Western weapons manufacturers are reaping huge profits from the war in Ukraine. Their share prices have increased manifold since the Russian build-up in November. Palki Sharma tells you how the western military-industrial complex benefits from endless wars.

Gravitas: Western companies profiting from Russia's war

From Ukraine's application for EU membership to Russia's shelling of Kharkiv, and Volodymyr Zelensky's powerful address to the E.U. Parliament, Palki Sharma brings you a round-up of the Ukraine war as it enters day 6.

Gravitas: Ukraine war enters Day 6: Here are the latest developments

There has been evidence of the Russian military committing war crimes in Ukraine. Eliot Higgins, who happens to be the founder of the investigative journalism site Bellingcat, in a report by The Guardian said there was evidence of Russia causing “civilian harm."&nbsp;

As per United Nations, intentionally targeting civilians or civilian buildings is considered a war crime under international humanitarian law. Also, attacks on military targets that cause excessive civilian casualties fall under the same category.

This is being done through the use of “cluster bombs in civilian areas”, claimed Eliot, by using credible video and stills of the conflict.

The evidence includes footage that has been collected. For instance, footage of an attack on a car park in Kharkiv has been described by a Bellingcat researcher as a cluster bomb strike.&nbsp;

It shows residents walking in a nearby park just as the bombs go off. The area in the footage appears to be residential.

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Further evidence of the use of cluster munitions has also emerged. This includes the remains of a rocket motor from a BMP-30 Russian cluster munition found on a road in Kharkiv.&nbsp;

There is also a video of a similar bomb part landing in Bucha, which is northwest of Kyiv.

Various NGOs have highlighted a kindergarten attack in Okhtyrka, which is about 60 miles west of Kharkiv.

Drone footage shows multiple blackened explosion spots. It also shows dead or severely injured people by the entrance.

Agnès Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International, in a report by The Guardian said, "There is no possible justification for dropping cluster munitions in populated areas, let alone near a school."

(With inputs from agencies)

There has been evidence of the Russian military committing war crimes in Ukraine. Eliot Higgins, who happens to be the founder of the investigative journalism site Bellingcat, in a report by The Guardian said there was evidence of Russia causing “civilian harm.

There has been evidence of the Russian military committing war crimes in Ukraine. Eliot Higgins, who happens to be the founder of the investigative journalism site Bellingcat, in a report by The Guardian said there was evidence of Russia causing “civilian harm." As per United Nations, intentionally targeting civilians or civilian buildings is considered a war crime under international humanitarian law. Also, attacks on military targets that cause excessive civilian casualties fall under the same category. This is being done through the use of “cluster bombs in civilian areas”, claimed Eliot, by using credible video and stills of the conflict. The evidence includes footage that has been collected. For instance, footage of an attack on a car park in Kharkiv has been described by a Bellingcat researcher as a cluster bomb strike. It shows residents walking in a nearby park just as the bombs go off. The area in the footage appears to be residential. Also read | LIVE | Ukraine war - Putin planning to proclaim Yanukovych as Ukraine president: Report Further evidence of the use of cluster munitions has also emerged. This includes the remains of a rocket motor from a BMP-30 Russian cluster munition found on a road in Kharkiv. There is also a video of a similar bomb part landing in Bucha, which is northwest of Kyiv. Various NGOs have highlighted a kindergarten attack in Okhtyrka, which is about 60 miles west of Kharkiv. Drone footage shows multiple blackened explosion spots. It also shows dead or severely injured people by the entrance. Agnès Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International, in a report by The Guardian said, "There is no possible justification for dropping cluster munitions in populated areas, let alone near a school." (With inputs from agencies)

From cluster munitions to targeting schools: Researchers accuse Russia of war crimes in Ukraine

It is day 7 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Russian convoy is at Kyiv's doorsteps.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian convoy at Kyiv's doorsteps on day 7 of the invasion

Vladimir Putin's invasion into Ukraine has been met with global condemnation and sanctions but it is the citizens within Russia who are facing the brunt of the war as mass detentions are adding to the burden of economic woes. Russian protesters took to the street in Moscow & Saint Petersburg against the invasion. Meanwhile, global protests have also intensified.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian protesters take to the street in Moscow & Saint Petersburg

It is day 7 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine.

Battle for Kharkiv: 21 killed, 112 injured in last 24 hours

The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Emotions are at an all-time high. Ukrainian President Zelensky recently spoke at the European Parliament. One person who could not help but choke up after the fiery speech was Zelensky's EU interpreter.

Emotions run high amid conflict: Zelensky's interpreter chokes up

Day 7 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russia steps up military offensive

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The Russian driver Nikita Mazepin will be allowed to race in Formula 1 this season after motorsports governing body the FIA confirmed the Russian and Belarusian drivers will be able to compete under a neutral flag.

Russian F1 racer Nikita Mazepin to compete in F1 this season, FIA clarifies

It is day 7 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Ukraine President Zelensky said that Russia must Stop bombing cities before ceasefire talks.

Zelensky's message to Russia: Stop bombing cities before ceasefire talks

Battle for Kharkiv: Russian paratroopers land in Kharkiv amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

Kherson Mayor: Russian forces control port & Railway station

70% of Ukrainians believe the Russian invasion will fail. Many of them are willing to fight for that outcome. Palki Sharma tells you how people of Ukraine are fighting back.

Gravitas: Russia's Ukraine invasion: How Ukrainians are fighting back

Germany is planning to re-arm itself, India is refusing to pick sides and China is wary of helping Putin blunt western sanctions. How are world powers reacting to Russia's war? Have they picked national interest over principles? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: How are world powers reacting to Russia's war?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He outlined the government's strategy in evacuating Indian nationals from Ukraine.

Indian PM Modi chairs high-level meet on Ukraine crisis: Ministers to go for evacuation operations

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Belarus held a referendum on its Nuclear policy. The majority of voters have opted for Belarus to give up non-nuclear status.

Belarus to give up non-nuclear status: Referendum amid attack on Ukraine

With Russian forces close to surrounding the capital and trying to seize its territory, Ukrainians are leaving no stone unturned to protect their nation.

Every citizen is doing the best they can to contribute to the war effort after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s rallying call to defend the nation.

Among the notable contributions being made to help tide the war in its favour is a brewery in Ukraine's Lviv city.

Until last week, the Pravda brewery was serving beer to people. It was a place for social gatherings. Now, it is the headquarters for making bombs.

Lviv lies near the Polish border, and there are fears that Russian tanks will at some point roll into the historic city.

Recently, the establishment switched to making Molotov cocktails in an effort to aid Ukrainian fighters in the war.

Molotov cocktails may not seem to be an adequate deterrent to Russian tanks and rockets, but they are one of the most potent weapons for Yuriy Zastavny, the owner of the brewery.

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"We do this because someone has to. "We have the skills because we went through a street revolution in 2014," Zastavny told AFP, referring to Kyiv's pro-Western uprising that deposed a Kremlin-backed regime.

"We had to make and use Molotov cocktails then," he said.

A Molotov cocktail is a breakable glass bottle containing a flammable substance such as petrol or alcohol and usually a source of ignition such as a burning cloth wick. It is a bottle-based improvised incendiary weapon.

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The brewery began producing the cocktails for the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces on Saturday—made up of reservists who responded to President Volodymyr Zelensky's call to take up arms.

At checkpoints erected on the outskirts of the city of 720,000, the police and soldiers who control each vehicle are already equipped with them.

Pravda owner Zastavny vowed to do "everything we can to help win this war."

Watch |&nbsp;Blasts heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv today as Russia-Ukraine Conflict enters day 5

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(With inputs from agencies)

With Russian forces close to surrounding the capital and trying to seize its territory, Ukrainians are leaving no stone unturned to protect their nation. Every citizen is doing the best they can to contribute to the war effort after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s rallying call to defend the nation.

With Russian forces close to surrounding the capital and trying to seize its territory, Ukrainians are leaving no stone unturned to protect their nation. Every citizen is doing the best they can to contribute to the war effort after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s rallying call to defend the nation. Among the notable contributions being made to help tide the war in its favour is a brewery in Ukraine's Lviv city. Until last week, the Pravda brewery was serving beer to people. It was a place for social gatherings. Now, it is the headquarters for making bombs. Lviv lies near the Polish border, and there are fears that Russian tanks will at some point roll into the historic city. Recently, the establishment switched to making Molotov cocktails in an effort to aid Ukrainian fighters in the war. Molotov cocktails may not seem to be an adequate deterrent to Russian tanks and rockets, but they are one of the most potent weapons for Yuriy Zastavny, the owner of the brewery. Also read | At United Nations' top court, Ukraine registers genocide case against Russia "We do this because someone has to. "We have the skills because we went through a street revolution in 2014," Zastavny told AFP, referring to Kyiv's pro-Western uprising that deposed a Kremlin-backed regime. "We had to make and use Molotov cocktails then," he said. A Molotov cocktail is a breakable glass bottle containing a flammable substance such as petrol or alcohol and usually a source of ignition such as a burning cloth wick. It is a bottle-based improvised incendiary weapon. Also read | World's biggest plane 'Mriya' destroyed by Russia near Kyiv The brewery began producing the cocktails for the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces on Saturday—made up of reservists who responded to President Volodymyr Zelensky's call to take up arms. At checkpoints erected on the outskirts of the city of 720,000, the police and soldiers who control each vehicle are already equipped with them. Pravda owner Zastavny vowed to do "everything we can to help win this war." Watch | Blasts heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv today as Russia-Ukraine Conflict enters day 5 (With inputs from agencies)

This Ukrainian brewery owner switched from beer to Molotov cocktails to help fight war against Russians

It is day 5 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine.

Huge Russian convoy moving towards Kyiv as Russian invasion of Ukraine enters day 5

Vital Ukraine-Russia talks today amid the ongoing Russian invasion

Blasts heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv today as Russia-Ukraine Conflict enters day 5

Major tech companies have imposed sanctions against Russia. In the latest, Google has barred Russia's state-owned media outlet and other channels from receiving money from advertisements on their websites, apps and YouTube videos.

YouTube blocks Russia-backed channels as Russia-Ukraine Conflict rages on

Crude oil prices have jumped while Asia Pacific stocks are mostly higher today in volatile trading due to renewed tensions in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: India's crude cost has topped $100 per barrel

The West is trying to isolate Russia economically. Now, several European subsidiaries of Sberbank Russia, which is majority-owned by the Russian government is failing for or likely to fail due to reputational costs of war in Ukraine.

Russian Sberbank's EU units failing amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Russia is one of the largest producers of energy in the world. Western allies are trying to isolate Russia economically by hitting where it hurts the most now, the decision to quit oil-rich country Russia by British petroleum is being considered as the most aggressive move yet by a company.

BP to exit Russia's Rosneft holdings amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis

As the world pushed for new economic sanctions against Russia and President Putin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the global markets react. Russian currency tumbles to a record low.

Russian currency tumbles to a record low as markets react to new economic sanctions

As the world pushed for new economic sanctions against Russia and President Putin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the global markets react.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Global markets react to new economic sanctions against Russia & Putin

It is day 5 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, EU will finance purchase of weapons for Ukraine amid Russian invasion.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: EU to finance weapons for Kyiv amid the ongoing Russian invasion

It is day 5 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Ukraine and Russia will hold talks at the Belarus border.

Ukraine-Russia talks at Belarus border after Lukashenko dialled Zelensky amid Russian invasion

Several countries have closed their airspace to Russian flights, as Moscow faces rising pressure over the invasion of Ukraine. Commercial airlines are also avoiding airspace around Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus following Russia's invasion.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: EU shuts airspace to Russian airlines amid invasion

Day 5 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russian troops draw closer to Kyiv

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