Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has honored a little dog named Patron. The country’s little fighter has helped sniff out Russian mines and explosives in the northeastern city of Chernihiv and acts as a mascot of the country’s State Emergency Service.

Ukraine's mine sniffing dog Patron receives state honour from President Zelensky

Ivan Lisun is a 97-year old veteran Soviet Union World War 2 soldier whose home got destroyed due to bombardments by Russia amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Former Soviet Union World War 2 soldier lashes out at Russia for destroying his home in Ukraine

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<p>Russian bombing of a school in Ukraine's village of Bilohorivka has claim two lives and 60 trapped in the debris are feared dead, said Serhiy Gaidai, governor of the Luhansk region.</p>

<p>The governor said that Russia dropped a bomb on the school on Saturday afternoon. About 90 people were sheltering in the school. The bombing caused a fire in the building. Thirty people have been rescued.</p>

<p>"The fire was extinguished after nearly four hours, then the rubble was cleared, and, unfortunately, the bodies of two people were found," Gaidai wrote on wrote in a post on the Telegram messaging app. "Sixty people were likely to have died under the rubble of buildings."</p>

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<p>Separately, Gaidai said that according to preliminary information, shelling in the village of Shypilovo destroyed a house and 11 people remained under the building's debris.</p>

<p>News agency Reuters said that it could not immediately verify the reports.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that over 300 people (civilians) have been evacuated from Mariupol steel plant. Ukrainian soldiers are still holed-up inside the Azovstal steel factory. It is the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the key port city. Russia has already declared that Mariupol is under its control.</p>

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Russian bombing of a school in Ukraine's village of Bilohorivka has claim two lives and 60 trapped in the debris are feared dead, said Serhiy Gaidai, governor of the Luhansk region. The governor said that Russia dropped a bomb on the school on Saturday afternoon. About 90 people were sheltering in the school. The bombing caused a fire in the building. Thirty people have been rescued. "The fire was extinguished after nearly four hours, then the rubble was cleared, and, unfortunately, the bodies of two people were found," Gaidai wrote on wrote in a post on the Telegram messaging app. "Sixty people were likely to have died under the rubble of buildings." Watch | Russia-Ukraine crisis: China rejects America's claim, says countries distorting our position × Separately, Gaidai said that according to preliminary information, shelling in the village of Shypilovo destroyed a house and 11 people remained under the building's debris. News agency Reuters said that it could not immediately verify the reports. Also Read | Over 300 civilians evacuated from Azovstal steel plant, says Ukrainian President Zelensky Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that over 300 people (civilians) have been evacuated from Mariupol steel plant. Ukrainian soldiers are still holed-up inside the Azovstal steel factory. It is the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the key port city. Russia has already declared that Mariupol is under its control. (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Russian bombing of Ukrainian school kills 2, sixty trapped under rubble: Governor

US first lady Jill Biden visited Ukraine to show support for the people of the country as Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities. She also met Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine.

Ukraine under attack: US first lady Jill Biden travels to Ukraine under cloak of secrecy

In a bid to show their solidarity with the people of Ukraine, street artists have used murals and moving illustrations to highlight the plight of Ukrainians, and convey a message of peace.

Russia-Ukraine war: Street artists paint murals in support of Ukraine

In a recent update on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, 2 people have been killed in the Russian bombing. Russian forces targeted the school in the Ukrainian village of Bilohorivka.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Bombing of school in Ukraine's Bilohorivka village kills two

As the battle continues in Ukraine, Russian forces are preparing for the victory day on May 9 and experts have predicted a declaration of all-out war on Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin will celebrate the World War 2 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with a traditional victory day parade.

Russia to celebrate Victory Day, observers speculate 'All-Out' war on Ukraine

According to reports, Ukrainian armed forces struck a Russian armoured unit this week. This wrecked Russia's most advanced tank the T-90M main battle tank. The incident happened in the northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv.

Ukraine-Russia war: Report says Ukrainian forces struck Russian armoured unit

Civilians were rescued from Azovstal steelworks in the port city of Mariupol. Ahead of the Victory Day parade in Moscow, what lies ahead for the besieged port city? Watch this report.

Civilians evacuated from Azovstal steelworks | What next for Mariupol?

The Ukraine-Russia war is being called a frozen conflict. For major arms manufacturers - it has opened a new line of revenue. Who is benefiting from the war in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you how the military-industrial complex is winning.

Gravitas Plus: How Defence Giants are making billions from the Ukraine war

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, G7 will hold virtual meet with Zelensky.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: G7 to hold virtual meet with President Zelensky

More than two months have passed on, and the fighting in Ukraine rages on. In the latest development, Kyiv said that Russia has destroyed a Ukrainian museum with a missile strike.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Russia destroys Skovoroda Museum with missile strike

On May 9th, Russia will mark victory day and experts have predicted a declaration of all-out war on Ukraine. However, Russia has dismissed these reports and called them nonsense. Moscow refers to its invasion in Ukraine as a special military operation.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Experts predict declaration of all-out war on Ukraine

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President Zelensky has now confirmed that Europe is formulating the sixth branch of sanctions against the Kremlin. The Russian government is already facing a number of sanctions and now Italy seized a yacht that has links to Russia.

Ukraine war: West continues sanctions against Kremlin, Italy seizes Russian luxury yacht

France's President Emmanuel Macron promised a fresh start for the country after winning a second term. He said, the opening era will be one of resolute action for our country and for we will act first to avoid escalation after the Ukraine war.

France: 'Will act first to avoid escalation after Ukraine war,' says French President Macron

Days before Victory Day, Russia intensifies attack in Ukraine. Will Putin officially declare war on Ukraine on May 9? After failing to get into Kyiv, what's the new phase of the war? Who is winning this war? Listen in to our experts Robert Dale, Boris Volkhonsky on #WIONWideangle

Victory Day in Russia: Who will win the war? | WION Wideangle

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously backed a peaceful resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: UNSC unanimous resolution backs peaceful resolution

<p>As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The new package, which is worth $150 million, will include 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, jamming equipment, counter-artillery radar, field equipment and spare parts, a Reuters report said, citing a US official. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, Biden said, "Today, the United States is continuing our strong support for the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia's ongoing aggression." &nbsp;</p>

<p>To help Ukraine in this time of dire need, the United States has sent around $3.4 billion worth of armaments since Russian invasion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It includes "Ghost" drones, howitzers, anti-tank Javelin missiles, anti-aircraft Stinger systems and ammunition. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The new transfers of weapons will happen from the remaining $250 million in Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Fighting destroyed nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres, says Zelensky</strong></p>

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<p>In response to an emergency, PDA allows the president to make the transfer of excess weapons without congressional approval from the US stocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Ukraine, Biden had also proposed a $33 billion assistance package last month. To send it, the president needs Congress approval. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Congress should quickly provide the requested funding to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table," Biden said while saying that the latest authorisation of weapons has "nearly exhausted" the drawdown authority funding. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said.

As the conflict continues to escalate, a new $150 million weapons package for Ukraine has been signed and announced by US President Joe Biden on Friday, media reports said. This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. The new package, which is worth $150 million, will include 25,000 155mm artillery rounds, jamming equipment, counter-artillery radar, field equipment and spare parts, a Reuters report said, citing a US official. Also Read | Not helping Ukraine 'target' Russian generals: Pentagon In a statement, Biden said, "Today, the United States is continuing our strong support for the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia's ongoing aggression." To help Ukraine in this time of dire need, the United States has sent around $3.4 billion worth of armaments since Russian invasion. It includes "Ghost" drones, howitzers, anti-tank Javelin missiles, anti-aircraft Stinger systems and ammunition. The new transfers of weapons will happen from the remaining $250 million in Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). Watch | Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Fighting destroyed nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres, says Zelensky × In response to an emergency, PDA allows the president to make the transfer of excess weapons without congressional approval from the US stocks. For Ukraine, Biden had also proposed a $33 billion assistance package last month. To send it, the president needs Congress approval. "Congress should quickly provide the requested funding to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table," Biden said while saying that the latest authorisation of weapons has "nearly exhausted" the drawdown authority funding. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

In new $150mn weapons package, US President Joe Biden to send counter-artillery radar, others to Ukraine

Whenever a crisis breaks out, China is usually on the opposite side of the West, be it trade or even the pandemic. However, Chinese companies are pulling back from doing business in Russia.

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<p>Russian troops in Ukraine are sabotaging own military vehicles and tanks in order to avoid fighting in war as per wiretaps intercepted by Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said a report in The Daily Beast. The news outlet said that in one regiment, Russian soldiers were pouring sand in the fuel systems of the tanks to clog them.</p>

<p>The report in The Daily Beast is based on a Facebook video posted by a Ukraine Government handle. This is an audio clip in which two men can be heard conversing in Russian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I don't follow stupid orders, I simply refuse,” one fighter can be heard telling a comrade. “The motherf****r sent me to tanks, motherf*cking piece of shit. I f***ed it up and that's it.” The Daily Beast has quoted these soldiers.</p>

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<p>There are reports of Russian forces in Ukraine being low on morale. Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan has been to capture Kyiv. But Russian invasion of Ukraine which commenced on February 24 has not yielded such a result so far.</p>

<p>Barring Mariupol, Russia has not been able to gain control of a single major Ukrainian city though it has carried out airstrikes and artillery attacks on several cities including Ukrainian capital Kyiv.</p>

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<p>There has been a steady trickle of western help to Ukraine. On Friday, (May 7) US President Joe Biden signed a USD 150 million weapons package for Ukraine.</p>

<p>This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers.&nbsp;</p>

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Russian troops in Ukraine are sabotaging own military vehicles and tanks in order to avoid fighting in war as per wiretaps intercepted by Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said a report in The Daily Beast. The news outlet said that in one regiment, Russian soldiers were pouring sand in the fuel systems of the tanks to clog them. The report in The Daily Beast is based on a Facebook video posted by a Ukraine Government handle. This is an audio clip in which two men can be heard conversing in Russian. “I don't follow stupid orders, I simply refuse,” one fighter can be heard telling a comrade. “The motherf****r sent me to tanks, motherf*cking piece of shit. I f***ed it up and that's it.” The Daily Beast has quoted these soldiers. Watch | Russia-Ukraine crisis: What happened on February 24 in Kyiv? × There are reports of Russian forces in Ukraine being low on morale. Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan has been to capture Kyiv. But Russian invasion of Ukraine which commenced on February 24 has not yielded such a result so far. Barring Mariupol, Russia has not been able to gain control of a single major Ukrainian city though it has carried out airstrikes and artillery attacks on several cities including Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Also Read | In new $150mn weapons package, US President Joe Biden to send counter-artillery radar, others to Ukraine There has been a steady trickle of western help to Ukraine. On Friday, (May 7) US President Joe Biden signed a USD 150 million weapons package for Ukraine. This package will help Ukraine fight off Russian invasion by giving it access to additional artillery munitions, radar and other equipment. It is the latest in the series of transfers. Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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US first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Romania where she will meet with Ukrainian refugees. She is currently on a 4-day tour of Eastern European nations.

US first lady Jill Biden arrives in Romania, will meet with Ukrainian refugees

Ukrainian President’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak revealed the inside details of how things unfolded on February 24, the day when Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with a magazine, Yermak narrated the tale of real picture straight from the Presidential Quarters in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: What happened on February 24 in Kyiv?

With the help of international experts, Ukraine is rushing to collect evidence of widespread war crimes, using 21st-century technology to bring the perpetrators to justice. For more analysis, we're joined by VOA's Correspondent, Jessica Stone.

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<p>Pentagon on Thursday (May 5) denied providing intelligence on Russian generals' location on the battlefield to help Ukraine kill them. Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby said that the US provided military intelligence to Ukraine "to help Ukrainians defend their country". He was reacting to an explosive New York Times report.</p>

<p>US media reported later on Thursday that the US had helped Ukraine sink Russian warship Moskva by providing intelligence.</p>

<p>AFP quoted an unnamed US official who said that the US does not "provide specific targeting information on ships."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | 'Zelensky acting at behest of US,' Belarusian President openly supports Russian invasion</strong></p>

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<p>The story about Moskva was first published by NBC. The story said that Ukraine had asked the US about a ship sailing in Black Sea. The US then helped confirm location of the ship and identified that the ship is Moskva.</p>

<p>However, the United States did not know that Ukraine would target the flagship vessel, the officials cited by NBC said.</p>

<p>Ukraine has been particularly successful in attacking Russian command positions, and, according to reports, came close last week to striking a location near the front lines in the Donbas region where Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, was believed to be visiting troops.</p>

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<p>Ukraine forces may have shelled the location just a few hours after Gerasimov had left, the unconfirmed reports said.</p>

<p>The New York Times article said that Ukraine had killed "many" of about dozen dead Russian generals with the help of US intelligence.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Pentagon on Thursday (May 5) denied providing intelligence on Russian generals' location on the battlefield to help Ukraine kill them. Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby said that the US provided military intelligence to Ukraine "to help Ukrainians defend their country".

Pentagon on Thursday (May 5) denied providing intelligence on Russian generals' location on the battlefield to help Ukraine kill them. Pentagon Spokesperson John Kirby said that the US provided military intelligence to Ukraine "to help Ukrainians defend their country". He was reacting to an explosive New York Times report. US media reported later on Thursday that the US had helped Ukraine sink Russian warship Moskva by providing intelligence. AFP quoted an unnamed US official who said that the US does not "provide specific targeting information on ships." Watch | 'Zelensky acting at behest of US,' Belarusian President openly supports Russian invasion × The story about Moskva was first published by NBC. The story said that Ukraine had asked the US about a ship sailing in Black Sea. The US then helped confirm location of the ship and identified that the ship is Moskva. However, the United States did not know that Ukraine would target the flagship vessel, the officials cited by NBC said. Ukraine has been particularly successful in attacking Russian command positions, and, according to reports, came close last week to striking a location near the front lines in the Donbas region where Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, was believed to be visiting troops. Also Read | Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme difficulties: Zelensky Ukraine forces may have shelled the location just a few hours after Gerasimov had left, the unconfirmed reports said. The New York Times article said that Ukraine had killed "many" of about dozen dead Russian generals with the help of US intelligence. (With inputs from agencies) Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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A third operation is underway to evacuate civilians trapped in the Azovstal steel plant in Ukraine's southern port city of Mariupol. The United Nations and the international committee of the Red Cross have so far helped nearly 500 civilians flee the area.

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Third round of evacuation ops underway; UN, Red Cross renew efforts

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has made life costlier for Turkish citizens. Turkey has registered 70% inflation in the month of April. 89.1% jump in food and non-alcoholic drinks prices were reported and house prices registered a 7.43 increase.

Turkey's inflation surges to 20-year high, 105.9% jump in transportation sector costs

Russia will take out the Victory Day parade on May 9 and it is expected that President Vladimir Putin may have big plans for the day. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, there are speculations that Russia may take out the Victory Day parade in Mariupol as well. Mariupol is a besieged port city in Ukraine that has been under the Russian attack since the invasion began in February. What would Putin do on May 9?

Russia’s May 9 Victory Day Parade: What to expect from Vladimir Putin amid Mariupol capture

<p>The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian.</p>

<p>According to the report, the former Olympic gymnast Kabaeva appears in the document along with Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox church and a long-time supporter of Putin.</p>

<p>The document, according to Bloomberg, described Kabaeva as “closely associated with President Vladimir Putin” which is in line with the rumours suggesting a long-time relationship between them.</p>

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<p>Kabaeva won gold in the 2004 Olympics for rhythmic gymnastics, and she also served as an MP for Putin’s United Russia Party. She was also the flag-bearer during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.</p>

<p>In 2008, there was a report in a Moscow newspaper that Putting was going to marry Kabaeva after divorcing his wife Lyudmila. However, all parties denied the rumours and although the couple did end their marriage in 2013, there was no conformation about the relationship with Kabaeva.</p>

<p>The Bloomberg report further said that Kabaeva and Kirill can face a travel ban to the EU and their assets can be frozen if their names are approved by 27 member states of the European Union.</p>

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<p>Pope Francis recently cancelled his meeting with Kirill due to the latter’s pro-war views and vocal support for Putin after the military invasion of Ukraine and the EU documents describe him as “one of the most prominent supporters of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine”.</p>

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The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian.

The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian. According to the report, the former Olympic gymnast Kabaeva appears in the document along with Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox church and a long-time supporter of Putin. The document, according to Bloomberg, described Kabaeva as “closely associated with President Vladimir Putin” which is in line with the rumours suggesting a long-time relationship between them. Also read | Finally, UK PM's party pays for scandals with setbacks in local polls Kabaeva won gold in the 2004 Olympics for rhythmic gymnastics, and she also served as an MP for Putin’s United Russia Party. She was also the flag-bearer during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. In 2008, there was a report in a Moscow newspaper that Putting was going to marry Kabaeva after divorcing his wife Lyudmila. However, all parties denied the rumours and although the couple did end their marriage in 2013, there was no conformation about the relationship with Kabaeva. The Bloomberg report further said that Kabaeva and Kirill can face a travel ban to the EU and their assets can be frozen if their names are approved by 27 member states of the European Union. Also read | Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme difficulties: Zelensky Pope Francis recently cancelled his meeting with Kirill due to the latter’s pro-war views and vocal support for Putin after the military invasion of Ukraine and the EU documents describe him as “one of the most prominent supporters of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine”. Decode the geostrategy, diplomacy, and ideologies of the world’s unending wars. Catch our special series ‘World at War’ every Saturday at 8:30 PM IST and Sunday at 10:30 PM IST only on WION.

European Union likely to sanction Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva - Report

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