other Kyiv allies in the West are hesitant to give the war-torn country more aid, nearly two years since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. ALSO READ | Kyiv mayor under scrutiny for buying $6 million mansion in Germany: Reports On Monday (Jan 8), German Chancellor Olaf Scholz blasted several countries in the 27-nation bloc for not delivering sufficient weapons to Ukraine amid its war with Russia. He noted that with American military assistance to Ukraine stalled in the United States Congress, allies in the EU need to step up, reiterating that the German government would support Kyiv for as long as necessary. While Berlin had faced criticism during the initial months of the invasion for failing to step up and provide military backing to Kyiv, it is now among the top providers of both weapons and financial aid to the war-torn country. ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Trump presidency could have 'strong impact' on war “As significant as the German contribution is, it will not be enough to ensure Ukraine’s security in the long run,” said Scholz, on Monday. He added, “Therefore I call on allies in the European Union to strengthen their efforts regarding Ukraine. The planned weapons deliveries to Ukraine of most EU member states are not enough.” Late last year, Germany agreed to double the country’s military aid for Ukraine in 2024 to 8 billion euros ($8.8 billion). (With inputs from agencies)

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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has come under heavy scrutiny after it was revealed that he bought a lavish mansion in Hamburg, Germany, worth almost $6 million, according to a report in Strana.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has come under heavy scrutiny after it was revealed that he bought a lavish mansion in Hamburg, Germany, worth almost $6 million, according to a report in Strana.ua, which cited the politician's official tax return. The publication noted that Klitschko received possession of the 750-square-metre mansion on December 20, 2023, from Maximum LLC, a US-based company, as a debt settlement. The company is owned by his brother Vladimir but the ownership was transferred to Klitschko in May 2023, with the mansion being used as a unique form of debt repayment. Klitschko, a former professional boxer, retired from the sport in 2013 and went on to become the mayor of Kyiv in 2014. The revelation of his luxury property comes in the aftermath of President Volodymyr Zelensky signing a bill in September last year, mandating electronic declarations for officials, which had been suspended after Russia’s military operation began in 2022. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault Klitschko's shoddy administrative work This is not the first instance when Klitschko has come under the scanner for his shoddy dealings at the time of war. In June last year, an audit ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky found only 15 per cent of Kyiv's 4,655 bomb shelters suitable for protection. Meanwhile, only 44 per cent were freely accessible, forcing the authorities to serve a formal "notice of suspicion" to one of the senior Kyiv security officials under Klitschko. The former boxing champion's political future looked uncertain at the time, leading him to take evasive measures. Klitschko posted a video on Telegram and criticised investigations against him, concerning the shelters. He said the "endless searches" were making it hard for him to run the capital efficiently. "Today there is a heavy campaign to discredit the capital authorities and personally me. In wartime, they bring chaos to the management of the capital," said Klitschko, standing in front of the Ukrainian flag and a Kyiv landscape. Also read | White House says time running out to support Ukraine's fight against Russia Since the war started on February 24, 2022, the US has sent more than $75 billion in assistance to Ukraine, including humanitarian aid, financial, and military support. Other ally nations have also poured billions into Ukraine but corruption has emerged as a big problem for Zelensky. In August 2023, Zelensky launched a massive military purge in the wake of a corruption scandal in which 112 criminal cases were opened against senior officials in recruitment centres. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukraine on Monday (Jan 8) came under a fresh wave of Russian missile attacks that struck near the front lines of fighting in the east, western as well as central parts of the country, said the officials.

The strikes claimed the lives of at least three and wounded dozens of others.

The latest barrage of hypersonic projectiles fired by Moscow comes less than a week after Kyiv cautioned that it only had sufficient ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks amid Russia's intense bombardment.

"The enemy launched dozens of missiles at peaceful cities and villages of Ukraine," Ukraine's deputy head of the presidency Oleksiy Kuleba said, adding that 33 were injured.

Some of the Ukrainian targets hit by the Russian projectiles were high-rise buildings and a shopping centre in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown Kryvyi Rig, claiming the life of at least one, said Kuleba.

"In Kryvyi Rig, there are many breakages in power grids, there are power outages, and electric transport does not work," he said.

Separate "explosions" in the western region of Khmelnytsky, far from the frontlines in the east, he said, killed one person.

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<h2>Around 300 evacuated from Belgorod over Ukraine strikes, says Russia</h2>

Russia said that it has evacuated nearly 300 residents of Belgorod over strikes by Ukraine.

The governor of the Belgorod region, which is a city near the Ukrainian border, on Monday, released a statement saying that the ones evacuated have been moved to temporary shelter centres.

"Some 300 residents of Belgorod, who decided to temporarily evacuate, are at the moment being housed in temporary shelter centres in Stary Oskol, Gubkin and the Korochansky district" which are further from the border, Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a video posted on Telegram.

"Over the past 24 hours we received 1,300 requests to send Belgorod children to school camps away from the city, in other regions," he said.

The evacuation from Belgorod, which is less than 20 miles (32 kilometres) from the Ukrainian border, is so far the largest of a major Russian city ever since Moscow began its offensive against Kyiv in Feb 2022.

Ukraine launched strikes on the Russian city on Dec 30 claiming the lives of at least 25 people. 
 
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine on Monday (Jan 8) came under a fresh wave of Russian missile attacks that struck near the front lines of fighting in the east, western as well as central parts of the country, said the officials.

Ukraine on Monday (Jan 8) came under a fresh wave of Russian missile attacks that struck near the front lines of fighting in the east, western as well as central parts of the country, said the officials. The strikes claimed the lives of at least three and wounded dozens of others. The latest barrage of hypersonic projectiles fired by Moscow comes less than a week after Kyiv cautioned that it only had sufficient ammunition to withstand a few more powerful attacks amid Russia's intense bombardment. "The enemy launched dozens of missiles at peaceful cities and villages of Ukraine," Ukraine's deputy head of the presidency Oleksiy Kuleba said, adding that 33 were injured. Some of the Ukrainian targets hit by the Russian projectiles were high-rise buildings and a shopping centre in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown Kryvyi Rig, claiming the life of at least one, said Kuleba. "In Kryvyi Rig, there are many breakages in power grids, there are power outages, and electric transport does not work," he said. Separate "explosions" in the western region of Khmelnytsky, far from the frontlines in the east, he said, killed one person. Also read: Zelensky personally ordered Belgorod attack, claims Russian state media Around 300 evacuated from Belgorod over Ukraine strikes, says Russia Russia said that it has evacuated nearly 300 residents of Belgorod over strikes by Ukraine. The governor of the Belgorod region, which is a city near the Ukrainian border, on Monday, released a statement saying that the ones evacuated have been moved to temporary shelter centres. "Some 300 residents of Belgorod, who decided to temporarily evacuate, are at the moment being housed in temporary shelter centres in Stary Oskol, Gubkin and the Korochansky district" which are further from the border, Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in a video posted on Telegram. "Over the past 24 hours we received 1,300 requests to send Belgorod children to school camps away from the city, in other regions," he said. The evacuation from Belgorod, which is less than 20 miles (32 kilometres) from the Ukrainian border, is so far the largest of a major Russian city ever since Moscow began its offensive against Kyiv in Feb 2022. Ukraine launched strikes on the Russian city on Dec 30 claiming the lives of at least 25 people. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

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