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.

Ukraine faces existential crisis as perfect storm brews in US

In a letter to the house speaker, the director of the office of management and budget, Shalanda Young, warns time is rapidly running out to support Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.

White house warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up

<p>The White House officials on Monday (Dec 5) warned congressional leaders that halting the military aid to Kyiv would let Russian President Vladimir Putin "prevail" in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Congress has to decide whether to continue to support the fight for freedom in Ukraine as part of the 50-nation coalition that President (Joe) Biden has built or... ignore the lessons we've learned from history and let Putin prevail," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters at the White House.</p>

<p>"It is that simple. It is that stark a choice, and we hope that Congress on a bipartisan basis will make the right choice," he said.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden's budget director, Shalanda Young, wrote a letter to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson stating that if military assistance runs out, it would "kneecap" Ukraine's battle against Russia's invasion.</p>

<p>In October, Biden had asked for a massive $106 billion national security package, including military assistance for Ukraine and Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas.</p>

<p>However, the grant has been embroiled in divisions on Capitol Hill.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is no magical pot of funding available to meet this moment. We are out of money -- and nearly out of time," wrote Young.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I want to be clear: without congressional action, by the end of the year we will run out of resources to procure more weapons and equipment for Ukraine," she added.</p>

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<p>"Cutting off the flow of US weapons and equipment will kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield, not only putting at risk the gains Ukraine has made but increasing the likelihood of Russian military victories."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Biden administration failed to address concerns,' says Johnson</strong></h2>

<p>Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Congress has so far approved more than $110 billion for Kyiv. However, after the Republicans took over the House from Democrats in January 2023, Congress has not approved any funds.</p>

<p>The House and Senate last approved $45 billion in military, financial and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as part of a broader annual spending bill passed in December 2022.</p>

<p>Speaker Johnson&nbsp;took to social media and said that the Biden administration "failed to substantively address" Republican concerns about Ukraine strategy.</p>

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<p>"The Biden administration has failed to substantively address any of my conference's legitimate concerns about the lack of a clear strategy in Ukraine," Johnson said on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday.</p>

<p>"We believe both issues can be agreed upon if Senate Democrats and the White House will negotiate reasonably," he said.</p>

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The White House officials on Monday (Dec 5) warned congressional leaders that halting the military aid to Kyiv would let Russian President Vladimir Putin "prevail" in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The White House officials on Monday (Dec 5) warned congressional leaders that halting the military aid to Kyiv would let Russian President Vladimir Putin "prevail" in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "Congress has to decide whether to continue to support the fight for freedom in Ukraine as part of the 50-nation coalition that President (Joe) Biden has built or... ignore the lessons we've learned from history and let Putin prevail," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters at the White House. "It is that simple. It is that stark a choice, and we hope that Congress on a bipartisan basis will make the right choice," he said. US President Joe Biden's budget director, Shalanda Young, wrote a letter to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson stating that if military assistance runs out, it would "kneecap" Ukraine's battle against Russia's invasion. In October, Biden had asked for a massive $106 billion national security package, including military assistance for Ukraine and Israel's war against Palestinian militant group Hamas. However, the grant has been embroiled in divisions on Capitol Hill. "There is no magical pot of funding available to meet this moment. We are out of money -- and nearly out of time," wrote Young. "I want to be clear: without congressional action, by the end of the year we will run out of resources to procure more weapons and equipment for Ukraine," she added. Also read: China slams US for 'illegally' entering waters near Second Thomas Shoal "Cutting off the flow of US weapons and equipment will kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield, not only putting at risk the gains Ukraine has made but increasing the likelihood of Russian military victories." 'Biden administration failed to address concerns,' says Johnson Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Congress has so far approved more than $110 billion for Kyiv. However, after the Republicans took over the House from Democrats in January 2023, Congress has not approved any funds. The House and Senate last approved $45 billion in military, financial and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as part of a broader annual spending bill passed in December 2022. Speaker Johnson took to social media and said that the Biden administration "failed to substantively address" Republican concerns about Ukraine strategy. The Biden Administration has failed to substantively address any of my conference’s legitimate concerns about the lack of a clear strategy in Ukraine, a path to resolving the conflict, or a plan for adequately ensuring accountability for aid provided by American taxpayers.… https://t.co/nwthjRxqyP — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) December 4, 2023 × "The Biden administration has failed to substantively address any of my conference's legitimate concerns about the lack of a clear strategy in Ukraine," Johnson said on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday. "We believe both issues can be agreed upon if Senate Democrats and the White House will negotiate reasonably," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Ending US aid for Ukraine would allow Putin to prevail, warns White House

Russia-Ukraine war: White House raises alarm on Ukraine funding

<p>Six Nepalese nationals serving in the Russian Army have been killed in the war with Ukraine, the government announced on Monday, urging Moscow not to recruit Nepali citizens into its forces.</p>

<p>Nepal’s Foreign Ministry in a statement identified the deceased as Pritam Karki of Syangja, Ganga Raj Moktan of Ilam, Raj Kumar Karki of Dolakha, Rupak Karki of Kapilvastu, Dewan Rai of Kaski and Sandeep Thapaliya of Gorkha.</p>

<p>The ministry has requested Russia to send the bodies of the Nepalis killed in the Russia-Ukraine war and provide compensation to the victims’ families, the statement said.</p>

<p>Nepal has also requested Russia not to recruit its citizens into the Russian army and if any Nepali nationals have been recruited, to immediately return them to Nepal.</p>

<p>The ministry also said that diplomatic efforts are on to release one Nepalese who has been taken hostage by Ukraine while serving in the Russian Army.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukraine war | Kyiv: Fears of accident at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant</strong></p>

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<p>It has also appealed to the general public to travel to Russia only with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the Department of Consular Services under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs except for those who are involved in government work, scholarship of the Russian government and those in a profession or business.</p>

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<p>It is believed that around 200 Nepalis are currently serving in the Russian Army in different capacities despite the government’s request not to risk lives there, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-says-time-running-out-to-support-ukraines-fight-against-russia-666130">White House says time running out to support Ukraine's fight against Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>Similarly, according to foreign ministry officials, some Nepali youths are also serving in the Ukrainian Army, but their exact number is not known, the paper added. Earlier, several videos circulating on social media showed Nepali youths serving in Russian and Ukrainian armies. The videos claimed they could earn up to Rs 400,000 a month, the paper added.</p>


Six Nepalese nationals serving in the Russian Army have been killed in the war with Ukraine, the government announced on Monday, urging Moscow not to recruit Nepali citizens into its forces.

Six Nepalese nationals serving in the Russian Army have been killed in the war with Ukraine, the government announced on Monday, urging Moscow not to recruit Nepali citizens into its forces. Nepal’s Foreign Ministry in a statement identified the deceased as Pritam Karki of Syangja, Ganga Raj Moktan of Ilam, Raj Kumar Karki of Dolakha, Rupak Karki of Kapilvastu, Dewan Rai of Kaski and Sandeep Thapaliya of Gorkha. The ministry has requested Russia to send the bodies of the Nepalis killed in the Russia-Ukraine war and provide compensation to the victims’ families, the statement said. Nepal has also requested Russia not to recruit its citizens into the Russian army and if any Nepali nationals have been recruited, to immediately return them to Nepal. The ministry also said that diplomatic efforts are on to release one Nepalese who has been taken hostage by Ukraine while serving in the Russian Army. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war | Kyiv: Fears of accident at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant × It has also appealed to the general public to travel to Russia only with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the Department of Consular Services under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs except for those who are involved in government work, scholarship of the Russian government and those in a profession or business. Also Read | Nepal becomes first South Asian nation to register same-sex marriage It is believed that around 200 Nepalis are currently serving in the Russian Army in different capacities despite the government’s request not to risk lives there, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported. Also Read | White House says time running out to support Ukraine's fight against Russia Similarly, according to foreign ministry officials, some Nepali youths are also serving in the Ukrainian Army, but their exact number is not known, the paper added. Earlier, several videos circulating on social media showed Nepali youths serving in Russian and Ukrainian armies. The videos claimed they could earn up to Rs 400,000 a month, the paper added.

6 Nepalese killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, says govt, seeks compensation for victims’ kin

<p>Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko said that he was stopped from exiting the country on Friday morning (Dec 2) which he called as a politically motivated step to disrupt his work schedule.<br />
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Poroshenko, who was the president of Ukraine from 2014 to 2019 and has now become an opposition lawmaker, shared a video in which he can be seen standing at a border crossing with Poland.<br />
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In the video, he said that he had been turned away and showed that he had papers as per which he had official permission to cross the border.<br />
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The officials in Ukraine, under martial law, need to get special approval for travelling abroad. Later, Deputy Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Oleksandr Korniyenko confirmed that he had cancelled the permission of Poroshenko to leave the country.<br />
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Korniyenko said that although lawmakers were permitted to travel to attend party political events, he had received a letter because of which he had to cancel the permission granted for Poroshenko's trip.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-signs-decree-to-add-170000-troops-to-its-armed-forces-as-war-with-ukraine-takes-toll-665276">Putin signs decree to add 170,000 troops to its armed forces as war with Ukraine takes toll</a></p>

<p>The dispute over travel permissions comes amid growing tensions between the opposition and government over internal matters like appointments and budget, as the war against Russia continues.<br />
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Poroshenko said that he was set to travel to Poland to carry out negotiations to end the blockade of truckers and then to the United States to build support for the war effort of Ukraine's war.<br />
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Along with the video, Poroshenko wrote a message in which he accused the administration of President Volodymyr Zelensky of cancelling the permission and playing dirty political tricks ahead of elections.<br />
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"This is an anti-Ukrainian diversion. It is not just the hampering of my entire team's diplomatic work, but unfortunately a blow to Ukraine's defence capabilities,” wrote Poroshenko.</p>

<h2><strong>Security service says Russia planned plot against Poroshenko</strong></h2>

<p>Ukraine's security service on Saturday (Dec 2) said that they had stopped Poroshenko from exiting the country because Russia had planned to exploit Poroshenko's meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to hurt the interests of Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces intensify attack on Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>The political party of Poroshenko, European Solidarity, said that the meetings of the former president were scheduled only in Poland and the SBU security service was warned by the United States against getting involved in politics.<br />
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Regarding the meeting with Orban, the SBU said, "Russia planned to use this meeting (like other 'working meetings with ... representative of countries voicing pro-Russian narratives) in psychological operations against Ukraine."<br />
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The SBU added that Orban "systematically holds an anti-Ukrainian position", was a "friend of Putin" and wanted the sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to be removed.&nbsp;</p>

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Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko said that he was stopped from exiting the country on Friday morning (Dec 2) which he called as a politically motivated step to disrupt his work schedule.

Ukraine's former president Petro Poroshenko said that he was stopped from exiting the country on Friday morning (Dec 2) which he called as a politically motivated step to disrupt his work schedule. Poroshenko, who was the president of Ukraine from 2014 to 2019 and has now become an opposition lawmaker, shared a video in which he can be seen standing at a border crossing with Poland. In the video, he said that he had been turned away and showed that he had papers as per which he had official permission to cross the border. The officials in Ukraine, under martial law, need to get special approval for travelling abroad. Later, Deputy Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Oleksandr Korniyenko confirmed that he had cancelled the permission of Poroshenko to leave the country. Korniyenko said that although lawmakers were permitted to travel to attend party political events, he had received a letter because of which he had to cancel the permission granted for Poroshenko's trip. Also read: Putin signs decree to add 170,000 troops to its armed forces as war with Ukraine takes toll The dispute over travel permissions comes amid growing tensions between the opposition and government over internal matters like appointments and budget, as the war against Russia continues. Poroshenko said that he was set to travel to Poland to carry out negotiations to end the blockade of truckers and then to the United States to build support for the war effort of Ukraine's war. Along with the video, Poroshenko wrote a message in which he accused the administration of President Volodymyr Zelensky of cancelling the permission and playing dirty political tricks ahead of elections. "This is an anti-Ukrainian diversion. It is not just the hampering of my entire team's diplomatic work, but unfortunately a blow to Ukraine's defence capabilities,” wrote Poroshenko. Security service says Russia planned plot against Poroshenko Ukraine's security service on Saturday (Dec 2) said that they had stopped Poroshenko from exiting the country because Russia had planned to exploit Poroshenko's meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to hurt the interests of Ukraine. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Russian forces intensify attack on Ukraine The political party of Poroshenko, European Solidarity, said that the meetings of the former president were scheduled only in Poland and the SBU security service was warned by the United States against getting involved in politics. Regarding the meeting with Orban, the SBU said, "Russia planned to use this meeting (like other 'working meetings with ... representative of countries voicing pro-Russian narratives) in psychological operations against Ukraine." The SBU added that Orban "systematically holds an anti-Ukrainian position", was a "friend of Putin" and wanted the sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to be removed. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine’s former president claims he was stopped from leaving country

<p>Ukraine on Saturday (Dec&nbsp;2) said that the two power lines providing electricity supply to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were snapped overnight, and placed it&nbsp;at risk of a “nuclear accident”.</p>

<p>The plant remained at the centre of fighting from the time it was captured by Russian forces last year, and the two sides have held each other responsible for compromising its safety.</p>

<p>"Due to the complete blackout, the nuclear power plant switched to powering its own needs from 20 diesel generators," said Kyiv's nuclear operator, further stating that power was restored later.</p>

<p>It said that the plant was on "the verge of a nuclear and radiation accident" before Kyiv restored the off-site power. "The situation was actually saved by the prompt actions of Ukrainian specialists who restored power supply to the plant from the Ukrainian power grid," it said.</p>

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<p>On Saturday, the energy ministry said that the power lines at&nbsp;the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have now been restored.</p>

<p>In March 2022, Russia occupied the plant, and since then it has not been generating power&nbsp;but requires&nbsp;electricity to cool one of its four reactors which remains in a state of 'hot conservation', which means that it is not completely shut down.</p>

<h2><strong>IAEA monitoring&nbsp;Zaporizhzhia's six-reactor plant</strong></h2>

<p>As per a statement published by Ukraine's energy ministry on Telegram, there was disruption in one power line to the plant on Friday, and the last, 750 kW, line was disconnected at 2:31 a.m. (0031 GMT) on Saturday.</p>

<p>"This is the eighth blackout which occurred at the (Zaporizhzhia plant) and could have led to nuclear catastrophe," said the statement.</p>

<p>The ministry stated that 20 backup generators of the plant were turned on, after it lost the grid connection, for supplying its own electricity needs.</p>

<p>It stated that the 750 kW line was repaired by the Ukrainian specialists at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT), which was now providing power to the plant once more.</p>

<h2><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault</strong></h2>

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<p>On Saturday, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the off-site power of the plant was temporarily lost overnight, adding that this was the eighth such blackout since the conflict began.</p>

<p>The safety of the plant,&nbsp;which requires constant maintenance to stop overheating is&nbsp;being monitored by the IAEA officials.</p>

<p>Zaporizhzhia, a six-reactor plant has been rocked due to repeated shelling and drone attacks across the 21-month conflict. It has not been supplying electricity to the grid of Ukraine since September 2022.</p>

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Ukraine on Saturday (Dec 2) said that the two power lines providing electricity supply to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were snapped overnight, and placed it at risk of a “nuclear accident”.

Ukraine on Saturday (Dec 2) said that the two power lines providing electricity supply to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant were snapped overnight, and placed it at risk of a “nuclear accident”. The plant remained at the centre of fighting from the time it was captured by Russian forces last year, and the two sides have held each other responsible for compromising its safety. "Due to the complete blackout, the nuclear power plant switched to powering its own needs from 20 diesel generators," said Kyiv's nuclear operator, further stating that power was restored later. It said that the plant was on "the verge of a nuclear and radiation accident" before Kyiv restored the off-site power. "The situation was actually saved by the prompt actions of Ukrainian specialists who restored power supply to the plant from the Ukrainian power grid," it said. Also read: Putin signs decree to add 170,000 troops to its armed forces as war with Ukraine takes toll On Saturday, the energy ministry said that the power lines at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have now been restored. In March 2022, Russia occupied the plant, and since then it has not been generating power but requires electricity to cool one of its four reactors which remains in a state of 'hot conservation', which means that it is not completely shut down. IAEA monitoring Zaporizhzhia's six-reactor plant As per a statement published by Ukraine's energy ministry on Telegram, there was disruption in one power line to the plant on Friday, and the last, 750 kW, line was disconnected at 2:31 a.m. (0031 GMT) on Saturday. "This is the eighth blackout which occurred at the (Zaporizhzhia plant) and could have led to nuclear catastrophe," said the statement. The ministry stated that 20 backup generators of the plant were turned on, after it lost the grid connection, for supplying its own electricity needs. It stated that the 750 kW line was repaired by the Ukrainian specialists at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT), which was now providing power to the plant once more. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault On Saturday, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the off-site power of the plant was temporarily lost overnight, adding that this was the eighth such blackout since the conflict began. The safety of the plant, which requires constant maintenance to stop overheating is being monitored by the IAEA officials. Zaporizhzhia, a six-reactor plant has been rocked due to repeated shelling and drone attacks across the 21-month conflict. It has not been supplying electricity to the grid of Ukraine since September 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

Zaporizhzhia plant's power cut carried risk of nuclear 'accident': Ukraine

Russia says its troops were advancing in every section of the Ukrainian front, despite observers seeing little movement. The front lines have barely shifted in 2023 but fighting has remained intense. The latest major flashpoint is the nearly encircled industrial town of Avdiivka, where Ukraine said it was fending off assaults. To know more watch this interview with Joachim Bitterlich, former German Ambassador to NATO.

Russia-Ukraine war | Moscow: Attacking Ukraine from all sides

Russia says its troops were advancing in every section of the Ukrainian front, despite observers seeing little movement. The front lines have barely shifted in 2023 but fighting has remained intense. The latest major flashpoint is the nearly encircled industrial town of Avdiivka, where Ukraine said it was fending off assaults.

Russia-Ukraine war: Can Zelensky stop the Russian assault

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

<p>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;</p>

<p>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".</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

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<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>The increase in intensity comes after the weather improved, following powerful storms across southern Ukraine and Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>“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.</p>

<p>It is unclear how she was poisoned or who was responsible for it.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>Officials launch probe</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Ukraine's Babel news site, quoting unnamed intelligence sources, reported that Kyiv had opened an investigation and is considering it as an "attempted murder."</p>

<p>According to Babel, the substances found in her body "are not used in normal life or military affairs."</p>

<p>"Their presence may indicate a deliberate poisoning attempt," it said.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine's spy chief survived 10 attempts on life</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>In 2022, she told Elle magazine that she had also worked as a volunteer in Kyiv's military hospital in 2015-17.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>"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."</p>

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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.

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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

<p>Ukraine has claimed that technology from its Western allies, like the UK, is being used by Russian forces in their electronic warfare, circumventing sanctions.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Technology made by UK firms was being used by Russia to disrupt Ukraine’s military campaign in the East, it alleged.</p>

<p>“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.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine concerned</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>“[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.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine war: fatigue sets in western allies as funding dries up for Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>“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.</p>

<h2><strong>Who backs Russia’s electronic warfare?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>According to The Guardian, eight key Russian firms are believed to be spearheading the electronic warfare campaign in Ukraine.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>Ukraine also claims that these Russian firms actively engage in business with firms registered in the West.</p>

<p>Ukraine has also proposed a “unified database of components” identifying the technology which the Russian military is using in its electronic warfare equipment.</p>

<p><strong>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</strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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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<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>More than 2000 towns and villages affected in Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>"In total, 2,019 settlements in 16 regions are cut off from the grid," Ukraine's interior ministry said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine calls for more weapon supplies from west to counter Moscow</strong></p>

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<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>Situation in Russia and occupied Ukraine</strong></h2>

<p>Videos on social media showed huge waves crashing on Russian coasts of the Black Sea. Wind speeds reached over 140 kilometres in some places.</p>

<p>Reports in the local media said that there were at least four deaths.</p>

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<p>Russian state media reported that two bodies were found in Krasnodar region. A sailor was killed in Kerch Strait between Russia and Crimea.</p>

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<p>Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Russian-installed Crimea governor Sergei Aksyonov said that one man was killed in the Russia-annexed region.</p>

<p>"The man went out to look at the waves and, unfortunately, tragically died," said Kryuchkov.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>The Russia-installed governor of Crimea Aksyonov said that efforts were on to restore electricity in next two days.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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

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