NATO is looking towards a nordic expansion with Finland and Sweden. On the other side, the UK is sending over 8,000 troops to take part in NATO exercises across Eastern Europe. This is the largest deployment by the UK since cold war.

Russia-Ukraine: NATO & joint forces to conduct military exercises in Eastern Europe

<p>Russia struck Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday (April 28) during United Nations Sectretary General Antonio Guterres' visit to the city. During his visit, Guterres spoke of and denounced 'absurdity' of war in 21st century.</p>

<p>The strikes took place in western part of the city wounding at least three people. The strikes were first in the capital in nearly two weeks. They were carried out after Guterres toured Bucha and other suburbs in which Russia faces allegations to have committed war crimes.</p>

<p>Ukrainian prosecutors said they were investigating 10 Russian soldiers for suspected atrocities in Bucha, where dozens of bodies in civilian clothes were found after Moscow's retreat, and had identified more than 8,000 alleged war crimes cases.</p>

<p>Prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova has told a German TV channel that these cases include "killing civilians, bombing of civilian infrastructure, torture" and "sexual crimes".</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has urged lawmakers in the US to approve the huge aid package worth USD 33 billion for Ukraine.</p>

<p>"The cost of this fight is not cheap. But caving to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow it to happen," Biden said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Biden's proposal as an "important step" and "necessary."</p>

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Russia struck Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday (April 28) during United Nations Sectretary General Antonio Guterres' visit to the city. During his visit, Guterres spoke of and denounced 'absurdity' of war in 21st century.

Russia struck Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday (April 28) during United Nations Sectretary General Antonio Guterres' visit to the city. During his visit, Guterres spoke of and denounced 'absurdity' of war in 21st century. The strikes took place in western part of the city wounding at least three people. The strikes were first in the capital in nearly two weeks. They were carried out after Guterres toured Bucha and other suburbs in which Russia faces allegations to have committed war crimes. Ukrainian prosecutors said they were investigating 10 Russian soldiers for suspected atrocities in Bucha, where dozens of bodies in civilian clothes were found after Moscow's retreat, and had identified more than 8,000 alleged war crimes cases. Prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova has told a German TV channel that these cases include "killing civilians, bombing of civilian infrastructure, torture" and "sexual crimes". Also Read | 'In 21st century, war is an absurdity': UN chief Antonio Guterres visits destroyed Ukrainian towns Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has urged lawmakers in the US to approve the huge aid package worth USD 33 billion for Ukraine. "The cost of this fight is not cheap. But caving to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow it to happen," Biden said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Biden's proposal as an "important step" and "necessary." (With inputs from agencies)

Russian rockets strike Kyiv during UN chief Antonio Guterres' visit

At the United Nations, the human rights lawyer Amal Clooney has urged countries to focus on delivering justice for war crimes in Ukraine. She recalled 2017 UNSC vote and requested the assembly to not let any evidence sit in storage as it did for victims of Islamic State In Iraq and Syria.

'Ensure evidence doesn't sit in storage,' Amal Clooney calls for justice in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin's forces have pulled back from northern Ukraine to focus on taking the Donbas. Did Russia fail to achieve their objectives in the first phase of the war? What are Putin's goals in Phase 2? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Who is winning the war in Ukraine?

British foreign secretary has called for a doubling down support for Ukraine against Russia. In her speech in London, Liz Truss has urged the West to provide more support and NATO-standard weapons toa rm Ukraine for the ongoing war.

British foreign secretary Liz Truss asks for NATO-standard weapons for Ukraine

<p>Willy Joseph Cancel, an American citizen and former Marine, died in Ukraine while fighting alongside Ukrainian soldiers, according to his family. It's the first time a US citizen has been killed in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Rebecca Cabrera, Cancel's mother, told CNN The 22-year-old was slain in Ukraine on Monday.</p>

<p>She told the news source that her son was working for a private military contracting company and had arrived in Ukraine in mid-March, according to the source.</p>

<p>Cancel worked as a full-time prison officer in Tennessee before moving to Ukraine. He was born in New York's Orange County.</p>

<p>Cancel is survived by his wife and a 7-month-old baby.</p>

<p>Cancel's mother claims that her son's body has yet to be found.</p>

<p>The State Department said that it was aware of Cancel's death but declined to speak further.</p>

<p>Cancel travelled to Poland on March 12 and entered Ukraine between March 12 and 13, according to Cabrera.</p>

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Willy Joseph Cancel, an American citizen and former Marine, died in Ukraine while fighting alongside Ukrainian soldiers, according to his family. It's the first time a US citizen has been killed in Ukraine. Rebecca Cabrera, Cancel's mother, told CNN The 22-year-old was slain in Ukraine on Monday. She told the news source that her son was working for a private military contracting company and had arrived in Ukraine in mid-March, according to the source. Cancel worked as a full-time prison officer in Tennessee before moving to Ukraine. He was born in New York's Orange County. Cancel is survived by his wife and a 7-month-old baby. Cancel's mother claims that her son's body has yet to be found. The State Department said that it was aware of Cancel's death but declined to speak further. Cancel travelled to Poland on March 12 and entered Ukraine between March 12 and 13, according to Cabrera. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

22-year-old American killed while fighting in Ukraine

<p>Local media in Finland and Sweden said that both countries will express there intention of joining North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in May. Finnish tabloid newspaper Iltalehti and Expressen in Sweden cited sources close to the matter while reporting this.</p>

<p>The Nordic countries have tightened cooperation with NATO since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. But Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced both countries to reexamine their stance of military neutrality</p>

<p>According to Iltalehti, the leaders of Finland and Sweden plan to meet in the week of May 16 and after that publicly announce their plans to apply to join the alliance.</p>

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<p>Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto declined to comment as per Reuters, but repeated his longstanding view that he would prefer Finland and Sweden made similar choices.</p>

<p>Swedish daily Aftonbladet reported separately, citing sources close to Swedish government offices, that the United States and Britain had promised Sweden increased military presence, more in-depth military exercises and 'strong political' support from NATO countries" during a possible NATO application process.</p>

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<p>The Swedish foreign ministry has declined to comment on media reports</p>

<p>Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin said two weeks ago, while visiting her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson, that she expected Finland to make its decision whether to apply for NATO membership within weeks.</p>

<p>Stockholm is conducting a review of security policy, which includes a view on possible NATO membership, with the results due by mid-May.</p>

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<p>Separately, Sweden's ruling Social Democrats are also reviewing their long-held objection to NATO membership. That is expected at the latest by May 24.</p>

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Local media in Finland and Sweden said that both countries will express there intention of joining North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in May. Finnish tabloid newspaper Iltalehti and Expressen in Sweden cited sources close to the matter while reporting this. The Nordic countries have tightened cooperation with NATO since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. But Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced both countries to reexamine their stance of military neutrality According to Iltalehti, the leaders of Finland and Sweden plan to meet in the week of May 16 and after that publicly announce their plans to apply to join the alliance. Gravitas: Who is winning the war in Ukraine? × Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto declined to comment as per Reuters, but repeated his longstanding view that he would prefer Finland and Sweden made similar choices. Swedish daily Aftonbladet reported separately, citing sources close to Swedish government offices, that the United States and Britain had promised Sweden increased military presence, more in-depth military exercises and 'strong political' support from NATO countries" during a possible NATO application process. Also Read | 'In 21st century, war is an absurdity': UN chief Antonio Guterres visits destroyed Ukrainian towns The Swedish foreign ministry has declined to comment on media reports Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin said two weeks ago, while visiting her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson, that she expected Finland to make its decision whether to apply for NATO membership within weeks. Stockholm is conducting a review of security policy, which includes a view on possible NATO membership, with the results due by mid-May. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × Separately, Sweden's ruling Social Democrats are also reviewing their long-held objection to NATO membership. That is expected at the latest by May 24. (With inputs from agencies)

Finland, Sweden will begin NATO membership process in May, says local media

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reacted to the British foreign secretary's comments and gave a warning. He said if countries intervene in Ukraine, they could face the same fate as Poland and Bulgaria.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Vladimir Putin warns of 'lightning fast' retaliation

Sweden and Finland are likely to submit bids for membership. NATO is ready to welcome two members and the NATO chief said Finland and Sweden will join NATO quite soon.

NATO's Nordic expansion: Finland & Sweden prepares to join NATO

Russian forces have reduced large parts of Mariupol to ruins. The vast complex and its underground catacombs are the last standing structures. Listen in to an Ukrainian soldier who narrates ground situation in Mariupol.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Ukraine soldier narrates ground situation in Mariupol

<p>As Russian forces have started to 'exert intense fire' on multiple fronts, the United States (US) has delivered "more than half" of the howitzers to Ukraine as of Wednesday, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the Russian invasion began, the West has been helping Ukraine by providing arms and supplies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>At this moment, the Ukrainian forces are in dire need of advanced weapons to fight off the invading army. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>During briefing on Wednesday, Kirby said, “Without giving whole numbers, more than half of those howitzers are in Ukraine.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As military assistance to Ukraine, the US is providing over 90 155 mm howitzers, 183,000 155 mm artillery rounds and 72 tactical vehicles to tow these weapons. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>These large artillery guns have to be operated by a team of around 10 people. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US is also currently training Ukrainian military members on how to use the howitzer in an undisclosed European country. It is being done to ensure the officers can pass the knowledge about it to other officers. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 50 Ukrainian officers, who are the first group, have been trained on the howitzers, Kirby said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Another group will also be trained in the same way. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Howitzers seem to have become crucial as Russia is looking to capture Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At a press conference in Poland on Monday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, "You’ve heard us talk or say in the past, recent past, the nature of the fight has evolved because the terrain that they’re now focused on is a different type of terrain. So, they need long-range fires." &nbsp;</p>

<p>"You’ve heard them express a need for tanks. And we are doing everything that we can to get them the types of support — the types of artillery and munitions that will be effective in this stage of the fight," Austin added. &nbsp;</p>

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As Russian forces have started to 'exert intense fire' on multiple fronts, the United States (US) has delivered "more than half" of the howitzers to Ukraine as of Wednesday, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

As Russian forces have started to 'exert intense fire' on multiple fronts, the United States (US) has delivered "more than half" of the howitzers to Ukraine as of Wednesday, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said. Since the Russian invasion began, the West has been helping Ukraine by providing arms and supplies. At this moment, the Ukrainian forces are in dire need of advanced weapons to fight off the invading army. During briefing on Wednesday, Kirby said, “Without giving whole numbers, more than half of those howitzers are in Ukraine.” Also Read: Watch: As offensive intensifies, 30-foot-tall Ukrainian-Russian 'friendship' statue gets demolished in Kyiv As military assistance to Ukraine, the US is providing over 90 155 mm howitzers, 183,000 155 mm artillery rounds and 72 tactical vehicles to tow these weapons. These large artillery guns have to be operated by a team of around 10 people. The US is also currently training Ukrainian military members on how to use the howitzer in an undisclosed European country. It is being done to ensure the officers can pass the knowledge about it to other officers. Around 50 Ukrainian officers, who are the first group, have been trained on the howitzers, Kirby said. Another group will also be trained in the same way. Watch: Gravitas: Russia stops exporting gas to Poland & Bulgaria × Howitzers seem to have become crucial as Russia is looking to capture Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. At a press conference in Poland on Monday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, "You’ve heard us talk or say in the past, recent past, the nature of the fight has evolved because the terrain that they’re now focused on is a different type of terrain. So, they need long-range fires." "You’ve heard them express a need for tanks. And we are doing everything that we can to get them the types of support — the types of artillery and munitions that will be effective in this stage of the fight," Austin added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

As Russians 'exert intense fire', US delivers 'more than half' of Ukraine's howitzers, train its officers

US president Joe Biden has proposed an additional 33 billion dollars aid to Ukraine. In a dramatic escalation in US funding for Kyiv, Biden has asked US congress to support the war-torn nation.

Aid of $33 billion: US President Biden ups the ante to isolate Russia, help Ukraine

<p>Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, there has been a lot of talk about European countries boycotting Russian oil and gas imports in order to hurt the nation economically. However, Russian energy giant Gazprom has earned record high profits in 2021 due to rising oil and gas prices.</p>

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a problem for a lot of businesses, but Gazprom announced that they have earned a net profit of $29 billion in 2021 which was a substantial increase from 2020.</p>

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<p>According to the official statement, a profit of 2.09 trillion Roubles was earned by the energy company in comparison to 135 billion Roubles in 2020. When it comes to revenue, it rose 62 per cent to 10.2 trillion Roubles which is also a record, and it accounts for five per cent of Moscow’s trade.</p>

<p>However, it is unlikely that the growth will be uniform in 2022 because of the sanctions imposed by a number of countries in response to the aggression in Ukraine. Europe is the main consumer for Russian oil and gas, but the sanctions mean that the Russian economy can take a hit this year.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Gazprom decides to stop deliveries to Bulgaria and Poland as they said that they will only be taking payment in Rubles from now on.</p>

<p>Although the United Nations have termed this move ‘blackmail’ in response to the sanctions, Russia is adamant that they will stop supplies to any nation not willing to pay them in Roubles and this can be a big problem for the European Union.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Ukraine soldier narrates ground situation in Mariupol</strong></p>

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Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, there has been a lot of talk about European countries boycotting Russian oil and gas imports in order to hurt the nation economically.

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, there has been a lot of talk about European countries boycotting Russian oil and gas imports in order to hurt the nation economically. However, Russian energy giant Gazprom has earned record high profits in 2021 due to rising oil and gas prices. The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a problem for a lot of businesses, but Gazprom announced that they have earned a net profit of $29 billion in 2021 which was a substantial increase from 2020. Also read | Finland, Sweden will begin NATO membership process in May, says local media According to the official statement, a profit of 2.09 trillion Roubles was earned by the energy company in comparison to 135 billion Roubles in 2020. When it comes to revenue, it rose 62 per cent to 10.2 trillion Roubles which is also a record, and it accounts for five per cent of Moscow’s trade. However, it is unlikely that the growth will be uniform in 2022 because of the sanctions imposed by a number of countries in response to the aggression in Ukraine. Europe is the main consumer for Russian oil and gas, but the sanctions mean that the Russian economy can take a hit this year. Also read | Human rights groups concerned as UK makes biggest overhaul to its asylum laws Earlier, Gazprom decides to stop deliveries to Bulgaria and Poland as they said that they will only be taking payment in Rubles from now on. Although the United Nations have termed this move ‘blackmail’ in response to the sanctions, Russia is adamant that they will stop supplies to any nation not willing to pay them in Roubles and this can be a big problem for the European Union. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Ukraine soldier narrates ground situation in Mariupol (With inputs from agencies)

Russian energy giant Gazprom posts record-high net profit of $29 billion in 2021

Europe is bracing for a gas crisis, Russia is turning off the gas supplies to the region making good on a threat to halt deliveries to "unfriendly" countries that refuse to make payments in rubles. For more perspective, we're joined by Olexi Pasyuk, Energy Expert at CEE Bankwatch Network.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: How dependent is Europe on Russia for gas?

US President Joe Biden has asked congress for 33 billion dollars to support Kyiv and this is being seen as a dramatic escalation of the US funding for the war against Russia. For more perspective, we're joined by Yehor Brailian, Journalist.

West vs Russia: Joe Biden asks congress for $33 billion for support to Kyiv

Large parts of Ukraine's Mariupol have been reduced to ruins and the last contingent holed up in underground catacombs. A Ukrainian soldier narrated the ground situation in Mariupol and blamed soft politics on Russia.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Ukrainian soldier narrates ground situation in Mariupol

<p>Canadian lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously voted to call Russian attacks in Ukraine a "genocide". Members of the parliament said that there was "ample evidence of systemic and massive war crimes against humanity" being committed by Moscow.</p>

<p>The motion in Canada's House of Commons' said war crimes by Russia include mass atrocities, systematic instances of willful killing of Ukrainian civilians, the desecration of corpses, forcible transfer of Ukrainian children, torture, physical harm, mental harm, and rape.</p>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier this month that it was "absolutely right" for more and more people to describe Russia`s actions in Ukraine as genocide. His words came just a day after US President Joe Biden made the same accusation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Biden had said earlier in April that the Ukraine invasion amounted to genocide but had added that lawyers internationally would have to decide whether or not the invasion met the criteria for genocide.</p>

<p>Russia has been denying accusations of genocide. It terms its actions in Ukraine a "special military operation". Russia has claimed that the special military operation was necessary as the US was using Ukraine to threaten Russia. Russia makes a counter-claim that Ukraine has carried out genocide of Russian-speaking people. Ukraine dismisses this charge.</p>

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<p>Canada is among a number of countries to have imposed sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine on February&nbsp;24. On Wednesday, it imposed further sanctions on 203 individuals whom it says are complicit in Russia`s attempted annexation of certain areas of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.</p>

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<p>Late on Wednesday, Canada also updated its travel advice for Moldova, citing the risk of armed conflict in Transnistria, a breakaway Russian-occupied part of Moldova in the west.</p>

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Canadian lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously voted to call Russian attacks in Ukraine a "genocide". Members of the parliament said that there was "ample evidence of systemic and massive war crimes against humanity" being committed by Moscow.

Canadian lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously voted to call Russian attacks in Ukraine a "genocide". Members of the parliament said that there was "ample evidence of systemic and massive war crimes against humanity" being committed by Moscow. The motion in Canada's House of Commons' said war crimes by Russia include mass atrocities, systematic instances of willful killing of Ukrainian civilians, the desecration of corpses, forcible transfer of Ukrainian children, torture, physical harm, mental harm, and rape. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said earlier this month that it was "absolutely right" for more and more people to describe Russia`s actions in Ukraine as genocide. His words came just a day after US President Joe Biden made the same accusation. Gravitas: Russia stops exporting gas to Poland & Bulgaria × Biden had said earlier in April that the Ukraine invasion amounted to genocide but had added that lawyers internationally would have to decide whether or not the invasion met the criteria for genocide. Russia has been denying accusations of genocide. It terms its actions in Ukraine a "special military operation". Russia has claimed that the special military operation was necessary as the US was using Ukraine to threaten Russia. Russia makes a counter-claim that Ukraine has carried out genocide of Russian-speaking people. Ukraine dismisses this charge. Also Read | EU calls Russian move to cut gas a 'blackmail' Canada is among a number of countries to have imposed sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine on February 24. On Wednesday, it imposed further sanctions on 203 individuals whom it says are complicit in Russia`s attempted annexation of certain areas of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE × Late on Wednesday, Canada also updated its travel advice for Moldova, citing the risk of armed conflict in Transnistria, a breakaway Russian-occupied part of Moldova in the west. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine Conflict: Canadian House of Commons unanimously declares Russian acts 'genocide'

<p>During a visit to Borodyanka, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described war as "evil" and "absurd." &nbsp;During Guterres' tour, he also went to Irpin and Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were allegedly killed by Russian forces. In other news, Moderna has formally submitted a request to the Food and Drug Administration for approval of two doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in children fewer than six years old, beginning a long-awaited government review process.</p>

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<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres&nbsp;asked Russia to assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) on investigations into suspected war crimes committed during its invasion of Ukraine during a subsequent visit to Bucha.</p>

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During a visit to Borodyanka, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described war as "evil" and "absurd." During Guterres' tour, he also went to Irpin and Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were allegedly killed by Russian forces.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is in its third month, tensions continues to escalate and there's no sign of truce. Amid the crisis, there are growing concerns that the war could escalate into a wider conflict. This comes as Russia is being accused of trying to create unrest in the region of Trans-Dniester.

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<p>During a visit to Borodyanka, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described war as "evil" and "absurd."&nbsp;</p>

<p>During Guterres' tour, he also went to Irpin and Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were allegedly killed by Russian forces. Multiple investigations into possible war crimes in Ukraine have been begun, including by Ukrainian authorities and the International Criminal Court (ICC).</p>

<p>"I imagine my family in one of those houses that is now destroyed and black. I saw my granddaughters running away in panic. War is an absurdity in the 21st century. The war is evil. There is no way a war can be acceptable in the 21st century," Guterres said.</p>

<p>Guterres also asked Russia to assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) on investigations into suspected war crimes committed during its invasion of Ukraine during a subsequent visit to Bucha.</p>

<p>"I fully support the ICC and I appeal to the Russian Federation to accept, to cooperate with the ICC. But when we talk about war crimes, we cannot forget that the worst of crimes is war itself," he said during a visit to Bucha outside Kyiv, where hundreds of dead civilians were discovered after Russian troops pulled out.<br />
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<p>The death of civilians was revealed to Guterres in Bucha, at the location of a mass grave behind a church.</p>

<p>"Here, you feel how important it is for a thorough investigation and accountability," the UN secretary-general added.</p>

<p>"I fully support the international criminal court and appeal to the Russian federation to accept to cooperate with the ICC (the International Criminal Court). But when we talk of war crimes we cannot forget that the worst of crimes is war itself."</p>

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<p>Despite widespread criticism of Russian atrocities in the Kyiv satellite towns of Bucha and Irpin, Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that the situation in Borodianka is "far more dreadful" than in Bucha.</p>

<p>Guterres is scheduled to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later on Thursday after his visit to Bucha.</p>

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During a visit to Borodyanka, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described war as "evil" and "absurd." During Guterres' tour, he also went to Irpin and Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were allegedly killed by Russian forces. Multiple investigations into possible war crimes in Ukraine have been begun, including by Ukrainian authorities and the International Criminal Court (ICC). "I imagine my family in one of those houses that is now destroyed and black. I saw my granddaughters running away in panic. War is an absurdity in the 21st century. The war is evil. There is no way a war can be acceptable in the 21st century," Guterres said. Guterres also asked Russia to assist the International Criminal Court (ICC) on investigations into suspected war crimes committed during its invasion of Ukraine during a subsequent visit to Bucha. "I fully support the ICC and I appeal to the Russian Federation to accept, to cooperate with the ICC. But when we talk about war crimes, we cannot forget that the worst of crimes is war itself," he said during a visit to Bucha outside Kyiv, where hundreds of dead civilians were discovered after Russian troops pulled out. Also Read: Watch: As offensive intensifies, 30-foot-tall Ukrainian-Russian 'friendship' statue gets demolished in Kyiv The death of civilians was revealed to Guterres in Bucha, at the location of a mass grave behind a church. "Here, you feel how important it is for a thorough investigation and accountability," the UN secretary-general added. "I fully support the international criminal court and appeal to the Russian federation to accept to cooperate with the ICC (the International Criminal Court). But when we talk of war crimes we cannot forget that the worst of crimes is war itself." Watch: Gravitas: Russia stops exporting gas to Poland & Bulgaria × Despite widespread criticism of Russian atrocities in the Kyiv satellite towns of Bucha and Irpin, Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated that the situation in Borodianka is "far more dreadful" than in Bucha. Guterres is scheduled to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later on Thursday after his visit to Bucha. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

'In 21st century, war is an absurdity': UN chief Antonio Guterres visits destroyed Ukrainian towns

<p>The United States and a number of western countries have been sending considerable number of arms and ammunitions to the Ukraine in order to help them combat the Russian invasion.</p>

<p>Germany will become the latest European power to send ‘heavy weapons and complex systems’ to Ukraine after the country’s lawmakers voted in favour of aiding Ukraine with ammunition.</p>

<p>The petition, which went on vote in the lower house of the German parliament – The Bundestag, was passed with 586 votes in favour, 100 against and seven individuals abstaining from the vote.</p>

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<p>In addition to the supply of arms to Ukraine, it was also decided that Germany will be sending more troops in order to boost the NATO forces in eastern Europe. The petition also specified that armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft systems will comprise most of the arms sent to Ukraine.</p>

<p>While there was an overwhelming support in favour of sending the weapons to bolster the war effort in Ukraine, some were worried that the move make look like a declaration of war. The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) were completely opposed to the move and according to Deutsche Welle, their senior lawmaker said that it will end up prolonging the war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>The socialist Left Party of Germany also took a similar tone in the issue and warned the country’s chancellor Olaf Scholz that this move can increase the changes of a potential nuclear war.</p>

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<p>However, the ruling SPD party defended the decision and said that this is a decision taken for the betterment of the world and this can actually help in shortening the ongoing war.</p>

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The United States and a number of western countries have been sending considerable number of arms and ammunitions to the Ukraine in order to help them combat the Russian invasion.

The United States and a number of western countries have been sending considerable number of arms and ammunitions to the Ukraine in order to help them combat the Russian invasion. Germany will become the latest European power to send ‘heavy weapons and complex systems’ to Ukraine after the country’s lawmakers voted in favour of aiding Ukraine with ammunition. The petition, which went on vote in the lower house of the German parliament – The Bundestag, was passed with 586 votes in favour, 100 against and seven individuals abstaining from the vote. Also read | Russian TV host comforts viewers on nuke attack, says ‘we all die someday' In addition to the supply of arms to Ukraine, it was also decided that Germany will be sending more troops in order to boost the NATO forces in eastern Europe. The petition also specified that armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft systems will comprise most of the arms sent to Ukraine. While there was an overwhelming support in favour of sending the weapons to bolster the war effort in Ukraine, some were worried that the move make look like a declaration of war. The far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) were completely opposed to the move and according to Deutsche Welle, their senior lawmaker said that it will end up prolonging the war in Ukraine. The socialist Left Party of Germany also took a similar tone in the issue and warned the country’s chancellor Olaf Scholz that this move can increase the changes of a potential nuclear war. Also read | Russia's response to outside intervention will be lightning fast: Putin on Ukraine war However, the ruling SPD party defended the decision and said that this is a decision taken for the betterment of the world and this can actually help in shortening the ongoing war. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Germany votes overwhelmingly in favour of supplying heavy weapons to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict

<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine has officially entered its third month and although the Ukrainians have mounted a solid resistance, a lot of cities have already fallen to the marching Russian army.</p>

<p>The region of Kherson has been one of the regions where the Russian military was able to strengthen their position. The Russian military were able to withstand the resistance and on Tuesday, the defense ministry announced that the army has taken complete control over the region.</p>

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<p>An official from a pro-Russian committee has now told news agency RIA that the region will be using Russian ruble as their official currency from May 1. There has been a rise in the number of these committees who have taken over the administration of the region in the aftermath of the invasion.</p>

<p>Kirill Stremousov, who is part of the pro-Russian committee in Kherson, said that the transition will take around four months, but it will be put into circulation in the region with immediate effect.</p>

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<p>According to the RIA report, the Ukrainian hryvnia will be used during the period of the transition, but the goal is to completely replace it with the ruble in the Kherson region within a few months.</p>

<p>Russia has taken over the administration of the region completely with a new mayor in place and the troops are currently positioned in the regional headquarters of the area. The Kherson region is quite important for Russia as it has a land link with Crimea and other Russian-backed parts of Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia cuts off gas supply to nations, 'Putin is trying to provoke a global price crisis'</strong></p>

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has officially entered its third month and although the Ukrainians have mounted a solid resistance, a lot of cities have already fallen to the marching Russian army.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has officially entered its third month and although the Ukrainians have mounted a solid resistance, a lot of cities have already fallen to the marching Russian army. The region of Kherson has been one of the regions where the Russian military was able to strengthen their position. The Russian military were able to withstand the resistance and on Tuesday, the defense ministry announced that the army has taken complete control over the region. Also read | EU calls Russian move to cut gas a 'blackmail' An official from a pro-Russian committee has now told news agency RIA that the region will be using Russian ruble as their official currency from May 1. There has been a rise in the number of these committees who have taken over the administration of the region in the aftermath of the invasion. Kirill Stremousov, who is part of the pro-Russian committee in Kherson, said that the transition will take around four months, but it will be put into circulation in the region with immediate effect. Also read | Russia's response to outside intervention will be lightning fast: Putin on Ukraine war According to the RIA report, the Ukrainian hryvnia will be used during the period of the transition, but the goal is to completely replace it with the ruble in the Kherson region within a few months. Russia has taken over the administration of the region completely with a new mayor in place and the troops are currently positioned in the regional headquarters of the area. The Kherson region is quite important for Russia as it has a land link with Crimea and other Russian-backed parts of Ukraine. WATCH | Russia cuts off gas supply to nations, 'Putin is trying to provoke a global price crisis' (With inputs from agencies)

Russian-controlled Kherson region of Ukraine to start using Ruble as official currency: Report

The US, and other Western allies have promised to send heavy weapons to Kyiv amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Watch this report to know more.

US, allies promise heavy weapons for Kyiv amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

UN Secretary-General Guterres is in Moscow to find a common ground to help civilians amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia agrees to cooperate with the United Nations in helping civilians evacuate

UN Secretary-General Guterres is in Moscow to find a common ground to help civilians amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now, he met with Russian President Putin.

UN Secretary General Guterres meets Putin during his visit to Moscow amid Ukraine war

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been raising one point that the conflict could spread beyond the borders of Ukraine and there seems to some signs of it already.

Russian-Ukraine tensions beyond border: Two blasts rock Trans-Dniester

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