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  Russia-Ukraine War marks two years: No hopes of conflict ending soon despite lakhs of troops killed

  World | February 24, 2024 14:51 IST

  As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, here is a look at the situation on the ground, the challenges ahead and some of the potential consequences if Ukraine does not acquire the people, ammunition and assistance it needs to sustain the fight.

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  India urges caution, appeals for early discharge of Indians caught in Russia-Ukraine conflict

  World | February 23, 2024 14:15 IST

  AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi flagged the issue and urged the Centre to speak with Russian authorities to bring back the Indian youth caught in the war. The youths belonging to Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh were taken to Russia in December last year.

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  Putin fires top Army General for speaking out problems faced by Russian troops

  World | July 13, 2023 21:45 IST

  Popov said the military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of radars tracking enemy artillery, which resulted in massive Russian casualties.

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  Belarus building army camp for Wagner as Prigozhin abruptly become phantom after mutiny attempt

  World | July 02, 2023 13:55 IST

  A satellite photo taken on June 15 shows no sign of the rows of white and green structures that are clearly visible in a later image, dated June 30.

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  Prigozhin-led Wagner lasted for only 24 hours but have long-term consequences for Putin

  World | June 26, 2023 6:23 IST

  The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin and the late-night deal that eventually halted it severely dented Putin’s reputation as a leader who is willing to ruthlessly punish anyone who challenges his authority.

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  Wagner boss Prigozhin will move to Belarus after negotiations; Kremlin drops mutiny charges

  World | June 25, 2023 10:06 IST

  Although Prigozhin, a top and trustworthy ally of President Vladimir Putin, asserted his decision came in order to avoid "bloodshed" in the country, however, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Wagner's boss has signed contracts with the Russian Defense Ministry.

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  BIG Blow for Putin: Wagner forces take control of Military building in attempt to topple govt

  World | June 24, 2023 12:59 IST

  Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin warned his forces would "destroy everything" in their way.

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  Is Russia facing ammunition shortage? 'buying back' arms parts exported to India and Myanmar

  World | June 06, 2023 16:44 IST

  As per the report, Moscow may be reimporting the components to improve older weapons destined for use in the war-torn zone, relying on help from the nations with which it has long-standing military ties.

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  Russia claims to foil massive attack by killing 250 Ukrainian soldiers in Donetsk; Kyiv says 'Enjoy'

  World | June 05, 2023 16:07 IST

  The Ukrainian military suggested the Russian reports were part of a misinformation campaign as Kyiv prepares for an anticipated counteroffensive.

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  Russia launched 'biggest drone attack' on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; Zelenskyy fumes

  World | May 28, 2023 23:46 IST

  The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defence reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones.

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  Russian private army Wagner claims control of Bakhmut; Ukraine says 'claims are not true'

  World | May 20, 2023 23:14 IST

  Mykhailo Podolyak, chief of staff for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said “This is not the first time Prigozhin has said ‘We seized everything and are dominating’.

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  'Ukraine won't give up territory to Russia as price of peace': Zelenskyy after meeting Chinese envoy

  World | May 18, 2023 16:04 IST

  Kuleba repeated his government's position that Ukraine wouldn't accept any proposal involving the loss of its territories or the “freezing of the conflict.

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  Russian commanders allegedly slaughtering their own wounded soldiers

  World | May 17, 2022 3:30 IST

  Captured troops recalled one commander asking a soldier if he could walk after suffering an injury, and when the man replied he could not, the officer killed him instantly.

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  Russia-Ukraine War: Russian troops take control of key Ukrainian city Kherson, says Mayor

  World | March 03, 2022 9:12 IST

  In a Facebook post, Mayor Igor Kolykhaev said that Russian forces were now in control of Kherson and that the troops had forced their way into the city council building and imposed a curfew on residents, reports the BBC.

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  Russians enter Ukraine's 2nd-largest city, advance on ports on day 4 of invasion

  World | February 27, 2022 20:00 IST

  Huge explosions lit up the sky early Sunday near the capital, Kyiv, where terrified residents hunkered down in homes, underground garages and subway stations in anticipation of a full-scale Russian assault.

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  Russian army says it killed 5 Ukrainian 'saboteurs'

  World | February 21, 2022 22:14 IST

  According to US estimates, Russia has amassed over 150,000 in and near Ukraine, up from about 100,000 on January 30.

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  Amid Indo-Pak strains, Russian forces arrive in Pakistan for first-ever joint military drill

  World | September 23, 2016 14:25 IST

  Russian forces on Friday arrived in Pakistan for its first ever joint military drill that begins on Saturday, a military spokesperson said.

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  Putin: Russia can rebuild its Syria forces in 'a few hours'

  World | March 17, 2016 22:15 IST

  President Vladimir Putin warned Thursday that Moscow could still build up its forces within "a few hours" if needed and will continue helping the Syrian army fight extremist groups.

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  Watch how Russian army trains teenage kids to fire AK-47

  World | May 08, 2014 7:29 IST

  New Delhi: Russian army  is actively encouraging schoolchildren to take up real arms.  Military sports club ‘Berkut' trains young Russian kids, who dream of joining the elite units of the Russian army .Children as young

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  Shameful: Rape- a weapon of Russian Army during World War II

  World | May 21, 2014 8:10 IST

  New Delhi: Operation Barbarossa, the Nazi invasion of Russia in 1941, began the most genocidal conflict in history. Perhaps 30 million inhabitants of the Soviet Union are now thought to have died during the war,