Ukraine updates: US to send $6 billion in war aid to Kyiv

Brussels agrees to send €3bn from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

Diplomats agreed the controversial plans at a meeting on Wednesday – but some say they don’t go far enough.

NATO member Lithuania Defies Russian Nuclear Threats, Commits Troops to Ukraine Training Mission

In defiance of Russia's nuclear threats, Lithuania remains steadfast in its commitment to dispatch soldiers for a training mission in Ukraine, as stated by Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte in an interview with the Financial Times published on Wednesday. Simonyte's remarks come in the wake of the Russian Defense Ministry's declaration of preparations for tactical nuclear weapons exercises, citing Western "threats and provocations." Addressing concerns over potential Russian reactions, Simonyte emphasised that succumbing to such fears would paralyse action, highlighting the recurring spectre of nuclear threats. She reiterated Lithuania's resolve to support Ukraine with troops despite the risks. #NATOMember #Lithuania #DefiesRussianThreats #TroopCommitment #UkraineMission #NATOvsRussia #NuclearTensions #SupportForUkraine #BalticSolidarity #GlobalSecurity #MilitaryAlliance #GeopoliticalConflict #EasternEurope #PeacekeepingEfforts #InternationalRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Russia's biggest airstrike in weeks piles pressure on Ukraine power grid

Putin Retaliates With Drone Strikes After U.S Sent ATACMS Set Ablaze Russia's Luhansk Oil Facility

Ukrainian forces have reportedly launched multiple missiles targeting civilian infrastructure in the Russian city of Lugansk, according to regional head Leonid Pasechnik. The attack, occurring late Tuesday night, resulted in significant damage, including a large blaze at an oil depot. Pasechnik suggested that the missiles used in the assault were likely Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) provided by Washington. Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene to contain the fire and provide assistance. Five individuals working at the facility were hospitalised with moderate injuries. The incident marks a concerning escalation in tensions and underscores the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation and prevent further violence. #PutinRetaliates #DroneStrikes #USvsRussia #ATACMSAttack #LuhanskOilFacility #RussiaUkraineWar #Retaliation #ConflictEscalation #MilitaryAction #Warfare #GlobalTensions #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #SecurityThreat #CrisisManagement ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~HT.96~

Russia Mocks U.S. with Video Of 'Invincible' Abrams Tank Being Set Ablaze by Drones | Watch

Vladimir Putin's forces destroyed another American main battle tank utilized by Ukraine. Using drones, Russian troops set ablaze U.S. Abrams tanks, capturing the fiery destruction in a compelling video. This latest blow brings the total number of destroyed Abrams tanks in Ukraine to seven, as Russian forces press on in the annexed regions. #VladimirPutin #AbramTank #AmericanTanks #LeopardTanks #RussianForces #Ukrainewar #RussiaUkrainewar #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

Putin's Fear Rattles NATO: Macron Says Won't Fight Russia After Russia Deploys Nukes Near Kyiv

French President Emmanuel Macron clarified on Monday that the US and its allies have no intentions of seeking regime change in Russia. However, Paris remains committed to supporting Kiev in its ongoing conflict with Moscow, pledging continued aid for as long as necessary. Macron's remarks came during a joint press conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Elysee Palace, where they engaged in discussions alongside the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Among the topics addressed were the Ukraine conflict, bilateral trade, and economic relations between France and China. In his statements, Macron emphasised the importance of dialogue and cooperation in addressing global challenges, underscoring the need for diplomatic solutions to complex geopolitical issues. #Macron #France #Russia #UkraineWar #NuclearDeployment #TacticalWeapons #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #XiJinping #Meeting #PeaceEfforts #ConflictResolution #GlobalSecurity #News ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.124~

'Will Strike': Putin Threatens Sunak with Strikes If Ukraine Hits Russia with UK weapons | Oneindia

Moscow issued a stern warning, threatening retaliation against British military targets in Ukraine and beyond if Kyiv used British-supplied long-range missiles against Russia. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron's approval of these weapons prompted the warning. Despite tensions, Ukraine restored power to areas hit by Russian strikes. Russian forces intensified attacks on Sumy and Kharkiv. #Putin #Moscow #BritishForeignSecretary #DavidCameron #Russia #Ukrainewar #RussiaUkraine #Ukrainewarlive #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

EU hosts defence forum to rally Europe's military industry behind Ukraine

The defence industry forum was held in Brussels to discuss cooperation and increase ammunition production for Kyiv in response to Russia's ongoing aggression.

Can Franco-German relations be rekindled over the Ukraine war?

Paris and Berlin are at loggerheads over military aid to Ukraine. But can the two European powerhouses unify behind Kyiv?

Ukrainians flee Russian advance as footage shows decimated village

No building in Ukraine's Ocheretyne village appears unscathed by fierce fighting between Kyiv and Moscow.

Chasiv Yar: The Next Target on Ukraine's Frontlines | Dangers of Russian victory | Oneindia News

Chasiv Yar, just ten kilometres west of Bakhmut, is widely seen as Russia’s next target on the Ukrainian frontlines. Analysts say Moscow is trying to push home its advantage before fresh US aid can make a difference. DW’s Nick Connolly sends us this report from the outskirts of Chasiv Yar. #ChasivYar #UkraineFrontlines #RussianVictory #WarDangers #RussiaUkraine #GeopoliticalConflict #MilitaryStrategy #InternationalRelations #SecurityThreats #ConflictAnalysis ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~