With empty streets, destroyed homes and constant threat of danger, people continue to flee or get killed in the city of Mariupol leaving four-legged residents remain - frightened and hungry. However, a Ukrainian vet risks her life everyday to save abandoned pets.

Ukrainian vet dodges mines to save animals in Mariupol

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Russian missiles pound Ukrainian cities.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles pound Ukrainian cities

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Now, Moscow strikes the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Ukraine says that Kremlin has struck its 4 command posts.

Russia-Ukraine war to complete 5 months: Moscow strikes the Ukrainian city of Dnipro

<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine continued to cause major damage to the civilians as several deaths were reported due to continued onslaught from the Russian military. Serhiy Bolvinov, the deputy head of Kharkiv’s regional police force, said on Saturday that at least three people were killed in Chuhuiv due to a missile strike from Russian forces. According to AFP, Bolvinov said that the rockets were most likely fired from Russian territory, and it damaged a number of buildings in the area.</p>

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<p>“Four Russian rockets, presumably fired from around (the Russian city of) Belgorod at night, at about 3:30, hit a residential building, a school and administrative buildings,” Bolvinov wrote on Facebook,</p>

<p>“The bodies of three people were found under the rubble. Three more were injured. The victims are civilians,” Bolvinov added while describing the current attacks on the northern part of Ukraine.</p>

<p>The Sumy region also saw casualties as a person was killed and seven others injured in towns near the Russian border, regional governor Dmytro Zhyvytsky said on Telegram. The last few days have seen renewed aggression from the Russian forces and the death tally in the region stands at seven.</p>

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<p>However, there was some good news for the Ukrainian forces as they were able to stop a Russian attack on a strategic eastern highway, according to Serhiy Haidai, the governor of the Luhansk region. He said that the road between Lysychansk and Bakhmut remained under Ukraine’s control.</p>

<p>“They still cannot control several kilometres of this road,” Haidai wrote in a Telegram post.</p>

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine continued to cause major damage to the civilians as several deaths were reported due to continued onslaught from the Russian military.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continued to cause major damage to the civilians as several deaths were reported due to continued onslaught from the Russian military. Serhiy Bolvinov, the deputy head of Kharkiv’s regional police force, said on Saturday that at least three people were killed in Chuhuiv due to a missile strike from Russian forces. According to AFP, Bolvinov said that the rockets were most likely fired from Russian territory, and it damaged a number of buildings in the area. Also read | Joe Biden formally invites UAE President to the United States “Four Russian rockets, presumably fired from around (the Russian city of) Belgorod at night, at about 3:30, hit a residential building, a school and administrative buildings,” Bolvinov wrote on Facebook, “The bodies of three people were found under the rubble. Three more were injured. The victims are civilians,” Bolvinov added while describing the current attacks on the northern part of Ukraine. The Sumy region also saw casualties as a person was killed and seven others injured in towns near the Russian border, regional governor Dmytro Zhyvytsky said on Telegram. The last few days have seen renewed aggression from the Russian forces and the death tally in the region stands at seven. Also read | Ukraine crisis: Russia wants to purchase attack-capable drones from Iran However, there was some good news for the Ukrainian forces as they were able to stop a Russian attack on a strategic eastern highway, according to Serhiy Haidai, the governor of the Luhansk region. He said that the road between Lysychansk and Bakhmut remained under Ukraine’s control. “They still cannot control several kilometres of this road,” Haidai wrote in a Telegram post. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Casualties mount as Russian military launches fresh onslaught in parts of Ukraine

Ukrainian troops are training in drone technology to secure borders. The troops are being trained by Global Drones Academy. Drones make it possible to spot Russian forces and remotely direct artillery fire.

Tech in Trend: Ukrainian troops are training in drone tech to secure borders

Farmers in Crimea have backed Russia amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine in a unique way. Crimean fields show 'Z' & 'V' symbols in support of Russia.

Farmers back Russia in a unique way as Crimean fields show 'Z' & 'V' symbols

From the Russian strike in Ukraine to Israel and Gaza continuing to fight after Biden's exit, here are some impactful images from around the world on July 16, 2022.

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In a recent update on Ukraine-Russia war, Kyiv has slammed IAEA over Zaporizhzhya nuke plant and said IAEA is playing political games, balancing between Ukraine and Russia.

Ukraine-Russia war continues: Russia controls Europe's largest nuclear plant

<p>The European Union on Friday (July 15) formally proposed latest package of sanctions that includes an import ban on Russian gold. European Commission said in a statement that new measures are considered ""a maintenance and alignment package"</p>

<p>Reuters said that officials privately referred to it as a "sixth-and-a-half" set of sanctions. This was in reference to its limited scope. Six previous rounds of sanctions hit Russian oil or coal.</p>

<p>Some measures could still have a serious impact on the affected sectors.</p>

<p>"We do want to make sure that the war finishes as quickly as possible so that the economic price that Russia has to pay becomes ever higher - the price it has to pay for its aggression," EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic told a news conference before the sanctions were announced.</p>

<p>In order for these measures to become law, EU countries must now agree on this measures. Europeam diplomats said that the measures were uncontroversial and should pass through easily.</p>

<p>According to Russian customs data, Britain is the largest buyer of Russian gold with 290 tonnes in 2020 worth $16.9 billion.</p>

<p>But a senior EU official insisted that the EU's decision will not be merely symbolic as "it will cut off another tap of funding for Putin's war in Ukraine".</p>

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The European Union on Friday (July 15) formally proposed latest package of sanctions that includes an import ban on Russian gold. European Commission said in a statement that new measures are considered ""a maintenance and alignment package" Reuters said that officials privately referred to it as a "sixth-and-a-half" set of sanctions.

The European Union on Friday (July 15) formally proposed latest package of sanctions that includes an import ban on Russian gold. European Commission said in a statement that new measures are considered ""a maintenance and alignment package" Reuters said that officials privately referred to it as a "sixth-and-a-half" set of sanctions. This was in reference to its limited scope. Six previous rounds of sanctions hit Russian oil or coal. Some measures could still have a serious impact on the affected sectors. "We do want to make sure that the war finishes as quickly as possible so that the economic price that Russia has to pay becomes ever higher - the price it has to pay for its aggression," EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic told a news conference before the sanctions were announced. In order for these measures to become law, EU countries must now agree on this measures. Europeam diplomats said that the measures were uncontroversial and should pass through easily. According to Russian customs data, Britain is the largest buyer of Russian gold with 290 tonnes in 2020 worth $16.9 billion. But a senior EU official insisted that the EU's decision will not be merely symbolic as "it will cut off another tap of funding for Putin's war in Ukraine". (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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<p>A British man detained by Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine has died, said an official in self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The death of Paul Urey (45) has been confirmed by a British charity. Urey was accused of being a mercenary but tyhe charity where he worked as a humanitarian worker said that he did not have military background.</p>

<p>Urey was captured in southeast Ukraine in late April, said Presidium Network. He was trying to help a woman who had been given permission to travel to leave Russian-controlled territory.</p>

<p>Urey was stopped at a checkpoint before being detained and was later charged with "mercenary activities" by DPR separatists.</p>

<p>Presidium Network said Britain's Foreign Office had informed Urey's family of his death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reuters quoted spokesperson of the British Foreign Office who said that office was "urgently seeking clarification from the Russian government on media reports that a British aid worker has died in Ukraine."</p>

<p>Asked about Urey, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "They're clearly alarming reports and our thoughts are with his family and friends."</p>

<p>Daria Morozova, who has the title of human rights ombudsman in the DPR, said on social media that Urey had been suffering from diabetes and respiratory, kidney and cardiovascular issues.</p>

<p>"On our part, despite the severity of the alleged crime, Paul Urey was provided with appropriate medical assistance. However, given the diagnoses and stress, he passed away on July 10," she said.</p>

<p>Urey and another Briton, Dylan Healy, were detained at a checkpoint controlled by separatist forces in late April.</p>

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A British man detained by Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine has died, said an official in self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The death of Paul Urey (45) has been confirmed by a British charity. Urey was accused of being a mercenary but tyhe charity where he worked as a humanitarian worker said that he did not have military background. Urey was captured in southeast Ukraine in late April, said Presidium Network. He was trying to help a woman who had been given permission to travel to leave Russian-controlled territory. Urey was stopped at a checkpoint before being detained and was later charged with "mercenary activities" by DPR separatists. Presidium Network said Britain's Foreign Office had informed Urey's family of his death. Reuters quoted spokesperson of the British Foreign Office who said that office was "urgently seeking clarification from the Russian government on media reports that a British aid worker has died in Ukraine." Asked about Urey, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: "They're clearly alarming reports and our thoughts are with his family and friends." Daria Morozova, who has the title of human rights ombudsman in the DPR, said on social media that Urey had been suffering from diabetes and respiratory, kidney and cardiovascular issues. "On our part, despite the severity of the alleged crime, Paul Urey was provided with appropriate medical assistance. However, given the diagnoses and stress, he passed away on July 10," she said. Urey and another Briton, Dylan Healy, were detained at a checkpoint controlled by separatist forces in late April. 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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Russian missiles have struck Vinnytsia, a city far from the eastern frontline, killing at least 23 people and 66 injured, states the Ukrainian officials.

Ukraine: Russian rockets leaves 23 dead and 66 injured in Vinnytsia

The European Space Agency is formally ending its partnership with Russia on a rover mission to explore the surface of Mars, citing Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Molly Gambhir tells how earthly tensions are now impacting the space race.

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Russian missiles struck a city in central Ukraine. The strike killed 21 people and wounded about 90 more. Ukrainian president Zelensky called it 'an act of terrorism'.

Russian rockets hit central Ukraine, Zelensky call it 'an act of terrorism'

A video obtained by news agency Reuters showed black smoke billowing in the central Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia, where at least 20 civilians were killed in a Russian cruise missile strike on Thursday.

Black smoke billows in Ukraine's Vinnytsia after Russian cruise missile strikes

Europe is facing a major energy crisis amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. However, there is a Solar tech company named WeDoSolar that aims to cut Germany's reliance on Russian gas.

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As the war in Ukraine rages on, Russia has 'weaponised' food supplies. 22 million tons of grains are trapped inside Ukraine. On Wednesday, talks were held in Istanbul to break the impasse. Did they yield any breakthrough? Palki Sharma reports.

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<p>After Russia and Syria, North Korea has formally recognised the two Russian-backed breakaway "people's republics" in eastern Ukraine as independent states, a separatist leader claimed and the North's official news agency reported on Wednesday (July 13).&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korean state media KCNA reported that the North Korean government sent letters Wednesday to the People's Republic of Donetsk and the People's Republic of Lugansk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the news agencies, Pyongyang said that it "decided to recognise the independence of both the regions". In the letter, it also expressed the will to develop state-to-state relations with those countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia ordered the invasion of its neighbouring nation Ukraine this year on February 24 and termed it a "special military operation". It recognised the areas as independent shortly before the&nbsp;invasion. On the other hand, Syria made the diplomatic move last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The DPR's Embassy in Moscow posted a photo on its Telegram channel of a ceremony in which North Korea's ambassador to Moscow, Sin Hong-chol, handed a certificate of recognition to DPR envoy Olga Makeyeva.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Ukraine slams North Korea</strong></p>

<p>The Ukrainian foreign ministry slammed the move. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said that North Korea's decision to recognise territories is described as "temporarily occupied by Russia".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In response... Ukraine announces it is cutting diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea," the statement said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, according to the statement:&nbsp;"Russia no longer has any allies in the world, with the exception of countries that depend on it financially and politically."&nbsp;</p>

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After Russia and Syria, North Korea has formally recognised the two Russian-backed breakaway "people's republics" in eastern Ukraine as independent states, a separatist leader claimed and the North's official news agency reported on Wednesday (July 13).

After Russia and Syria, North Korea has formally recognised the two Russian-backed breakaway "people's republics" in eastern Ukraine as independent states, a separatist leader claimed and the North's official news agency reported on Wednesday (July 13). North Korean state media KCNA reported that the North Korean government sent letters Wednesday to the People's Republic of Donetsk and the People's Republic of Lugansk. As quoted by the news agencies, Pyongyang said that it "decided to recognise the independence of both the regions". In the letter, it also expressed the will to develop state-to-state relations with those countries. Russia ordered the invasion of its neighbouring nation Ukraine this year on February 24 and termed it a "special military operation". It recognised the areas as independent shortly before the invasion. On the other hand, Syria made the diplomatic move last month. The DPR's Embassy in Moscow posted a photo on its Telegram channel of a ceremony in which North Korea's ambassador to Moscow, Sin Hong-chol, handed a certificate of recognition to DPR envoy Olga Makeyeva. Ukraine slams North Korea The Ukrainian foreign ministry slammed the move. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said that North Korea's decision to recognise territories is described as "temporarily occupied by Russia". "In response... Ukraine announces it is cutting diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea," the statement said. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, according to the statement: "Russia no longer has any allies in the world, with the exception of countries that depend on it financially and politically." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A Russian missile strike on the city of Vinnytsia in central Ukraine has killed at least 12 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has termed the attack "an open act of terrorism". As per Ukrainian emergency services, there were 12 dead, including one baby. The attack has injured 25. Dozens of rescue workers were fighting to douse a large fired caused by the strikes. The missile strike has taken place ahead of the meet of European Union foreign and justice ministers in The Hague. The conference is on alleged Russian war crimes.</p>

<p>Zelensky is due to address the meeting via video call while Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to attend.</p>

<p>"Every day, Russia kills civilians, kills Ukrainian children, carries out missile attacks on the civilian facilities where there is no military target. What is this, if not an open act of terrorism?" the Ukraine leader said in a statement on social media.</p>

<p>Zelensky has repeatedly accused Russia of war crimes and he has vowed to hold Moscow to account. Zelensky has called for special war crimes tribunal set up in the Netherlands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An investigation into possible war crimes was opened by the International Criminal Court in The Hague just days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia started its 'special military operation' in Ukraine on February 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent weeks, Russian strikes in central Ukraine away from frontlines in the east and the south have become relatively rare.</p>

<p>But the war has raged around cities like Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine near the Black Sea which the presidency said was hit by a "massive missile strike" earlier on Thursday.</p>

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A Russian missile strike on the city of Vinnytsia in central Ukraine has killed at least 12 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has termed the attack "an open act of terrorism". As per Ukrainian emergency services, there were 12 dead, including one baby. The attack has injured 25. Dozens of rescue workers were fighting to douse a large fired caused by the strikes. The missile strike has taken place ahead of the meet of European Union foreign and justice ministers in The Hague. The conference is on alleged Russian war crimes. Zelensky is due to address the meeting via video call while Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to attend. "Every day, Russia kills civilians, kills Ukrainian children, carries out missile attacks on the civilian facilities where there is no military target. What is this, if not an open act of terrorism?" the Ukraine leader said in a statement on social media. Zelensky has repeatedly accused Russia of war crimes and he has vowed to hold Moscow to account. Zelensky has called for special war crimes tribunal set up in the Netherlands. An investigation into possible war crimes was opened by the International Criminal Court in The Hague just days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia started its 'special military operation' in Ukraine on February 24. In recent weeks, Russian strikes in central Ukraine away from frontlines in the east and the south have become relatively rare. But the war has raged around cities like Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine near the Black Sea which the presidency said was hit by a "massive missile strike" earlier on Thursday. 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 ×

Russian missile strike in central Ukraine kills at least 12

North Korea on Wednesday recognised two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent. The move has irked Kyiv as it has severed ties with Pyongyang.

North Korea recognises two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent

It's been five months since Russia started its invasion into the country. The conflict has played a major role in the worsening food crisis around the world. Now, Russia and Ukraine have held direct talks to try and relieve the current global food crisis.

Russia and Ukraine put heads together to solve global food crisis

For the first time in months, Russia and Ukraine have came face to face, shared the same negotiation table and held direct talks in Istanbul. It was a four-way meeting between the military delegation of Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the United Nations to discuss the resumption of stalled grain deliveries across the Black Sea.

Moscow & Kyiv delegates meet in Istanbul | Talks focus on resuming grain exports

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for causing the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka as he pointed out that blocking of food products during the invasion of Ukraine has resulted in unrest all around the world. During his address at the Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul, Zelensky said that one of the tactics Russia has used in their invasion of Ukraine is the creation of an "economic shock". With countries experiencing food and fuel shortages due to the ongoing crisis and disruption in the supply chain, they have fallen into unrest, and this has benefitted Russia’s agenda.</p>

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<p>"And this concerns not only us. Look at just one example – the events in Sri Lanka. The shocking food and fuel price hikes led to a social explosion. No one knows now how it will end. However, you all know that the same explosions are possible in other countries affected by food and energy crises," Zelensky said during his address to the Asian countries according to a report by Ukinform.</p>

<p>Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, the military has strategically blocked the movement of Ukrainian ships which carry food items to various parts of the world.</p>

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<p>Zelensky continued to ask for diplomatic and ammunition support from the various countries and he even called the invasion a “thought-out Russian game" to increase energy and fuel prices.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka are currently experiencing their worst economic crisis since gaining independence back in 1948 and the country is currently going through a massive food and fuel shortage.</p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for causing the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka as he pointed out that blocking of food products during the invasion of Ukraine has resulted in unrest all around the world.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed Russia for causing the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka as he pointed out that blocking of food products during the invasion of Ukraine has resulted in unrest all around the world. During his address at the Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul, Zelensky said that one of the tactics Russia has used in their invasion of Ukraine is the creation of an "economic shock". With countries experiencing food and fuel shortages due to the ongoing crisis and disruption in the supply chain, they have fallen into unrest, and this has benefitted Russia’s agenda. Also read | Russia shot down three Ukrainian fighter jets, says Russian defence ministry "And this concerns not only us. Look at just one example – the events in Sri Lanka. The shocking food and fuel price hikes led to a social explosion. No one knows now how it will end. However, you all know that the same explosions are possible in other countries affected by food and energy crises," Zelensky said during his address to the Asian countries according to a report by Ukinform. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, the military has strategically blocked the movement of Ukrainian ships which carry food items to various parts of the world. Also read | In pics - Mass COVID-19 testing in Shanghai sparks lockdown fears Zelensky continued to ask for diplomatic and ammunition support from the various countries and he even called the invasion a “thought-out Russian game" to increase energy and fuel prices. Sri Lanka are currently experiencing their worst economic crisis since gaining independence back in 1948 and the country is currently going through a massive food and fuel shortage. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Volodymyr Zelensky blames Russia for crisis in Sri Lanka, warns against 'economic shock'

Europe is on the edge after the Russian Nord Stream gas link was shutdown. President Vladmir Putin is making fresh moves. He will travel to Iran next week. Palki Sharma tells you what to expect.

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<p>Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday (July 13) that Russia had shot down three Ukrainian fighter jets. As per details released during the daily briefing, the defence ministry said Su-25 and Su-24 fighter jets being used by Ukrainian air force were shot down over Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Third Ukrainian fighter jet was MiG-29, which the ministry said was shot down in the Mykolaiv region in the southern Ukraine. All these fighter jets are Soviet-designed planes being used by Ukrainian air force.</p>

<p>There was no immediate reaction from Ukraine.</p>

<p>Amid hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, both countries are also holding dialogue to break deadlock over grain exports from Ukraine often called 'bread basket of Europe'. Officials from both countries met United Nations and Turkish officials on Wednesday to discuss.</p>

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<p>This is the first face-to-face meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials since another meeting that took place in Istanbul on March 29.</p>

<p>Ukraine is an important exporter of wheat, barley and maize. It has also supplied nearly half of all the sunflower oil traded on global markets. However, shipments across the Black Sea remain blocked by Russian warships along with mines laid by Ukraine to prevent an amphibious Russian assault.</p>

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Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday (July 13) that Russia had shot down three Ukrainian fighter jets. As per details released during the daily briefing, the defence ministry said Su-25 and Su-24 fighter jets being used by Ukrainian air force were shot down over Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.

Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday (July 13) that Russia had shot down three Ukrainian fighter jets. As per details released during the daily briefing, the defence ministry said Su-25 and Su-24 fighter jets being used by Ukrainian air force were shot down over Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Third Ukrainian fighter jet was MiG-29, which the ministry said was shot down in the Mykolaiv region in the southern Ukraine. All these fighter jets are Soviet-designed planes being used by Ukrainian air force. There was no immediate reaction from Ukraine. Amid hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, both countries are also holding dialogue to break deadlock over grain exports from Ukraine often called 'bread basket of Europe'. Officials from both countries met United Nations and Turkish officials on Wednesday to discuss. Also Read | Ukrainian President Zelensky says Russia 'doesn't have the courage' to admit defeat This is the first face-to-face meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials since another meeting that took place in Istanbul on March 29. Ukraine is an important exporter of wheat, barley and maize. It has also supplied nearly half of all the sunflower oil traded on global markets. However, shipments across the Black Sea remain blocked by Russian warships along with mines laid by Ukraine to prevent an amphibious Russian assault. 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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Turkiye is all set to host four-way Russian and Ukrainian delegations together with UN diplomats on Wednesday to discuss the resumption of stalled grain deliveries across the Black Sea.

Turkiye to host four-way Russia, Ukraine and UN grain talks amid growing global food crisis

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (July 11) expanded fast-track route to Russian citizenship and made it available for all Ukrainians. Putin signed a decree to this effect. Till recently, only residents of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk&nbsp;regions and residents of southern Zaporizhzhia and the Kherson regions were eligible for the fast-track route. Now, Putin's decree has made the mechanism available to all Ukrainians. There was no immediate reaction from Ukrainian officials on this development.</p>

<p>Between 2019, when the procedure was first introduced for the residents of Donetsk and Luhansk, and this year, more than 720,000 residents of the rebel-held areas in the two regions "about 18% of the population" have received Russian passports.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russian rockets destroy school and children's health centre in Kharkiv</strong></p>

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<p>In the month of May, this fast-track route was&nbsp;also offered to residents of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. First Russian passports were reportedly handed out in these regions a month ago.</p>

<p>The move from Putin has come even as Russian shelling killed at least three and injured 31 others in shelling on Ukraine's second-largest city. Hours earlier, Russian troops launched three missile strikes on Kharkiv which the official described as "absolute terrorism".</p>

<p>Oleh Syniehubov, regional governor of Kharkiv, said on Telegram that shelling came from multiple rocket launchers. He added that those hospitalised include children aged 4 and 16.</p>

<p>"Only civilian structures a shopping centre and houses of peaceful Kharkiv residents came under the fire of the Russians. Several shells hit the yards of private houses. Garages and cars were also destroyed, several fires broke out," Syniehubov wrote.</p>

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<p>He said earlier that one of the missiles Russian forces launched on Kharkiv during the night destroyed school another hit a residential building, while the third landed near warehouse facilities.</p>

<p>"All (three were launched) exclusively on civilian objects, this is absolute terrorism!" Syniehubov said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (July 11) expanded fast-track route to Russian citizenship and made it available for all Ukrainians. Putin signed a decree to this effect.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (July 11) expanded fast-track route to Russian citizenship and made it available for all Ukrainians. Putin signed a decree to this effect. Till recently, only residents of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions and residents of southern Zaporizhzhia and the Kherson regions were eligible for the fast-track route. Now, Putin's decree has made the mechanism available to all Ukrainians. There was no immediate reaction from Ukrainian officials on this development. Between 2019, when the procedure was first introduced for the residents of Donetsk and Luhansk, and this year, more than 720,000 residents of the rebel-held areas in the two regions "about 18% of the population" have received Russian passports. Watch | Russian rockets destroy school and children's health centre in Kharkiv × In the month of May, this fast-track route was also offered to residents of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. First Russian passports were reportedly handed out in these regions a month ago. The move from Putin has come even as Russian shelling killed at least three and injured 31 others in shelling on Ukraine's second-largest city. Hours earlier, Russian troops launched three missile strikes on Kharkiv which the official described as "absolute terrorism". Oleh Syniehubov, regional governor of Kharkiv, said on Telegram that shelling came from multiple rocket launchers. He added that those hospitalised include children aged 4 and 16. "Only civilian structures a shopping centre and houses of peaceful Kharkiv residents came under the fire of the Russians. Several shells hit the yards of private houses. Garages and cars were also destroyed, several fires broke out," Syniehubov wrote. Also Read | Russia-Ukraine war: '34 airstrikes in past 24 hours', Zelensky says there is no 'pause' in Moscow's attacks He said earlier that one of the missiles Russian forces launched on Kharkiv during the night destroyed school another hit a residential building, while the third landed near warehouse facilities. "All (three were launched) exclusively on civilian objects, this is absolute terrorism!" Syniehubov said. (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 ×

Putin signs decree giving all Ukrainians path to Russian citizenship

<p>The chief executive of Ukraine's cricket board says it "ticks all the boxes" to become an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the game would not survive if it was denied entry. Ukraine is expected to get second-tier membership at the governing body`s board meeting this month, entitling the war-torn country to Twenty20 International status and funds from the ICC, which has earmarked $30.8 million for its 96 associate members this year.</p>

<p>The Ukraine Cricket Federation (UCF) has been organising cricket for the last two decades and has a pool of 15,000 students, most of them Indian, at the senior level. Its chief executive Kobus Olivier told Reuters it met all the ICC requirements before Russia invaded.</p>

<p>"We ticked all the boxes on Feb. 24 when the war started," he said. "I have so much belief in this process ... and I am absolutely confident Ukraine will be an associate member of the ICC." Olivier, a South African, said the ICC should take note of how the EU "fast-tracked" Ukraine`s candidate status to join the bloc, saying it set a "very good precedent".</p>

<p>UCF President Hardeep Singh has made arrangements for national team players to train in India while Olivier set up base in Zagreb after fleeing Kyiv. He is effectively running the UCF`s junior and women cricket programmes from Zagreb and engaging refugees, mostly mothers and children, in cricket-in-the-park sessions three days a week.</p>

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<p>"These refugee mothers are actually going to make the Ukrainian national team in a couple of years," said Olivier, whose own escape from Kyiv, along with his four pet dogs, is the subject of a documentary.<br />
Olivier is also planning to host a `Ukrainian Freedom Cup` in Zagreb next month with teams from Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary and Czech Republic. If the ICC rejects its membership application the consequences for the game in Ukraine would be dire, Olivier said.</p>

<p>"It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine," he said. The Lord`s Taverners, a British charity, and the MCC Foundation, the charity arm of cricket`s lawmakers, have given support to the UCF but sponsorship funds have dried up.</p>

<p>ICC membership would make the UCF eligible for government funding and could attract new sponsors.<br />
"It will be a snowball effect," said Olivier.</p>


The chief executive of Ukraine's cricket board says it "ticks all the boxes" to become an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the game would not survive if it was denied entry.

The chief executive of Ukraine's cricket board says it "ticks all the boxes" to become an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the game would not survive if it was denied entry. Ukraine is expected to get second-tier membership at the governing body`s board meeting this month, entitling the war-torn country to Twenty20 International status and funds from the ICC, which has earmarked $30.8 million for its 96 associate members this year. The Ukraine Cricket Federation (UCF) has been organising cricket for the last two decades and has a pool of 15,000 students, most of them Indian, at the senior level. Its chief executive Kobus Olivier told Reuters it met all the ICC requirements before Russia invaded. "We ticked all the boxes on Feb. 24 when the war started," he said. "I have so much belief in this process ... and I am absolutely confident Ukraine will be an associate member of the ICC." Olivier, a South African, said the ICC should take note of how the EU "fast-tracked" Ukraine`s candidate status to join the bloc, saying it set a "very good precedent". UCF President Hardeep Singh has made arrangements for national team players to train in India while Olivier set up base in Zagreb after fleeing Kyiv. He is effectively running the UCF`s junior and women cricket programmes from Zagreb and engaging refugees, mostly mothers and children, in cricket-in-the-park sessions three days a week. ALSO READ | Bharat Army's epic response wins the internet after Barmy Army claims Virat Kohli was dropped for 1st ODI "These refugee mothers are actually going to make the Ukrainian national team in a couple of years," said Olivier, whose own escape from Kyiv, along with his four pet dogs, is the subject of a documentary. Olivier is also planning to host a `Ukrainian Freedom Cup` in Zagreb next month with teams from Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary and Czech Republic. If the ICC rejects its membership application the consequences for the game in Ukraine would be dire, Olivier said. "It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine," he said. The Lord`s Taverners, a British charity, and the MCC Foundation, the charity arm of cricket`s lawmakers, have given support to the UCF but sponsorship funds have dried up. ICC membership would make the UCF eligible for government funding and could attract new sponsors. "It will be a snowball effect," said Olivier.

Cricket: Ukraine hopeful of ICC membership for game to survive in war-torn country

<p>US national security adviser Jake Sullivan didn't provide any details that can prove whether Iran had delivered any of the drones to Russia yet, but&nbsp;the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable. In another, the stunning image&nbsp;taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope&nbsp;showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it.&nbsp;The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amid the ongoing war, the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable.&nbsp;During a briefing at the White House, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday (July 11) that the unmanned aerial vehicles could be delivered on an expedited timeline which includes training sessions to use such vehicles as soon as early July.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed.&nbsp;NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sri Lankan parliamentary speaker said on Monday (July 11) that the country's parliament will reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July 20. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is planning to resign on Wednesday as the South Asian nation continues to face its worse economic crisis.&nbsp;In a statement, speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that the nominations for the next president will be presented to parliament on 19 July. On 20 July parliament will vote to elect a new president.&nbsp;</p>

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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan didn't provide any details that can prove whether Iran had delivered any of the drones to Russia yet, but the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable.

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan didn't provide any details that can prove whether Iran had delivered any of the drones to Russia yet, but the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable. In another, the stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it. The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth. Click on headlines to read more: Russia-Ukraine war: US says Iran planning to supply Russians with drones Amid the ongoing war, the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable. During a briefing at the White House, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday (July 11) that the unmanned aerial vehicles could be delivered on an expedited timeline which includes training sessions to use such vehicles as soon as early July. James Webb telescope's first image: A never-before-seen view of the universe United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years. The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed. NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years. Sri Lanka economic crisis: Parliament to elect new president on July 20 Sri Lankan parliamentary speaker said on Monday (July 11) that the country's parliament will reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July 20. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is planning to resign on Wednesday as the South Asian nation continues to face its worse economic crisis. In a statement, speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that the nominations for the next president will be presented to parliament on 19 July. On 20 July parliament will vote to elect a new president. United States: Biden heckled during a White House event by Parkland shooting victim's father × South Asia Diary | Bhutan increasing daily tax on tourists ×

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The Russia-Ukraine war is in its fifth month and shows no signs of abating. As the war continues to intensify, Kyiv has now warned that Moscow might be planning to launch some of their deadliest attacks yet.

Russia-Ukraine war intensifies: Kyiv warns that Moscow will step up Donbas fight

Jake Sullivan, the White House national security advisor said that Iran is planning to supply hundreds of drones with combat weapon capabilities to Russia for use in Ukraine.

US Security Advisor: Iran will supply combat drones to Russia

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