A Crimean couple in Ukraine says they're reliving an 80-year-old story

NATO's eastern flank countries gather in Riga ahead of crucial July summit

The Bucharest Nine (B9) group was created in the wake of Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Ukrainian missiles hit Crimea as Russia launches nuclear drills in area

The exercise in the Southern Military District, which includes the occupied Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, involves tactical nuclear weapons which can be used on a battlefield even in proximity of allied forces.

Putin's Army Thwarts 100 Drones Fired In Biggest Overnight Assault By Ukraine | Oneindia News

In a dramatic overnight operation, Russia claims to have intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones across the southern part of the country, over annexed Crimea, and across the Black Sea. This marks one of the largest overnight drone attacks by Ukraine to date. As Russian forces advance along the front lines, achieving significant territorial gains, Ukraine's drone strategy faces intense defensive measures. Join us as we delve into the details of this major development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #RussiaAttacksUkraine #UkrainettacksRussia #RussianDrones #UkrainianDrones #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelenskyy #RussianWeapons #UkrainianWeapons #Oneindia ~PR.274~GR.123~HT.318~ED.194~

Zelensky’s Project Crimea Fails: Putin’s Army Razes 15 Ukrainian Sea Boats In Black Sea

Russia's Black Sea Fleet Helicopters destroyed 15 Ukrainian sea drones approaching Crimea, per the Russian Defense Ministry. Kyiv's intensified drone and missile attacks, amid Russian advances along the front line, aim to counteract challenges in Kharkiv and disrupt Russian operations. Previous Ukrainian attacks include the 2022 Kerch Bridge bombing and strikes on Sevastopol's naval vessels. #Russia #Ukrainewar #Crimeaattack #BlackSea #RussiaUkrainewar #Ukrainewar #Warlive #Ukraineupdate #RussiaUkrainelive #Warnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~HT.318~GR.123~ED.102~

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian air defences shoot down 68 Ukrainian drones | Oneindia

Russia intercepted 68 Ukrainian drones overnight from Friday to Saturday in its southern Krasnodar region and over annexed Crimea, the defence ministry announced on Saturday (Apr 27). The ministry said 66 of the drones were shot down over Krasnodar and the other two over the Crimean peninsula. #RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineConflict #AirDefence #DroneShootdown #USaid #PatriotMissiles #MilitaryAid #SecurityAssistance #InternationalRelations #ConflictUpdates ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.103~

‘Peace Deal Rejected’: India Declines Support To Ukraine’s Agenda, Calls for Dialogue with Putin

India maintained a neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict resolution efforts at the recent "peace summit" in Switzerland. While attending the opening and closing sessions, India did not endorse any outcome document. India believes only "sincere and practical engagement" between Russia and Ukraine can lead to a resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. India will continue engaging both sides to contribute towards an early and lasting peace, asserting that solutions must be acceptable to both parties involved in the conflict. #RussiaUkraine #Ukrainewar #IndiaNews #Switzerland #UkrainePeaceSummit #RussiaIndia #VolodymyrZelensky #PutinModi #Putinnews #Ukrainewarlive #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.101~GR.121~PR.152~

Russia has 'momentum' on their side: West's 'lack of pace, determination have dragged Ukraine back'

Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time in two decades

The West is concerned that Moscow and Pyongyang are strengthening their alliance just as Russia tries to regain the edge in Ukraine.

Putin visits North Korea, says Pyongyang 'firmly supporting' Russia operations in Ukraine

Record number of NATO allies meeting their defence spending target amid war in Ukraine

Over 20 NATO member countries are meeting defence spending targets this year, marking a nearly fourfold increase from 2021 amid heightened concerns over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukrainian Unleashes Missile Attack on Russia's Belgorod as Moscow Marks Victory Day, Putin responds

Russian authorities reported that at least eight people were injured in Ukrainian attacks in and around the western Russian city of Belgorod. The assaults occurred as the nation commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov of the Belgorod region disclosed on Telegram, "The city of Belgorod and the Belgorod district faced an air attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, resulting in direct hits on residential apartment buildings and vehicles." He further stated, "Preliminary reports indicate eight casualties, including seven adults and one child." In response to the heightened tensions, Belgorod, along with other Russian regions bordering Ukraine, has scrapped its military parade and other Victory Day celebrations. #UkraineAttack #BelgorodMissile #VictoryDayViolence #PutinResponse #DronesDeployed #RussianRetaliation #MissileStrike #BelgorodUnderAttack #UkraineConflict #MoscowAlert #WarTensions #PutinReact #MilitaryEscalation #UkrainianAggression #RussiaResponds ~HT.178~ED.101~GR.125~

This Day in History: Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl

This Day in History: , Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl. April 26, 1986. The disaster at Chernobyl, located about 65 miles from Kiev in the former Soviet Union, is the worst nuclear power plant accident to date. 50 tons of radioactive material was released into the atmosphere after an explosion of the Number 4 reactor, caused by an engineering experiment. The 30,000 residents of the nearby community of Pripyat were evacuated the next day. The Soviet government attempted a cover-up. But two days after the disaster, radiation levels 800 miles away in Sweden were detected at 40% higher than the normal level. 32 people were initially killed in the Chernobyl plant. 5,000 Soviets eventually died from radiation-induced illnesses. Millions of acres of forest and farmland across Northern and Eastern Europe were contaminated. The former residents of Pripyat have never returned