Ukraine: News
India declines mediation role in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Kyiv, India has clarified its stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Investigation warns of a new wave of Russian cyberattacks
Hackers, allegedly backed by Russia's state security agency, have reportedly intensified their cyber activities.
Russia offering workers $4,000 to dig trenches in Kursk Oblast
As Ukrainian forces continue to advance in the Kursk Oblast region of Russia, job advertisements for trench-digging positions have appeared on Russian job portals.
Modi to visit Ukraine, first since 2022 Russia invasion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine in the coming days, the Ministry on External Affairs confirmed on Monday.
Pentagon discovers additional $2 billion accounting error in Ukraine aid
The Pentagon has unearthed an additional $2 billion accounting error related to the valuation of ammunition, missiles, and equipment sent to Ukraine, a United States government report released on Thursday said.
Moscow offers record financial incentive to bolster military ranks
In a bid to strengthen its military forces, the city of Moscow is offering residents an unprecedented signing-on bonus of 1.9 million rubles (approximately $22,000) to join the fight in Ukraine.
This malware shut down Ukraine's heat and we are worried
In a cyberattack this January, over 600 apartment buildings in Lviv, Ukraine experienced a two-day heating system outage, due to a malware named 'FrostyGoop.'
Germany plans to halve military aid to Ukraine
Germany will slash its military aid to Ukraine from around €8 billion (£6.7 billion) to around €4 billion by next year, a draft budget approved by the government showed.
Ukrainian startups are developing low-cost robots for war against Russia
Ukraine's defense startups are harnessing innovation to construct a low-cost robot army, aiming to gain a strategic advantage against Russia.
Video: Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin' at NATO summit
United States President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned news conference on the last day of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, on Thursday in an attempt to allay worries about his advanced age and ability to lead.
From VR to war: Palmer Luckey's shift to AI weapons
Palmer Luckey, the tech billionaire who founded Oculus, a virtual reality headset company in his teens, has now ventured into artificial intelligence (AI) weapons.
After Modi-Putin meeting, US Pentagon's 'we trust India will…' response
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his two-day trip to Russia, the Pentagon said that the United States trusts that India will back efforts to achieve a "lasting and just peace for Ukraine."
Modi-Putin meeting: Russia to discharge Indians recruited by its army
In a significant diplomatic move, Russia has agreed to release all Indian nationals serving in its military.
PM heads to Russia: Ukraine on agenda for Modi-Putin talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his two-day visit to Moscow on Monday, his first trip to Russia since the country's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Russia: Gunmen attack churches, synagogues, 15 cops, priest killed
In a coordinated assault on Sunday, armed assailants targeted places of worship and police posts in two cities of Russia's southernmost Dagestan province.
US expresses concern over Russia-North Korea defense pact
The United States has voiced concner over Russian President Vladimir Putin's indication that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea.
What is Putin expecting to gain from visit to Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi on Thursday, following a rare meeting with his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un.
EU agrees on starting membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova
European Union (EU) ambassadors have officially begun membership discussions with Ukraine and Moldova, the Belgian EU presidency announced.
G7 Summit: What world economies, PM Modi discussed in Italy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia area on Friday, where he met with various foreign leaders and discussed a variety of topics, including climate change and artificial intelligence.
Putin pledges immediate ceasefire in Ukraine but conditions apply
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to order a ceasefire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv withdraws troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and abandons its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership aspirations.
G7 Summit: What's on PM Modi's agenda?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Italy on Thursday night to attend the 50th G7 Summit, his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term.
G7 summit: PM Modi leaves for Italy today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for Italy on Thursday to attend the 50th G7 leaders' summit, marking his first trip abroad after beginning his third term.
US: Report raises concerns over President Biden's cognitive fitness
A report by The Wall Street Journal published on Tuesday has raised concerns about the cognitive health of United States President Joe Biden.
Deepfaked Tom Cruise used to spread propaganda against Paris Olympics
Pro-Russian propagandists are reportedly intensifying their efforts to undermine the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics and weaken Western support for Ukraine, according to Western officials.
Ukraine introduces AI-generated spokesperson for foreign ministry
Ukraine's foreign ministry has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) spokesperson, Victoria Shi.
Meet Ruviki: Russia's state-controlled version of Wikipedia
Russia has launched a state-controlled version of Wikipedia known as Ruviki.
US Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine
The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
US House Speaker faces backlash over Ukraine aid package
United States (US) House Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has triggered a backlash from his Republican colleagues.
What is 'Blue Whale Challenge' linked to Indian student's death
A 20-year-old Indian student studying at the University of Massachusetts was found dead in March.
'Modi spoke…': Rajnath says Russia-Ukraine war 'stopped for 4.5 hours'
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday claimed that following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call to Russian and Ukrainian presidents, the war was briefly paused to facilitate the evacuation of stranded Indian students in Ukraine.
Things to do in Chernobyl, Ukraine
Chernobyl, Ukraine, is a stark symbol of the 1986 nuclear disaster.
North Korean missile use in Ukraine sparks US deployment plans
North Korea has been accused of allegedly supplying Russia with its latest nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, which are being used in the latter's assault on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
Moscow attack: 3 suspects plead guilty in court
Three of the four Tajikistan citizens—officially indicted by a district court in Russia for "orchestrating a group terrorist attack leading to fatalities" in Moscow—have pleaded guilty, reports said.
Russia launches air attack on Ukraine, missile violates Polish airspace
Ukrainian officials reported a "massive" air assault by Russian forces on the country's capital, Kyiv, and the western region of Lviv on Sunday.
2 bar workers arrested in Russia's first LGBTQ 'extremism' case
A Russian court has ordered the detention of a bar's administrator and art director, under the country's new law that targets the LGBTQ+ community.
Israel undermining top UN court, says South Africa
South Africa's foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, has accused Israel of setting a precedent for governments to defy the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as she alleged a "starvation" campaign in Gaza.
Indians stuck in Russia seek PM's help in video appeal
A group of men from Punjab and Haryana have issued a fresh video plea seeking help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging they were deceived into enlisting in the Russian Army and engaging in the Ukraine conflict.
Russia presidential poll: Vladimir Putin secures record post-Soviet landslide victory
Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the Russian presidential election, with official figures indicating he garnered 87.97% of the vote.
China 'ready to intervene' if America, NATO attack Russia: Report
A representative of China's Ministry of Defense reportedly stated on Saturday that Beijing is "ready to intervene" if the United States (US) or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) decides to attack Russia.
Video of person urinating on Putin's parents' grave goes viral
In a shocking development, an unknown individual desecrated the grave of Russian President Vladimir Putin's parents by allegedly urinating on it at the Serafimovsky cemetery in Saint Petersburg.