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Chinese defence minister praises Putin for 'promoting world peace'
Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu praised Russia for "promoting world peace" during his four-day visit to the state
Russian soldiers 'too drunk' to fight in Ukraine
A report by the UK's Defence Ministry has claimed that the Russian soldiers have been abusing alcohol.
Russian troops forced to 'fight with shovels' due to ammunition shortage
A recent report by UK Intelligence has now claimed that Putin's troops are likely using shovels.
Blinken to visit Central Asia as Ukraine war raises nerves
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week, the State Department said Thursday, courting former Soviet republics uneasy over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Two British nationals killed rescuing elderly woman in Ukraine
Two British nationals were killed while rescuing an elderly woman amid heavy fighting in Soledar, Ukraine.
Two British nationals volunteering in Ukraine go missing
Two British nationals who were helping evacuate civilians in Ukraine have been missing since January 6.
Former Russian army chief with Ukraine links dies suddenly
General Alexei Maslov, a former Russian army chief with ties to Ukraine, died "suddenly" at the age of 69.
UK villagers unveil penis-headed statue of Putin, declare him 'Bellend of the Year'
A group of English villagers has declared the Russian president Vladimir Putin "Bellend of the Year."
Russian 'kamikazee' drones strike Ukranian residential houses, families killed including an expectant mother
The suicide drones can create significant damage and "linger over targets before nosediving into them."
Russia: Soldiers are given Viagra to rape Ukrainians in new 'war strategy'
More than 100 Ukrainian women are testifying to their government regarding their traumatic experience with the Russian soldiers.
Bomb kills daughter of Putin 'spiritual guru' Alexander Dugin
Russia has vowed to avenge the "assassination" of Darya Dugina, the daughter of Vladimir Putin's spiritual guru Alexander Dugin.
Russia arrests famous belly dancer on espionage charges
Russia has arrested a 33-year-old belly dancer named Yekaterina 'Katya' Zavalishina, in connection with an espionage case.
Ukraine: 200 rotting corpses found in basement in Mariupol
As many as 200 rotting corpses were found in the basement of an apartment building in Mariupol.
Russian dog switches sides to serve Ukrainian troops
A three-year-old military dog abandoned by Russian soldiers in Ukraine is now assisting Ukrainian soldiers in sniffing out unexploded mines.
Pakistan-born British billionaire buys warplanes for Ukraine
Pakistan-born British billionaire Mohammad Zahoor, who is married to a famous Ukrainian singer, has reportedly brought two warplanes to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
McDonald's to pull out of Russia, says 'impossible to ignore humanitarian crisis'
McDonald's has decided to shut shop in Russia more than 30 years after it first opened its operations in the country. It has now joined the list of firms that have stopped offering their services in the country.
Family of British soldier captured by Russian army awaits his safe return
The family of the British soldier who was captured by the Russian army in the besieged city of Mariupol, has been waiting desperately for his return. The soldier was fighting with the Ukrainian army.
Russian artist arrested for replacing grocery price tags to spread information on Ukraine invasion
A Russian artist faces up to 10 years in jail for protesting against the country's invasion of Ukraine. A local court has put her behind bars for spreading "fake news."
Ukrainian mother writes contact details on toddler's back as they escape war zone
A Ukrainian mother fleeing war was left with no option but to scribble her family's contact details on her two-year-old daughter Vera's back.
Makeup artist recognises woman shot by Russian troops just by her manicure.
A 53-year-old woman identified as Iryna Filkina was allegedly killed by Russian soldiers when she was on her way to her house in Bucha on March 5.
Russian soldiers accused of killing Ukrainian village head and her family
The head of Motoyzhyn village, her husband, and her son were killed by the Russian forces during their occupation of the village near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.
Russian invasion: Mariupol residents trapped in city with no food and water
Thousands have died in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol since the Russian invasion and the rest of the city residents are living in fear with no amenities available to them.
Russian soldiers admit eating dogs and raping Ukrainian women in intercepted calls
The Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) intercepted radio communications between Russian soldiers and heard them talking about "eating dogs and raping Ukrainian women."
Australian couple risks everything to evacuate surrogate baby from Ukraine
An Australian couple risked their lives and flew to Ukraine to get their surrogate baby girl safely back from war-ravaged Ukraine. The parents and the girl were eventually evacuated safely to Moldova on Monday by Australian officials.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Beer giants Heineken and Carslberg exit Russia
Brewing giants Carlsberg (CARLb.CO) and Heineken have joined the long list of companies that have pulled out of Russia as a mark of protests against Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Forest fire engulfs more than 10,000 hectares of Chernobyl exclusion zone in Ukraine
Ukrainian officials have claimed that more than 10,000 hectares of forest in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have been set ablaze due to active fighting between Russia and Ukraine.
Putin accused of hiding actual number of dead Russian soldiers in Ukraine invasion
Several media reports have claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been trying to hide the actual numbers of Russian soldiers killed in his war against Ukraine
David Beckham turns over Instagram account to Ukrainian doctor in war zone
Football legend David Beckham gave away the control of his Instagram account to a Ukrainian doctor working and serving the injured at a hospital in war-torn Kharkiv city of Ukraine.
UK's Kleptocracy unit to launch probe to identify Putin's London assets
UK's new "kleptocracy" unit has launched an investigation to identify assets that are allegedly kept by Russian President Vladimir Putin in London.
Foreign brands stuck in Russia due to complex franchise agreements
Several western brands have been unable to stop operations in Russia despite wanting to do so because of the complex franchise deals with their Russian partners.