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Wagner Group and Russian’s Takeover of Bakhmut
On May 20, 2023, Russia claimed to have taken control of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, which had been the epicentre of intense fighting. President Vladimir Putin praised his troops and the private mercenary group Wagner for their alleged success. However, Ukraine denied this and claimed that battle was ongoing, describing the situation as "critical."
Victory Day Celebrations: What Russia Had for Ukraine?
May 9 commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, and is widely celebrated as Victory Day. Not just Russia but several European countries celebrate Victory Day. However, the war in Ukraine undermines the celebrations this year. A day ahead of the day, Russia launched a wave of drone, missile and air strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
Military Expenditure See a New high
The world saw an increase in military expenditure by 3.7 per cent in 2022, which stood at a new high of 2240 billion dollar, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Ukraine War Triggers Record Aid
Foreign aid in 2022 rose to an all-time high of USD 204 billion, up from USD 186 billion in 2021, as developed countries increased their spending on processing and hosting refugees and on aid to Ukraine, according to OECD.
Two of Five Ukraine Families Struggling
Two out of five families in Ukraine are in extreme need of livelihoods and basic items with the country now experiencing unprecedented...
Russian Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus; What it means?
Russia on March 27, 2023,said it would not change its plans of deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the neighbouringcountry and a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin despite the growing criticisms globally. Two days ago,Putin had declared that his country would stationsome of the tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
After ICC Warrant; Defiant Putin Visits Ukraine
Two days after the International Court of Justice(ICC) issued an arrest warrant on Russian President Vladimir Putin in connection with war crimes...
ICC Issues Arrest Warrant For Putin
The International Court of Justice (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin of Russia on March 17, in connection with...
Black Sea Grain; Food Cost came Down But Still At All...
Despite the Black Sea Grain Initiative helped to bring down the cost of food, stabilize global markets and keep them open, the...
Russian Forces To Face More Challenges in Ukraine; US Report
Claiming that Russia’s military operation against Ukraine has not yielded the outcome that President Vladimir Putin had expected, a US report said...
