A special envoy of the United Nations has accused Russia of using rape and sexual assault as part of their “military strategy” in the ongoing Ukraine invasion. Speaking to AFP, UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, backed her claims by citing a UN report released in late September.

Russia giving soldiers Viagra to rape Ukrainians, UN envoy says: Report

Marina Ovsyannikova, a former Russian state TV journalist who protested against President Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine invasion during a live broadcast, has fled the country, her lawyers reportedly said.

Marina Ovsyannikova: Journalist who decried Putin’s Ukraine invasion on live TV flees Russia

The EU has launched a mission to train 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers and provided an additional 500 million euros for weaponry as part of its increased military assistance to Ukraine.

EU to begin mission to train 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers; provide more arms funding

Is Russia running out of missile stock? Moscow is eyeing missiles from Iran. It may get Iran's Fateh-110 to counter Kyiv's FGM-148 Javelin.

Is Russia running out of missile stock? Moscow eyes missiles from Iran

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine is raging on with no end in sight. Now, Ukraine accused Russia of fresh attacks and called for more air defence systems.

Kyiv calls for more air defence systems as Ukraine accuses Russia of fresh attacks

The person in control of Vladimir Putin's disastrous mobilisation effort in Ukraine has been discovered dead under "suspicious" circumstances. Lt. Col. Roman Malyk (49), a military commissar, was found dead at his residence in a village in the Primorsky region of Russia.

Putin's mobilisation chief found dead under 'suspicious circumstances'

Russian invasion of Ukraine is intensifying. Ever since the Crimea bridge explosion, Russia has retaliated fiercely against Ukraine through a number of strikes. Know why Ukraine is still standing despite repeated Russian missile strikes here.

Why Ukraine is still standing despite repeated Russian missile strikes

A Russian Security Council official named Alexander Venediktov was quoted by TASS saying that If Ukraine is admitted into the US-led NATO alliance, then the conflict in Ukraine would be guaranteed to escalate into World War III.

Russian official warns of World War III if Ukraine joins NATO

Russian missiles continue to pound Ukraine. At least 12 missiles were dropped on Zaporizhzhia, destroying a critical energy facility. Meanwhile, Ukraine has reclaimed 29 towns & captured over 1,000 Russian weapons.

Gravitas: Russian Missiles pound Ukraine for 2nd Day

Ukraine on Tuesday received the first of four IRIS-T air defence systems Germany promised to supply. Know all the details about the IRIS-T air defence system.

Know all about Air Defence System that Germany is sending to Kyiv as war escalates

Russia launched strikes all across Ukraine on Monday. Can it legally launch nuclear weapons against the country? Priyanka Sharma tells you more about Russia's Nuclear Doctrine.

WION Fineprint | Can Russia launch nuclear weapons against Ukraine?

Several explosions have rocked the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as well as other cities. Kyiv reported at least 11 civilian casualties. Russian President Putin calls strikes a response to Crimean bridge explosion.

Putin avenges attack on Crimean bridge; Ukraine jolted by multiple explosions

The moment cars and pedestrians narrowly avoided a large explosion in Dnipro was captured in a dashcam video on Monday during a day of intense Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Dashcam footage shows the moment Dnipro was hit by Russian shelling | WION Shorts

The potential of a nuclear 'Armageddon' is at its greatest point in 60 years, United States President Joe Biden has warned as the Ukraine war drags on. A scenario in which nuclear weapons resulted in global annihilation is known as a nuclear 'Armageddon', also known as a 'nuclear holocaust.

Data Lab | Putin’s nuclear threats: What happens if Russia uses nukes?

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine has issued a warning to Indian citizens on their movement within Ukraine. Several explosions have recently been reported in Kyiv's city centre, the first attack on the Ukrainian capital since late June.

'Avoid non-essential travel to, within Ukraine': Indian embassy in Kyiv releases advisory

Former President Donald Trump chastised President Joe Biden for his nuclear "Armageddon" comments at a rally over the weekend. He said, 'stupid people do not have a clue'.

Donald Trump takes jibe at Biden, says 'stupid people do not have a clue'

Former United States president Donald Trump has called for an immediate "peaceful end" to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which started this year on February 24 when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a "special military operation" in the neighbouring country.

Donald Trump: 'World War III' is a possibility due to Biden's 'stupid' approach

Donald Trump: 'World War III' is a possibility due to Biden's 'stupid'

A day after a massive bomb destroyed part of Russia's vital road and rail link to the annexed Crimean peninsula and resulted in the death of three people, divers were scheduled to examine the bridge structure under water on Sunday to assess the damage, if any.

Russian divers to check damage to blast-hit vital Crimea bridge structure under water

As per reports, Russian missiles destroyed 9-storey building in Zaporizhzhia. At least 12 people died and 49 hospitalised. Search and rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia underway.

Ukraine: Rocket strike kills at least 12; rescue operations in Zaporizhzhia underway

After a truck blast damaged a crucial bridge constructed as Moscow's only land connection to the occupied Crimea, Ukrainian officials made fun of Russia on Saturday without specifically attributing the blame.

Ukraine mocks Kremlin over blast on 'key' bridge crucial to Russian war effort

Mykolaiv's residents struggle to survive among the ruins of their homes because the city in southern Ukraine has been heavily shelled since last spring, cutting off access to necessities like water.

How people in war-battered Mykolaiv are struggling to live among ruins

As Ukraine says its forces have retaken more settlements in one of four regions. Russia claims to have annexed a move that Western Nations have said is illegal.

Ukraine-Russia Clash: Ukraine retakes more territory in Kherson

Following the news that Ukraine had joined Spain and Portugal in their quest to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Kyiv people were very enthusiastic about the combined effort.

Ukraine joins Spain & Portugal in their bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup

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