An Ukrainian court sentenced a 21-year-old Russian soldier to life in prison for killing a civilian, sealing the first guilty conviction for war crimes since Russia's invasion three months ago.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Soldier who killed civilian sentenced to life in war crimes trial

<p>Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old sergeant in the Russian army, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court for committing war crimes during the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This was the first time that a trial took place in relation to war crimes in the ongoing crisis and the judge decided to hand Shishimarin a life sentence after he was found guilty of killing 62-year-old Oleksandr Shelipov in Sumy region of Ukraine. The trial has developed into a crucial opportunity for Ukraine to prove that the Russian military has been attacking civilians without any regard for the rules of war.</p>

<p>Serhii Ahafonov, the judge presiding over the case, announced his verdict and said that although Shishimarin has expressed remorse, there was no leniency in the statement handed out to him.</p>

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<p>After the verdict, Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, has said that she has more than 40 similar cases and they will all be going to trail in the near future. She added that this is just the beginning as authorities have registered more than 10,000 instances of war crimes across Ukraine.</p>

<p>The main defense from Shishimarin’s lawyer was that the 21-year-old was forced to shoot the civilian with a rifle while travelling in a car with his fellow soldiers. However, he pleaded guilty to the crime and the court said in its statement that they did not have concrete evidence of coercion.</p>

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<p>"I feel very sorry for him but for a crime like that - I can't forgive him," victim's widow Kateryna Shelipova told BBC.</p>

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Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old sergeant in the Russian army, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court for committing war crimes during the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Vadim Shishimarin, a 21-year-old sergeant in the Russian army, was sentenced to life in prison by a Ukrainian court for committing war crimes during the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This was the first time that a trial took place in relation to war crimes in the ongoing crisis and the judge decided to hand Shishimarin a life sentence after he was found guilty of killing 62-year-old Oleksandr Shelipov in Sumy region of Ukraine. The trial has developed into a crucial opportunity for Ukraine to prove that the Russian military has been attacking civilians without any regard for the rules of war. Serhii Ahafonov, the judge presiding over the case, announced his verdict and said that although Shishimarin has expressed remorse, there was no leniency in the statement handed out to him. Also read | Ukraine rules out ceasefire or any territorial concessions to Russia After the verdict, Ukraine’s prosecutor general, Iryna Venediktova, has said that she has more than 40 similar cases and they will all be going to trail in the near future. She added that this is just the beginning as authorities have registered more than 10,000 instances of war crimes across Ukraine. The main defense from Shishimarin’s lawyer was that the 21-year-old was forced to shoot the civilian with a rifle while travelling in a car with his fellow soldiers. However, he pleaded guilty to the crime and the court said in its statement that they did not have concrete evidence of coercion. Also read | China sees red at US Indo-Pacific strategy, calls it a ploy to create division "I feel very sorry for him but for a crime like that - I can't forgive him," victim's widow Kateryna Shelipova told BBC. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin jailed for life by Ukrainian court over war crime

Leaders from all across the globe are meeting in Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, the in-person meeting comes after two years break due to the covid-19 pandemic. What are the biggest issues on agenda at Davos?

WEF 2022: Davos gears up for high level meeting, 2500 leaders to attend summit

War may be far away from being over but tensions from the Ukraine conflict are causing an unprecedented chill in Norway's Svalbard where Russian and Ukrainian coal miners have worked side by side for decades.

Russia-Ukraine war casts a chill in Norway's Svalbard

<p>Ukraine on Sunday ruled out ceasefire saying that if fighting stops temporarily, Russia would attack harder after the break. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said that Kyiv cannot accept any deal with Moscow that sees it cedeing territory to Russia.</p>

<p>"The war will not stop (after concessions). It will just be put on pause for some time," Podolyak, Ukraine's lead negotiator, told Reuters in an interview in the heavily guarded presidential office. "They'll start a new offensive, even more bloody and large-scale."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Russia intensified offensive in Donbas region. A major offensive has been launched in Luhansk, one of the two provinces in Donbas. Such a movement from Russia has come after the end of weeks of resistance by Ukrainian fighters in the port city of Mariupol.</p>

<p><strong>World at War: Russia captures Mariupol, the biggest battlefield of the Ukraine war</strong></p>

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<p>Russian-backed separatists already controlled swathes of territory in Luhansk and the neighbouring Donetsk province before the Feb. 24 invasion, but Moscow wants to seize the last remaining Ukrainian-held territory in Donbas.</p>

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<p>"The situation in Donbas is extremely difficult," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his nightly address. The Russian army was trying to attack the cities of Sloviansk and Sievierodonetsk, but Ukrainian forces were holding off their advance, he said.</p>

<p>Earlier, Zelensky told local television that although the fighting would be bloody, the end would come only through diplomacy and that the Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory would be temporary.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Ukraine on Sunday ruled out ceasefire saying that if fighting stops temporarily, Russia would attack harder after the break. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said that Kyiv cannot accept any deal with Moscow that sees it cedeing territory to Russia.

Ukraine on Sunday ruled out ceasefire saying that if fighting stops temporarily, Russia would attack harder after the break. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said that Kyiv cannot accept any deal with Moscow that sees it cedeing territory to Russia. "The war will not stop (after concessions). It will just be put on pause for some time," Podolyak, Ukraine's lead negotiator, told Reuters in an interview in the heavily guarded presidential office. "They'll start a new offensive, even more bloody and large-scale." Meanwhile, Russia intensified offensive in Donbas region. A major offensive has been launched in Luhansk, one of the two provinces in Donbas. Such a movement from Russia has come after the end of weeks of resistance by Ukrainian fighters in the port city of Mariupol. World at War: Russia captures Mariupol, the biggest battlefield of the Ukraine war × Russian-backed separatists already controlled swathes of territory in Luhansk and the neighbouring Donetsk province before the Feb. 24 invasion, but Moscow wants to seize the last remaining Ukrainian-held territory in Donbas. Also Read | Biden approves $40 billion in aid for Ukraine: Armoured vehicles & air defences in package "The situation in Donbas is extremely difficult," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his nightly address. The Russian army was trying to attack the cities of Sloviansk and Sievierodonetsk, but Ukrainian forces were holding off their advance, he said. Earlier, Zelensky told local television that although the fighting would be bloody, the end would come only through diplomacy and that the Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory would be temporary. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ukraine rules out ceasefire, says Russia might hit harder after break

<p>Showing support for the war-torn country Ukraine, English songwriter and singer Harry Styles waved the country's flag during his 'One Night Concert' on Friday. His kind gesture touched thousands of hearts. In no time pictures and videos from the concert went viral.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 28-year-old singer performed on all the 13 tracks from his latest album Harry's House and also on some classic favourites that were demanded from his fans. The concert happened on the night of 20th May at New York City's Madison Square Garden.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>While performing on the tunes of his popular song 'Sign of the Times' from his debut eponymous LP, towards the end of the concert, Styles grabbed a Ukrainian flag from one of his fans in the audience and carried it across the stage with him as he sang the song loudly while the crowd cheered for him. During the performance, one picture shows Harry holding the flag with one hand, as he clenches his microphone with the other.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The English singer wore a heart printed shirt and black leather pants for the concert.&nbsp;Later on, he grabbed a pride flag from another concert attendee, something that he regularly does during his concerts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon people started sharing videos and pictures from the concert and called the young artist “king.”&nbsp; Styles for his music video ‘As It Was’, had worked with Ukrainian director Tanu Muino. &nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Harry Styles <a href="https://twitter.com/Harry_Styles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Harry_Styles</a> took to the stage with a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ukrainian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ukrainian</a> flag at a concert in New York during the performance of one of his top hits "Sign Of The Times" “<br />
🇺🇦 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StandWithUkraine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StandWithUkraine</a><br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Amazing, such young artists with human values, decency, empathy towards the suffering ofUkraine! Gives me faith in our future! Thank you, such symbolic acts matter a lot, you influence youth, thank you 🙏❤️</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/Harry_Styles?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Harry_Styles</a> holding Ukraine’s flag and singing “Will we ever learn? We’ve been here before” was just so powerful to me. 🤍🕊</p>
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<p>His support for Ukraine comes amid the ongoing attack by Russia that was launched on 24th February. Millions of Ukrainians have fled the country, while hundreds of civilians have died, including children. The world has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion, along with imposing heavy economic sanctions against Russia.</p>

<p>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-harry-styles-debuts-new-songs-from-upcoming-album-during-coachella-music-festival-471720">Harry Styles debuts new songs from upcoming album during Coachella music festival</a></p>


Showing support for the war-torn country Ukraine, English songwriter and singer Harry Styles waved the country's flag during his 'One Night Concert' on Friday. His kind gesture touched thousands of hearts.

Showing support for the war-torn country Ukraine, English songwriter and singer Harry Styles waved the country's flag during his 'One Night Concert' on Friday. His kind gesture touched thousands of hearts. In no time pictures and videos from the concert went viral. The 28-year-old singer performed on all the 13 tracks from his latest album Harry's House and also on some classic favourites that were demanded from his fans. The concert happened on the night of 20th May at New York City's Madison Square Garden. While performing on the tunes of his popular song 'Sign of the Times' from his debut eponymous LP, towards the end of the concert, Styles grabbed a Ukrainian flag from one of his fans in the audience and carried it across the stage with him as he sang the song loudly while the crowd cheered for him. During the performance, one picture shows Harry holding the flag with one hand, as he clenches his microphone with the other. Also Read: Time to say goodbye! 'Riverdale' to end with seventh season at CW The English singer wore a heart printed shirt and black leather pants for the concert. Later on, he grabbed a pride flag from another concert attendee, something that he regularly does during his concerts. Soon people started sharing videos and pictures from the concert and called the young artist “king.” Styles for his music video ‘As It Was’, had worked with Ukrainian director Tanu Muino. Watch reactions here:- Harry Styles @Harry_Styles took to the stage with a #Ukrainian flag at a concert in New York during the performance of one of his top hits "Sign Of The Times" “ 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🎥: @isabelguedez pic.twitter.com/eTe6pNc2JJ — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) May 22, 2022 × Amazing, such young artists with human values, decency, empathy towards the suffering ofUkraine! Gives me faith in our future! Thank you, such symbolic acts matter a lot, you influence youth, thank you 🙏❤️ — Alexandra (@Alexandra1UApro) May 22, 2022 × @Harry_Styles holding Ukraine’s flag and singing “Will we ever learn? We’ve been here before” was just so powerful to me. 🤍🕊 — Israel Josafat (@_IsraelJosafat) May 21, 2022 × We’re watching #HarryStyles’s One Night Only concert on Apple Live TV right now and be just grabbed a Ukraine flag from someone in the audience. We love that energy, king. 🇺🇦 — Anamika 🇺🇦 (@AKumariLife) May 21, 2022 × His support for Ukraine comes amid the ongoing attack by Russia that was launched on 24th February. Millions of Ukrainians have fled the country, while hundreds of civilians have died, including children. The world has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion, along with imposing heavy economic sanctions against Russia. Also Read:Harry Styles debuts new songs from upcoming album during Coachella music festival

Fans laud Harry Styles as he waves Ukraine flag in support at New York concert 

Quadrilateral security dialogue members are all together in Tokyo and the grouping includes India, Australia, United States and Japan. Like any foreign meeting taking place, Ukraine war is likely to dominate the talks.

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<p>Russia’s foreign minister and its ambassador to the United States have both signaled that Russia’s debacle in Ukraine could lead to a nuclear strike. By claiming that Russia is readying its weapons, by warning of a “serious” risk of nuclear escalation and by declaring “there are few rules left,” they purposefully rattled the ultimate saber. Vladimir Putin himself has noted that he has weapons his opponents do not and that he will “use them, if needed.” Even the C.I.A. director, William Burns, has warned of the possibility that Mr. Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon, even if there is no “practical evidence” right now to suggest it is imminent. Nevertheless, we should be prepared; the former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has argued that we should give the threat consideration.</p>

<p>We should imagine the unimaginable, specifically how we would respond militarily and economically to such a seismic shift in the global geopolitical terrain.</p>

<p>President Joe Biden is right not to have elevated our nuclear DEFCON level. Nor has the administration’s rhetoric stooped to Mr. Putin’s bait. In 2012, I noted that Russia was the biggest geopolitical adversary to the United States, and it clearly remains a source of great concern to both Republicans and Democrats. Given the magnitude of consequence of a nuclear strike, our potential options merit thought, by our leaders and by American citizens alike.</p>

<p>By invading Ukraine, Mr. Putin has already proved that he is capable of illogical and self-defeating decisions. If he loses in Ukraine, he not only will have failed to achieve his life’s ambition to reverse what he sees as the “greatest geopolitical catastrophe” of the 20th century — the collapse of the Soviet Union — but he will also have permanently diminished Russia as a great power and reinvigorated its adversaries. It is possible that Mr. Putin could face significant internal challenges to his leadership. In such a circumstance, he may be able to convince himself that the United States and the West are the reason he invaded Ukraine and that the propaganda he has deployed to justify this immoral invasion was true from the beginning.</p>

<p>Some will conclude that to avoid provoking Russia — and thus avoid the prospect of a possible Russian nuclear strike — we should pre-emptively restrain Ukraine from routing the Russian military. We could limit the weapons we send, hold back on intelligence and pressure President Volodymyr Zelensky to settle. I disagree; free nations must continue to support Ukrainians’ brave and necessary defense of their country. Failing to continue to support Ukraine would be like paying the cannibal to eat us last. If Mr. Putin, or any other nuclear power, can invade and subjugate with near impunity, then Ukraine would be only the first of such conquests. Inevitably, our friends and allies would be devoured by brazen, authoritarian nuclear powers, the implications of which would drastically alter the world order.</p>

<p>The right answer is to continue to give Ukraine all the support it needs to defend itself and to win. Its military successes may force Mr. Putin to exit Ukraine or to agree to a cease-fire acceptable to the Ukrainian people. Perhaps his control of Russian media would enable him to spin a loss into a face-saving narrative at home. These are the outcomes he would be smart to take. But if a cornered and delusional Mr. Putin were to instead use a nuclear weapon — whether via a tactical strike or by weaponizing one of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants — we would have several options.</p>

<p>There are some who would argue for a nuclear response. But there is a wide range of options, and they need not be mutually exclusive. For example, NATO could engage in Ukraine, potentially obliterating Russia’s struggling military. Further, we could confront China and every other nation with a choice much like that George W. Bush gave the world after Sept. 11: You are either with us, or you are with Russia — you cannot be with both.</p>

<p>Russia’s use of a nuclear weapon would unarguably be a redefining, reorienting geopolitical event. Any nation that chose to retain ties with Russia after such an outrage would itself also become a global pariah. Some or all of its economy would be severed from that of the United States and our allies. Today, the West represents over half of the global G.D.P. Separating any nation from our combined economies could devastate it. The impact on Western economies could be significant, but the impact on the economies of Russia and its fellow travelers would be much worse. It could ultimately be economic Armageddon, but that is far preferable to nuclear Armageddon.</p>

<p>Together with our key NATO allies, we should develop and evaluate a broad range of options. I presume the president and the administration are already engaged in such a process. The potential responses to an act so heinous and geopolitically disorienting as a nuclear strike must be optimally designed and have the support of our NATO allies. Mr. Putin and his enablers should have no doubt that our answer to such depravity would be devastating.</p>


Russia’s foreign minister and its ambassador to the United States have both signaled that Russia’s debacle in Ukraine could lead to a nuclear strike. By claiming that Russia is readying its weapons, by warning of a “serious” risk of nuclear escalation and by declaring “there are few rules left,” they purposefully rattled the ultimate saber.

Russia’s foreign minister and its ambassador to the United States have both signaled that Russia’s debacle in Ukraine could lead to a nuclear strike. By claiming that Russia is readying its weapons, by warning of a “serious” risk of nuclear escalation and by declaring “there are few rules left,” they purposefully rattled the ultimate saber. Vladimir Putin himself has noted that he has weapons his opponents do not and that he will “use them, if needed.” Even the C.I.A. director, William Burns, has warned of the possibility that Mr. Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon, even if there is no “practical evidence” right now to suggest it is imminent. Nevertheless, we should be prepared; the former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has argued that we should give the threat consideration. We should imagine the unimaginable, specifically how we would respond militarily and economically to such a seismic shift in the global geopolitical terrain. President Joe Biden is right not to have elevated our nuclear DEFCON level. Nor has the administration’s rhetoric stooped to Mr. Putin’s bait. In 2012, I noted that Russia was the biggest geopolitical adversary to the United States, and it clearly remains a source of great concern to both Republicans and Democrats. Given the magnitude of consequence of a nuclear strike, our potential options merit thought, by our leaders and by American citizens alike. By invading Ukraine, Mr. Putin has already proved that he is capable of illogical and self-defeating decisions. If he loses in Ukraine, he not only will have failed to achieve his life’s ambition to reverse what he sees as the “greatest geopolitical catastrophe” of the 20th century — the collapse of the Soviet Union — but he will also have permanently diminished Russia as a great power and reinvigorated its adversaries. It is possible that Mr. Putin could face significant internal challenges to his leadership. In such a circumstance, he may be able to convince himself that the United States and the West are the reason he invaded Ukraine and that the propaganda he has deployed to justify this immoral invasion was true from the beginning. Some will conclude that to avoid provoking Russia — and thus avoid the prospect of a possible Russian nuclear strike — we should pre-emptively restrain Ukraine from routing the Russian military. We could limit the weapons we send, hold back on intelligence and pressure President Volodymyr Zelensky to settle. I disagree; free nations must continue to support Ukrainians’ brave and necessary defense of their country. Failing to continue to support Ukraine would be like paying the cannibal to eat us last. If Mr. Putin, or any other nuclear power, can invade and subjugate with near impunity, then Ukraine would be only the first of such conquests. Inevitably, our friends and allies would be devoured by brazen, authoritarian nuclear powers, the implications of which would drastically alter the world order. The right answer is to continue to give Ukraine all the support it needs to defend itself and to win. Its military successes may force Mr. Putin to exit Ukraine or to agree to a cease-fire acceptable to the Ukrainian people. Perhaps his control of Russian media would enable him to spin a loss into a face-saving narrative at home. These are the outcomes he would be smart to take. But if a cornered and delusional Mr. Putin were to instead use a nuclear weapon — whether via a tactical strike or by weaponizing one of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants — we would have several options. There are some who would argue for a nuclear response. But there is a wide range of options, and they need not be mutually exclusive. For example, NATO could engage in Ukraine, potentially obliterating Russia’s struggling military. Further, we could confront China and every other nation with a choice much like that George W. Bush gave the world after Sept. 11: You are either with us, or you are with Russia — you cannot be with both. Russia’s use of a nuclear weapon would unarguably be a redefining, reorienting geopolitical event. Any nation that chose to retain ties with Russia after such an outrage would itself also become a global pariah. Some or all of its economy would be severed from that of the United States and our allies. Today, the West represents over half of the global G.D.P. Separating any nation from our combined economies could devastate it. The impact on Western economies could be significant, but the impact on the economies of Russia and its fellow travelers would be much worse. It could ultimately be economic Armageddon, but that is far preferable to nuclear Armageddon. Together with our key NATO allies, we should develop and evaluate a broad range of options. I presume the president and the administration are already engaged in such a process. The potential responses to an act so heinous and geopolitically disorienting as a nuclear strike must be optimally designed and have the support of our NATO allies. Mr. Putin and his enablers should have no doubt that our answer to such depravity would be devastating.

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The annual summit of the World Economic Forum in Davos in Switzerland has kicked off today after a gap of nearly about two and a half years. 2,500 leaders from politics, business, media will attend the summit.

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US has emerged as one of the key allies to Ukraine as it continues to fight off the Russian offensive and in the latest White House officials have said that the US is looking to provide Ukraine with advanced anti-ship missiles this with an aim to fight off the Russian blockade.

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In a latest update on Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukraine said soldiers at Mariupol were ordered to stop fighting. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby stated that Russia takes Mariupol but behind goals. On the another side, Zelensky said Russia must be held financially responsible for the destruction.

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In a latest update on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia said West has been supplying Ukraine with weapons and we have destroyed western weapons. However, Ukraine wants financial compensation from Russia for this.

Ukraine war: West has been supplying Ukraine with weapons, says Russia

<p>The Russian defence ministry on Saturday (May 21) said that the armed forces have destroyed a large shipment of weapons in northwestern Ukraine using long-range missiles. The shipment was apparently supplied by the West.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"High-precision long-range sea-based Kalibr missiles destroyed a large batch of weapons and military equipment near the Malin railway station in Zhytomyr region delivered from the United States and European countries," it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia started the invasion of Ukraine on February 24 in order to "demilitarise" and "de-Nazify" the pro-Western country. However, Russia faced Ukrainian resistance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States and several other Western allies have supplied Ukraine with weapons. The weapons included artillery, anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank weapons, etc. Russia has often warned the West over arms supplies to Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the latest move to destroy a large shipment, the Russian ministry said the weapons were intended for Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donbas region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a Russian-speaking area that has been partially controlled by pro-Moscow separatists since 2014.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that war can only be resolved through "diplomacy", which has apparently failed so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He told a Ukrainian television channel that the "end [of war] will be through diplomacy". He said that the war "will be bloody, there will be fighting but will only definitively end through diplomacy".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Discussions between Ukraine and Russia will decidedly take place. Under what format I don't know -- with intermediaries, without them, in a broader group, at presidential level," he said.</p>

<p>"There are things that can only be reached at the negotiating table. We want everything to return (to as it was before) but Russia does not want that", he said.&nbsp;</p>

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The Russian defence ministry on Saturday (May 21) said that the armed forces have destroyed a large shipment of weapons in northwestern Ukraine using long-range missiles.

The Russian defence ministry on Saturday (May 21) said that the armed forces have destroyed a large shipment of weapons in northwestern Ukraine using long-range missiles. The shipment was apparently supplied by the West. "High-precision long-range sea-based Kalibr missiles destroyed a large batch of weapons and military equipment near the Malin railway station in Zhytomyr region delivered from the United States and European countries," it said. Russia started the invasion of Ukraine on February 24 in order to "demilitarise" and "de-Nazify" the pro-Western country. However, Russia faced Ukrainian resistance. The United States and several other Western allies have supplied Ukraine with weapons. The weapons included artillery, anti-aircraft missiles, anti-tank weapons, etc. Russia has often warned the West over arms supplies to Ukraine. ALSO READ | ZBurger, Rusburger or Nashmak? Russians look for new name for McDonald's After the latest move to destroy a large shipment, the Russian ministry said the weapons were intended for Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donbas region. It is a Russian-speaking area that has been partially controlled by pro-Moscow separatists since 2014. WATCH | Kremlin turns off taps to Finland, move to counter NATO expansion plan? × ALSO READ | 'Truly sorry': Russian soldier in war crimes trial in Ukraine says didn't want to kill, will accept punishment Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that war can only be resolved through "diplomacy", which has apparently failed so far. He told a Ukrainian television channel that the "end [of war] will be through diplomacy". He said that the war "will be bloody, there will be fighting but will only definitively end through diplomacy". "Discussions between Ukraine and Russia will decidedly take place. Under what format I don't know -- with intermediaries, without them, in a broader group, at presidential level," he said. "There are things that can only be reached at the negotiating table. We want everything to return (to as it was before) but Russia does not want that", he said. 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.

Russian defence ministry says destroyed Western weapons sent to Ukraine using Kalibr cruise missiles

Quadrilateral security dialogue members are all set to gather in Tokyo, the grouping includes India, Australia, United States and Japan. Like many foreign meetings are taking place Ukraine and Russia war tends to dominate the talks.

Tokyo gears up to host Quad Summit 2022, Ukraine-Russia war to dominate talks

It has been several weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Russia Intensifies attacks on Donbas.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Zelensky says Donbas completely destroyed

Russia has intensified pressure on Donbas region in Ukraine. President Zelensky said Donbas is completely destroyed and this is a deliberate attempt to kill Ukrainians.

Ukraine under attack: 'Deliberate attempt to kill Ukrainians,' says President Zelensky

The first war crimes trial has begun in Ukraine. A 21-year-old Russian soldier is on trial and is accused of killing an unarmed man. 21-year-old has apologised to victim's widow.

First war crimes trial in Ukraine: 21-year-old apologises to victim's widow

<p>With the G7 and the US looking to support Ukraine through aid, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that the industrial Donbas region has been ‘completely destroyed’ by the Russian forces, media reports said. The leader also accused Russia of carrying out senseless bombardments in its offensive. In a late-night video address, Zelensky said, "It is hell there - and that is not an exaggeration.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 12 people were killed in brutal and absolutely senseless bombardment of Severodonetsk on Thursday. “(There are) constant strikes on the Odesa region, on the cities of central Ukraine. The Donbas is completely destroyed. This is a deliberate and criminal attempt to kill as many Ukrainians as possible, to destroy as many houses, social facilities and enterprises as possible," the president added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes as the Group of Seven has agreed to provide Ukraine with $18.4 billion to help pay its bills on Thursday. These funds would speed up victory for the nation, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At the G7 finance leaders' meeting in Germany, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters, "The message was, 'We stand behind Ukraine. We're going to pull together with the resources that they need to get through this.'" &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US Senate has also sent a USD 40 billion Ukraine package, which was approved with an 86-11 vote, for final congressional approval on Thursday. It will provide economic, military and food aid to Ukraine and other US allies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a written statement, Biden said, "I applaud the Congress for sending a clear bipartisan message to the world that the people of the United States stand together with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy and freedom." &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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With the G7 and the US looking to support Ukraine through aid, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that the industrial Donbas region has been ‘completely destroyed’ by the Russian forces, media reports said.

With the G7 and the US looking to support Ukraine through aid, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that the industrial Donbas region has been ‘completely destroyed’ by the Russian forces, media reports said. The leader also accused Russia of carrying out senseless bombardments in its offensive. In a late-night video address, Zelensky said, "It is hell there - and that is not an exaggeration.” Around 12 people were killed in brutal and absolutely senseless bombardment of Severodonetsk on Thursday. “(There are) constant strikes on the Odesa region, on the cities of central Ukraine. The Donbas is completely destroyed. This is a deliberate and criminal attempt to kill as many Ukrainians as possible, to destroy as many houses, social facilities and enterprises as possible," the president added. Also Read: US to send additional military aid of $100 mn to help Ukraine in conflict This comes as the Group of Seven has agreed to provide Ukraine with $18.4 billion to help pay its bills on Thursday. These funds would speed up victory for the nation, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. At the G7 finance leaders' meeting in Germany, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told reporters, "The message was, 'We stand behind Ukraine. We're going to pull together with the resources that they need to get through this.'" The US Senate has also sent a USD 40 billion Ukraine package, which was approved with an 86-11 vote, for final congressional approval on Thursday. It will provide economic, military and food aid to Ukraine and other US allies. In a written statement, Biden said, "I applaud the Congress for sending a clear bipartisan message to the world that the people of the United States stand together with the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their democracy and freedom." WATCH WION LIVE HERE (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. ×

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<p>The Russia-Ukraine conflict is currently in its third month and with the Russian military making advances in different parts of the country, Ukraine faces a tough challenge to maintain their resistance. However, this is good news for Kyiv as G7 leaders pledged an amount of $19.8 billion to bolster Ukraine’s public finances amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The aim of this financial support is to make sure that Ukraine does not run out of funds while resisting the Russian forces.</p>

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<p>"In 2022, we have mobilised 19.8 billion US dollars of budget support, including 9.5 billion US dollars of recent commitments ... to help Ukraine close its financing gap and continue ensuring the delivery of basic services to the Ukrainian people," the G7 said in their communique according to AFP.</p>

<p>"Furthermore, we welcome ongoing work across the G7 and international financial institutions on further substantial financing to Ukraine, notably including the proposal by the European Commission for up to 9 billion euros of additional macro-financial assistance."</p>

<p>"Additional planned support to Ukrainian state-owned enterprises and the private sector through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation amounts to $3.4 billion."</p>

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<p>"We will continue to stand by Ukraine throughout this war and beyond and are prepared to do more as needed," the official statement concluded.</p>

<p>The G7 – comprised of the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Britain – also said that they will be providing more funds to Ukraine in case of a prolonged conflict with Russia.</p>

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The Russia-Ukraine conflict is currently in its third month and with the Russian military making advances in different parts of the country, Ukraine faces a tough challenge to maintain their resistance.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is currently in its third month and with the Russian military making advances in different parts of the country, Ukraine faces a tough challenge to maintain their resistance. However, this is good news for Kyiv as G7 leaders pledged an amount of $19.8 billion to bolster Ukraine’s public finances amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The aim of this financial support is to make sure that Ukraine does not run out of funds while resisting the Russian forces. Also read | China looking to construct military outposts in Pakistan: Report "In 2022, we have mobilised 19.8 billion US dollars of budget support, including 9.5 billion US dollars of recent commitments ... to help Ukraine close its financing gap and continue ensuring the delivery of basic services to the Ukrainian people," the G7 said in their communique according to AFP. "Furthermore, we welcome ongoing work across the G7 and international financial institutions on further substantial financing to Ukraine, notably including the proposal by the European Commission for up to 9 billion euros of additional macro-financial assistance." "Additional planned support to Ukrainian state-owned enterprises and the private sector through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation amounts to $3.4 billion." Also read | Ex-Italy PM Berlusconi accused of using 'sex slaves' at 'bunga bunga' parties "We will continue to stand by Ukraine throughout this war and beyond and are prepared to do more as needed," the official statement concluded. The G7 – comprised of the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Italy and Britain – also said that they will be providing more funds to Ukraine in case of a prolonged conflict with Russia. WATCH WION LIVE HERE - (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Wales manager Rob Page named the following 26-man squad for their World Cup playoff against either Scotland or Ukraine, plus three Nations League games next month. Wales face Poland away in Wroclaw in the Nations League on June 1 before hosting the winner of the Scotland-Ukraine playoff semi-final in the World Cup playoff in Cardiff on June 5.</p>

<p>The Welsh then return to Nations League action at home against the Netherlands on June 8 and Belgium on June 11.</p>

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<p><strong>Squad:</strong><br />
<strong>Goalkeepers:</strong> Adam Davies (Sheffield United), Wayne Hennessey (Burnley), Danny Ward (Leicester City)<br />
Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Gunter (unattached), Chris Mepham (Bournemouth), Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Joe Rodon (Tottenham Hotspur), Neco Williams (Liverpool)<br />
<strong>Midfielders: </strong>Joe Allen (Stoke City), Ethan Ampadu (Venezia), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City), Dylan Levitt (Manchester United), Aaron Ramsey (Glasgow Rangers), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth)<br />
<strong>Strikers:</strong> Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), Nathan Broadhead (Sunderland), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Dan James (Leeds United), Rabbi Matondo (Cercle Brugge), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town), Jonny Williams (Swindon Town), Harry Wilson (Fulham).<br />
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Wales manager Rob Page named the following 26-man squad for their World Cup playoff against either Scotland or Ukraine, plus three Nations League games next month.

Wales manager Rob Page named the following 26-man squad for their World Cup playoff against either Scotland or Ukraine, plus three Nations League games next month. Wales face Poland away in Wroclaw in the Nations League on June 1 before hosting the winner of the Scotland-Ukraine playoff semi-final in the World Cup playoff in Cardiff on June 5. The Welsh then return to Nations League action at home against the Netherlands on June 8 and Belgium on June 11. ALSO READ | Qatar 2022: In a first, women referees to officiate at men's FIFA World Cup Squad: Goalkeepers: Adam Davies (Sheffield United), Wayne Hennessey (Burnley), Danny Ward (Leicester City) Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Gunter (unattached), Chris Mepham (Bournemouth), Rhys Norrington-Davies (Sheffield United), Connor Roberts (Burnley), Joe Rodon (Tottenham Hotspur), Neco Williams (Liverpool) Midfielders: Joe Allen (Stoke City), Ethan Ampadu (Venezia), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff City), Dylan Levitt (Manchester United), Aaron Ramsey (Glasgow Rangers), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth) Strikers: Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), Nathan Broadhead (Sunderland), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest), Mark Harris (Cardiff City), Dan James (Leeds United), Rabbi Matondo (Cercle Brugge), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield Town), Jonny Williams (Swindon Town), Harry Wilson (Fulham). (Compiled by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)

Gareth Bale included in Wales squad for FIFA World Cup play-off vs Scotland or Ukraine

<p>The US is going to send an additional military aid of $100 million to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion, media reports said. The announcement of this move of the President Joe Biden’s administration was made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday. Since the beginning of the war, the US has been helping Ukraine by providing different kinds of weapons. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In sending this military aid to Ukraine, Biden is using his Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) for the tenth time. The aid would account for the $100 million, which is remaining in the PDA funding. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The PDA authorises Biden to transfer excess weapons from US stocks without the approval of Congress in case of an emergency. &nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Blinken said, "Ukraine's courageous defense forces remain firmly in the fight. The United States, as well as more than 40 Allies and partner countries, are working round the clock to expedite shipments of arms and equipment essential to Ukraine's defense." &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Around 18 more tactical vehicles, 18 additional 155 mm howitzers and three additional counter-artillery radars are being sent in the new defense package, said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby in a media briefing. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In total, US military assistance to Ukraine since the conflict began has reached about $3.9 billion in arms and equipment, said Blinken. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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The US is going to send an additional military aid of $100 million to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion, media reports said. The announcement of this move of the President Joe Biden’s administration was made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday.

The US is going to send an additional military aid of $100 million to help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion, media reports said. The announcement of this move of the President Joe Biden’s administration was made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday. Since the beginning of the war, the US has been helping Ukraine by providing different kinds of weapons. In sending this military aid to Ukraine, Biden is using his Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) for the tenth time. The aid would account for the $100 million, which is remaining in the PDA funding. Also Read: European Union to provide extra 500 million euros worth of military support to Ukraine The PDA authorises Biden to transfer excess weapons from US stocks without the approval of Congress in case of an emergency. In a statement, Blinken said, "Ukraine's courageous defense forces remain firmly in the fight. The United States, as well as more than 40 Allies and partner countries, are working round the clock to expedite shipments of arms and equipment essential to Ukraine's defense." WATCH WION LIVE HERE Around 18 more tactical vehicles, 18 additional 155 mm howitzers and three additional counter-artillery radars are being sent in the new defense package, said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby in a media briefing. In total, US military assistance to Ukraine since the conflict began has reached about $3.9 billion in arms and equipment, said Blinken. (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. ×

US to send additional military aid of $100 million to help Ukraine in ongoing conflict

While speaking at an event, Former US President George W Bush condemned the full-scale invasion by Russia as "brutal" and "unjustified". However, he mistakenly said "invasion of Iraq". In no time, he corrected himself: "I mean, Ukraine".

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The first war crimes trial has begun in Ukraine. A 21-year-old Russian soldier is on trial and is accused of killing an unarmed man.

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After holding out for nearly 90 days, the city of Mariupol surrendered to Russian forces. Hours later, Finland and Sweden officially submitted their application to join NATO. Palki Sharma tells you how Russia's war is changing European security considerations.

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Russia’s defense ministry has said that more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers had surrendered at the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. The ministry also added that those in need of medical care were transferred to a hospital in the town of Novoazovsk.

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Concerns are growing over the future of more than 250 Ukrainian fighters who surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol while Ukraine has called for an immediate prisoner swap of the soldiers.

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