Ukraine has claimed that its forces recaptured five settlements in the southern annexed Kherson region during the ongoing counteroffensive against the Russian forces.

Ukraine claims its forces recapture five settlements in Russia-annexed Kherson region

NATO allies on Wednesday pledged to provide a new air defence system to Ukraine, a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky made an impassioned appeal to the western allies for military support to help ward off Russian forces.

NATO pledges to provide air defence system to Ukraine pounded by Russian missiles

President of the United Arab Emirates will be flying to Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Citing the local media reports, his visit aims to help reach effective political solutions to the Ukrainian's crisis.

UAE President to visit Russia later today, will discuss Ukraine war

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Elon Musk denies reports alleging that he spoke to Vladimir Putin before tweeting his peace plan

US President Joe Biden has once again slammed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Speaking in an interview, he called Putin a 'rational actor'. Biden also said that Putin badly misjudged invading Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden slams Russia for missile strikes across Ukraine

US President Joe Biden believes he can once again beat his predecessor Donald Trump in a possible 2024 rematch, as both politicians seek a second term at the top.

Biden says he can defeat Trump again; gets candid about Putin and the looming nuclear threat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russian missile strikes in Ukraine a "typical terrorist tactic" in a bid to incite more fear. Zelensky also stated that Ukraine "cannot be intimidated" and they have been more united.

Zelensky calls Russia's strikes on Ukrainian cities a 'typical terrorist tactic'

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday claimed that Russia was dragging Belarus into the war, and urged the western allies to extend military aid and help Kyiv to defend itself.

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia ‘trying to draw Belarus into this war’

Justifying sending a contingent of Belarusian troops alongside the Russian forces towards its border, defence minister Viktor Khrenin said that the move was “purely defensive” as they wanted to secure their borders.

‘Purely defensive’: Belarus justifies troops deployment alongside Russian forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday (October 9) blamed Ukrainian secret service for huge explosion on Kerch bridge. Putin describes this as a 'terrorist act'.

Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for Crimea bridge blast

Would you ever picture a soldier in a wheelchair when you think of the Army or a war? Russia's compulsory partial military mobilisation almost made that a reality.

Russia summons wheelchair-bound man to fight in the Ukrainian war

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened of more 'severe' attacks on Ukraine on the same day Russia pounded its western neighbour with missile strikes across the country.

Putin warns of more 'severe' attacks as Russian missiles pound Ukraine

After a part of the Crimean bridge collapsed after an explosion, Russian President Vladimir Putin ramped up the security arrangements and deployed additional forces there.

Russian President Putin ramps up security of Kerch bridge connecting Crimea after blast

Ukrainian forces have captured more villages in Kherson, just days after Vladimir Putin claimed the region as part of Russia. Kherson was one of four regions annexed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine recaptures Russia-occupied areas in Kherson days after Moscow announced annexation

Hong Kong said Friday it will not act on any "unilateral" Western sanctions, after a luxury megayacht linked to one of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs docked in its waters.

Hong Kong to not enforce sanctions on megayacht linked to Putin ally

US President Joe Biden delivered a stark warning about the dangers behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats as Moscow continues to face military setbacks in Ukraine.

Joe Biden offers stark 'Armageddon' warning on dangers of Putin's nuclear threats

From macho man to animal lover: Many shades of Vladimir Putin's life

Russian President Vladimir Putin asked the government to take over the operations at the Zaporizhzhia power plant in southern Ukraine. The largest nuclear power plant in Europe has become a major point of focus for both parties in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Vladimir Putin decrees Russian takeover of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Ramzan Kadyrov, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and head of the Chechnya region, on Wednesday claimed that he had been elevated to the rank of colonel general, the third highest rank in the Russian military hierarchy.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov elevated to the rank of colonel general

As investigations start into the origins of the Nord Stream pipeline leaks, Russia has thrown its hat into the ring to be included in the probe. "There should really be an investigation.

Kremlin wants to be part of investigation into underwater explosions, Nord Stream leaks

Marina Ovsyannikova, the 'wanted' Russian TV journalist, infamous for hijacking a state television broadcast to denounce the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday confirmed that she had indeed escaped house arrest.

'Wanted' Russian TV journalist confirms she escaped house arrest, claims to be innocent

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has warned its members that Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed Poseidon, a nuclear weapon that is also known as the "weapon of the Apocalypse".

NATO warns Russia may have deployed its 'weapon of the Apocalypse' Poseidon. Here's all you need to know

More than half a century after gangrene claimed his legs up to his hips and all of his fingers, Hryhoriy Yanchenko joined the Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion.

A 75-year-old handicapped ex-soldier and his fight against the Russians

Footage shows Russia's nuclear 'armageddon' convoy on the move: Report

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