Ukraine has warned that there will be a "third world war" if it loses the conflict with Russia. Speaking to BBC on Wednesday (Apr 18) in Washington, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal voiced the warning while urging the United States Congress to pass a long-stalled foreign aid bill.

Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid bill as Kyiv warns its defeat against Russia would lead to WW3

A team of vigilante hackers known as One Fist has been recognised by Ukraine's military for their cyber-attacks against Russia. The group that has been involved in stealing data from Russian military firms and hacking cameras to spy on troops has reportedly been sent awards of gratitude for its efforts.

Ukraine hands out awards to vigilante hackers for cyber-attacks against Russia

Russia has demanded that Ukraine hand over its head of the SBU Security Service. On Sunday (Mar 31), the Russian foreign ministry demanded that Kyiv must surrender all individuals linked to terrorist activities carried out in Russia, including Vasyl Maliuk, the security service chief.

Ukraine rejects Russian demand for extradition of security chief, reminds it of ICC warrant against Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference on Thursday (Mar 28) emphasised the need for consensus among G20 members, including Russia, before inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the group's summit in Brazil in November.

Putin's participation in upcoming G20 meet subject to bloc's consensus, says French President Macron

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged voters, including those in annexed parts of Ukraine, to cast their votes in Russia's upcoming presidential election, where he is expected to secure a victory.

Russia election 2024: Putin urges citizens to vote even as Moldova accuses Moscow of breaking laws

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he had approved the candidacy of former army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as ambassador to Britain. Zaluzhnyi, widely seen as a national hero for overseeing Ukraine's war effort throughout Russia's full-scale invasion, was replaced last month by ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Ukraine's Zelensky approves ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi's candidacy as envoy to UK

A senior Ukrainian military commander, on Wednesday, said that the Ukrainian military is working to stabilise the battlefield situation and intends to form units for counter-offensive actions against Russia later this year.

Ukrainian military planning counter-offensive actions against Russia, says top commander

Russia on Sunday announced that its forces had taken up more advantageous positions near Ukraine's Avdiivka and Donetsk. This comes as the Ukraine-Russia war completed two years and Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the military to push further into Ukraine.

Russia claims its troops have advanced to better positions in Ukraine's Avdiivka and Donetsk

A 23-year-old Indian was reported killed in a Ukrainian drone strike in the Donetsk region near the Russia-Ukraine border. Hemil Ashvinbhai Mangukiya hailed from Gujarat state and was reportedly employed by the Russian army as a security helper.

Russia-Ukraine war: 23-year-old Indian killed in drone strike, was employed by Russia

The United States on Friday (Feb 23rd) announced a fresh wave of more than 500 sanctions against Russia. These sanctions announced on the second anniversary of the Ukrainian war, come after the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in prison.

US announces over 500 sanctions against Russia to 'ensure Putin pays an even steeper price for his aggression'

Russia on Friday (Feb 23rd) announced a significant expansion of the list of European Union officials and politicians banned from entering Russia. This comes in response to the latest round of sanctions by the bloc.

Moscow responds to EU's 'unfriendly actions,' bans bloc members from entering Russia

The United Arab Emirates said it succeeded in mediating the release of 100 Russian prisoners of war in exchange for 100 war prisoners from the Ukrainian side. Russia's Defence Ministry, in a post on the Telegram messaging app, noted the UAE's "humanitarian mediation", as did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the Ukrainian body overseeing exchanges of POWs.

UAE says mediation efforts led to Russia, Ukraine swap of 100 prisoners each

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sounded a warning on Sunday, expressing concern over the potential decrease in aid from the United States to Kyiv and emphasised the decision would send a negative message.

'Bad signal': Ukraine's Zelensky expresses concern over potential decrease in aid from US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a resolute New Year's address on Sunday (Dec 31), pledged to unleash formidable "wrath" against Russian forces throughout 2024.

'Ukraine has become stronger': Zelensky vows to unleash 'wrath' against Russia in 2024

Russian strikes on Friday morning hit Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv as well as Lviv in the country's west, the mayors of the two cities said. "At least six explosions were heard in the city," Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov said in a Telegram post, while Lviv's Andriy Sadovyi reported "information about 2 strikes" on the city, which lies just 70 kilometres from the Polish border.

Russia hits Kharkiv, Lviv in early morning strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call with Pope Francis on Thursday discussed Ukraine's peace formula. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the leader of the war-torn nation said that he and the head of the Catholic Church discussed "joint work" to put into action Ukraine's peace plan.

Volodymyr Zelensky and Pope Francis discuss Ukraine's Peace Plan

A draft law published on Ukraine's parliament website suggests that the war-torn nation is considering a proposal to lower the age for combat duty mobilisation from 27 to 25.

Ukraine considers lowering military mobilisation age to 25, almost two years into war with Russia

U.S. Media reports indicate that the airplane bombing assassination of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin --- Was orchestrated by Nikolai Patrushev. Patrushev is a top Putin confidant and Moscow's security council secretary...

Reports claim Putin aide involved in Wagner Chief Prigozhin killing

Wagner Chief Assassination: Nikolai Patrushev involved in Prigozhin killing

Russia-Ukraine War: Who is Nikolai Patrushev? | Prigozhin killing

In a sinister plot, the Wagner Group is exploiting Africa's gold resources. Backed by the Kremlin, this private military company has secured over $2.5 billion from the African gold trade since the invasion of Ukraine. Gaining control of mines in the Central African Republic and Sudan, Wagner's operations extend Russia's geopolitical influence and indirectly finance its global campaigns.

Gravitas | Russia's Wagner group brings Putin a fortune from the African gold trade

The Russia-Ukraine war has crossed into its 651st day, and Kyiv is struggling for funds. As the US Congress continues to ponder over the $60 billion aid proposal by President Joe Biden, on Tuesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that the funding request failure means the country would be "responsible for Ukraine's defeat".

Zelensky to virtually meet G7 leaders as Ukraine faces 'big risk' of losing war due to delayed US aid

Ukraine has launched an investigation into the alleged "execution" of two Ukrainian soldiers near the embattled town of Avdiivka. The soldiers, as per The Guardian, had emerged from their trench when they were gunned down.

Ukraine launches investigation into alleged Russian execution of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Russia's mercenary group intends to provide an air defence system to Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah or to the regime in Tehran, as part of an "unprecedented defence cooperation" between the two US adversaries, the White House said on Tuesday (Nov 21).

Russia's Wagner group to offer air defence to Hezbollah or Iran, says US

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