Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Russian women to have as many as eight children and make large families the "norm" as the country continues to lose its soldiers in the ongoing war with Ukraine amid a declining birth rate. He made the statement while addressing the World Russian People's Council in Moscow on Tuesday (November 28) via video link.

Putin asks Russian women to have '8 or more' children, says it should be 'way of life'

Russia has intensified its attacks in Eastern Ukraine while War fatigue seems to be growing in Kyiv. Russia now says it is advancing on all sections of the front line and registered some gains in the Eastern Villages as well. Ukraine says two power lines connecting its electricity GD to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were cut overnight. This put the plant at the risk of an accident. To know more watch this interview with journalist and political commentator Fred Weir.

Russia-Ukraine war | Kyiv: Fears of accident at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia has intensified its attacks in Eastern Ukraine while War fatigue seems to be growing in Kyiv. Russia now says it is advancing on all sections of the front line and registered some gains in the Eastern Villages as well. Ukraine says two power lines connecting its electricity GD to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were cut overnight. This put the plant at the risk of an accident.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces intensify attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky says reminding the world that the Russian aggression in Ukraine is far from over since February of 2022. Ukraine has been putting up a tough stand against Russian forces launching a counter-offensive in Spring this year.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky travels to the frontline to boost morale of his forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the army to boost its troop numbers by 15 per cent. Putin's signing of the decree comes in the backdrop of the war with Ukraine, which has continued&nbsp;for more than 21 months now, causing a significant shortage in the army ranks.&nbsp;

According to estimates, the move is expected to increase the number of serving army soldiers by at least 170,000, which is being touted as an&nbsp;"adequate" response to the "aggressive activity of the NATO bloc".

"The increase in the full-time strength of the army is due to growing threats to our country linked with the special military operation and the continuing expansion of NATO," the army said.

While the numbers are being boosted, the army made it clear that it was not planning to make changes to&nbsp;conscription or another mobilisation drive. Last year, the conscription drive led to an exodus of men out of Russia.&nbsp;

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<h2>A rut in the middle</h2>

Both sides are running low on personnel as the war takes its toll. The replenishment in the ranks is expected to provide the booster shot to the Russian side whose front lines have barely moved in recent months.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Ukraine has struggled to retake territory from Russia, despite launching a much-publicised counter-offensive in June, after stocking on Western&nbsp;weapons.&nbsp;

In recent days, Moscow has tried to intensify the assaults by using a record number of drones, according to Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed it had intercepted 71 Iranian-made drones across six regions of the country, including the capital Kyiv, earlier this week.&nbsp;

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The Air Force said: "Anti-aircraft missile troops, tactical aviation, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units were involved in repelling the air attack." As per the Air Force, a Kh-59 guided missile was also destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

The increase in intensity comes after the weather improved, following powerful storms across southern Ukraine and Russia.&nbsp;

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the army to boost its troop numbers by 15 per cent. Putin's signing of the decree comes in the backdrop of the war with Ukraine, which has continued for more than 21 months now, causing a significant shortage in the army ranks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the army to boost its troop numbers by 15 per cent. Putin's signing of the decree comes in the backdrop of the war with Ukraine, which has continued for more than 21 months now, causing a significant shortage in the army ranks. According to estimates, the move is expected to increase the number of serving army soldiers by at least 170,000, which is being touted as an "adequate" response to the "aggressive activity of the NATO bloc". "The increase in the full-time strength of the army is due to growing threats to our country linked with the special military operation and the continuing expansion of NATO," the army said. While the numbers are being boosted, the army made it clear that it was not planning to make changes to conscription or another mobilisation drive. Last year, the conscription drive led to an exodus of men out of Russia. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault × A rut in the middle Both sides are running low on personnel as the war takes its toll. The replenishment in the ranks is expected to provide the booster shot to the Russian side whose front lines have barely moved in recent months. Meanwhile, Ukraine has struggled to retake territory from Russia, despite launching a much-publicised counter-offensive in June, after stocking on Western weapons. In recent days, Moscow has tried to intensify the assaults by using a record number of drones, according to Kyiv. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed it had intercepted 71 Iranian-made drones across six regions of the country, including the capital Kyiv, earlier this week. Also read: Moscow discussed Russia-Crimea tunnel project with Chinese construction companies The Air Force said: "Anti-aircraft missile troops, tactical aviation, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units were involved in repelling the air attack." As per the Air Force, a Kh-59 guided missile was also destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The increase in intensity comes after the weather improved, following powerful storms across southern Ukraine and Russia. 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

Putin signs decree to add 170,000 troops to its armed forces as war with Ukraine takes toll

Russia has escalated its offensive in Ukraine as a clear signal to the West of Moscow's resolve to continue this war. Russia is throwing more and more men into the battleground, ignoring the losses. Fierce fighting is underway in Avdiivka, a strategic city in Donetsk. The city has become the symbol of a grinding war in which neither side has made any breakthrough.

Gravitas: Putin ignores Russian losses, throws more men into battleground Ukraine

Russia's Airborne forces also known as VDV - is alleged to have started the deployment of new paratroopers in Ukraine's Kherson region. This according to the latest release by British Defence Intelligence.

Russia deploys new troops in Kherson region, likely deploying 104th Guard Airborne division: Report

High profile case of posioning is making headlines in Ukraine. Ukraine claimed that its military chief's wife was poisoned.

Ukraine claims assassination attempt on spy chief's wife, as per reports

International support for Ukraine continues to make headway. NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. Ministers pledged to support Ukraine in war.

NATO Foreign ministers attend meeting on Ukraine in Brussels

The wife of Ukraine’s spy chief was poisoned in a suspected assassination attempt on Tuesday (Nov 28), and is being treated at a hospital.

Marianna Budanova (30), the wife of Lt Gen Kyrylo Budanov (37), who heads Ukrainian military intelligence agency GUR, was poisoned with ‘heavy metals’, Kyiv officials confirmed.

“Marianna Budanova was indeed poisoned by heavy metals. She is now undergoing a course of treatment, which is already coming to an end,” Yusov told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Ukrainian Service in an interview.

It is unclear how she was poisoned or who was responsible for it.

There are reports that apart from Budanova, several GUR personnel were also diagnosed with the same poisoning. An official statement with more details is yet to be released by GUR.

<h2>Officials launch probe&nbsp;</h2>

Ukraine's Babel news site, quoting unnamed intelligence sources, reported that Kyiv had opened an investigation and is considering it as an "attempted murder."

According to Babel, the substances found in her body "are not used in normal life or military affairs."

"Their presence may indicate a deliberate poisoning attempt," it said.

Commenting on the nature of the heavy metals, local media speculated that the metals were not used domestically or in military equipment, so the GUR representatives believe&nbsp;that the poisoning was carried out intentionally, possibly through food or drink.

<h2>Ukraine's spy chief survived 10 attempts on life</h2>

Let Gen Budanov has often been the subject of targeted attacks as he is considered to be the key man behind planning and sometimes executing major military operations against Russian forces, following Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

He is said to have survived 10 assassination attempts so far, with the local media pointing towards the role of the FSB, the Russian security agency.

Marianna Budanova, born in 1993 in Kyiv, has a master's degree in psychology. She later became involved in politics, working as an adviser to the mayor of Kyiv, according to BBC.

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In 2022, she told Elle magazine that she had also worked as a volunteer in Kyiv's military hospital in 2015-17.

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In September, Lt Gen Budanov, 37, told the War Zone website that he and his wife had been staying in his office "since the February invasion" in 2022 for safety reasons.

"She's [Marianna] actually a professor at our national police academy. She's teaching legal psychology. It's not a problem for her as it might have been for someone else."

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The wife of Ukraine’s spy chief was poisoned in a suspected assassination attempt on Tuesday (Nov 28), and is being treated at a hospital. Marianna Budanova (30), the wife of Lt Gen Kyrylo Budanov (37), who heads Ukrainian military intelligence agency GUR, was poisoned with ‘heavy metals’, Kyiv officials confirmed.

The wife of Ukraine’s spy chief was poisoned in a suspected assassination attempt on Tuesday (Nov 28), and is being treated at a hospital. Marianna Budanova (30), the wife of Lt Gen Kyrylo Budanov (37), who heads Ukrainian military intelligence agency GUR, was poisoned with ‘heavy metals’, Kyiv officials confirmed. “Marianna Budanova was indeed poisoned by heavy metals. She is now undergoing a course of treatment, which is already coming to an end,” Yusov told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Ukrainian Service in an interview. It is unclear how she was poisoned or who was responsible for it. There are reports that apart from Budanova, several GUR personnel were also diagnosed with the same poisoning. An official statement with more details is yet to be released by GUR. Officials launch probe Ukraine's Babel news site, quoting unnamed intelligence sources, reported that Kyiv had opened an investigation and is considering it as an "attempted murder." According to Babel, the substances found in her body "are not used in normal life or military affairs." "Their presence may indicate a deliberate poisoning attempt," it said. Commenting on the nature of the heavy metals, local media speculated that the metals were not used domestically or in military equipment, so the GUR representatives believe that the poisoning was carried out intentionally, possibly through food or drink. Ukraine's spy chief survived 10 attempts on life Let Gen Budanov has often been the subject of targeted attacks as he is considered to be the key man behind planning and sometimes executing major military operations against Russian forces, following Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022. He is said to have survived 10 assassination attempts so far, with the local media pointing towards the role of the FSB, the Russian security agency. Marianna Budanova, born in 1993 in Kyiv, has a master's degree in psychology. She later became involved in politics, working as an adviser to the mayor of Kyiv, according to BBC. Also read | Relatives anxious as Hamas transfers family of 4, including 10-month-old baby, to another terror group In 2022, she told Elle magazine that she had also worked as a volunteer in Kyiv's military hospital in 2015-17. Also read | French authorities arrest Romanian guru of controversial yoga sect In September, Lt Gen Budanov, 37, told the War Zone website that he and his wife had been staying in his office "since the February invasion" in 2022 for safety reasons. "She's [Marianna] actually a professor at our national police academy. She's teaching legal psychology. It's not a problem for her as it might have been for someone else."

Ukraine spy chief’s wife poisoned with ‘heavy metals’ in suspected assassination attempt

Russia and Ukraine have been engaged in a bitter battle for Bakhmut since May 2022. The eastern city of Ukraine which had become one of the central battles in the war with heavy Manpower and resources used to control the city on both sides as Russia captured key parts of the city. Ukrainian forces launched a counter-offensive in May of this year to recapture lost territory according to Moscow a village on the outskirts of Bakhmut has now fallen into Russian hands.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine

The wife of the Ukrainian military's spy chief has been poisoned. Doctors have found heavy metals in Marianna Budanova's body. Several other Ukrainian intelligence officials are also being treated for suspected poisoning. Did Russia poison the Ukrainian spy chief's wife?

Gravitas: Did Russia poison Ukrainian Spy Chief's wife?

The Ukrainian army has pushed its operations against Russia in southern and eastern Ukraine as long and as hard as it could; but as the snow falls and sub-zero temperatures set in, the last attacks of either side will fizzle out. both Kyiv and Moscow will use the winter lull in fighting to reflect on how they can better exploit their strengths and mitigate their weaknesses going forward into 2024.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia waits for west to coax Ukraine into submission | In-Live Discussion

How long will Ukraine be able to fend for itself against Russian aggression if its Western supporters run out of weapons? Alarm bells are ringing as NATO faces a shortage of weapons for Ukraine. Now, officials from the bloc and Britain have urged member nations to increase production. Here's a report.

Russia-Ukraine war: Big win for Kyiv in war with Russia claims NATO

Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions.

Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action. It can also be used to track drones and neutralise them in the air.

In a dossier, the war-torn country urged its allies to rein in the ties of their technological firms with Russia in the face of aggressive electronic warfare.

The dossier addressed to its allies, including the US and UK, sheds light on how they were yet to impose sanctions on firms Ukraine&nbsp;accused of orchestrating Russia’s recent technological advancements on the battlefield.

Technology made by UK firms was being used by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s military campaign in the East, it alleged.

“The effectiveness of Russian electronic systems largely depends on access to imported components that are widely used in the production of such systems ... Specific steps should be taken immediately to reduce the Russian military-industrial complex’s capability,” the dossier claimed.

<h2>Ukraine concerned</h2>

Ukraine is concerned that Russia’s electronic warfare might jeopardise its drone attack system, giving President Vladimir Putin’s forces a significant advantage on the frontlines.

“[Electronic warfare] is the key to victory in the drone war,” wrote Valery Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, in the Economist.

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“Russia modernised its [electronic warfare] forces over the past decade, creating a new branch of its army and building 60 new types of equipment. It outdoes us in this area: 65% of our jamming platforms at the start of the war were produced in Soviet times,” he wrote in the paper.

<h2>Who backs Russia’s electronic warfare?&nbsp;</h2>

According to The Guardian, eight key Russian firms are believed to be spearheading the electronic warfare campaign in Ukraine.

They include Strela Research and Production Association, Protek Research and Development Enterprise and Radioelectronic Technologies Concern. Ukraine claims none of these have been sanctioned by the West.

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Ukraine also claims that these Russian firms actively engage in business with firms registered in the West.

Ukraine has also proposed a “unified database of components” identifying the technology which the Russian military is using in its electronic warfare equipment.

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 has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions. Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action.

Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions. Using electronic warfare, Russia can interfere with Ukraine’s military equipment, detect drone launches and predict military action. It can also be used to track drones and neutralise them in the air. In a dossier, the war-torn country urged its allies to rein in the ties of their technological firms with Russia in the face of aggressive electronic warfare. The dossier addressed to its allies, including the US and UK, sheds light on how they were yet to impose sanctions on firms Ukraine accused of orchestrating Russia’s recent technological advancements on the battlefield. Technology made by UK firms was being used by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s military campaign in the East, it alleged. “The effectiveness of Russian electronic systems largely depends on access to imported components that are widely used in the production of such systems ... Specific steps should be taken immediately to reduce the Russian military-industrial complex’s capability,” the dossier claimed. Ukraine concerned Ukraine is concerned that Russia’s electronic warfare might jeopardise its drone attack system, giving President Vladimir Putin’s forces a significant advantage on the frontlines. “[Electronic warfare] is the key to victory in the drone war,” wrote Valery Zaluzhny, commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, in the Economist. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: fatigue sets in western allies as funding dries up for Ukraine × “Russia modernised its [electronic warfare] forces over the past decade, creating a new branch of its army and building 60 new types of equipment. It outdoes us in this area: 65% of our jamming platforms at the start of the war were produced in Soviet times,” he wrote in the paper. Who backs Russia’s electronic warfare? According to The Guardian, eight key Russian firms are believed to be spearheading the electronic warfare campaign in Ukraine. They include Strela Research and Production Association, Protek Research and Development Enterprise and Radioelectronic Technologies Concern. Ukraine claims none of these have been sanctioned by the West. Also read: US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report Ukraine also claims that these Russian firms actively engage in business with firms registered in the West. Ukraine has also proposed a “unified database of components” identifying the technology which the Russian military is using in its electronic warfare equipment. 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)

Russia using UK tech to wage electronic warfare, claims ‘concerned’ Ukraine

Hurricane-force winds coupled with heavy rains impacted electricity supply leaving millions of people in Russia, Ukraine and occupied Ukraine without power on Monday (November 27). The rains and the wind caused flooding in many regions.

Russia-Ukraine: Millions without power as storm hits Russia, Ukraine

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"The newest aircraft complex of the 4++ generation, developed with the technology of fifth-generation fighters for use in high-intensity armed conflict zones under conditions of dense air defense," is what the MiG-35 is described as.

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Russia claimed it repelled Ukrainian attacks in multiple directions, while Ukraine said that Moscow launched the biggest drone attack on Kyiv since the war began. On the battlefield, fighting has intensified for control of Avdiivka, a key city in the Donetsk region. As winter approaches, the front-line soldiers prepare themselves for extreme climate and Russian attacks. Molly Gambhir brings you the latest from the Ukrainian battleground.

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Hurricane-force winds coupled with heavy rains impacted electricity supply leaving millions of people in Russia, Ukraine and occupied Ukraine without power on Monday (November 27). The rains and the wind caused flooding in many regions.

<h2>More than 2000 towns and villages affected in Ukraine</h2>

Ukraine's interior ministry has said that more than 2000 towns and villages in the country lost power due to bad weather. The Ukrainian mainland was lashed by up to 25 centimetres (10 inches) of snow.

"In total, 2,019 settlements in 16 regions are cut off from the grid," Ukraine's interior ministry said.

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Authorities in Odesa, a city in southern Ukraine, said that 1624 people people were trapped in snow and had to be helped. The city has often been target of Russian strikes since its invasion of Ukraine in February last year. Temperatures in the region have fallen below zero and there have been reports of winds gusting up to 72 kilometres an hour.

<h2>Situation in Russia and occupied Ukraine</h2>

Videos on social media showed huge waves crashing on Russian coasts of the Black Sea. Wind speeds reached over 140 kilometres in some places.

Reports in the local media said that there were at least four deaths.

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Russian state media reported that two bodies were found in Krasnodar region. A sailor was killed in Kerch Strait between Russia and Crimea.

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Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Russian-installed Crimea governor Sergei Aksyonov said that one man was killed in the Russia-annexed region.

"The man went out to look at the waves and, unfortunately, tragically died," said Kryuchkov.

According to Russian energy minister, "about 1.9 million people" in Russia were affected due to power cuts. This mainly included population in southern Russian regions like Dagestan, Krasnodar and Rostov and also occupied Ukrainian territories like Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea.

The Russia-installed governor of Crimea Aksyonov said that efforts were on to restore electricity in next two days.

(With inputs from agencies)

Hurricane-force winds coupled with heavy rains impacted electricity supply leaving millions of people in Russia, Ukraine and occupied Ukraine without power on Monday (November 27).

Hurricane-force winds coupled with heavy rains impacted electricity supply leaving millions of people in Russia, Ukraine and occupied Ukraine without power on Monday (November 27). The rains and the wind caused flooding in many regions. More than 2000 towns and villages affected in Ukraine Ukraine's interior ministry has said that more than 2000 towns and villages in the country lost power due to bad weather. The Ukrainian mainland was lashed by up to 25 centimetres (10 inches) of snow. "In total, 2,019 settlements in 16 regions are cut off from the grid," Ukraine's interior ministry said. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine calls for more weapon supplies from west to counter Moscow × Authorities in Odesa, a city in southern Ukraine, said that 1624 people people were trapped in snow and had to be helped. The city has often been target of Russian strikes since its invasion of Ukraine in February last year. Temperatures in the region have fallen below zero and there have been reports of winds gusting up to 72 kilometres an hour. Situation in Russia and occupied Ukraine Videos on social media showed huge waves crashing on Russian coasts of the Black Sea. Wind speeds reached over 140 kilometres in some places. Reports in the local media said that there were at least four deaths. Also Read | US, Germany forcing Ukraine to end war with Russia and ready to accept new boundary: Report Russian state media reported that two bodies were found in Krasnodar region. A sailor was killed in Kerch Strait between Russia and Crimea. Also Read | Russia using UK tech to wage electronic warfare, claims ‘concerned’ Ukraine Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Russian-installed Crimea governor Sergei Aksyonov said that one man was killed in the Russia-annexed region. "The man went out to look at the waves and, unfortunately, tragically died," said Kryuchkov. According to Russian energy minister, "about 1.9 million people" in Russia were affected due to power cuts. This mainly included population in southern Russian regions like Dagestan, Krasnodar and Rostov and also occupied Ukrainian territories like Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea. The Russia-installed governor of Crimea Aksyonov said that efforts were on to restore electricity in next two days. (With inputs from agencies)

Millions without power as storm hits Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine is calling West to supply more weapons to counter Moscow forces as winter settles in. Offensive dragged into the 22nd month.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine calls for more weapon supplies from west to counter Moscow

Russia has shot down Ukrainian drones over five regions including Moscow besides two Ukrainian missiles over Azov Sea. The attack comes a day after Russia mounted a large scale drone attack on Kyiv.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia shot down Ukrainian drone over five regions

Russian air defences claim to have intercepted Ukrainian drones over several regions in Russia, including Moscow. This comes a day after Kyiv reported the 'largest drone attack' on Ukraine since Russia's invasion last year. Ben Aris, founder and editor-in-chief of Bne Intellinews and also former Moscow bureau chief for the Daily Telegraph, joins us to discuss.

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At least five people including an 11-year-old girl have been injured after Russia fired more than 70 drones at Kyiv. As per Ukrainian authorities this was the largest drone strike suffered by the capital. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has called the attack an act of 'willful Terror'.

Russian-Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by the 'largest' Russian drone attack

Kyiv attributed his death to "brutal and brazen" Russians, a sentiment echoed by his mother. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy awarded Matsievskiy the "Hero of Ukraine" honour, and a criminal investigation into his death was initiated. Matsievskiy has been hailed as a hero on social media, with supporters using the traditional response "Heroyam Slava" (Glory to the Heroes).

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Nov 24) said that his political rival was abandoning Ukraine under the influence of former United States president Donald Trump.

All 109 Conservative lawmakers in the House of Commons, in a preliminary poll on Tuesday (Nov 21), resisted the updated legislation for the free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine, which received the unanimous backing of all the other parties.&nbsp;

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, elucidating the reason why his party did not back the agreement, stated that this would push Ukraine to adopt a carbon tax.&nbsp;

The trade bill includes language that the two countries will "promote" carbon pricing and mitigation, but does not have conditions that compel such a plan.

"To see the Conservative Party of Canada decide not to support Ukraine with something they need with the absurd excuse that it's because Ukraine is going to put a price on pollution is ridiculous," Trudeau told reporters in French at a news conference in Newfoundland.

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"The real story is the rise of a right-wing, American MAGA influence thinking that has made Canadian Conservatives, who used to be among the strongest defenders of Ukraine... turn their backs on something Ukraine needs in its hour of need," Trudeau said in English a little later, speaking after a meeting with top officials from the European Union.

Trump, who is seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential polls, has fiercely criticised the United States' backing for Ukraine and has claimed to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv within 24 hours if re-elected.

After Russia, Canada has the second-largest Ukrainian expatriate community.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress released a statement expressing disappointment over Conservatives voting against the trade agreement.

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Poilievre on Thursday (Nov 23) insisted that he supported Ukraine and a free-trade deal, but "voted against Justin Trudeau forcing a carbon tax into that pre-existing agreement".

On Friday, Sebastian Skamski, a spokesman for Poilievre, did not respond when asked whether the leader was taking his cues from Trump, but said it was disappointing Liberals slipped "the promotion of punishing carbon taxes into a binding trade deal for the first time in Canadian history."

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Nov 24) said that his political rival was abandoning Ukraine under the influence of former United States president Donald Trump.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Nov 24) said that his political rival was abandoning Ukraine under the influence of former United States president Donald Trump. All 109 Conservative lawmakers in the House of Commons, in a preliminary poll on Tuesday (Nov 21), resisted the updated legislation for the free trade agreement between Canada and Ukraine, which received the unanimous backing of all the other parties. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, elucidating the reason why his party did not back the agreement, stated that this would push Ukraine to adopt a carbon tax. The trade bill includes language that the two countries will "promote" carbon pricing and mitigation, but does not have conditions that compel such a plan. "To see the Conservative Party of Canada decide not to support Ukraine with something they need with the absurd excuse that it's because Ukraine is going to put a price on pollution is ridiculous," Trudeau told reporters in French at a news conference in Newfoundland. Also read: Israel frees 39 Palestinian prisoners in Gaza hostage deal "The real story is the rise of a right-wing, American MAGA influence thinking that has made Canadian Conservatives, who used to be among the strongest defenders of Ukraine... turn their backs on something Ukraine needs in its hour of need," Trudeau said in English a little later, speaking after a meeting with top officials from the European Union. Trump, who is seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential polls, has fiercely criticised the United States' backing for Ukraine and has claimed to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv within 24 hours if re-elected. After Russia, Canada has the second-largest Ukrainian expatriate community. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress released a statement expressing disappointment over Conservatives voting against the trade agreement. Also read: US President Joe Biden says in contact with leaders to ensure 'every aspect' of hostage deal implemented Poilievre on Thursday (Nov 23) insisted that he supported Ukraine and a free-trade deal, but "voted against Justin Trudeau forcing a carbon tax into that pre-existing agreement". On Friday, Sebastian Skamski, a spokesman for Poilievre, did not respond when asked whether the leader was taking his cues from Trump, but said it was disappointing Liberals slipped "the promotion of punishing carbon taxes into a binding trade deal for the first time in Canadian history." (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says political rival abandoning Ukraine due to Donald Trump's influence

At least five people including an 11-year-old girl have been injured after Russia fired more than 70 drones at Kyiv. As per Ukrainian authorities this was the largest drone strike suffered by the capital. Now Ukrainian President has called the attack an act of 'willful terror'

Zelensky calls Russian attacks an act of 'Willful terror' | WION

Local Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia on Saturday (Nov 25) launched its largest drone attack against the capital of Kyiv since the war started last year in February. Media reports claimed that at least five people were injured.&nbsp;

Ukraine's Air Force in a Telegram post noted that "a total of nearly 75 Shahed drones were launched from two directions – Primorsko-Akhtarsk and the Kursk region, Russia. The primary target was the city of Kyiv". The official said that there was a "record number" of drones.

The air force also stated that the air defences intercepted 71 of the Iranian-made drones across six regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv.&nbsp;

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The Air Force said: "Anti-aircraft missile troops, tactical aviation, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units were involved in repelling the air attack." As per the Air Force, a Kh-59 guided missile was also destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Ukraine also said that dozens of residential buildings and over 100 facilities were without power in Kyiv. Ukraine's energy ministry said in a statement that the "large-scale drone attack" cut off power to an overhead line.&nbsp;

"As a result, 77 residential buildings and 120 facilities in the central part of the city lost power," he said, further adding that work was underway to restore service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>'Crimes of genocide'&nbsp;</h2>

The attack came on the day Ukraine marks Holodomor, the 1930s starvation of millions in Ukraine under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. "More than 70 Shaheds on the night of the Holodomor Remembrance Day... The Russian leadership is proud of the fact that it can kill," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media.

Zelensky further said that it was "impossible" to forgive the "crimes of genocide" during a famine that took place under the rule of Stalin.&nbsp;

"It is impossible to forget, understand and especially forgive the horrific crimes of genocide that the Ukrainian people experienced in the 20th century," Zelensky said as he marked another annual Remembrance Day of the starvation, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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

Local Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia on Saturday (Nov 25) launched its largest drone attack against the capital of Kyiv since the war started last year in February.

Local Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia on Saturday (Nov 25) launched its largest drone attack against the capital of Kyiv since the war started last year in February. Media reports claimed that at least five people were injured. Ukraine's Air Force in a Telegram post noted that "a total of nearly 75 Shahed drones were launched from two directions – Primorsko-Akhtarsk and the Kursk region, Russia. The primary target was the city of Kyiv". The official said that there was a "record number" of drones. The air force also stated that the air defences intercepted 71 of the Iranian-made drones across six regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv. Also read: Moscow discussed Russia-Crimea tunnel project with Chinese construction companies The Air Force said: "Anti-aircraft missile troops, tactical aviation, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units were involved in repelling the air attack." As per the Air Force, a Kh-59 guided missile was also destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine also said that dozens of residential buildings and over 100 facilities were without power in Kyiv. Ukraine's energy ministry said in a statement that the "large-scale drone attack" cut off power to an overhead line. "As a result, 77 residential buildings and 120 facilities in the central part of the city lost power," he said, further adding that work was underway to restore service. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Russia launched around 70 "Shahed" drones at Ukraine precisely on the eve of the Holodomor genocide commemoration day. Russia’s leadership appears to be proud of its ability to kill people. Our warriors shot down the majority of the drones, but not all of them. We keep working… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 25, 2023 × Also read: Exclusive: Seychelles Foreign Minister Radegonde says India has championed Global South causes 'Crimes of genocide' The attack came on the day Ukraine marks Holodomor, the 1930s starvation of millions in Ukraine under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. "More than 70 Shaheds on the night of the Holodomor Remembrance Day... The Russian leadership is proud of the fact that it can kill," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media. Zelensky further said that it was "impossible" to forgive the "crimes of genocide" during a famine that took place under the rule of Stalin. "It is impossible to forget, understand and especially forgive the horrific crimes of genocide that the Ukrainian people experienced in the 20th century," Zelensky said as he marked another annual Remembrance Day of the starvation, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. (With inputs from agencies) 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

Ukraine claims Russia launched 'record number' of drones against Kyiv since war started

Ukraine continues to hold its ground against the year-long Russian invasion but funding continues to be a concern for Kyiv. Russia claims it repelled Ukrainian attacks in multiple directions in the past week Russia inflicted 31 group strikes with precision weapons and drones on the Ukrainian military infrastructure.

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At least five people were killed and five others were injured in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson and eastern Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, said Ukrainian officials, on Thursday (Nov 23).&nbsp;

Russian state television said that their war correspondent was killed after sustaining shrapnel wounds in a drone strike by Ukrainian forces in Russia-controlled southeastern Ukraine.

Separately, a Russian actress was also killed in a Ukrainian attack while performing in the Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine, said her theatre, on Thursday.&nbsp;

<h2>Russian strike in Kherson</h2>

At least three people were killed after an attack on the Ukrainian village of Chornobaivka, in the southern Kherson region, said Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office, in a post on Telegram.&nbsp;

“It is preliminarily known that the shelling was carried out with cluster munitions,” said Yermak. The attack also left five people injured and destroyed 60 buildings, said Ukraine’s Interior Minister Igor Klymenko.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the regional prosecutor’s office in Kherson reported the death of a man who was riding a bicycle when Russian forces shelled the town of Beryslav. Moscow also&nbsp;shelled&nbsp;several settlements in the Kherson district.&nbsp;

At least two people were also killed after shelling in Ukrainian-held areas of the eastern Donetsk region over the last 24 hours, said Governor Igor Moroz, on Thursday.&nbsp;

<h2>Russian journalist killed in Zaporizhzhia region</h2>

Russian journalist Boris Maksudov died after sustaining injuries in the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia region of southeastern Ukraine in a drone attack.&nbsp;

The incident, as per Russian investigators, took place on Wednesday (Nov 22) when they said Ukrainian armed forces struck a group of Russian journalists with fragmentation shells and a drone.

Maksudov, a 38-year-old war correspondent working for Rossiya 24, suffered a grave shrapnel wound. “Boris Maksudov died on 11/23/2023 after being wounded in Zaporizhzhia,” said the state TV.&nbsp;

“The day before, the film crew came under fire from the (Armed Forces of Ukraine) AFU,” it added. Maksudov was “hospitalised urgently but the injuries turned out to be fatal,” said Rossiya 24.

<h2>Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress in Ukraine</h2>

The Russian theatre where 40-year-old actress Polina Menshikh worked said that she was killed while performing for Moscow’s troops on the stage in the Donbas region.&nbsp;

Both the Russian and Ukrainian military, as per Reuters, have confirmed that there had been an attack in the area on November 19. Russian state media citing an investigator said that a school and cultural centre in a village in the Donetsk region had been hit by HIMARS missiles.&nbsp;

The village, which Russians refer to as Kumachovo and known by Ukrainians as Kumachove, is around 60 kilometres from the frontline. The Russian investigator, who was not identified by the country’s media, said one civilian had been killed but gave no other information about the death or military casualties.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces said that they struck what they said was a Russian military award ceremony and said 25 people were killed and over 100 were wounded.&nbsp;

The attack was “revenge for the 128th”, said Robert Brovdi, a Ukrainian military commander, in a post on social media, referring to the Russian strike on soldiers from Ukraine’s 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade due to which the brigade said that it lost 19 of its soldiers.&nbsp;

Reuters citing unverified footage of the incident said soldiers were watching Menshikh singing on stage with a guitar when, mid-song, the building was suddenly rocked by a blast.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
 
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.

At least five people were killed and five others were injured in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson and eastern Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, said Ukrainian officials, on Thursday (Nov 23).

At least five people were killed and five others were injured in Russian shelling in Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson and eastern Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, said Ukrainian officials, on Thursday (Nov 23). Russian state television said that their war correspondent was killed after sustaining shrapnel wounds in a drone strike by Ukrainian forces in Russia-controlled southeastern Ukraine. Separately, a Russian actress was also killed in a Ukrainian attack while performing in the Russian-controlled area of eastern Ukraine, said her theatre, on Thursday. Russian strike in Kherson At least three people were killed after an attack on the Ukrainian village of Chornobaivka, in the southern Kherson region, said Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office, in a post on Telegram. “It is preliminarily known that the shelling was carried out with cluster munitions,” said Yermak. The attack also left five people injured and destroyed 60 buildings, said Ukraine’s Interior Minister Igor Klymenko. Meanwhile, the regional prosecutor’s office in Kherson reported the death of a man who was riding a bicycle when Russian forces shelled the town of Beryslav. Moscow also shelled several settlements in the Kherson district. At least two people were also killed after shelling in Ukrainian-held areas of the eastern Donetsk region over the last 24 hours, said Governor Igor Moroz, on Thursday. Russian journalist killed in Zaporizhzhia region Russian journalist Boris Maksudov died after sustaining injuries in the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia region of southeastern Ukraine in a drone attack. The incident, as per Russian investigators, took place on Wednesday (Nov 22) when they said Ukrainian armed forces struck a group of Russian journalists with fragmentation shells and a drone. Maksudov, a 38-year-old war correspondent working for Rossiya 24, suffered a grave shrapnel wound. “Boris Maksudov died on 11/23/2023 after being wounded in Zaporizhzhia,” said the state TV. “The day before, the film crew came under fire from the (Armed Forces of Ukraine) AFU,” it added. Maksudov was “hospitalised urgently but the injuries turned out to be fatal,” said Rossiya 24. Ukrainian strike kills Russian actress in Ukraine The Russian theatre where 40-year-old actress Polina Menshikh worked said that she was killed while performing for Moscow’s troops on the stage in the Donbas region. Both the Russian and Ukrainian military, as per Reuters, have confirmed that there had been an attack in the area on November 19. Russian state media citing an investigator said that a school and cultural centre in a village in the Donetsk region had been hit by HIMARS missiles. The village, which Russians refer to as Kumachovo and known by Ukrainians as Kumachove, is around 60 kilometres from the frontline. The Russian investigator, who was not identified by the country’s media, said one civilian had been killed but gave no other information about the death or military casualties. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces said that they struck what they said was a Russian military award ceremony and said 25 people were killed and over 100 were wounded. The attack was “revenge for the 128th”, said Robert Brovdi, a Ukrainian military commander, in a post on social media, referring to the Russian strike on soldiers from Ukraine’s 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade due to which the brigade said that it lost 19 of its soldiers. Reuters citing unverified footage of the incident said soldiers were watching Menshikh singing on stage with a guitar when, mid-song, the building was suddenly rocked by a blast. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

At least five killed in 24 hours in Russian strikes in southern, eastern Ukraine: Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin made some of the most explicatory remarks to date about the Ukraine conflict. The Russian President told the leaders at the G20 that it was necessary to think about how to stop the tragedy of the war.

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