Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started last month, there have been concerns raised over whether the conflict could spill over the Ukrainian border. Given the impact that the Ukraine invasion has had on the security environment in the region, Estonia —which shares a border with Russia —has called for NATO to build up a permanent force in the region that is capable of stopping the Russian offensive In an exclusive conversation, when WION asked Eva-Maria Liimets, the Foreign Minister of Estonia, if she is worried that Vladimir Putin will not stop at Ukraine, the minister said, “We truly hope that this unprovoked and unjustified war started by Russia will end as soon as possible.

Estonian foreign minister to WION: China, other countries must pressure Russia to end Ukraine war

The head of Ukraine's Luhansk separatist region said on Sunday that it could hold a referendum on becoming part of Russia. "I think that in the near future a referendum will be held on the territory of the republic, during which the people will.

Head of Ukraine's Luhansk separatist region says it may vote to join Russia

Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska said on Sunday that US President Joe Biden's speech in Warsaw indicated that some sort of "hellish ideological mobilisation" was underway that may usher in a much longer conflict in Ukraine.

Ukraine invasion: Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska says 'hellish mobilisation' is underway

A leading energy analyst has said that Russian gas sales to China ''will not make up for the loss of European markets.'' Tatiana Mitrova, a research fellow at the Centre on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University said that, ''China’s real value is as a source of necessary goods after the West imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow following the attack on its neighbour.

Leading energy analyst says Russian gas sales to China 'will not make up for loss of European markets'

Is Russian President Vladimir Putin at risk of a coup? Reports claim Putin's inner circle & top military officials are disgruntled with his war strategy. How secure is Putin's fortress? Palki Sharma decodes.

Gravitas: Is Putin at risk of a coup?

Russia's defence minister reappeared on television images broadcast Saturday, after his two-week absence from view prompted questions from journalists. In the video, uploaded on social media, Shoigu said he had discussed issues related to the military budget and defence orders with the finance ministry.

Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu reappears amid speculation over whereabouts

How could Russian President Vladimir Putin be prosecuted for war crimes in Ukraine?

Battered with sanctions for initiating war against Ukraine, Russia is now mulling to accept Bitcoins as a payment for oil and gas exports. In a news conference on Thursday, Russian lawmaker Pavel Zavalny reportedly said that it is willing to be flexible with payments when it comes to “friendly” countries such as China or Turkey.

Russian lawmaker says considering Bitcoin payments for oil exports from ‘friendly’ nations

Can Russian President Vladimir Putin be overthrown in a coup? American lawmaker Lindsey Graham has called on Russian citizens to "stand up and take Putin out". Is a coup against Putin even possible? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A coup against Vladimir Putin?

President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the West was trying to cancel Russian culture, including the works of great composers such as Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Dmitry Shostakovich, and Sergei Rachmaninov.

Vladimir Putin accuses West of trying to cancel Russian culture

It has been one month since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since that many key events have taken place.

One month of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Here are the top 10 developments

Russian reformer Anatoly Chubais has left his post as Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy for stable development, over Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

Russian reformer Anatoly Chubais resigns job as Putin's envoy over Ukraine conflict

Vladimir Putin's spokesperson said that Russia would launch a nuclear strike only if its existence were threatened. Western media says a 'paranoid' Putin could escalate the conflict to force a deal. Palki Sharma decodes the mood in Moscow.

Gravitas: Will Putin launch a nuclear strike?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is approaching the one month mark. What does Vladimir Putin want from Ukraine? Reports claim the Russian President shared his demands with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ukraine invasion: What does Putin want from Ukraine?

It's been almost a month since Russia started its invasion of Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin ordered so-called special "military operations" in the neighbouring country to "demilitarise" it.

Mariupol: What makes this port city strategically important to Russia?

In a major blow to the Western countries, President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries from “unfriendly” countries. Despite sanctions announced on the Russian gas, several European nations have been importing from Moscow via Ukraine.

Putin says will accept only rubles for gas sales to ‘unfriendly nations’

WION's Anas Mallick brings you exclusive ground report of refugees trying to enter Poland from Ukraine during his travel from Lviv to Medyka.

WION special report: Travelling from Lviv to Medyka

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, a number of cases show how Moscow has intensified its crackdown on media and dissenters in the country. Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin had signed into law harsh new legislation to nab those who are being charged with spreading "fake news" about the military.

Imprisonment of up to 15 years? Amid Ukraine invasion, Russia intensifies crackdown on media

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Belarus could join Russia’s war against Ukraine ‘in next few days’: Report

Who is Putin’s girlfriend? And why is she trending amidst Russia-Ukraine war?

The team of jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has published details about a superyacht that they suspect belongs to President Vladimir Putin.

Navalny's team links $700 million superyacht to Putin

Western sanctions might impact 69-year-old Vladimir Putin's youthful looks. Here's how

If allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are to be believed, a 460ft superyacht, which is presently moored in the port of Marina di Carrara off the west coast of Italy, belongs to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Does this $700 million superyacht belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin?  

Russia has summoned US ambassador John Sullivan in protest after President Joe Biden called Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal'. Moscow also warned that bilateral ties between US and Russia are on the verge of rupture.

Russia summons Washington's envoy to Moscow John Sullivan

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