Visa and Mastercard are suspending their operations in Russia in the latest blow to the country’s financial system after its invasion of Ukraine.

Visa, Mastercard halt operations in Russia over Ukraine invasion

The City Council of Mariupol has announced a temporary ceasefire to help evacuate civilians as well as the wounded and dead. The news comes after a Ukrainian-Russian agreement for humanitarian corridors out of the city broke down following reports of Russian shelling.

Fresh attempts of evacuation in Mariupol, second temporary ceasefire announced

The United Nation has estimated that approximately 1.5 million Ukrainian citizens have been displaced during the country’s conflict with Russia. WION tells you more.

UN: Almost 1.5 million people displaced from Ukraine during Russian invasion

Italian police have seized luxurious properties like villas and yachts from high-profile Russians who were placed on an EU sanctions list after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Italian authorities seizes yachts and villas from Russian oligarchs

The next round of talks between Ukraine and Russia will be held on Monday, as the two sides try to negotiate a ceasefire as well as a safe passage corridor for civilians.

Russia, Ukraine to hold third round of talks on Monday

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the U.S.-funded media outlet founded in the Cold War to deliver news into communist-controlled countries, announced that it would cease its operations in Russia as the country cracks down on information following its invasion of Ukraine.

Radio Free Europe, with roots in the Cold War, suspends operations in Russia

In a sharp rebuke to his former boss, former US Vice President Mike Pence said that Donald Trump was wrong for praising Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said that “there is no room in this party for apologists for Putin” as he further cemented his break from Trump.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence slams Donald Trump for praising Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cleared a law that intends to punish journalists with a harsh jail term of up to 15 years for publishing “fake news” about the army.

Putin clears law against ‘fake news’ on army; BBC, CNN, others suspend operations

Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy during Ukraine's invasion has stumped US defence experts. In war, winning quick control of airspace is crucial. Russia’s failure to do so in Ukraine, despite its vast military strength, has been a surprise and may help explain how Ukraine has so far prevented a rout.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy in Ukraine invasion has stumped US defence experts

Many are trying to understand the motive of Russian President Vladimir Putin as more troops enter Ukrainian cities. What are Putin’s next moves and what is his end goal?

What will be Vladimir Putin’s next move?

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.

Digital weaponry: Russia using deepfakes to spread misinformation against Ukraine, claims report

Even as Russia lies in financial meltdown due to crippling Western sanctions imposed after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, wealthy Russians are 'panic buying' luxury jewellery and watches that will likely have a high resale value.

Even as Ukraine suffers, luxury brands in Russia see sales rise as country’s rich panic-buy jewellery, watches

From a huge Russian military convoy snaking its way to Kyiv to missile strikes and refugee crossings, commercial satellite imagery of the Ukraine conflict is helping lift the fog of war, illuminating for the public what was previously the domain of spy agencies.

This is how commercial satellites are shaping the Ukraine conflict

Estonia allocates over $1.4 million for Ukrainian refugees arriving from the war-torn country, amid the Estonian prime minister calling on NATO to bolster defences of the Baltic members.

Estonia allocates over $1.4 million for Ukrainian refugees

Ukraine has said that Russian troops had seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant where a fire had broken out after it had been targeted by shelling.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia captures Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Ahead of the Foreign Ministers' meet, NATO chief, Jens Stoltenberg stated that the defence alliance condemns Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Stoltenberg also called on Russia President Vladimir Putin to stop the war.

NATO Chief Stoltenberg calls on Putin to stop the war

Displaced people line up for food outside Lviv stations as thousands of refugee descend on the western Ukrainian city for rescue. WION's Anas Mallick brings you this ground report from Ukraine.

Ground Report: WION reports from the western Ukrainian city of Lviv

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone call on Friday to stop all hostilities in Ukraine and allow access for humanitarian aid, his office said.

German Chancellor Scholz urges Putin to end hostilities in Ukraine

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday accused Russian forces of resorting to "nuclear terror" and attempting to "repeat" the Chernobyl disaster after invading Russian forces attacked a nuclear power plant.

Ukraine crisis day 9: Zelensky accuses Russia of "nuclear terror", trying to "repeat" the Chernobyl disaster

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, warned that his company's Starlink satellite broadband service could be the next "target" of Russian aggression in Ukraine. The warning follows one by an internet security researcher who warned that satellite communication devices could serve as "beacons" that Russia could target for airstrikes.

'Please use with caution': Elon Musk warns that starlink can be 'targeted' by Russia, advises caution

Senior White House officials designing the strategy to confront Russia have begun quietly debating a new concern: that the avalanche of sanctions directed at Moscow, which has gained speed faster than they imagined, is cornering President Vladimir Putin and may prompt him to lash out, perhaps expanding the conflict beyond Ukraine.

Washington’s newest worry: The dangers of cornering Putin

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Here are the top Russian oligarchs hit with EU sanctions

What is the chain of command for potential Russian nuclear strikes?

Russian police have detained two women and five children who wanted to lay flowers at the Ukrainian embassy in Moscow. The children who are between the ages of 7 and 11 were held in a van with their mothers until they were taken to a police station.

'Putin is at war with children': Russian police detain 5 children for laying flowers at Ukrainian embassy

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