The pro- Russian war media and bloggers reported that Russia has dismissed a senior Commander following claims that he made false reports about the progress of Russian forces in Ukraine. 
Ukrainian military bloggers reported Sunday (Nov. 24) that Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, the commander of the South Forces Group, was sacked after he provided misleading information regarding Russia’s position in the Siversk settlement in the eastern region of Donetsk. 
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Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Betrayed By Own Commander, Officer Caught Stealing Night Goggles

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has exposed significant vulnerabilities within the European Union, particularly in energy dependence and defense readiness. The conflict has highlighted the need for stronger EU unity and resilience in the face of geopolitical threats.

Has the Ukraine-Russia War Left the European Union Left Exposed?

A Russian spy ship was tracked passing through British waters this week amid growing concern over the secureness of undersea communication cables.

Russia-Ukraine War: Intel Chief Warns, Kyiv Won't Survive This Summer Without Talks

Continuing their relentless advance on the Ukrainian front lines, Russian forces have captured the town of Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region. Moscow's Defense Ministry stated that Russian troops had "liberated" the settlement, which is located to the west of Donetsk region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian captures Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka

Even as Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's ready for negotiation with US President Donald Trump on a peace deal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his allies should work towards determining a format for any upcoming peace talks with Russia.

Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. signals shift in Ukraine reconstruction policy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Jan 25) pointed to the possibility of peace talks with Russia to end the ongoing war, saying that the allies should work towards determining a "format" for any upcoming talks with Russia.&nbsp;
Zelensky added that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations.&nbsp;
His statement comes as the latest to the series of speculations over the possibility of talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;
"I understand that contacts can be in different formats," Zelensky said, referring to possible negotiations that would lead to "a just peace".
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"I think we should focus on this today," he added.
The Ukrainian president further said that talks to end the war should be held between the US, Ukraine, Russia, and the European Union.&nbsp;
"I can't say today what kind of negotiations will take place, what will be the structure of the negotiation process, because we don't have a common plan yet," Zelensky said.
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He, however, clearly stressed that any negotiations that excluded Ukraine would not ultimately guarantee any lasting peace.&nbsp;
"It is impossible to exclude Ukraine from any negotiation platform, or this negotiation platform will not have real results but will have political results," he said.
<h2>Putin ready for talks</h2>
Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was ready for talks with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine.&nbsp;
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Putin also praised Trump as a "smart" leader who might have prevented the war if he had been the President of the US at that time.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I cannot but agree with him that if he had been president&mdash;if his victory hadn&rsquo;t been stolen in 2020&mdash;then maybe there would not have been the crisis in Ukraine that emerged in 2022," the Russian president said.&nbsp;
However, he did not mention when these talks could happen. Earlier, the Kremlin also said that it was awaiting "signals" from Washington.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with Ukraine and expressed a desire to work towards cutting nuclear arms.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Ukrainian President Zelensky's statement comes as the latest to the series of speculations over the possibility of talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (Jan 25) pointed to the possibility of peace talks with Russia to end the ongoing war, saying that the allies should work towards determining a "format" for any upcoming talks with Russia. Zelensky added that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations. His statement comes as the latest to the series of speculations over the possibility of talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. "I understand that contacts can be in different formats," Zelensky said, referring to possible negotiations that would lead to "a just peace". Also read: Trump ready to meet Russia's Putin 'immediately' to help end Russia-Ukraine war "I think we should focus on this today," he added. The Ukrainian president further said that talks to end the war should be held between the US, Ukraine, Russia, and the European Union. "I can't say today what kind of negotiations will take place, what will be the structure of the negotiation process, because we don't have a common plan yet," Zelensky said. Also read: If Trump's victory hadn't been stolen in 2020 polls, there wouldn't be crisis in Ukraine, Putin says He, however, clearly stressed that any negotiations that excluded Ukraine would not ultimately guarantee any lasting peace. "It is impossible to exclude Ukraine from any negotiation platform, or this negotiation platform will not have real results but will have political results," he said. Putin ready for talks Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was ready for talks with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. Also read: 'STOP this ridiculous war now or else face high tariffs, sanctions': Trump warns Putin Putin also praised Trump as a "smart" leader who might have prevented the war if he had been the President of the US at that time. “I cannot but agree with him that if he had been president—if his victory hadn’t been stolen in 2020—then maybe there would not have been the crisis in Ukraine that emerged in 2022," the Russian president said. However, he did not mention when these talks could happen. Earlier, the Kremlin also said that it was awaiting "signals" from Washington. Also read: Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about Meanwhile, on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with Ukraine and expressed a desire to work towards cutting nuclear arms. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky hints at possibility of peace talks with Russia, says allies should work on its ‘format’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he is ready for dialogue with Donald Trump. The Kremlin states that Putin is waiting for a signal from Washington. This statement comes just a day after the US president said that he wants to talk with Putin, pushing for a reduction in nuclear arsenals amid the escalating tensions in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Putin of trying to manipulate 'peace talks'

In light of rising tensions from the Ukraine War, Donald Trump urges world leaders to initiate global nuclear discussions. This video covers his call for diplomacy and peace talks amidst escalating conflicts and the potential threat of nuclear warfare, highlighting the critical need for dialogue.

Russia-Ukraine War: Donald Trump urges global nuclear talks amid rising tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with US President Donald Trump on the Ukraine war. Moscow says it awaits a definitive move from Washington amid the escalating tensions in Ukraine.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Russian president says, 'We are ready for negotiations on Ukraine'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin has said that Putin is waiting for a signal from Washington a day after Trump said he wanted to meet Putin as soon as possible to secure an end to the war with Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin ready to talk to Trump: 'waiting for signal from Washington'

Russia on Friday responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks, where he said that the war in Ukraine could be ended by reducing the oil prices, by saying that the conflict is about national security and not oil prices.&nbsp;
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russia-Ukraine war was triggered by the West's refusal to consider Russian security interests.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The conflict doesn't depend on oil prices,&rdquo; Peskov said in a conference call with reporters.&nbsp;
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He added, "The conflict is ongoing because of the threat to Russia&rsquo;s national security, the threat to Russians living on those territories, and the refusal by the Americans and the Europeans to listen to Russia&rsquo;s security concerns. It&rsquo;s not linked to oil prices.&rdquo;
Trump, while addressing the World Economic Forum on Thursday, claimed that a drop in the oil prices would end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;
The US president said he would ask the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to lower the price of oil, saying it would end Russia&rsquo;s full-scale invasion of Ukraine &ldquo;immediately&rdquo;.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Right now the price is high enough that that war will continue, you gotta bring down the oil price and end the war,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
<h2>Putin ready for talks</h2>
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he is ready to hold talks with Trump on the Ukraine conflict. 
"As for the issue of negotiations...we have always said, and I want to emphasise this once again, that we are ready for these negotiations on Ukrainian issues," Putin told a reporter from Russian state TV.
Meanwhile, Peskov on Friday also highlighted that Putin was ready to talk to Trump but was waiting for the 'signal' from Washington.&nbsp;
When asked about Trump's claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready for a peace deal, Peskov reiterated the Ukrainian leader's earlier decision to rule out any talks with Russia.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Zelenskyy can&rsquo;t be ready for a deal,&rdquo; Peskov told reporters, adding that &ldquo;in order to reach a settlement, it&rsquo;s necessary to conduct talks, and Zelenskyy forbade himself to hold talks by his own decree.&rdquo;
<h2>'No angel'&nbsp;</h2>
Trump, in an interview segment with Fox News released on January 23, said that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine&rsquo;s President Volodymyr Zelensky share the blame for the Ukraine-Russia war.&nbsp;
Trump further criticised Zelensky for resisting Russia at the beginning of the invasion instead of cutting a deal.
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"Zelensky... shouldn&rsquo;t have allowed this to happen either. He&rsquo;s no angel," Trump said.
"I could have made that deal so easily, and Zelensky decided that 'I want to fight," he said, adding that Ukraine has been fighting against a "much bigger entity."
He further said that Zelensky has "had enough" and is ready for peace.
"We started pouring equipment... and they (Ukraine) had the bravery to use the equipment, but in the end, it&rsquo;s a war that has to be settled," Trump said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russia-Ukraine war was triggered by the West's refusal to consider Russian security interests. 

Russia on Friday responded to US President Donald Trump's remarks, where he said that the war in Ukraine could be ended by reducing the oil prices, by saying that the conflict is about national security and not oil prices. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russia-Ukraine war was triggered by the West's refusal to consider Russian security interests. “The conflict doesn't depend on oil prices,” Peskov said in a conference call with reporters. Also read: Trump ready to meet Russia's Putin 'immediately' to help end Russia-Ukraine war He added, "The conflict is ongoing because of the threat to Russia’s national security, the threat to Russians living on those territories, and the refusal by the Americans and the Europeans to listen to Russia’s security concerns. It’s not linked to oil prices.” Trump, while addressing the World Economic Forum on Thursday, claimed that a drop in the oil prices would end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The US president said he would ask the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to lower the price of oil, saying it would end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine “immediately”. Also read: Trump says Putin 'destroying Russia' by not signing a deal to end Ukraine war “Right now the price is high enough that that war will continue, you gotta bring down the oil price and end the war,” he added. Putin ready for talks Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he is ready to hold talks with Trump on the Ukraine conflict. "As for the issue of negotiations...we have always said, and I want to emphasise this once again, that we are ready for these negotiations on Ukrainian issues," Putin told a reporter from Russian state TV. Meanwhile, Peskov on Friday also highlighted that Putin was ready to talk to Trump but was waiting for the 'signal' from Washington. When asked about Trump's claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready for a peace deal, Peskov reiterated the Ukrainian leader's earlier decision to rule out any talks with Russia. Also read: Russia accuses Ukraine of civilian killings in village seized by Kyiv's army “Zelenskyy can’t be ready for a deal,” Peskov told reporters, adding that “in order to reach a settlement, it’s necessary to conduct talks, and Zelenskyy forbade himself to hold talks by his own decree.” 'No angel' Trump, in an interview segment with Fox News released on January 23, said that both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky share the blame for the Ukraine-Russia war. Trump further criticised Zelensky for resisting Russia at the beginning of the invasion instead of cutting a deal. Also read: Explosions heard over Ukraine's presidential palace amid British PM Starmer's visit "Zelensky... shouldn’t have allowed this to happen either. He’s no angel," Trump said. "I could have made that deal so easily, and Zelensky decided that 'I want to fight," he said, adding that Ukraine has been fighting against a "much bigger entity." He further said that Zelensky has "had enough" and is ready for peace. "We started pouring equipment... and they (Ukraine) had the bravery to use the equipment, but in the end, it’s a war that has to be settled," Trump said. (With inputs from agencies)

'It is about security, not oil,' Russia reacts to Trump's claim on war with Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin signals readiness for dialogue with Donald Trump, yet Moscow awaits a definitive move from Washington amid the escalating tensions in Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Putin awaits Trump's signal for talks amid Ukraine crisis

North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) warned on Friday (Jan 24), Yonhap News Agency reported.&nbsp;
This comes after the North Korean military suffered the loss of many of its soldiers.&nbsp;
The claim by South Korea comes as US President Donald Trump suggested he would attempt to rekindle his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, calling him a "smart guy" in an interview with Fox News.&nbsp;
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South Korea's JCS said that four months after the North sent an estimated 11,000 troops to the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of whom have been killed or wounded, the regime &ldquo;is suspected of accelerating follow-up measures and preparation for an additional dispatch of troops&rdquo;.
However, the Joint Chiefs of Staff did not provide details of what follow-up measures North Korea is considering.&nbsp;
Notably, North Korea began sending its troops to the war after Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on a mutual defence pact designed to strengthen their alliance against what the leaders called a US-led &ldquo;Western hegemony&rdquo;.
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Over 300 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives, and 2,700 were injured while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
<h2>Trump to reach out to Kim&nbsp;</h2>
The US President said in an interview on Thursday that he planned to resurrect attempts to engage Kim, whom he met three times during his first term in the White House.&nbsp;
When asked if he would "reach out" to Kim again, Trump responded, &ldquo;I will, yeah. He liked me.&rdquo;
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Moreover, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have been ordered by Pyongyang to take their own lives rather than get captured, as reported earlier this month.&nbsp;
"Memos found on deceased soldiers indicate that the North Korean authorities pressured them to commit suicide or self-detonate before capture," South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun claimed in comments to reporters, citing information from the National Intelligence Service.
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Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan 12 proposed a soldier swap to North Korea, stating that he would hand them over to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs that were held by Russia.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: North Korea began sending its troops to the war after Kim and Putin agreed on a mutual defence pact designed to strengthen their alliance. 

North Korea is preparing to send more troops to Russia to fight in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) warned on Friday (Jan 24), Yonhap News Agency reported. This comes after the North Korean military suffered the loss of many of its soldiers. The claim by South Korea comes as US President Donald Trump suggested he would attempt to rekindle his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, calling him a "smart guy" in an interview with Fox News. Also read: North Korea soldiers fighting in Ukraine were told to kill selves before capture: Seoul South Korea's JCS said that four months after the North sent an estimated 11,000 troops to the Ukraine conflict, a significant number of whom have been killed or wounded, the regime “is suspected of accelerating follow-up measures and preparation for an additional dispatch of troops”. However, the Joint Chiefs of Staff did not provide details of what follow-up measures North Korea is considering. Notably, North Korea began sending its troops to the war after Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on a mutual defence pact designed to strengthen their alliance against what the leaders called a US-led “Western hegemony”. Also read: North Korea 'significantly benefiting' from its troops fighting in Russia war: US at UNSC Over 300 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives, and 2,700 were injured while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. Trump to reach out to Kim The US President said in an interview on Thursday that he planned to resurrect attempts to engage Kim, whom he met three times during his first term in the White House. When asked if he would "reach out" to Kim again, Trump responded, “I will, yeah. He liked me.” Also read: 'Evidence of involvement': Zelensky says Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Moreover, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine have been ordered by Pyongyang to take their own lives rather than get captured, as reported earlier this month. "Memos found on deceased soldiers indicate that the North Korean authorities pressured them to commit suicide or self-detonate before capture," South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun claimed in comments to reporters, citing information from the National Intelligence Service. Also read: North Korea's Kim unveils country's largest warship in significant boost to naval power: Report Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan 12 proposed a soldier swap to North Korea, stating that he would hand them over to Pyongyang in exchange for Ukrainian POWs that were held by Russia. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea preparing to send more troops to Ukraine war despite suffering high casualties

Ukraine is facing a bigger enemy than Russia in the ongoing war i.e. corruption. Weapons meant for war are getting sold in the black market. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: 1,000 raids expose Ukraine's wartime graft

Russia-Ukraine War: Black market arms undermine Ukraine's fight with Russia

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine weapons meant for war sold on the black market

Russia-Ukraine War: Corruption drains Ukraine's limited war resources

U.S. President Donald Trump warns of sanctions and high tariffs on Russia unless the ongoing war in Ukraine comes to a halt.

Donald Trump threatens sanctions and tariffs on Russia if Ukraine war doesn’t end

President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Russia to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, and threatened financial penalties on the country if it refuses to conclude fighting swiftly. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump tells Putin to end war or face fresh sanctions

Battle tanks, fighter jets, and long-range precision missiles—Volodymyr Zelensky has had much of his wish list met thanks to his Western allies. But now, with the Russians advancing on a daily basis and Donald Trump pushing for peace, Zelensky unveils his most audacious proposal yet. He wants a peacekeeping force larger than France's entire military. 

Russia-Ukraine war: Will Europe risk troops against Russia?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that at least 200,000 allied troops will be needed to implement any peace agreement in Ukraine. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky wants 200,000 allied troops as protection from Russia

Facing battlefield challenges and desertions, Ukraine is holding military commanders accountable. Two generals and a colonel have been blamed for the loss of territory in eastern Ukraine, which was captured by Russian forces last spring. Public pressure against the military leadership is increasing, while Donald Trump calls for a settlement with Russia.

Ukraine generals flee from collapse, Trump demands settlement

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky wants 200,000 allied troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday at Davos that Europe should develop a joint defence policy and be willing to increase spending to guarantee its own security from emerging threats.

Zelensky urges 'united' Europe defence policy at Davos

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, “Russia can field 1.5 million servicemen. Our armed forces have more than 800,000 people." Watch this report for more details!

Zelensky's Fear: Russia can deploy 1.5 million troops

During his Presidential campaign, Donald Trump claimed he would end the war in Ukraine. Later, Trump watered down his promise, saying he would bring Russia and Ukraine to the ‘negotiating table’. The promise comes from a President who has lost patience with America's costly involvement in the war. Watch to know more!

Russia-Ukraine war: War thunder drowns inauguration cheers

As Donald Trump prepares to take the presidential oath for a second term, ecstatic crowds gathered in freezing cold, hoping to witness history unfold. Beyond the celebrations, the world's eyes are now turning to Trump's bold promise of ending the Ukraine-Russia war and securing his claim to a Nobel Peace Prize.

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Russia on Sunday said it had opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Ukrainian troops killed civilians in a Russian village that had been seized by Kyiv's army.
Ukraine has taken dozens of border settlements under its control in the western Russian Kursk region since launching a surprise offensive there last August and says around 2,000 civilians still live in areas under its occupation.
Russia has slowly been pushing Ukraine back and has retaken a number of villages.
Russia's Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, on Sunday alleged Ukrainian troops "committed the murder of at least seven civilians, who were sheltering in the basement of a residential house" in the village of Russkoe Porechnoye, some 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the border.
Several Russian state media outlets had overnight published video, supplied by the army, that they said showed Russian troops discovering several dead bodies in a dark basement.
AFP could not immediately verify the claims or the video, which showed troops in a dark room moving blankets and clothes off the bodies and faces of what they said were dead civilians.
There has been no official response from Ukraine.
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In a statement, Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, accused Ukraine of the "cannibalistic massacre of civilians".
Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of having killed and targeted civilians throughout the three-year conflict.
Russian forces are accused of having murdered hundreds of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha during a month-long occupation at the start of the conflict.
AFP reporters were among the international journalists to witness and photograph the bodies of killed Ukrainian civilians, including some with their hands tied, in the town.
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The pictures and first-hand accounts from the town triggered outrage in the West and widespread condemnation of alleged Russian "war crimes".
Moscow has rejected committing atrocities in Bucha and accused Kyiv of staging the images&mdash;a claim that has been debunked by several independent fact-checking organisations and media outlets, including AFP.
Russia's army said it retook Russkoe Porechnoye from Ukrainian control last week.
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World: Ukraine has taken dozens of border settlements under its control in the western Russian Kursk region since launching a surprise offensive there last August and says around 2,000 civilians still live in areas under its occupation.


Russia on Sunday said it had opened a criminal investigation into allegations that Ukrainian troops killed civilians in a Russian village that had been seized by Kyiv's army. Ukraine has taken dozens of border settlements under its control in the western Russian Kursk region since launching a surprise offensive there last August and says around 2,000 civilians still live in areas under its occupation. Russia has slowly been pushing Ukraine back and has retaken a number of villages. Russia's Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, on Sunday alleged Ukrainian troops "committed the murder of at least seven civilians, who were sheltering in the basement of a residential house" in the village of Russkoe Porechnoye, some 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the border. Several Russian state media outlets had overnight published video, supplied by the army, that they said showed Russian troops discovering several dead bodies in a dark basement. AFP could not immediately verify the claims or the video, which showed troops in a dark room moving blankets and clothes off the bodies and faces of what they said were dead civilians. There has been no official response from Ukraine. Also Read| First three Israeli hostages released by Hamas after Gaza ceasefire: Where do they go next? In a statement, Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, accused Ukraine of the "cannibalistic massacre of civilians". Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of having killed and targeted civilians throughout the three-year conflict. Russian forces are accused of having murdered hundreds of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha during a month-long occupation at the start of the conflict. AFP reporters were among the international journalists to witness and photograph the bodies of killed Ukrainian civilians, including some with their hands tied, in the town. Also Read| Donald Trump's meme coin could add $24 billion to his net worth: Report The pictures and first-hand accounts from the town triggered outrage in the West and widespread condemnation of alleged Russian "war crimes". Moscow has rejected committing atrocities in Bucha and accused Kyiv of staging the images—a claim that has been debunked by several independent fact-checking organisations and media outlets, including AFP. Russia's army said it retook Russkoe Porechnoye from Ukrainian control last week. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia accuses Ukraine of civilian killings in village seized by Kyiv's army

Six were killed in a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders said, branding it a “heinous” attack, while Moscow described it as “retaliation.” Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian strike kills 6 across Ukraine, Kyiv calls attack 'heinous'

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