Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Aug 27), said that recently, his military carried out the first successful test of a domestically-produced ballistic missile, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Ukraine test-fired first domestically-produced ballistic missile: President Zelensky

A member of the Reuters team covering the war in Ukraine was missing and two others were hospitalised after a strike on a hotel in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk.

Russian strike on Kramatorsk hotel leaves one Reuters journalist missing, two injured

Former US President Donald Trump reportedly made significant efforts during his presidency to forge closer relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US elections and strong objections from his advisors.

Putin may have manipulated Trump with unnecessary flattery, new book suggests

The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday (August 20) voted to ban the Ukrainian orthodox church, which has links to Russia. The move has been backed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said that it will boost his country's independence.

Ukraine passes bill to ban Orthodox church with ties to Russia; Zelensky hails ban, Moscow slams it

Russia introduced a state of emergency in the southern Russian city of Proletarsk on Monday (August 19) as firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike at a fuel storage facility.

Ukrainian drone sparks state of emergency in Russia's Proletarsk after lighting up oil facility

A Russian court on Thursday (August 15) sentenced dual US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina to 12 years in prison. She was found guilty of "high treason" for donating around $50 to a pro-Ukraine charity.

'High treason': Who is Ksenia Karelina? US woman Russia sentenced to 12yrs for donating $51 to Ukraine charity

Ukraine on Wednesday (Aug 14) said that its forces had advanced deeper into Russia’s Kursk region as Moscow faces the biggest incursion since World War 2. The offensive began on August 6 and has now affected at least three regions of the country, posing a major security challenge for strongman President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine forces advance 2 km inside Russia’s Kursk, claims Zelensky; India issues advisory

Ukraine said on Tuesday its biggest cross-border assault of the war to date would prevent Russia sending more troops to fight in its eastern Donetsk region and disrupt military logistics, and that Kyiv had no interest in occupying Russian territory.

Ukraine comments on Kursk incursion, says ‘do not need other people’s property’

Ukraine on Thursday (Aug 8) publicly acknowledged for the first time its attack on Russia's Kursk region, as the fighting on the Russian border region entered its third day.

Ukraine acknowledges raid into Russia’s Kursk as Putin presses emergency button

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (August 7) accused Ukraine of launching a "large-scale provocation" in Russia's Kursk region, where intense battles raged for the second day.

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of ‘large-scale provocation’ in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine on Sunday (August 4) announced the mandatory evacuation of children and their guardians from its Donetsk region. An announcement of the evacuation order said that "the enemy" was bombing every day.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv orders mandatory evacuation of children from Donetsk over 'enemy bombing' concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (Aug 3) extended his condolences to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after catastrophic floods in North Korea reportedly killed about 1500 people apart from widespread damage to thousands of homes.

Kim Jong-Un counts Putin among North Korea's 'truest friends' after Russian leader's flood relief message

#Gravitas | 26 prisoners from seven different countries were exchanged between Russia and the West. It is touted to be the most significant since the cold war. Marking a monumental diplomatic victory.

Gravitas: Putin gains in biggest Russia-West prisoner exchange since cold war

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that if it deployed long-range missiles in Germany, Moscow would station similar missiles within striking distance of the West. Watch in for more details!

How can Russia retaliate against US missiles in Germany?

Russia's Putin warns US of Cold War-style crisis

An Indian soldier, Ravi Moun, has died while fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, according to his family. This marks the fifth confirmed death of an Indian citizen in the conflict.

Another Indian dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, family reveals he was conned into service

French intelligence agencies are apparently investigating Russia's suspected role in the arson attack against state-owned rail company SNCF, which was aimed at paralysing the high-speed network.

Paris Olympics 2024: Security experts suspect Russia behind French rail network sabotage

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Judo partner has won a court battle against his ex-wife to keep a mansion of over $34 million. Watch in for more details!

Putin's judo partner wins court battle with ex-wife

Russian President Vladimir Putin's Judo partner has won a court battle against his ex-wife to keep a mansion of over $34 million.

Russia: Putin's Judo partner to retain his $34 million mansion in the UK

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Jul 16) was seen driving a new car without wearing a bulletproof vest, which left many concerned about his safety after the assassination attempt on ex-US president Donald Trump.

Video: Vladimir Putin drives car without wearing bulletproof vest days after Trump's assassination bid

The 22nd summit of the leaders of India and Russia–Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin–during the former’s visit to Moscow on 8 and 9 July 2024 should be best assessed through the prism of multipolarity.

The Moscow summit: India-Russia relations march ahead 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (July 9) urged US leaders in Washington to move forcefully in supporting Ukraine against Russia's invasion, rather than waiting for the result of the November presidential election.

Zelensky says can't predict what Trump would do if he wins, pushes US leaders to 'make strong decisions' now

India and Russia agreed "to continue working together to promote a bilateral settlement system using national currencies" as President Vladimir Putin hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 22nd India-Russia summit.

Modi-Putin deliver de-dollarisation blow to United States with ambitious trade target

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin of Russia visit the Rosatom pavilion in Moscow, a permanent exhibition of the history, progress, and future concepts of Russia's nuclear power technology, nuclear energy solutions are to be a key aspect of the bilateral discussions.

Will Modi-Putin discuss floating nuclear power plants for India?

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