The UK government said Friday it was deploying about 8,000 troops for exercises across eastern Europe in a show of strength after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The months-long drills in countries stretching from Finland to North Macedonia also involve allies including France and the United States, defence officials said in a statement.

UK deploys 8,000 troops to Europe to deter 'Russian aggression'

A UN food agency official said on Friday that about 25 million tonnes of grains are stuck in Ukraine and unable to leave owing to infrastructure problems and blocked Black Sea ports, including Mariupol.

Nearly 25 million tonnes of grain stuck in Ukraine: UN food agency

Russia's push in eastern Ukraine & the fate of Mariupol

In pics: ‘War has reached us’ strike shocks village in southeast Ukraine

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Ukraine invasion: Russian President Vladimir Putin to give 'doomsday' warning to West

Fedir Shandor has become a sort of an internet celebrity ever since his photo of giving lessons online while being deployed on the battlefield went viral. Like many civilians, Shandor joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion that began on February 24.

Meet this Ukrainian professor who gives lessons from front lines while battling Russians

Russia’s invasion in Ukraine has been escalating and the economic toll of it will be felt for the next many years to come as maintaining the military onslaught costs almost $900 million each day, as per reports citing experts.

Ukraine war: Russia shells out $900 million a day over 'special military operation'

Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations to mark anniversary of Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany

In an effort to win over hesitant governments like Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, the European Commission is proposing amendments to its planned embargo on Russian oil.

EU top diplomat hints at more sanctions, even as agency proposes amendments to oil embargo against Russia

Russia will take out the Victory Day parade on May 9 and it is expected that President Vladimir Putin may have big plans for the day. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, there are speculations that Russia may take out the Victory Day parade in Mariupol as well. Mariupol is a besieged port city in Ukraine that has been under the Russian attack since the invasion began in February. What would Putin do on May 9?

Russia’s May 9 Victory Day Parade: What to expect from Vladimir Putin amid Mariupol capture

The European Union has already sanctioned a number of high-profile Russian personalities because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and the list will soon include Vladimir Putin’s rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva, according to a draft document assessed by The Guardian.

European Union likely to sanction Vladimir Putin's rumoured girlfriend Alina Kabaeva - Report

Russia on Friday announced that it won’t be using nuclear weapons during its ongoing war against Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in Moscow, foreign ministry spokesman Alexei Zaitsev said the use of nuclear warheads was not applicable to what Kremlin calls special military operation in Ukraine, reports Reuters.

Russia assures it won’t use nuclear weapons in ongoing war against Ukraine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's invasion of his country has destroyed hundreds of hospitals and other medical institutions, leaving doctors without cancer medications or the ability to do surgery.

Russia destroyed 400 hospitals, leaving patients in extreme difficulties: Zelensky

Kyiv has suffered a great deal as a result of the Russian-Ukraine conflict. From the humanitarian cost of lives lost to the destruction of homes and buildings. To rebuild the country's lost infrastructure and to help his country win the war against Moscow, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday launched a global crowdfunding platform.

To rebuild Ukraine, win war against Russia, Zelensky launches a crowdfunding platform

Amidst reports of the Russian president Vladimir Putin's undergoing cancer treatment, ex-spy chief and a close aid of the Kremlin is expected to take control of the country and the ongoing Ukraine war.

Reports: Russian President Putin to undergo cancer treatment, handover power to ex-spy chief

An interview published on Tuesday said that Pope Francis has been asking for a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in a bid to end the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Pope Francis says he wants to go to Moscow to meet Vladimir Putin over Ukraine crisis - Report

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has shared an image of a pilot wearing a black visor and oxygen mask, who appears to be in the cockpit of his MiG-29 fighter jet.

Is that 'Ghost of Kyiv'? Ukraine shares image of pilot who is 'flying for soul' of Russian 'villain'

More than two months have passed since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, 66 days to be exact, and it is not showing any signs of slowing down. Even after multiple rounds of peace talks, a consensus is yet to be reached, and the war continues both on the streets and online.

Britain says Russia using 'troll farms' to spread disinformation about the Ukraine conflict

Ukraine's foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba on Sunday (May 1) asked China to provide security guarantees against Russia. In a lengthy interview, he told Xinhua news agency that "Ukraine is currently studying the possibility of acquiring security guarantees from permanent members of the UN Security Council, including China, and other major powers.

'Sign of respect': Kuleba asks China to provide security guarantees for Ukraine

The Ukrainian police on Saturday (April 30) found three bodies with their hands tied in the town of Bucha, outside Kyiv. It issued a statement saying, "On April 29, a pit with the bodies of three men was found in the Bucha district.

Ukrainian police find three bodies with hands tied near Bucha

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its third month and the constant attacks on Ukrainian cities continue with Russia looking to find a proper foothold in the country.

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky accept invitation to attend G20 summit 2022 in Indonesia

A new pipeline, installed in northern Greece, will reduce the European Union's heavy reliance on Russia for natural gas. The pipeline, near Komotini town, is due to start commercial operation in June and was built during the COVID-19 pandemic.

European Union is redrawing bloc's energy map to overcome its reliance on Russia

President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine - a dramatic escalation of US funding for the war with Russia - and the Ukrainian president pleaded with lawmakers to give the request a swift approval.

Biden seeks $33 billion war chest to support Ukraine, Zelensky wants quick approval

Amidst a series of threats from the Russian establishment on the possibility of a World War III if the West intervenes in the Ukraine conflict, a Russian TV host sought to comfort the viewers while discussing a potential nuclear war, saying “It’s ok…We're all going to die someday.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian TV host comforts viewers on nuke attack, says ‘we all die someday'

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