It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Residential buildings were shelled in Sumy.

Russia renews missile attacks in Kharkiv

Belarus President Lukashenko accused Kyiv of firing missiles on Belarus. He said that Belarus will fight if any of its territories are invaded. However, he denied sending troops to Ukraine.

Lukashenko accuses Kyiv of firing missiles at Belarus: 'Will fight if our territory invaded'

In a latest update on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia has claimed that it has taken control of Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region. However, Ukraine did not confirm Russia's control over Luhansk.

Russia claims 'full control' over Luhansk region

JPMorgan analysts warned that the global oil prices could reach to "stratospheric" $380 a barrel in response to the Western sanctions. The JPMorgan report has criticized the G7 sanctions strategy against Putin.

WION Fineprint | JPMorgan warns against Russian oil cuts

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the West has imposed economic sanctions on various Russian firms but there are still no sanctions for Russian weapon giants. Why is the West lax on Russian weaponry sanctions?

Russian weapon firms escape punishment with no sanctions by the West

As per the reports, at least 3 people were killed and dozens of buildings damaged in the Russian city of Belgorod. Russia claimed that Ukraine has targeted citizens in Belgorod.

Ukraine hits Russian base in South, blasts kill 3 in Russian city of Belgorod

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has flagged a Russian cargo ship. Ukraine accused Kremlin of funding its war by exporting Ukrainian grain.

Ukraine flags Russian cargo ship: 'Kremlin funding its war by exporting Ukrainian grain'

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Ukraine says Russia used Phosphorus bombs.

Ukraine reels under Russian pounding amid an intense battle in Eastern Ukraine

Eurozone inflation triggered by the ongoing gas crunch has hit a record high of 8.6%. Meanwhile, Moscow has seized control of the Sakhalin gas project.

Vladimir Putin signs a new decree as Russia takes over the Sakhalin gas project

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Ukraine said Moscow is attacking civilians in Kharkiv.

Russia-Ukraine war: 'Moscow attacking civilians in Kharkiv,' says Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war has divided the world and NATO chief said that full-scale war can be super destructive. Meanwhile, Belarusian president asked Russia to be ready to use nukes. Is world heading to another cold war?

'Russia should be ready to use nukes,' says Belarusian President Lukashenko

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Nuke tensions have heightened after Belarusian president asked Russia to be ready to use nukes. Is world heading to another cold war?

Fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war: Possible threat of a cold war looming large?

A shepherd is staying in Ukrainian city Sloviansk despite shelling. Valentyna Gakova has refused to abandon her goats. Meanwhile, military base in Ukrainian wheat field has destroyed crops.

Shepherd remains in Ukrainian city Sloviansk despite shelling

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Nuke tensions have heightened after Belarus asked Russia to deploy Nuclear weapons to counter the West. Meanwhile, the US is all set to send $820 million in aid to Ukraine.

Nuke tensions heighten amid Ukraine war as Belarus says Russia must ready Nuke weapons

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Ukraine President Zelensky calls out 'Russian terror' as he condemns strikes on Odessa.

Ukraine President Zelensky calls out 'Russian terror' as he condemns strikes on Odessa

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, western leaders held two major summits recently. G7 Summit in Germany and NATO summit in Spain's Madrid. In the meantime, Russia continued to escalate its offensive. So, What did the G7 and NATO summits actually mean for Ukraine?

What did the G7 and NATO summits mean for Ukraine?

President Zelensky on Friday urged Ukrainian lawmakers & govt officials to work fast on passing & implementing all measures Ukraine needs to take to join the European Union.

President Zelensky urges Ukraine's officials to work fast to join the EU

War is considered a men's game, but studies suggest that more female rulers have waged wars throughout history than male rulers. Here are examples of some of the women leaders whose influence and ambitions breached the borders.

Men or Women: Who gets into wars more?

The invasion of Ukraine and the accompanying political crackdown came as an end for many LGBT Russian artists but helped by a Paris charity, they have found a new home in France, as reported by AFP. 
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Alexei, a 23-year-old composer, used to believe that he could ride out President Vladimir Putin's regime, but watching his friends being arrested or fleeing the country in the wake of the war, he felt he had been naive.&nbsp; 
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"The war caused me pain, shame and guilt -- you tell yourself that you haven't done enough against this regime," Alexei, who did not want to give his full name, told AFP.&nbsp; 
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He knew he had made the right decision to leave when he heard that police had visited the St Petersburg music school where he was a teacher, accusing it of promoting "LGBT propaganda" over a photo of Alexei kissing his boyfriend on its Facebook page. 
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He came to Paris with the help of a support group, the Agency of Artists in Exile, and was joined by his boyfriend soon after.&nbsp; 
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The agency set up a hotline for artists from both Ukraine and Russia following the invasion and has helped around 100 artists from the two countries, providing them with studio space, as well as help with visas, language training and psychological support.&nbsp; 
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As he plays Rachmaninov -- a Russian composer -- in one of the agency's practice rooms, Alexei says he is relieved but daunted.&nbsp; 
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"Here, I have some freedom," he said. "I just don't know what to do with that freedom."

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Gena Marvin, 23, arrived in late April.&nbsp; 
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Back in Moscow, the transgender artist was working on "trash art", using discarded items to create costumes and sculptures, as well as performances such as wrapping her body in a tape that evoke "a country where there is no freedom and where the freedom of my body was not permitted".&nbsp; 
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Still listed as male on her official documents, Marvin was terrified of being called up to fight in Ukraine, and decided to leave after being arrested at an anti-war demonstration.&nbsp; 
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"I don't feel the same fear in France, but I am still on edge because once you've been accustomed to fear, you never totally lose it," she said, as reported by AFP. 
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The invasion of Ukraine and the accompanying political crackdown came as an end for many LGBT Russian artists but helped by a Paris charity, they have found a new home in France, as reported by AFP.

The invasion of Ukraine and the accompanying political crackdown came as an end for many LGBT Russian artists but helped by a Paris charity, they have found a new home in France, as reported by AFP. Alexei, a 23-year-old composer, used to believe that he could ride out President Vladimir Putin's regime, but watching his friends being arrested or fleeing the country in the wake of the war, he felt he had been naive. "The war caused me pain, shame and guilt -- you tell yourself that you haven't done enough against this regime," Alexei, who did not want to give his full name, told AFP. He knew he had made the right decision to leave when he heard that police had visited the St Petersburg music school where he was a teacher, accusing it of promoting "LGBT propaganda" over a photo of Alexei kissing his boyfriend on its Facebook page. He came to Paris with the help of a support group, the Agency of Artists in Exile, and was joined by his boyfriend soon after. The agency set up a hotline for artists from both Ukraine and Russia following the invasion and has helped around 100 artists from the two countries, providing them with studio space, as well as help with visas, language training and psychological support. As he plays Rachmaninov -- a Russian composer -- in one of the agency's practice rooms, Alexei says he is relieved but daunted. "Here, I have some freedom," he said. "I just don't know what to do with that freedom." Also Read: In Pics: Has the Indian startup party halted? Recent layoffs leave thousands unemployed Gena Marvin, 23, arrived in late April. Back in Moscow, the transgender artist was working on "trash art", using discarded items to create costumes and sculptures, as well as performances such as wrapping her body in a tape that evoke "a country where there is no freedom and where the freedom of my body was not permitted". Still listed as male on her official documents, Marvin was terrified of being called up to fight in Ukraine, and decided to leave after being arrested at an anti-war demonstration. "I don't feel the same fear in France, but I am still on edge because once you've been accustomed to fear, you never totally lose it," she said, as reported by AFP. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russian LGBTQ artists, threatened by Russia-Ukraine war, find new home in France

Urging Kyiv to order its troops to lay down their arms, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would halt its offensive as soon as Ukraine surrenders, as reported by AFP.

"The Ukrainian side can stop everything before the end of today," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

"An order for the nationalist units to lay down their arms is necessary," he said, adding Kyiv had to fulfil a list of Moscow's demands.

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world powers to do their utmost to help end Russia's intervention by the end of the year.

Asked to comment on Zelensky's statements, Peskov said: "We are guided by the statements of our president, the special military operation is going according to plan and achieving its goals."

In the latest update on the war, the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk continues to repel Russian attacks, local authorities said on Tuesday, after Moscow's troops took control of the neighbouring key city of Severodonetsk.

"Lysychansk keeps on defending," Lugansk region governor Sergiy Gaiday said on Telegram.

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According to Gaiday, of the 95,000 people that lived in the city before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, around 15,000 remain.&nbsp;

"The Lugansk region is becoming a total ruin. The damage to the villages is catastrophic," he said.

He also said that several people "had to undergo amputations", after being wounded in a Russian strike on Monday. The strike killed eight people in Lysychansk and wounded 21 others.

Lysychansk is the Russian forces' next target in their bid to take the whole of Ukraine's eastern Donbas area, made of the Lugansk and Donetsk regions.

Over the weekend, they captured Lysychansk's twin city, Severodonetsk, after weeks of fierce fighting.

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Urging Kyiv to order its troops to lay down their arms, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would halt its offensive as soon as Ukraine surrenders, as reported by AFP.

Urging Kyiv to order its troops to lay down their arms, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would halt its offensive as soon as Ukraine surrenders, as reported by AFP. "The Ukrainian side can stop everything before the end of today," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "An order for the nationalist units to lay down their arms is necessary," he said, adding Kyiv had to fulfil a list of Moscow's demands. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world powers to do their utmost to help end Russia's intervention by the end of the year. Asked to comment on Zelensky's statements, Peskov said: "We are guided by the statements of our president, the special military operation is going according to plan and achieving its goals." In the latest update on the war, the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk continues to repel Russian attacks, local authorities said on Tuesday, after Moscow's troops took control of the neighbouring key city of Severodonetsk. "Lysychansk keeps on defending," Lugansk region governor Sergiy Gaiday said on Telegram. Also Read: Need rescue on the sea? This Spanish city will charge you for it According to Gaiday, of the 95,000 people that lived in the city before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, around 15,000 remain. "The Lugansk region is becoming a total ruin. The damage to the villages is catastrophic," he said. He also said that several people "had to undergo amputations", after being wounded in a Russian strike on Monday. The strike killed eight people in Lysychansk and wounded 21 others. Lysychansk is the Russian forces' next target in their bid to take the whole of Ukraine's eastern Donbas area, made of the Lugansk and Donetsk regions. Over the weekend, they captured Lysychansk's twin city, Severodonetsk, after weeks of fierce fighting. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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It has been more than 100 days and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, At least 10 people have been dead after a Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall.

At least 10 dead after Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. At least 6 people were wounded and 1 died after the strikes.

Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Moscow steps up air strikes on Ukraine

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, yet another NATO summit will be held on 28-30 June. NATO leaders are expected to pledge aid to the Baltics.

NATO Leaders Summit 28-30 June: NATO to pledge aid to Baltics

At least five people have been wounded and several others trapped in Kyiv after Moscow stepped up air strikes on Ukraine. It was the first strike after almost three weeks.

Five wounded and several trapped in Kyiv as Moscow steps up air strikes on Ukraine

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Recently, Russian forces have attacked two biggest cities of Ukraine.

Battle for Eastern Ukraine: Russia attacks Ukraine's two biggest cities

Mayor of Severodonetsk, Oleksandr Stryuk said, the Russians have fully occupied Severodonetsk, our military has retreated to more prepared positions.

Russia takes control of Severodonetsk | Ukraine vows to continue fighting

Oleksandr Stryuk, mayor of Severodonetsk said, the Russians have fully occupied Severodonetsk, our military has retreated to more prepared positions.

Russia takes control of Severodonetsk, Ukraine vows to continue fighting

Will there be a repeat of the Israel-Lebanon war? Hezbollah terror group has built 15 new posts along the border sparking new tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

A repeat of the Israel-Lebanon war? 15 posts built by a Lebanese terror group

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, At least 5 people were wounded after explosions rocked the Kyiv neighbourhood ahead of G7 & NATO meet.

Russia-Ukraine War: At least 5 people wounded as explosions rock Kyiv neighbourhood

Russian president Vladimir Putin has now offered his Belarusian counterpart 'missile systems' that are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The Kremlin has offered Iskander-M missile systems which can use ballistic or cruise missile.

Ukraine war: Moscow to send Iskander-M missile systems to Belarus

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine is raging on. Armies of both countries have been indulged in intense fighting. Now, Ukraine is all set to get more US rocket systems.

Ukraine to get more US rocket systems as Russia closes in on Severodonetsk

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