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Russian invasion: 4.2 million Ukrainians displaced in 40 days

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<p>Russia has been accused of committing war crimes and genocide after mass graves were allegedly found in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Russian troops recently withdrew from that area. But Ukrainian authorities claimed that multiple dead bodies were found and reports of loot, rape and torture also emerged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Millions have left Ukraine to save their lives and those who are still there speak about the brutality committed by Russian troops. Kremlin, on the other hand, denies all the allegations, labelling them as "fake" and Western "propaganda".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, such claims keep emerging. In the latest development, Ukrainian mothers, who fear dying and leaving kids behind, are writing family contact details on the bodies of their children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Photos of the same are going viral on social media forums. An independent journalist Anastasiia Lapatina also posted a similar image on Twitter, claiming that "Ukrainian mothers are writing family contacts on the bodies of their children in case they are killed and their child survives. And Europe is still discussing gas."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the photo, a small girl can be seen with contact details written in the local language on her back. While cross-checking, the same photo was posted by the girl's mother Sasha Makoviy on Instagram three days ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After translation, it was revealed that the woman wrote details of family contact "in case something happens, someone would welcome her as a survivor".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, satellite images taken in mid-March and released by the firm Maxar Technologies appeared to show bodies lying in the streets of Bucha.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moscow has "categorically" denied responsibility for civilian deaths in the area, claiming images were "fakes" and that any killings came after Ukrainian forces entered Bucha.&nbsp;</p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Russia has been accused of committing war crimes and genocide after mass graves were allegedly found in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Russian troops recently withdrew from that area. But Ukrainian authorities claimed that multiple dead bodies were found and reports of loot, rape and torture also emerged. Millions have left Ukraine to save their lives and those who are still there speak about the brutality committed by Russian troops. Kremlin, on the other hand, denies all the allegations, labelling them as "fake" and Western "propaganda". ALSO READ | 'Swastika-shaped burns': Ukrainian MP claims Russian soldiers raped and branded girls, shows gory image Meanwhile, such claims keep emerging. In the latest development, Ukrainian mothers, who fear dying and leaving kids behind, are writing family contact details on the bodies of their children. Photos of the same are going viral on social media forums. An independent journalist Anastasiia Lapatina also posted a similar image on Twitter, claiming that "Ukrainian mothers are writing family contacts on the bodies of their children in case they are killed and their child survives. And Europe is still discussing gas." IN PICS | Russia-Ukraine war: Antonov AN-225, world's largest plane, in tatters. See pics In the photo, a small girl can be seen with contact details written in the local language on her back. While cross-checking, the same photo was posted by the girl's mother Sasha Makoviy on Instagram three days ago. After translation, it was revealed that the woman wrote details of family contact "in case something happens, someone would welcome her as a survivor". Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Ukrainian mothers are writing their family contacts on the bodies of their children in case they get killed and the child survives. And Europe is still discussing gas. pic.twitter.com/sK26wnBOWj — Anastasiia Lapatina (@lapatina_) April 4, 2022 × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sasha Makoviy (@aleksandra.mako) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sasha Makoviy (@aleksandra.mako) × WATCH | Russian invasion: 4.2 million Ukrainians displaced in 40 days × Meanwhile, satellite images taken in mid-March and released by the firm Maxar Technologies appeared to show bodies lying in the streets of Bucha. Moscow has "categorically" denied responsibility for civilian deaths in the area, claiming images were "fakes" and that any killings came after Ukrainian forces entered Bucha.

'Ukrainian mums write family contacts on bodies of their babies and Europe is still discussing gas'

<p>Emphasizing the "trust which underpins the Australia India relationship", Australian High Commissioner to India has said that the two countries "share the Indian Ocean" and "at our heart...are both Indo-Pacific nations."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The comments come even as both sides have seen increased engagement, including the signing of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison met each other virtually three times in the last month; the QUAD meet, summit and the signing of the trade pact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The High commissioner explained, "Our geography places us squarely in the middle of the world’s strategic centre of gravity. And as the international system becomes more multi-polar, the region’s resilience will be tested".</p>

<p>This comes even as an ever-aggressive China has been a worry for both countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Without mentioning China's name, he said, "there is a panda in the room" pointing to the border tensions India has been facing and the trade coercion that Australia faces which has also been the driving force behind Indo-Australia defence ties.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-indias-sc-resumes-physical-hearing-after-2-years-lets-look-at-key-rulings-that-marked-lockdown-468215" hreflang="en">As India’s SC resumes physical hearing after 2 years, let’s look at key rulings that marked lockdown</a></strong></p>

<p>The 2020 Virtual Summit saw both sides deepening military cooperation through a Mutual Logistics Support Agreement – allowing more interoperability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia is part of the Malabar exercises, and the Australian Navy also participates in India's largest naval exercise, Milan. Additionally, an Australian Navy liaison officer has been deputed at India's Information Fusion Centre. Canberra also has a 2+2 ministerial dialogue with Delhi.</p>

<p>At the 2022 Australia-India Institute Oration, in response to a question over Indian position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the High Commissioner said, "Australia understands India's position.." explaining, "some of my friends and I have differences but I respect their right to support another football team, there right to send their children to this school, my right to send children to that school...so it has not got in the way, that way clear in the quad meeting where each country made the position clear at Ukraine"</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India goods trade crosses $1 trillion</strong></p>

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<p>Amid the invasion, India has abstained from various resolutions on the Ukraine-Russia war at the United Nations. While Delhi has called for respecting the UN Charter, international law and territorial integrity and sovereignty of countries, it has also asked Moscow and Kyiv to have direct talks to cease hostilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Western countries have been asking India to strongly condemn Russian action, but Moscow has been a key support of Delhi at international forums and a key defence supplier as well.</p>

<p>The High commissioner said, "I get the fact, 65 years ago Prime Minister of India, an Indian PM 65 years ago....outlined a sensible doctrine where he said India was not in the business of condemnation but in the business of creating conditions in which solutions can be found, so keeping avenues open, dialogue open, got to be a good thing"</p>

<p>Asked about Canberra's position on Russia at the G20 grouping, HC underlined his government's position, saying, "we will continue to lobby that Putin should not be at G20. That is Australian government's position, and that is the position of number of other governments and that will be resolved by the G20 themselves."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indonesia is the chair of the grouping this year and will hold the summit in November. Several western countries have been in touch with Jakarta for Russia's suspension from the economic grouping, but this will require a consensus that will be hard to achieve.</p>


Emphasizing the "trust which underpins the Australia India relationship", Australian High Commissioner to India has said that the two countries "share the Indian Ocean" and "at our heart.

Emphasizing the "trust which underpins the Australia India relationship", Australian High Commissioner to India has said that the two countries "share the Indian Ocean" and "at our heart...are both Indo-Pacific nations." The comments come even as both sides have seen increased engagement, including the signing of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement over the weekend. Also read | Exclusive: 'Rice from India to arrive in the country soon,' says Indian envoy to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison met each other virtually three times in the last month; the QUAD meet, summit and the signing of the trade pact. The High commissioner explained, "Our geography places us squarely in the middle of the world’s strategic centre of gravity. And as the international system becomes more multi-polar, the region’s resilience will be tested". This comes even as an ever-aggressive China has been a worry for both countries. Without mentioning China's name, he said, "there is a panda in the room" pointing to the border tensions India has been facing and the trade coercion that Australia faces which has also been the driving force behind Indo-Australia defence ties. Also read | As India’s SC resumes physical hearing after 2 years, let’s look at key rulings that marked lockdown The 2020 Virtual Summit saw both sides deepening military cooperation through a Mutual Logistics Support Agreement – allowing more interoperability. Australia is part of the Malabar exercises, and the Australian Navy also participates in India's largest naval exercise, Milan. Additionally, an Australian Navy liaison officer has been deputed at India's Information Fusion Centre. Canberra also has a 2+2 ministerial dialogue with Delhi. At the 2022 Australia-India Institute Oration, in response to a question over Indian position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the High Commissioner said, "Australia understands India's position.." explaining, "some of my friends and I have differences but I respect their right to support another football team, there right to send their children to this school, my right to send children to that school...so it has not got in the way, that way clear in the quad meeting where each country made the position clear at Ukraine" Watch | India goods trade crosses $1 trillion Amid the invasion, India has abstained from various resolutions on the Ukraine-Russia war at the United Nations. While Delhi has called for respecting the UN Charter, international law and territorial integrity and sovereignty of countries, it has also asked Moscow and Kyiv to have direct talks to cease hostilities. Western countries have been asking India to strongly condemn Russian action, but Moscow has been a key support of Delhi at international forums and a key defence supplier as well. The High commissioner said, "I get the fact, 65 years ago Prime Minister of India, an Indian PM 65 years ago....outlined a sensible doctrine where he said India was not in the business of condemnation but in the business of creating conditions in which solutions can be found, so keeping avenues open, dialogue open, got to be a good thing" Asked about Canberra's position on Russia at the G20 grouping, HC underlined his government's position, saying, "we will continue to lobby that Putin should not be at G20. That is Australian government's position, and that is the position of number of other governments and that will be resolved by the G20 themselves." Indonesia is the chair of the grouping this year and will hold the summit in November. Several western countries have been in touch with Jakarta for Russia's suspension from the economic grouping, but this will require a consensus that will be hard to achieve.

India and Australia share the Indian Ocean, says Australian Envoy to India Barry O’Farrell

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4">After apparent proof of mass atrocities by Russian forces surfaced from the Ukrainian city of Bucha, near the capital Kyiv, US President Joe Biden called for his Russian counterpart to face a war crimes tribunal on Monday.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">What is being revealed in Bucha, a city from which Russian troops recently left, has been dubbed "outrageous" by Biden.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">Biden told reporters that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal" who "should be held accountable."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">He insisted that before any legal action, the US and the international community needed to gather more evidence to back up the charges of war crimes.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Putin, according to Biden, is "brutal."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">"Everyone has seen what's going on in Bucha, and it's outrageous."&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">Biden feels what he has witnessed does not amount to genocide, but it is still a war crime.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Pro-Ukraine demonstrations begin in the West over Bucha mass killings</strong></p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">He also promised to inflict more sanctions on the Kremlin.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">According to Ukraine's prosecutor-general, the bodies of at least 410 civilians were discovered in the city of Bucha on Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia-Ukrainian Crisis: Kharkiv becomes the worst-affected city in the country</strong></p>

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<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">Russia has denied killing people during the withdrawal of its forces from villages near Kyiv.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14">Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has called for an independent investigation into the mass atrocities, as well as "effective accountability."</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">Ukraine has requested that international organisations send specialists to the country as quickly as possible to gather proof of Russian troops' war crimes.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After apparent proof of mass atrocities by Russian forces surfaced from the Ukrainian city of Bucha, near the capital Kyiv, US President Joe Biden called for his Russian counterpart to face a war crimes tribunal on Monday.

After apparent proof of mass atrocities by Russian forces surfaced from the Ukrainian city of Bucha, near the capital Kyiv, US President Joe Biden called for his Russian counterpart to face a war crimes tribunal on Monday. What is being revealed in Bucha, a city from which Russian troops recently left, has been dubbed "outrageous" by Biden. Biden told reporters that Russian President Vladimir Putin is a "war criminal" who "should be held accountable." He insisted that before any legal action, the US and the international community needed to gather more evidence to back up the charges of war crimes. Putin, according to Biden, is "brutal." "Everyone has seen what's going on in Bucha, and it's outrageous." Biden feels what he has witnessed does not amount to genocide, but it is still a war crime. Watch | Pro-Ukraine demonstrations begin in the West over Bucha mass killings He also promised to inflict more sanctions on the Kremlin. According to Ukraine's prosecutor-general, the bodies of at least 410 civilians were discovered in the city of Bucha on Sunday. Watch | Russia-Ukrainian Crisis: Kharkiv becomes the worst-affected city in the country Russia has denied killing people during the withdrawal of its forces from villages near Kyiv. Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, has called for an independent investigation into the mass atrocities, as well as "effective accountability." Ukraine has requested that international organisations send specialists to the country as quickly as possible to gather proof of Russian troops' war crimes. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Biden calls for Putin to face war crimes trial for Bucha killings

Mass graves, corpses in bags, these are the gruesome discoveries reported from the town of Bucha prompting Ukraine to once again accuse Russia of carrying out war crimes. global outrage grew over the images coming out of towns near Kyiv.

Ukraine accuses Russia after shocking images of civilian killings in Ukraine's Bucha surfaces

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<p>Lesia Vasylenk, who is a Ukrainian Member of Parliament, alleged that Russian soldiers have raped girls and also branded them. According to Vasylenk, "swastika-shaped burns" were found on their bodies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to her official Twitter handle on Monday (April 4), the Ukrainian MP stated that&nbsp;Russian soldiers raped girls as young as 10 years old. She also mentioned that crimes such as loot and killings were also committed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Labelling Russia as a "nation of immoral criminals", Vasylenk alleged that the young girls were left with "vaginal and rectal tears". She also claimed that women's bodies with burns in the shape of a 'swastika', which is a hooked cross — to some extent similar to a sacred Hindu symbol, but entirely different. <em>(WION had previously explained it. <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-why-is-the-swastika-reviled-by-the-west-353475">Click Here</a></strong> to watch the report)&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>"Russian soldiers loot, rape and kill. 10 y.o. girls with vaginal and rectal tears. Women with swastika shaped burns. Russia. Russian Men did this. And Russian mothers raised them. A nation of immoral criminals," she tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With hashtags #StopGenocide #StopPutinNOW, Vasylenk tweeted a gory image of a body on which the symbol can be seen. She wrote: "Tortured body of a raped and killed woman. I'm speechless. My@mind is paralyzed with anger and fear and hatred."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Russia has been levelled with fresh allegations of war crimes after mass graves were allegedly found in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have stated that Russian troops tortured, killed civilians and raped women. In response, the Kremlin on Monday (April 4) "categorically" rejected accusations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the latest European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU was ready to send a team of investigators to gather evidence of possible war crimes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The EU is ready to reinforce this effort by sending investigation teams on the ground to support the Ukrainian Prosecution Services. Eurojust and Europol are ready to assist," she said.&nbsp;</p>


Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Lesia Vasylenk, who is a Ukrainian Member of Parliament, alleged that Russian soldiers have raped girls and also branded them. According to Vasylenk, "swastika-shaped burns" were found on their bodies. Taking to her official Twitter handle on Monday (April 4), the Ukrainian MP stated that Russian soldiers raped girls as young as 10 years old. She also mentioned that crimes such as loot and killings were also committed. Labelling Russia as a "nation of immoral criminals", Vasylenk alleged that the young girls were left with "vaginal and rectal tears". She also claimed that women's bodies with burns in the shape of a 'swastika', which is a hooked cross — to some extent similar to a sacred Hindu symbol, but entirely different. (WION had previously explained it. Click Here to watch the report) ALSO READ | Ukraine war: Russia 'categorically' rejects accusations of Bucha killings and atrocities, orders probe "Russian soldiers loot, rape and kill. 10 y.o. girls with vaginal and rectal tears. Women with swastika shaped burns. Russia. Russian Men did this. And Russian mothers raised them. A nation of immoral criminals," she tweeted. With hashtags #StopGenocide #StopPutinNOW, Vasylenk tweeted a gory image of a body on which the symbol can be seen. She wrote: "Tortured body of a raped and killed woman. I'm speechless. My@mind is paralyzed with anger and fear and hatred." Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Russian soldiers loot, rape and kill. 10 y.o. girls with vaginal and rectal tears. Women with swastika shaped burns. Russia. Russian Men did this. And Russian mothers raised them. A nation of immoral criminals — Lesia Vasylenko (@lesiavasylenko) April 3, 2022 × 18300 Russian soldiers killed in #Ukraine. And I’m not sorry for any one of them. #WarDay #40 — Lesia Vasylenko (@lesiavasylenko) April 4, 2022 × Tortured body of a raped and killed woman. I’m speechless. My@mind is paralyzed with anger and fear and hatred. #StopGenocide #StopPutinNOW pic.twitter.com/Kl0ufDigJi — Lesia Vasylenko (@lesiavasylenko) April 3, 2022 × WATCH | Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis Poland hints at hosting nuclear warheads × Russia has been levelled with fresh allegations of war crimes after mass graves were allegedly found in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area. Reports have stated that Russian troops tortured, killed civilians and raped women. In response, the Kremlin on Monday (April 4) "categorically" rejected accusations. 🇷🇺 came in 🇺🇦 with military bands and columns of the Rosguard. But they were followed by mobile crematories. Why do you need them if you don’t believe in resistance? Now we know - to hide war crimes. This is not a performer's mistake. This is a planned genocide. #BuchaMassacre pic.twitter.com/koRdQbtbX8 — Михайло Подоляк (@Podolyak_M) April 3, 2022 × In the latest European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU was ready to send a team of investigators to gather evidence of possible war crimes. "The EU is ready to reinforce this effort by sending investigation teams on the ground to support the Ukrainian Prosecution Services. Eurojust and Europol are ready to assist," she said.

'Swastika-shaped burns': Ukrainian MP claims Russian soldiers raped and branded girls, shows gory image

Amid the Russia-Ukrainian Crisis, Kharkiv becomes the worst-affected city in the country. Houses near Kharkiv have been destroyed by Russian shellings

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<p>Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found mass graves in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the retreat has led to global outrage and calls for war crimes investigation&nbsp;over the alleged evidence of mass graves, torture&nbsp;and rape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Monday (April 4) "categorically" rejected accusations that Russian forces were responsible for killing civilians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We categorically reject all allegations," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists as quoted by news agencies, suggesting that images of corpses were "fakes".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This information must be seriously questioned.&nbsp;From what we have seen, our experts have identified signs of video falsification and other fakes,"&nbsp;Peskov said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Peskov, the evidence presented by the Ukrainian authorities are not matching with the facts and the chronology of the events in Bucha. He also urged international leaders not to rush to judgment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The situation is undoubtedly serious and we would ask that many international leaders not rush with their statements, not rush with their baseless accusations, request information from different sources, and at least listen to our explanations," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Oleksiy Arestovych, who is an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Telegram said that the abuse of prisoners constitutes a war crime and should be punished.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We treat prisoners in accordance with the Geneva Convention despite your personal emotional motivations," he said to Ukrainian soldiers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arestovych also said that Ukrainian troops had found the bodies of civilians, including women who had been raped. They also found bodies of small children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "There are murdered men whose bodies bear signs of torture. Their hands were tied and they were killed by shots to the back of the head."&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (April 4), Russia's chief investigator ordered an official examination of what he called a Ukrainian "provocation".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alexander Bastrykin, who is the head of the Russian Investigative Committee, ordered that a probe be opened on the basis that Ukraine had spread "deliberately false information" about Russian armed forces in Bucha, the committee said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;West prepares more sanctions on Russia as Bucha killings in Ukraine shock the world</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found mass graves in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv after Russian troops recently withdrew from that area. However, the retreat has led to global outrage and calls for war crimes investigation over the alleged evidence of mass graves, torture and rape. Meanwhile, the Kremlin on Monday (April 4) "categorically" rejected accusations that Russian forces were responsible for killing civilians. ALSO READ | Surprise debut! Ukraine President Zelensky makes virtual appearance at Grammys 2022 "We categorically reject all allegations," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists as quoted by news agencies, suggesting that images of corpses were "fakes". "This information must be seriously questioned. From what we have seen, our experts have identified signs of video falsification and other fakes," Peskov said. As per Peskov, the evidence presented by the Ukrainian authorities are not matching with the facts and the chronology of the events in Bucha. He also urged international leaders not to rush to judgment. "The situation is undoubtedly serious and we would ask that many international leaders not rush with their statements, not rush with their baseless accusations, request information from different sources, and at least listen to our explanations," he added. ALSO READ | 'Most outrageous atrocity of 21st century': Ukrainian official says mass graves found in Bucha Oleksiy Arestovych, who is an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Telegram said that the abuse of prisoners constitutes a war crime and should be punished. "We treat prisoners in accordance with the Geneva Convention despite your personal emotional motivations," he said to Ukrainian soldiers. Arestovych also said that Ukrainian troops had found the bodies of civilians, including women who had been raped. They also found bodies of small children. He added, "There are murdered men whose bodies bear signs of torture. Their hands were tied and they were killed by shots to the back of the head." On Monday (April 4), Russia's chief investigator ordered an official examination of what he called a Ukrainian "provocation". Alexander Bastrykin, who is the head of the Russian Investigative Committee, ordered that a probe be opened on the basis that Ukraine had spread "deliberately false information" about Russian armed forces in Bucha, the committee said in a statement. WATCH | West prepares more sanctions on Russia as Bucha killings in Ukraine shock the world × (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: Russia 'categorically' rejects accusations of Bucha killings and atrocities, orders probe

West prepares more sanctions on Russia as Bucha killings in Ukraine shock the world

<p>Russia’s retreat from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv offered a clearer picture of the devastating civilian toll from the war, sparking global outrage against Moscow and calls by Western leaders for war crimes investigations.</p>

<p>The retreat comes after weeks of intense fighting around Kyiv and signals what appears to be a repositioning of troops to expand on territory that Russian forces have captured in the south. On Sunday, Russia attacked key infrastructure on the southern coastline; fighting also has continued elsewhere across the country.</p>

<p>The attacks in the south came as Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of executing some civilians before their retreat from the areas around Kyiv. Footage posted by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and photographs from news agencies showed the bodies of men in civilian clothes on the streets of Bucha, a town northwest of Kyiv. Images showed some corpses with hands bound behind their back. Russia’s Defense Ministry dismissed the Bucha photos as “fake.”</p>

<p>Outrage over the civilian deaths could move the needle for the European Union, which has so far rebuffed mounting calls from Ukraine, and by President Joe Biden, to impose sanctions on Russian oil and gas, citing its dependency on Russian fuels. But Sunday, in what would mark a significant shift in her country’s position, Germany’s defense minister, Christine Lambrecht, said that in light of the Bucha atrocities, the bloc should consider banning Russian gas imports.</p>

<p>Here are some other major developments:</p>

<p>— The Black Sea port cities of Odesa and Mykolaiv were stuck by missiles Sunday. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Sunday that intelligence showed Russian naval forces have maintained a blockade of the Ukrainian coast in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, which is “preventing Ukrainian resupply by sea.”</p>

<p>— American lawmakers called to send more aid to Ukraine. Charles Michel, president of the European Council, said in a tweet that more European Union sanctions against Russia “are on their way.”</p>

<p>— Russia’s chief negotiator in peace talks, Vladimir Medinsky, rejected a Ukrainian counterpart’s suggestion that Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine could soon hold direct talks. Medinsky said the two sides remained far apart on the status of Crimea and the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, both of which are claimed by Russia.</p>

<p>— Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk of Ukraine said her government was working with the International Committee of the Red Cross on another planned mass evacuation of civilians from the besieged southern city of Mariupol, after a convoy failed to reach the city for a third time Saturday.</p>


Russia’s retreat from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv offered a clearer picture of the devastating civilian toll from the war, sparking global outrage against Moscow and calls by Western leaders for war crimes investigations.

Russia’s retreat from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv offered a clearer picture of the devastating civilian toll from the war, sparking global outrage against Moscow and calls by Western leaders for war crimes investigations. The retreat comes after weeks of intense fighting around Kyiv and signals what appears to be a repositioning of troops to expand on territory that Russian forces have captured in the south. On Sunday, Russia attacked key infrastructure on the southern coastline; fighting also has continued elsewhere across the country. The attacks in the south came as Ukrainian officials accused Russian forces of executing some civilians before their retreat from the areas around Kyiv. Footage posted by Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and photographs from news agencies showed the bodies of men in civilian clothes on the streets of Bucha, a town northwest of Kyiv. Images showed some corpses with hands bound behind their back. Russia’s Defense Ministry dismissed the Bucha photos as “fake.” Outrage over the civilian deaths could move the needle for the European Union, which has so far rebuffed mounting calls from Ukraine, and by President Joe Biden, to impose sanctions on Russian oil and gas, citing its dependency on Russian fuels. But Sunday, in what would mark a significant shift in her country’s position, Germany’s defense minister, Christine Lambrecht, said that in light of the Bucha atrocities, the bloc should consider banning Russian gas imports. Here are some other major developments: — The Black Sea port cities of Odesa and Mykolaiv were stuck by missiles Sunday. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Sunday that intelligence showed Russian naval forces have maintained a blockade of the Ukrainian coast in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, which is “preventing Ukrainian resupply by sea.” — American lawmakers called to send more aid to Ukraine. Charles Michel, president of the European Council, said in a tweet that more European Union sanctions against Russia “are on their way.” — Russia’s chief negotiator in peace talks, Vladimir Medinsky, rejected a Ukrainian counterpart’s suggestion that Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine could soon hold direct talks. Medinsky said the two sides remained far apart on the status of Crimea and the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, both of which are claimed by Russia. — Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk of Ukraine said her government was working with the International Committee of the Red Cross on another planned mass evacuation of civilians from the besieged southern city of Mariupol, after a convoy failed to reach the city for a third time Saturday.

Global outrage follows allegations that Russia executed civilians

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<p>The Russia and Ukraine crisis continues to escalate with each day passing. Hundreds are dead, thousands are injured and millions have left the war-torn country to save their lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The latest development from ground zero reveals a gruesome reality as Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found a mass grave in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Bucha was recently retaken by Ukrainian forces from Russian troops.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by news agency AFP, fifty-seven people were buried in a mass grave in Bucha, a local official said on Sunday (April 3), showing a slit trench where the bodies lay.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per the news agency, around ten bodies were visible, either unburied or partially covered by the earth. Some of the bodies were left in civilian clothing, whereas some were said to be concealed in black zip-up body bags.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Serhii Kaplychnyi, who identified himself as head of the rescue services in Bucha, told the news agency: "Here in this long grave, 57 people are buried." As per reports, the mass grave is behind a church in the town centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday (April 2), the mayor of Bucha said that 300 residents had been killed by Russian troops during a month-long occupation. The reported atrocities in Bucha led the countries like Germany and France to accuse Russia of war crimes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-crisis-nearly-42-million-ukrainian-refugees-flee-war-467968">Russia Ukraine crisis: Nearly 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees flee war</a></strong></p>

<p>Also, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Sunday (April 3) that civilian killings in Bucha were the "most outrageous atrocity of the 21st century."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Without an exaggeration, by what we have seen in Bucha and vicinity, we can conclude that Russia is worse than ISIS in the scale and ruthlessness of the crimes committed," he said as quoted by the news agency Reuters while speaking to reporters during a visit to Warsaw.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;UN: Over 4.1 million Ukrainians have fled country and 6.83 million displaced since Russia invaded</strong></p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. The Russia and Ukraine crisis continues to escalate with each day passing. Hundreds are dead, thousands are injured and millions have left the war-torn country to save their lives. The latest development from ground zero reveals a gruesome reality as Ukrainian authorities claimed to have found a mass grave in Bucha, a town outside Kyiv. Bucha was recently retaken by Ukrainian forces from Russian troops. As reported by news agency AFP, fifty-seven people were buried in a mass grave in Bucha, a local official said on Sunday (April 3), showing a slit trench where the bodies lay. ALSO READ | Irpin, Bucha, Gostomel and the whole Kyiv region liberated: Ukraine As per the news agency, around ten bodies were visible, either unburied or partially covered by the earth. Some of the bodies were left in civilian clothing, whereas some were said to be concealed in black zip-up body bags. Serhii Kaplychnyi, who identified himself as head of the rescue services in Bucha, told the news agency: "Here in this long grave, 57 people are buried." As per reports, the mass grave is behind a church in the town centre. On Saturday (April 2), the mayor of Bucha said that 300 residents had been killed by Russian troops during a month-long occupation. The reported atrocities in Bucha led the countries like Germany and France to accuse Russia of war crimes. ALSO READ | Russia Ukraine crisis: Nearly 4.2 million Ukrainian refugees flee war Also, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Sunday (April 3) that civilian killings in Bucha were the "most outrageous atrocity of the 21st century." "Without an exaggeration, by what we have seen in Bucha and vicinity, we can conclude that Russia is worse than ISIS in the scale and ruthlessness of the crimes committed," he said as quoted by the news agency Reuters while speaking to reporters during a visit to Warsaw. WATCH | UN: Over 4.1 million Ukrainians have fled country and 6.83 million displaced since Russia invaded × (With inputs from agencies)

'Most outrageous atrocity of 21st century': Ukrainian official says mass graves found in Bucha

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<p>Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Get the latest updates on Russia and Ukraine crisis.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan’s Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar has denied the involvement of the military establishment in Sunday’s political development. “The military has nothing to do with what happened today,” DG ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar told Geo News on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

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In Pakistan, dissolution of the national assembly means fresh elections must be held in the country within three months. Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took cognizance of the prevailing political situation, wherein the National Assembly’s deputy speaker controversially rejected the no-confidence motion and the lower house was subsequently dissolved following the advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.</p>

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Police have confirmed that at least six people were killed and nine more wounded in a shooting in the California state capital of Sacramento on Sunday (April 3).&nbsp;</p>

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After facing flak, Sri Lanka on Sunday lifted all restrictions placed on social media platforms ahead of a planned anti-government protest against the worsening economic crisis that is marked by rising inflation and scarcity of essential items.</p>

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The world's largest Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia welcomed the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan with a mass prayer at Jakarta's grand mosque on Saturday, with plateauing coronavirus cases allowing for eased restrictions this year.&nbsp;</p>

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Pope Francis, struggling with leg pain, on Sunday said countries should always help those trying to survive "amidst the waves of the sea" as he wrapped up a trip to one of the Mediterranean countries at the heart of Europe's migration debate.</p>

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Pakistan's State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib said that fresh elections in Pakistan will be held in 90 days. Get the latest updates on Russia and Ukraine crisis.

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According to reports, nearly 4.14 million Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on February 24. Thousands are continuing to flood into neighboring countries each day, reads the UN numbers.

UN: Over 4.1 million Ukrainians have fled country and 6.83 million displaced since Russia invaded

<p>Grammys are just around the corner, and we can't wait to see all the dazzling outfits and electrifying performances. Apart from everything, this year's ceremony will also feature a segment dedicated to Ukraine's crisis amidst the Russian invasion.&nbsp;<br />
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On Saturday, Recording Academy announced that they are partnering with Global Citizen and its Stand Up For Ukraine campaign to raise awareness about the war-torn country.<br />
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The night will feature a special segment that will raise awareness about the country and will also showcase different opportunities to the viewers about how they can provide help to the European country amid the crisis.</p>

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<p>“We are heartbroken by the situation in Ukraine, yet still moved by the resilient spirit on display there every day,” Harvey Mason jr, &nbsp;CEO of Recording<br />
Academy said in a statement. “We hope the segment inspires our worldwide audience to get involved to support these critical humanitarian efforts.”&nbsp;<br />
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In the same press release, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said, ''History has shown us that conflict and poverty are closely interconnected, resulting in the weakening of the rule of law, a collapse in economic development and often catastrophic humanitarian situations. There is no doubt that the conflict in Ukraine has led to a humanitarian crisis – members of Global Citizen saw this ourselves at the Ukrainian-Polish border.''</p>

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He added, "Millions have fled their homes, with millions more likely on their way. Global Citizen has a history of responding rapidly to humanitarian crises, and this is no different. We're calling for an immediate end to this crisis, and the provision of immediate financing to support refugee relief efforts not just in Ukraine but around the world."</p>


Grammys are just around the corner, and we can't wait to see all the dazzling outfits and electrifying performances. Apart from everything, this year's ceremony will also feature a segment dedicated to Ukraine's crisis amidst the Russian invasion.

Grammys are just around the corner, and we can't wait to see all the dazzling outfits and electrifying performances. Apart from everything, this year's ceremony will also feature a segment dedicated to Ukraine's crisis amidst the Russian invasion. On Saturday, Recording Academy announced that they are partnering with Global Citizen and its Stand Up For Ukraine campaign to raise awareness about the war-torn country. The night will feature a special segment that will raise awareness about the country and will also showcase different opportunities to the viewers about how they can provide help to the European country amid the crisis. Stars roll dice for Grammys gold as Vegas hosts music's best “We are heartbroken by the situation in Ukraine, yet still moved by the resilient spirit on display there every day,” Harvey Mason jr, CEO of Recording Academy said in a statement. “We hope the segment inspires our worldwide audience to get involved to support these critical humanitarian efforts.” In the same press release, Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said, ''History has shown us that conflict and poverty are closely interconnected, resulting in the weakening of the rule of law, a collapse in economic development and often catastrophic humanitarian situations. There is no doubt that the conflict in Ukraine has led to a humanitarian crisis – members of Global Citizen saw this ourselves at the Ukrainian-Polish border.'' Who will win, what Kanye will do? Five things to watch for at the Grammys He added, "Millions have fled their homes, with millions more likely on their way. Global Citizen has a history of responding rapidly to humanitarian crises, and this is no different. We're calling for an immediate end to this crisis, and the provision of immediate financing to support refugee relief efforts not just in Ukraine but around the world."

Grammys 2022 to feature special segment for Ukraine

It has been more than a month since 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, Moscow reported air raids on Russian soil.

Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on as Moscow reports air raids on Russian soil

It has been more than a month since 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.

Zelensky says 3,000 rescued from Mariupol amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

<p>Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermuk said on Saturday that Ukrainian photographer and documentary maker Maks Levin has been found dead near capital Kyiv. He was missing for two weeks.</p>

<p>"He went missing in the conflict area on March 13 in the Kyiv region. His body was found near the village of Guta Mezhygirska on April 1," he said on Telegram.</p>

<p>The Institute of Mass Information, a non-governmental organisation, cited preliminary findings from the prosecutor's office saying that the journalist was killed by "two shots" from the Russian military.</p>

<p>Levin, 40, a father of four, had been working with Ukrainian and international media.</p>

<p>During fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014, he managed to escape encirclement in a town where hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers were killed.</p>

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<p>On Saturday, Ukraine's defence ministry said that Russian troops were in partial retreat from north of Kyiv. Russia has said earlier this week that it would be scaling back operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv.</p>

<p>Ukraine President Zelensky in a video message said Russian troops were making a “slow but noticeable” withdrawal from northern areas.</p>

<p>“We are moving forward, moving carefully,” Zelensky added however the Ukraine president said the situation in the east remained “extremely difficult” as Russian troops were "preparing for new powerful blows".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermuk said on Saturday that Ukrainian photographer and documentary maker Maks Levin has been found dead near capital Kyiv. He was missing for two weeks.

Ukraine's presidential aide Andriy Yermuk said on Saturday that Ukrainian photographer and documentary maker Maks Levin has been found dead near capital Kyiv. He was missing for two weeks. "He went missing in the conflict area on March 13 in the Kyiv region. His body was found near the village of Guta Mezhygirska on April 1," he said on Telegram. The Institute of Mass Information, a non-governmental organisation, cited preliminary findings from the prosecutor's office saying that the journalist was killed by "two shots" from the Russian military. Levin, 40, a father of four, had been working with Ukrainian and international media. During fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014, he managed to escape encirclement in a town where hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers were killed. Also Read | Ukraine's economy could contract 40% in 2022 due to Russian invasion On Saturday, Ukraine's defence ministry said that Russian troops were in partial retreat from north of Kyiv. Russia has said earlier this week that it would be scaling back operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv. Ukraine President Zelensky in a video message said Russian troops were making a “slow but noticeable” withdrawal from northern areas. “We are moving forward, moving carefully,” Zelensky added however the Ukraine president said the situation in the east remained “extremely difficult” as Russian troops were "preparing for new powerful blows". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out an air strike against a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday, an incident the Kremlin said could affect peace talks, but a top Kyiv security official denied responsibility.</p>

<p>Russia's defence ministry said that two Ukrainian helicopters struck the facility in Belgorod, some 35 km (22 miles) from the border with Ukraine, after entering Russia at extremely low altitude at around 5 a.m. Moscow time (0200 GMT).</p>

<p>Ukraine's top security official rebuffed the Russian accusation - the first by Moscow of an air strike on Russian soil since Moscow launched its invasion on Feb. 24. Belgorod is one of Russia's main logistics hubs for the war.</p>

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<p>"For some reason they say that we did it, but according to our information this does not correspond to reality," Security Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said on Ukrainian national television.</p>

<p>Earlier, Ukrainian defence ministry spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said he would neither confirm nor deny a Ukrainian role.</p>

<p>"Ukraine is currently conducting a defensive operation against Russian aggression on the territory of Ukraine, and this does not mean that Ukraine is responsible for every catastrophe on Russia's territory," he said.</p>

<p>Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin had been briefed about the incident. Peskov said the strike could jeopardise Moscow's peace negotiations with Kyiv.</p>

<p>"Of course this cannot be perceived as creating comfortable conditions for continuing the talks," Peskov said, adding that everything was being done to prevent disruptions in fuel supplies in the city.</p>

<p>Ukraine's Danilov retorted: "He says it doesn't help talks, but does it help talks when they kill our children, our women - these outrages they commit on our land? These people are kind of sick."</p>

<p>Security camera footage of the depot, from a location verified by Reuters, showed a flash of light from what appeared to be a missile fired from low altitude in the sky, followed by an explosion on the ground.</p>

<p>Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the resulting blaze injured two workers and forced the evacuation of some local residents. The fire was later contained, he said.</p>

<p>In a post on messaging app Telegram, Gladkov said a second blast later on Friday morning damaged a power line near the village of Nikolskoye but that no one was hurt in an explosion. Pictures he posted showed a crater in a field.</p>

<p>Russian oil firm Rosneft, which owns the fuel depot, said in a separate statement that no one was hurt in the fire. Russia's defence ministry said the facility was exclusively for civilian use.</p>

<p>An ammunition depot near Belgorod caught fire on Wednesday, causing a series of blasts. At the time, Gladkov said authorities were waiting for the Russian defence ministry to establish its cause.</p>

<p>Moscow calls its intervention in Ukraine a "special military operation."</p>


Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out an air strike against a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday, an incident the Kremlin said could affect peace talks, but a top Kyiv security official denied responsibility.

Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out an air strike against a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday, an incident the Kremlin said could affect peace talks, but a top Kyiv security official denied responsibility. Russia's defence ministry said that two Ukrainian helicopters struck the facility in Belgorod, some 35 km (22 miles) from the border with Ukraine, after entering Russia at extremely low altitude at around 5 a.m. Moscow time (0200 GMT). Ukraine's top security official rebuffed the Russian accusation - the first by Moscow of an air strike on Russian soil since Moscow launched its invasion on Feb. 24. Belgorod is one of Russia's main logistics hubs for the war. Watch | Russian foreign minister meets Indian EAM S Jaishankar × "For some reason they say that we did it, but according to our information this does not correspond to reality," Security Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said on Ukrainian national television. Earlier, Ukrainian defence ministry spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said he would neither confirm nor deny a Ukrainian role. "Ukraine is currently conducting a defensive operation against Russian aggression on the territory of Ukraine, and this does not mean that Ukraine is responsible for every catastrophe on Russia's territory," he said. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin had been briefed about the incident. Peskov said the strike could jeopardise Moscow's peace negotiations with Kyiv. "Of course this cannot be perceived as creating comfortable conditions for continuing the talks," Peskov said, adding that everything was being done to prevent disruptions in fuel supplies in the city. Ukraine's Danilov retorted: "He says it doesn't help talks, but does it help talks when they kill our children, our women - these outrages they commit on our land? These people are kind of sick." Security camera footage of the depot, from a location verified by Reuters, showed a flash of light from what appeared to be a missile fired from low altitude in the sky, followed by an explosion on the ground. Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the resulting blaze injured two workers and forced the evacuation of some local residents. The fire was later contained, he said. In a post on messaging app Telegram, Gladkov said a second blast later on Friday morning damaged a power line near the village of Nikolskoye but that no one was hurt in an explosion. Pictures he posted showed a crater in a field. Russian oil firm Rosneft, which owns the fuel depot, said in a separate statement that no one was hurt in the fire. Russia's defence ministry said the facility was exclusively for civilian use. An ammunition depot near Belgorod caught fire on Wednesday, causing a series of blasts. At the time, Gladkov said authorities were waiting for the Russian defence ministry to establish its cause. Moscow calls its intervention in Ukraine a "special military operation."

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<p>Negotiations to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine are set to resume while attacks in the south and east continue, a Reuters report said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as European buyers of gas from Russia are facing a deadline to begin paying in roubles on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The peace negotiations are set to resume through video conference on Friday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>To bolster its position, Russian forces from breakaway regions in Georgia are being redeployed to Ukraine, said Britain's defence ministry on Twitter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>This move indicates Russia sustained unexpected losses in Ukraine, it said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>At talks this week, Russia said it will now focus on "liberating" southeastern Donbas region. It was also looking to reduce offensives near the capital, Kyiv, and in the north as a ‘goodwill gesture’. &nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Ukraine and its allies, Russia seems to be trying to regroup after heavy losses from a Ukrainian counter-offensive.</p>

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<p>In an address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of "battles ahead" in Donbas and Mariupol. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We still need to go down a very difficult path to get everything we want," Zelensky said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States and its allies have imposed penalties on Russian government entities, businesses and oligarchs for the war. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia will respond to sanctions levied by European Union, the RIA news agency quoted a senior foreign ministry official on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The actions of the EU will not remain unanswered ... the irresponsible sanctions by Brussels are already negatively affecting the daily lives of ordinary Europeans," Nikolai Kobrinets told the news agency. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Negotiations to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine are set to resume while attacks in the south and east continue, a Reuters report said. This comes as European buyers of gas from Russia are facing a deadline to begin paying in roubles on Friday.

Negotiations to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine are set to resume while attacks in the south and east continue, a Reuters report said. This comes as European buyers of gas from Russia are facing a deadline to begin paying in roubles on Friday. The peace negotiations are set to resume through video conference on Friday. Also Read | Russian troops give back control of Chernobyl nuclear plant to Ukraine: Report To bolster its position, Russian forces from breakaway regions in Georgia are being redeployed to Ukraine, said Britain's defence ministry on Twitter. This move indicates Russia sustained unexpected losses in Ukraine, it said. At talks this week, Russia said it will now focus on "liberating" southeastern Donbas region. It was also looking to reduce offensives near the capital, Kyiv, and in the north as a ‘goodwill gesture’. According to Ukraine and its allies, Russia seems to be trying to regroup after heavy losses from a Ukrainian counter-offensive. Watch: Impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the Indian kitchen × In an address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of "battles ahead" in Donbas and Mariupol. "We still need to go down a very difficult path to get everything we want," Zelensky said. The United States and its allies have imposed penalties on Russian government entities, businesses and oligarchs for the war. Russia will respond to sanctions levied by European Union, the RIA news agency quoted a senior foreign ministry official on Friday. "The actions of the EU will not remain unanswered ... the irresponsible sanctions by Brussels are already negatively affecting the daily lives of ordinary Europeans," Nikolai Kobrinets told the news agency. (With inputs from agencies)

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