Latest in the Russia-Ukraine war: It's been 2 days since Russia began its counterattack to retake Kursk from Ukraine. Russia has targeted Ukrainian positions in the Eastern region. Russian BM21 grad destroyed positions held by Ukrainian troops near the border in the Kursk region. Moscow's defense Ministry in a statement said that they have hit convoys of M7 howitzers and tanks of the Ukrainian military. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian BM-21 Grad target Ukrainian positions in Kursk

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Zelensky asks western allies to speed up weapons supply

Ukrainian President Zelensky has once again urged allies to accept the country's demand to use long range missiles to strike air bases deep within Russia. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's plea to allow use of long-range missiles inside Russia

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Saturday, 206 in all, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

Russia-Ukraine Prisoner swap : Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners mediated by the UAE

New archaeological evidence has suggested that the world's first cities did not come into existence in Mesopotamia or Central Asia, but actually emerged in Ukraine.

New archaeological evidence has suggested that the world's first cities did not come into existence in Mesopotamia or Central Asia, but actually emerged in Ukraine. In the Swiss Neue Zürcher Zeitung's recent publication, the researchers talked about the remnants of what appeared like “the largest city in the world” which were scattered pottery shards. These Trypillia mega-sites date back to 4000 BCE in Ukraine, which makes it the oldest urban settlement of the world. These archaeological discoveries not only push the origins of cities back in time but also, as per Euromaidan Press, “It sparks heated debates about early social organization, sustainability, and what a city even is.” Archaeologist from the University of Kiel, Joseph Muller, started researching these giant settlements in Ukraine in 2011, on the basis of the foundational research done in the 1960s. Also Read: 26,000-year-old human, animal footprints unearthed in Spain. It once was a settlement of... More than 250 sites were first identified by a military topographer which featured intriguing vegetation patterns like concentric formations that hinted at human construction. The researchers used geomagnetic techniques and unveiled structures hidden beneath the surface of the Earth, which included discovering Trypillia megasites that span more than 100 hectares. What are Trypillia megasites? The Trypillia mega-sites, which are among the earliest planned cities known, were not anything like modern-day urban centres. As reported by U-krane, the sites were circular or oval in shape and the houses were in concentric rings, with boulevards or wide corridors in between them. “These are the first planned cities of humanity,” stated NZZ (Swiss Neue Zürcher Zeitung) as it noted that the best site is better than Monaco in size and can be compared to Central Park. Watch: Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass urges German museum to return Nefertiti’s bust According to the evidence, the houses were made of wood and clay and were likely to have been burned down in an ancient conflict. “Individual graves are something with which the group of burying people represents their role to others. This reflection of social structures does not exist here,” said Müller. “If there are no graves marked in an archaeologist-friendly way, that does not mean that a cult of the dead did not exist,” he added. The new discoveries have challenged our earlier assumptions as per which urbanisation took place in the later period of human history. (With inputs from agencies)

Not Mesopotamia, but the world's oldest city existed in THIS country, hints evidence

The United States is not expected to announce a change in its policy regarding the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine against Russia, the White House announced Friday (Sep 13).

"There is no change to our view on the provision of long range strike capabilities for Ukraine to use inside of Russia," White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters. "I would not expect any major announcement in that regard," he added ahead of the meeting between President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

<h2>Zelensky fumes</h2>

The announcement comes even as Ukrainian President&nbsp;Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said it was “difficult to hear” from Western allies that they were deliberating upon the matter as Russian leader Vladimir Putin burnt down “our cities and villages.”

“Putin interprets delays in helping us and in making strong decisions for Ukraine as permission to do whatever he wants,” Zelensky wrote on X.

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Zelensky has been pleading with Washington&nbsp;for months to let Kyiv forces use long-range missiles for strikes deep inside Russia.

UK PM has now flown to Washington DC, where he said he would raise the matter with the US president.

During a visit to Kyiv earlier this week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had also assured Zelensky that the matter would be raised before Biden.

<h2>Putin’s threat</h2>

Earlier, Putin had sounded alarm over NATO’s plans to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons, saying such a move would put the US-led military alliance&nbsp;directly at war with Russia.

He claimed the programming of Western missiles would have to be done by NATO military personnel - bringing the organisation into direct confrontation

<h2>Ukraine secures the return of 49 people from Russia</h2>

Zelensky on Friday said Ukraine had secured the release of 49 Ukrainians from Russian captivity.

“We must bring home all our soldiers and civilians,” he declared on the Telegram messaging app.

He also revealed that servicemen from the armed forces, the National Guard, the police and the Border Guard service were included in the latest swap.

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The United States is not expected to announce a change in its policy regarding the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine against Russia, the White House announced Friday (Sep 13).

The United States is not expected to announce a change in its policy regarding the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine against Russia, the White House announced Friday (Sep 13). "There is no change to our view on the provision of long range strike capabilities for Ukraine to use inside of Russia," White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters. "I would not expect any major announcement in that regard," he added ahead of the meeting between President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Zelensky fumes The announcement comes even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said it was “difficult to hear” from Western allies that they were deliberating upon the matter as Russian leader Vladimir Putin burnt down “our cities and villages.” “Putin interprets delays in helping us and in making strong decisions for Ukraine as permission to do whatever he wants,” Zelensky wrote on X. Also read: NATO in line of fire as Ukraine reportedly given nod to use Storm Shadow missiles Zelensky has been pleading with Washington for months to let Kyiv forces use long-range missiles for strikes deep inside Russia. UK PM has now flown to Washington DC, where he said he would raise the matter with the US president. During a visit to Kyiv earlier this week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had also assured Zelensky that the matter would be raised before Biden. Putin’s threat Earlier, Putin had sounded alarm over NATO’s plans to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons, saying such a move would put the US-led military alliance directly at war with Russia. He claimed the programming of Western missiles would have to be done by NATO military personnel - bringing the organisation into direct confrontation Ukraine secures the return of 49 people from Russia Zelensky on Friday said Ukraine had secured the release of 49 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. “We must bring home all our soldiers and civilians,” he declared on the Telegram messaging app. He also revealed that servicemen from the armed forces, the National Guard, the police and the Border Guard service were included in the latest swap. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

US says ‘no change’ in long-range missiles policy even as Zelensky fumes over delay

Pleas and promises: Will the U.S. change their policy? Vladimir Putin warns West against allowing Ukraine's long-range strikes.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russians have launched an attack on Kursk

Moscow on Saturday threatened to reduce Kyiv to a "giant melted spot" if Ukraine is allowed by its allies to use Western long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. The threat by Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, came as the U.S. and the U.K. are deliberating giving Kyiv permission to use Western weapons to attack strategic targets farther into Russian territory.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia's strong warning to Ukraine and West

Russia-Ukraine war: 'Will turn Kyiv into giant melted spot'

Russia, Ukraine swap 206 prisoners of war in UAE-brokered deal

Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine. In other news,&nbsp;Kolkata police on Saturday said that they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan, by "professional criminals" and have detained two individuals.&nbsp;

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Russia and Ukraine on Saturday (Sep 14) exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. Citing the Russian defence ministry, Interfax news agency reported that the soldiers released on Saturday were captured from the Kursk region, as Ukrainian fighters smashed their way into the Russian territory last month.

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Kolkata police claimed Saturday (Sep 14) they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors by “professional criminals” and detained two individuals. The medics have been staging a sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan, West Bengal's health department headquarters, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They are demanding justice for the victim, better security at state-run hospitals and removal of top health officials.

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Four&nbsp;Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported.&nbsp;

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Around 55 rockets were fired&nbsp;toward Safed and the surrounding areas on Saturday (Sept 14) morning, Israeli media reported citing the military. There were no reports of injuries in these strikes.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 14) held a political rally in the northern Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where he declared that terrorism was on its “last breath” in the area. Addressing people from the Doda district, PM Modi vowed to free the state from dynastic politics.

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Iran on Saturday (Sep 14) blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace programme that has long faced Western criticism.

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A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58).

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Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,&nbsp;Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it&nbsp;'Vishwanath'.&nbsp;

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India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format.

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Ishaan Khatter is all hearts for Priyanka Chopra and he believes&nbsp;she has opened the doors of Hollywood for Indian actors. Khatter recently played the role of Shooter Duval in the Netflix series&nbsp;The Perfect Couple.

Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine.

Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the two countries exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. This comes as tensions increase between Moscow and NATO on the issue of long-range strike missiles by Ukraine. In other news, Kolkata police on Saturday said that they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors protesting outside Swasthya Bhawan, by "professional criminals" and have detained two individuals. Click on the headlines to read more Russia, Ukraine exchange 103 prisoners each as tensions run high over long-range weapons Russia and Ukraine on Saturday (Sep 14) exchanged 103 prisoners each in a major swap deal brokered by the UAE. Citing the Russian defence ministry, Interfax news agency reported that the soldiers released on Saturday were captured from the Kursk region, as Ukrainian fighters smashed their way into the Russian territory last month. Kolkata horror: Police ‘foil’ attack bid on agitating doctors, victim’s mother sees hope amid impasse Kolkata police claimed Saturday (Sep 14) they had foiled an attack on agitating junior doctors by “professional criminals” and detained two individuals. The medics have been staging a sit-in outside Swasthya Bhavan, West Bengal's health department headquarters, in response to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. They are demanding justice for the victim, better security at state-run hospitals and removal of top health officials. Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves' Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported. West Asia crisis: 55 rockets fired toward Israel's Safed area, sparking fires Around 55 rockets were fired toward Safed and the surrounding areas on Saturday (Sept 14) morning, Israeli media reported citing the military. There were no reports of injuries in these strikes. PM Modi claims terror ‘breathing last’ in Jammu-Kashmir, Congress issues fact-check Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Sep 14) held a political rally in the northern Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where he declared that terrorism was on its “last breath” in the area. Addressing people from the Doda district, PM Modi vowed to free the state from dynastic politics. Iran says it launched Chamran-1 research satellite, triggering missile concerns Iran on Saturday (Sep 14) blasted a new research satellite into orbit, state media said, in the latest such development for an aerospace programme that has long faced Western criticism. West Bengal: Ragpicker injured in blast; bomb disposal squad probe scene A ragpicker was injured in a blast at the intersection of Blochmann Street and SN Banerjee Road in central Kolkata on Saturday afternoon.The injured man was identified as Bapi Das (58). India: UP CM Yogi says 'Gyanvapi not mosque, but actually Lord Shiva temple' Chief Minister of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday (Sep 14) made a big claim, saying that Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque is actually a 'temple of Lord Shiva' and called it 'Vishwanath'. Asian Champions Trophy Hockey: India beat Pakistan to enter semis unbeaten India men's hockey team beat Pakistan 2-1 on Saturday (Sep 14) in the Asian Champions Trophy. This was India's fifth straight win in the tournament as they entered the semis unbeaten. A total of six teams are participating in the tournament in round-robin format. Ishaan Khatter praises Priyanka Chopra for opening doors to Hollywood for other actors Ishaan Khatter is all hearts for Priyanka Chopra and he believes she has opened the doors of Hollywood for Indian actors. Khatter recently played the role of Shooter Duval in the Netflix series The Perfect Couple.

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Vladimir Putin threatened to declare war on the West if Ukraine's supporters let it to deploy weapons further into Russia. President Joe Biden dismissed this threat. Although Kyiv has begged for the change, no decision was made right away when Biden and the prime minister of Britain met on Friday.

Biden, Starmer meets amid Ukraine's push for ease of restrictions

Six British diplomats were accused of espionage by Russia, and the country chose to remove them. The United Kingdom said that the "utterly baseless" action occurred many weeks ago and was related to its decision in May to restrict Moscow's diplomatic presence in London and to remove the credentials of an attaché at the Russian Embassy.

Russia expels 6 UK diplomats for sabotage, calls them 'threat'

Four&nbsp;Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported.&nbsp;

The four Indian men received a heartwarming welcome as they flew back to India.&nbsp;

Earlier, these men shot a video, urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to rescue them from Russia. One of these four men, Mohammad Sufiyan from the Indian state of&nbsp;Telangana, released a video seven months back, requesting to be rescued.&nbsp;

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Earlier this year, a group of men claimed that they were fraudulently drafted into the Russian Army under the pretext of "lucrative job offers".&nbsp;

However, many other Indians are still stuck in Moscow, forced to serve as soldiers in Russia's war against&nbsp;Ukraine.&nbsp;

<h2>How were Indians 'lured'?</h2>

Young Indian men were promised jobs as security personnel or helpers in Russia, after which they&nbsp;were shipped out of India&nbsp;in December 2023.&nbsp;

Sufiyan told Times of India, "We were treated like slaves. We were woken up at 6 am every day and made to work 15 hours straight - with no rest or sleep. The conditions were inhuman."&nbsp;

They had to dig trenches and operate assault rifles. They were even trained to use Kalashnikovs such as the AK-12 and AK-74, hand grenades, and other explosives.&nbsp;

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“Our hands were blistered, our backs ached and our spirits were broken. Yet if we showed any signs of exhaustion, bullets were fired at us to force us back into the laborious tasks,” Sufiyan told TOI.

Adding to their misery, their phones were reportedly confiscated&nbsp;and they did not know when they would return to India or be allowed to&nbsp;talk to their families.

<h2>'Hope of coming back home'&nbsp;</h2>

However, they managed to comfort themselves with the thought of returning back to their home.&nbsp;

Sufiyan recalled his friend Hamil dying, “Hamil, a very good friend of mine from Gujarat, was blown to death in a drone attack. He was part of a team of 24 soldiers, including one Indian and one Nepali. It shook me up.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported.

Four Indian citizens, who were duped into joining the Russian army to fight in its war with Ukraine, returned to India on Friday (Sep 13), The Times of India reported. The four Indian men received a heartwarming welcome as they flew back to India. Earlier, these men shot a video, urging the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to rescue them from Russia. One of these four men, Mohammad Sufiyan from the Indian state of Telangana, released a video seven months back, requesting to be rescued. Also read: Another Indian dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, family reveals he was conned into service Earlier this year, a group of men claimed that they were fraudulently drafted into the Russian Army under the pretext of "lucrative job offers". However, many other Indians are still stuck in Moscow, forced to serve as soldiers in Russia's war against Ukraine. How were Indians 'lured'? Young Indian men were promised jobs as security personnel or helpers in Russia, after which they were shipped out of India in December 2023. Sufiyan told Times of India, "We were treated like slaves. We were woken up at 6 am every day and made to work 15 hours straight - with no rest or sleep. The conditions were inhuman." They had to dig trenches and operate assault rifles. They were even trained to use Kalashnikovs such as the AK-12 and AK-74, hand grenades, and other explosives. Watch | Killer agents trafficking Indians to Russia × “Our hands were blistered, our backs ached and our spirits were broken. Yet if we showed any signs of exhaustion, bullets were fired at us to force us back into the laborious tasks,” Sufiyan told TOI. Adding to their misery, their phones were reportedly confiscated and they did not know when they would return to India or be allowed to talk to their families. 'Hope of coming back home' However, they managed to comfort themselves with the thought of returning back to their home. Sufiyan recalled his friend Hamil dying, “Hamil, a very good friend of mine from Gujarat, was blown to death in a drone attack. He was part of a team of 24 soldiers, including one Indian and one Nepali. It shook me up.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Indians 'duped' into joining Russian army return home, say were 'treated like slaves'

#Gravitas | Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn his red line over the West's support for Ukraine saying that a lifting of a ban on using long-range missiles to strike Russia would mean war with the West. But Putin has drawn red lines before and has seen it being crossed by the West repeatedly. This time though, his tone has been a little different. He has warned of "appropriate decisions" in response. What will Russia's reaction be? Will the West cross Russia's red line? Could NATO and Putin push the world to the brink of World War III?

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin, NATO Pushing World to Brink of World War III?

Ukraine reportedly has been given the nod to use Storm Shadow missiles to target military sites and key infrastructure deep inside Russia, which could mark a serious escalation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;The report has also stirred concerns that NATO could be drawn into the battlefield. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday (Sep 13), walked out of Tihar Jail after Indian Supreme Court's order in the Excise Policy case. This comes after the Rouse Avenue Court accepted the surety bonds and issued his release warrant.&nbsp;

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The weapon that wreaked havoc in conflict zones of Iraq and Libya will now be wielded by Ukraine to target military sites and key infrastructure deep inside Russia. The Guardian reported last week that&nbsp;the United Kingdom&nbsp;has permitted Ukraine to use 'Storm Shadow'&nbsp;cruise missiles against Russia in private,&nbsp;marking&nbsp;a serious escalation in the ongoing war and&nbsp;stirring concerns that NATO could be drawn into the battlefield.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walked out of Tihar Jail&nbsp;after the Rouse Avenue Court accepted the surety bonds and issued his release warrant.&nbsp;This comes after the&nbsp;Indian Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (Sep&nbsp;13) granted bail to CM Kejriwal&nbsp;in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy scam.&nbsp;A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan delivered the verdict.

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A Kolkata court on Friday (Aug 13) denied the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the permission to conduct a narco test on the prime accused of the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. The CBI wanted to extract more information from Sanjay Roy by placing him in a semi-conscious state, but the court refused to grant approval.

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Ukraine reportedly has been given the nod to use Storm Shadow missiles to target military sites and key infrastructure deep inside Russia, which could mark a serious escalation amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

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Russia’s Defence Ministry announced that its forces have recaptured 10 settlements in the Kursk border region, which had been seized by Ukrainian forces during a surprise incursion in August.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia recaptures 10 settlements in Kursk counter-offensive

While Russia is engaged in an intense war with Ukraine, its warships have begun joint drills with Chinese navy vessels in the sea of Japan. These drills are part of a major Russian naval exercise that will continue till the 16th of September. Watch to know more.

Ocean 2024 Exercise: Largest naval drills in Russia's post-soviet history

Russia has begun a counteroffensive operation aimed at taking back territory from Ukrainian troops. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine yet to confirm Russian counteroffensive

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launches counteroffensive to retake Kursk

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West would be directly fighting with Russia if it allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with Western-made long-range missiles, a move he said would alter the nature and scope of the conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian leader Putin warns West against Kyiv's long-range strikes

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that letting Ukraine use the Western given long range weapons would actually put the NATO military Alliance in a direct war with Russia. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin warns West against allowing Ukraine's long-range strikes

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A hawkish voice in Moscow is advocating that Russia could launch a limited nuclear strike on a NATO country without triggering all-out nuclear war. He claims that the United States is bluffing that it can guarantee nuclear protection to its allies.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.

Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive.&nbsp;

"This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter.&nbsp;

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"It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added.

"If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face."&nbsp;

Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not".

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Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the West letting Kyiv use longer-range weapons to strike Russian targets would mean NATO would be "at war" with Russia. Putin spoke as US and UK top diplomats discussed easing rules on firing Western weapons into Russia, which Kyiv has been pressing for, more than two and a half years into Moscow's offensive. "This would in a significant way change the very nature of the conflict," Putin told a state television reporter. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia × "It would mean that NATO countries, the US, and European countries are at war with Russia," he added. "If that's the case, then taking into account the change of nature of the conflict, we will take the appropriate decisions based on the threats that we will face." Clearing Kyiv to strike deep into Russia "is a decision on whether NATO countries are directly involved in the military conflict or not". Also read: Ukraine acknowledges Russia's counter-offensive in Kursk, says its invasion 'going to plan' Putin's comments came as Kyiv pressed the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions, as Russia continues its advance into eastern Ukraine. 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.

West allowing Kyiv to use long-range arms would put NATO at 'war with Russia': Putin

President Joe Biden has said that his administration was "working that out now" when asked if the US would lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of US-made long range weapons in its war against Russia.

Russia-Ukraine War: US mulling long-range missiles for Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the use of missiles on the battlefield “back to Washington to brief the president.”

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine to use long-range missiles in Russia?

Military drones targeted northwestern Russia’s Murmansk region for the second time in a month, Russian authorities said Wednesday. Moscow has claimed to have shot down 3 Ukrainian drones. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Ukraine launched 3 drones towards North Murmansk', says Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he would bring the discussion with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the use of missiles on the battlefield “back to Washington to brief the president.”

Russia-Ukraine War: 'Will brief Biden on missiles discussion', says Antony Blinken

The Russia Ukraine war is entering a critical juncture with both sides bolstering their respective defense strategies and amidst the escalating tensions between the countries Russia has pounded Ukraine's power system in the Sumy region. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: 14 injured after Russia strikes power system in Sumy, says Ukraine

India has said that it is ready for any significant step aimed to end the Ukraine conflict but the participation of Russia is essential for any peace negotiation between the two countries.

Participation of Russia essential for Peace Talks: Jaishankar

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