Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK will send a further 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine to help defend the nation against Russia’s invasion. Watch video to know more.

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When Russia invaded Ukraine, Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink was providing satellite internet connections to Ukraine’s military and citizens within days. By providing high-speed internet connections where there is no ground-based infrastructure, Starlink became a key to Ukraine's resistance. From Kyiv, Myroslava Gongadze tells the story.

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In a first, Pakistan's minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a brief interaction with Ukraine's first lady, Zelenska, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto meets Ukraine's first lady Zelenska on sidelines of WEF

United States has laid out its red lines in front of China, warning Beijing against material and security assistance to Russia who has been in war with Ukraine.

Top defence officials interact ahead of Blinken's China visit

Tanks are crucial for Ukraine's fight against Russia and given the centrality of tanks, Russia wants the same to be avoided from reaching Ukraine. Watch the video to know more.

Ukraine banks on western tanks; Kyiv says need heavy tanks to fend off Russian assaults

The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. There are missiles, heavier guns, tanks and armoured vehicles which are on the way for Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine President Zelensky says they need more weapons; US pledges $2.5 bn military aid for Kyiv

<p>The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces.&nbsp;The package does not include the Western battle tanks that Kyiv had expected, but&nbsp;90 Stryker armoured personnel carriers, 59&nbsp;more Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Avenger air defence systems, and big and small ammunition, according to a Pentagon statement.</p>

<p>"The 59 Bradley IFVs included in this package, together with the 50 Bradleys previously committed on January 6, and the 90 Stryker APCs will provide Ukraine with two brigades of armored capability," it said.</p>

<p>A $3 billion package announced last week contained the first 50 Bradleys.</p>

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<p>With the exception of Britain, the United States and other nations have given Ukraine many significant contributions of armoured vehicles but have not committed to providing&nbsp;the country with any contemporary Western tanks.</p>

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The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces.

The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces. The package does not include the Western battle tanks that Kyiv had expected, but 90 Stryker armoured personnel carriers, 59 more Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Avenger air defence systems, and big and small ammunition, according to a Pentagon statement. "The 59 Bradley IFVs included in this package, together with the 50 Bradleys previously committed on January 6, and the 90 Stryker APCs will provide Ukraine with two brigades of armored capability," it said. A $3 billion package announced last week contained the first 50 Bradleys. Also watch | WION Fineprint | Kyiv intensifies pressure on allies to provide more weapons With the exception of Britain, the United States and other nations have given Ukraine many significant contributions of armoured vehicles but have not committed to providing the country with any contemporary Western tanks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US declares $2.5 billion in additional weapons and munitions to Ukraine

Opening the meeting at the Ramstein military base in Germany, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called on allies to "dig deeper" in their support for Ukraine, as pressure piled up on Berlin to provide tanks to Kyiv.

US calls for allies to 'dig deeper' on Ukraine as pressure builds for tanks

US calls for allies to 'dig deeper' on Ukraine

The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. The package includes - 59 Bradley fighting vehicles, 90 striker armoured personnel carriers, 53 mine ambush protected vehicles and 350 high mobility multi-purpose vehicles.

Russia-Ukraine War: US, Germany tries to resolve differences over tanks for Ukraine

An official news outlet of the country's defence ministry, on Friday (January 20) aired footage of the joint Russian-Belarusian air force drills taking place in Belarus.

Watch: Russian & Belarusian fighter pilots hold joint drills in Belarus

<p>As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches a year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;stated on Wednesday that while it took just a few seconds for Russia to launch the war, the world took several days to enforce sanctions.</p>

<p>During a special online address from Kyiv during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, he stated that if the world was hesitant when Russia invaded Cremia without any hesitation, the world must not be hesitant today.</p>

<p>With his wife Olena Zelenska seated in the audience, Zelensky declared that the world needed to advance more quickly than Russia.</p>

<p>"Supplies of Western tanks must outpace the attack by Russia," he said.</p>

<p>“It was not us who started the war but it has to be us who will end this war and for that, the entire world has to be united in supporting Ukraine,” he added.</p>

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<p>He claimed that for Ukraine to triumph in this war and emerge from the crisis, it needs both financial and military aid.</p>

<p>Zelensky&nbsp;said, "Russia has earned a place among terrorists," when asked where he saw Russia's role in the world. They must accept responsibility for their mistakes and respect the integrity of our territory. The president of Ukraine declared that all he needs to fight the war is ammunition and that he is not concerned about his personal security or desire to travel.</p>

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As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches a year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that while it took just a few seconds for Russia to launch the war, the world took several days to enforce sanctions.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches a year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that while it took just a few seconds for Russia to launch the war, the world took several days to enforce sanctions. During a special online address from Kyiv during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, he stated that if the world was hesitant when Russia invaded Cremia without any hesitation, the world must not be hesitant today. With his wife Olena Zelenska seated in the audience, Zelensky declared that the world needed to advance more quickly than Russia. "Supplies of Western tanks must outpace the attack by Russia," he said. “It was not us who started the war but it has to be us who will end this war and for that, the entire world has to be united in supporting Ukraine,” he added. Also read | Zelensky’s advisor quits following goof-up over remarks that Ukraine was responsible for Dnipro disaster He claimed that for Ukraine to triumph in this war and emerge from the crisis, it needs both financial and military aid. Zelensky said, "Russia has earned a place among terrorists," when asked where he saw Russia's role in the world. They must accept responsibility for their mistakes and respect the integrity of our territory. The president of Ukraine declared that all he needs to fight the war is ammunition and that he is not concerned about his personal security or desire to travel. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Russia has earned a place among terrorists': Zelensky addresses the World Economic Forum

Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi is among at least 14 dead in a helicopter crash that took place on the outskirts of Kyiv. Neha Khanna tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Ukrainian Interior Minister dies in helicopter crash

The Kremlin warned of an escalation in Ukraine if the West gives the pro-Western country more weapons capable of striking Russia. The warning comes on the eve of a key donor meeting as Western countries consider sending more powerful weapons to Ukraine.

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Ukraine on Thursday intensified pressure on Western allies to provide heavier weapons and Leopard tanks to step up the fight against Russia ahead of a major donor meeting.

WION Fineprint | Kyiv intensifies pressure on allies to provide more weapons

Residents in Kharkiv brave the January cold to strip off into their swimsuits and plunge into an icy pool to mark Epiphany. One of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.

Watch: Residents of Ukraine's Kharkiv plunge into icy waters to mark Epiphany

A Helicopter crash on the outskirts of Kyiv has killed 16 people including Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky. How did the helicopter crash? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Ukraine's Interior Minister dies in Helicopter crash

An adviser to the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted his resignation following public backlash to his remarks suggesting a Russian missile attack that killed 44 civilians in the city of Dnipro was caused by a Ukrainian counterstrike.

Zelensky's key adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cb23515b-76f6-4114-8416-83c2c4c97ef0}{142}" paraid="755538222" >In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu&nbsp;informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{82c8fc86-3df1-4f67-9a93-a47e4b77176b}{72}" paraid="1517184533" >The reforms proposed by the defence ministry include boosting the combat capabilities of its naval, aerospace and strategic missile forces, apart from major changes to the administrative system.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{018ab358-a8ea-4bc7-9b20-43f5a3065bc3}{206}" paraid="1776911909" >"Only by strengthening the key structural components of the armed forces is it possible to guarantee the military security of the state and protect new entities and critical facilities of the Russian Federation," Shoigu was quoted as saying on Tuesday, reports Reuters news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{73f52b2b-8870-4053-a58e-446b6bbd4d54}{70}" paraid="505797098" >Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposed reforms were necessitated due to the "proxy war" being conducted by the West in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{84b184d9-4672-495a-92ec-7dac1a010539}{56}" paraid="1514054829" >Peskov&nbsp;made the remarks in connection with the West pledging to send heavy weaponry to Ukraine to help resist the Russian forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{3be2fe8e-e7ab-499e-9ce9-ea4549f708a4}{178}" paraid="1585798728" >In December, the Russian defence ministry had vowed to bolster its military forces to 1.5 million, after facing scathing criticism domestically for the ineffectiveness to take control of large tracts of Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{074270e2-f6dd-4174-bcb7-9d8f68946ce6}{114}" paraid="2054839" >Ever since it began its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been on a recruitment drive to join more people to its military.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a91ed789-028c-4d09-87ce-040782c5175f}{6}" paraid="774466404" >It has been hiring Afghan special forces, soldiers, and bribing foreigners with fast-tracked Russian citizenship in exchange for joining the Russian army. &nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{a91ed789-028c-4d09-87ce-040782c5175f}{6}" paraid="774466404" ><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-praises-wagner-forces-ukraine-denies-moscows-claim-of-soledar-liberation-552470">Russia praises Wagner forces, Ukraine denies Moscow's claim of Soledar 'liberation'</a></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{25230d82-d913-4227-b1d7-fca995ef2b9e}{113}" paraid="1675169751" >Apart from that, Kremlin has also sought help from the mercenary force Wagner Group as it seeks to capture more territories in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c8642f77-41ea-401e-83ea-aaf7d70457fb}{124}" paraid="1205320705" >In September, Putin signed into law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny, drug trafficking and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to be called up for&nbsp;military service.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{c8642f77-41ea-401e-83ea-aaf7d70457fb}{242}" paraid="1475592515" >(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</p>

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In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026.

In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026. The reforms proposed by the defence ministry include boosting the combat capabilities of its naval, aerospace and strategic missile forces, apart from major changes to the administrative system. "Only by strengthening the key structural components of the armed forces is it possible to guarantee the military security of the state and protect new entities and critical facilities of the Russian Federation," Shoigu was quoted as saying on Tuesday, reports Reuters news agency. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposed reforms were necessitated due to the "proxy war" being conducted by the West in Ukraine. Peskov made the remarks in connection with the West pledging to send heavy weaponry to Ukraine to help resist the Russian forces. In December, the Russian defence ministry had vowed to bolster its military forces to 1.5 million, after facing scathing criticism domestically for the ineffectiveness to take control of large tracts of Ukraine. Member of Russia's private military seeks asylum in Norway Ever since it began its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been on a recruitment drive to join more people to its military. Also read | Wagner group commander seeks asylum in Norway claiming war crimes by the outfit It has been hiring Afghan special forces, soldiers, and bribing foreigners with fast-tracked Russian citizenship in exchange for joining the Russian army. Also read | Russia praises Wagner forces, Ukraine denies Moscow's claim of Soledar 'liberation' Apart from that, Kremlin has also sought help from the mercenary force Wagner Group as it seeks to capture more territories in Ukraine. In September, Putin signed into law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny, drug trafficking and other serious crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to be called up for military service. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Russia proposes 'major changes’ to boost capabilities of armed forces  

The US is using a vast stockpile of American ammunition in Israel to supply Ukraine with artillery shells in its war with Russia. Watch to know further.

US supplies reportedly kept in Israel to help Ukraine

At least 15 people, including Ukraine’s interior minister and three children, have been killed in a helicopter crash near a nursery outside the capital, Kyiv.

Ukraine's interior ministry leadership killed in helicopter crash

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, 16 people including Ukraine's Interior Minister have been killed in Kyiv chopper crash. Kyiv Police confirmed the death of the Interior Minister.

Russia-Ukraine war: 16 people including Ukraine's Interior Minister killed in Kyiv chopper crash

Ukraine says 22 people were still missing after a Russian missile struck an apartment block in the city of Dnipro killing at least 44 people.

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Andrey Medvedev, a former member of Russian mercenary group Wagner who fought in Ukraine says he staged a dramatic escape to Norway, where he is seeking asylum.

Alleged member of Russia's mercenary group seeks asylum in Norway

The death toll from Saturday’s Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has risen to 44.

Ukraine War: Death toll rises from Russian missile strike on Dnipro  apartment block

According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told his new commander in Ukraine, General Valery Gerasimov, to seize the Donbas region by March.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants Donbas region seized by March

<p>Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.</p>

<p>The red, white and blue stripes of Russia were seen Monday during a first-round clash between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova on day one.</p>

<p>"Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open," Tennis Australia said in a statement.</p>

<p>"Our initial policy was that fans could bring them in but could not use them to cause disruption. Yesterday, we had an incident where a flag was placed courtside.</p>

<p>"The ban is effective immediately. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis."</p>

<p>Since Russia invaded Ukraine, tennis players from the country have competed under a neutral flag, as is the case at the Australian Open.</p>

<p>Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, late Monday called on Tennis Australia to take action.</p>

<p>"I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl at the Australian Open," he tweeted.</p>

<p>"I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its 'neutral flag' policy."</p>

<p>Baindl won the match 7-5, 6-7, (8/10), 6-1 and will face American Caty McNally in the second round.</p>

<p>Myroshnychenko last week urged the Australian Open to ban Russian and Belarusian players entirely -- the latter due to Belarus' support of Vladimir Putin's invasion.</p>

<p>Wimbledon went down that route last year, with players from Russia and Belarus barred, which led&nbsp;to the tournament being stripped of its ranking points by tennis's governing bodies.</p>

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Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.

Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd. The red, white and blue stripes of Russia were seen Monday during a first-round clash between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl and Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova on day one. "Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open," Tennis Australia said in a statement. "Our initial policy was that fans could bring them in but could not use them to cause disruption. Yesterday, we had an incident where a flag was placed courtside. "The ban is effective immediately. We will continue to work with the players and our fans to ensure the best possible environment to enjoy the tennis." Since Russia invaded Ukraine, tennis players from the country have competed under a neutral flag, as is the case at the Australian Open. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, late Monday called on Tennis Australia to take action. "I strongly condemn the public display of the Russian flag during the game of the Ukrainian tennis player Kateryna Baindl at the Australian Open," he tweeted. "I call on Tennis Australia to immediately enforce its 'neutral flag' policy." Baindl won the match 7-5, 6-7, (8/10), 6-1 and will face American Caty McNally in the second round. Myroshnychenko last week urged the Australian Open to ban Russian and Belarusian players entirely -- the latter due to Belarus' support of Vladimir Putin's invasion. Wimbledon went down that route last year, with players from Russia and Belarus barred, which led to the tournament being stripped of its ranking points by tennis's governing bodies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday praised the recent pledges by Western allies to provide heavy weaponry to Ukraine, adding that he anticipated more "in the near future." "The recent pledges for heavy warfare equipment are important -- and I expect more in the near future," Stoltenberg told Germany's Handelsblatt daily.</p>

<p>Stoltenberg’s comments came a day after a series of Russian bombings across war-torn Ukraine once more targeted crucial infrastructure, leaving nearly 30 people dead, Al Jazeera reported. The bombings hit a residential building in the east-central city of Dnipro – an attack Washington condemned.</p>

<p>Kyiv has long been urging its allies to provide it with vehicles, artillery and missiles to defeat Russia in the ongoing war. The NATO-designated Ukraine Defence Contact Group will meet for the third time on Friday at the US Ramstein Air Base in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The bloc is said to coordinate arms supplies to Kyiv during the meet, according to France 24.</p>

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<p>On being asked if Germany needed to take similar action to equip Ukraine with more powerful weaponry, the head of the Intergovernmental organisation said: “We are in a decisive phase of the war. We are experiencing fierce fighting. Therefore, it is important that we provide Ukraine with the weapons it needs to win — and to continue as an independent nation.”</p>

<p>Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, appealed for more powerful Western weapons on Saturday, claiming that the only way to confront Russian "terror" was on the battlefield. “What is needed for this? Those weapons that are in the warehouses of our partners,” Zelenskyy said during his address.</p>

<p>Last week, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s confidants said that Moscow was currently engaged in combat with the NATO military alliance led by the United States in Ukraine and that the West was attempting to erase Russia from the political map of the world, Reuters reported.</p>

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<p>With last week's announcement that it has "completed the liberation" of Soledar, Russia claimed its first major battlefield victory following months of defeats and inaction, a claim that Ukraine repudiated, saying heavy fighting continues in the region.</p>

<p>Countries including the United Kingdom, France and Poland have vowed to send tanks soon for the Ukrainian military to combat Russian forces. While the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to &nbsp;Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks, Poland may deliver German-made Leopard 2 tanks. Finland may adopt a similar strategy, CNN reported.</p>

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The secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday praised the recent pledges by Western allies to provide heavy weaponry to Ukraine, adding that he anticipated more "in the near future.

The secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday praised the recent pledges by Western allies to provide heavy weaponry to Ukraine, adding that he anticipated more "in the near future." "The recent pledges for heavy warfare equipment are important -- and I expect more in the near future," Stoltenberg told Germany's Handelsblatt daily. Stoltenberg’s comments came a day after a series of Russian bombings across war-torn Ukraine once more targeted crucial infrastructure, leaving nearly 30 people dead, Al Jazeera reported. The bombings hit a residential building in the east-central city of Dnipro – an attack Washington condemned. Kyiv has long been urging its allies to provide it with vehicles, artillery and missiles to defeat Russia in the ongoing war. The NATO-designated Ukraine Defence Contact Group will meet for the third time on Friday at the US Ramstein Air Base in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The bloc is said to coordinate arms supplies to Kyiv during the meet, according to France 24. Also Read | Explained: Are European allies planning to send tanks to Ukraine? On being asked if Germany needed to take similar action to equip Ukraine with more powerful weaponry, the head of the Intergovernmental organisation said: “We are in a decisive phase of the war. We are experiencing fierce fighting. Therefore, it is important that we provide Ukraine with the weapons it needs to win — and to continue as an independent nation.” Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, appealed for more powerful Western weapons on Saturday, claiming that the only way to confront Russian "terror" was on the battlefield. “What is needed for this? Those weapons that are in the warehouses of our partners,” Zelenskyy said during his address. Last week, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s confidants said that Moscow was currently engaged in combat with the NATO military alliance led by the United States in Ukraine and that the West was attempting to erase Russia from the political map of the world, Reuters reported. Watch | UK to supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes With last week's announcement that it has "completed the liberation" of Soledar, Russia claimed its first major battlefield victory following months of defeats and inaction, a claim that Ukraine repudiated, saying heavy fighting continues in the region. Countries including the United Kingdom, France and Poland have vowed to send tanks soon for the Ukrainian military to combat Russian forces. While the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks, Poland may deliver German-made Leopard 2 tanks. Finland may adopt a similar strategy, CNN reported. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

War-torn Ukraine can expect more heavy weapons deliveries 'in the near future': NATO

The year 2022 saw dimensions of the world order changing. For many, a war in the 21st century was a distant idea but Russia changed all that in February last year and in the past 11 months, a lot has happened.

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Large areas of eastern Ukraine were experiencing electricity cuts, Ukrainian officials said, across regions after attack by Russian troops. UK will supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes. Watch further to know more.

UK to supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes

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<p>In a miraculous rescue, a woman was retrieved alive by rescue workers from the debris of a residential building in Ukraine's southeastern town of Dnipro, after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video of a woman being saved by rescue workers was shared by Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Posting the video, he tweeted, “A woman was rescued from the rubble in Dnipro. Alive! We watch these images and realise it could have been us. It could have been our loved ones. All of us, millions of Ukrainians, can die from bombs at any moment. We live with that knowledge.”</p>

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<p>This follows the latest assault launched by Russia on various Ukrainian towns over the weekend. A barrage of missiles was fired by Russia on various cities of Ukraine on Saturday, which included Lviv, Kharkiv and Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Around 550 rescuers are working in Dnipro, which includes volunteers, doctors and police officers, who have been working relentlessly without any break or rest to save the people who may be trapped in the strike-hit building.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 40&nbsp;have lost their lives in the missile strike on Dnipro and 75 have been injured.</p>

<p>On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the "cowardly silence" of Russians over the attack, adding that messages of sympathy were sent to Kyiv from different countries over "this terror."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH| War in Ukraine: Dnipro pummeled, hundreds without power | Russian strikes</strong></p>

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<p>"The rescue operation will last as long as there is even the slightest chance to save lies," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emergency workers have said that screams of people, calling for help, can be heard from beneath the debris of the apartment, which was nine-storied.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. In a miraculous rescue, a woman was retrieved alive by rescue workers from the debris of a residential building in Ukraine's southeastern town of Dnipro, after it was hit by a Russian missile strike. The video of a woman being saved by rescue workers was shared by Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko on Twitter. ALSO READ| Putin says special military operation in Ukraine showing positive trend Posting the video, he tweeted, “A woman was rescued from the rubble in Dnipro. Alive! We watch these images and realise it could have been us. It could have been our loved ones. All of us, millions of Ukrainians, can die from bombs at any moment. We live with that knowledge.” A woman was rescued from the rubble in Dnipro. Alive! We watch these images and realize it could have been us. It could have been our loved ones. All of us, millions of Ukrainians, can die from bombs at any moment. We live with that knowledge. pic.twitter.com/OJC0R4pgu3 — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) January 15, 2023 × This follows the latest assault launched by Russia on various Ukrainian towns over the weekend. A barrage of missiles was fired by Russia on various cities of Ukraine on Saturday, which included Lviv, Kharkiv and Kyiv. DNIPRO: "Ukrainian firefighters rescue a wounded woman from a bombed building after a Russian rocket attack in Dnipro, Ukraine, January 14, 2023." -VOA pic.twitter.com/N9e6AGvnlH — Witches Truth Post 📜 (@witchestruth) January 16, 2023 × Around 550 rescuers are working in Dnipro, which includes volunteers, doctors and police officers, who have been working relentlessly without any break or rest to save the people who may be trapped in the strike-hit building. At least 40 have lost their lives in the missile strike on Dnipro and 75 have been injured. On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the "cowardly silence" of Russians over the attack, adding that messages of sympathy were sent to Kyiv from different countries over "this terror." WATCH| War in Ukraine: Dnipro pummeled, hundreds without power | Russian strikes "The rescue operation will last as long as there is even the slightest chance to save lies," he added. Emergency workers have said that screams of people, calling for help, can be heard from beneath the debris of the apartment, which was nine-storied. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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