Russia-Ukraine

Ukraine stated that 17 Iran-made drones were sent from the east of the Sea of Azov and 14 were shot down.

A new contribution to the tank coalition came from the West, which continues to support Ukraine in cash and weapons against Russia. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov announced that the Challenger 2 tanks supplied by the UK were brought to his country.

British actor Orlando Bloom paid a visit to Ukraine through UNICEF. During his visit to Kyiv, the famous star met with the President of Ukraine Zelenskyy: The situation of children was especially discussed at the meeting.

The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on for over a year. While Russia is increasing its attacks against Ukraine, it is strengthening its defense in Ukraine with the support of weapons from the West. There was a reaction from Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that we will plant nuclear weapons in Belarus. "The Kremlin has taken Belarus hostage," said the head of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida paid a visit to war-torn Ukraine. Kishida's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was interpreted by experts as a "signal of strong solidarity".

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made statements about the Russia-Ukraine war. Medvedev also touched upon the recent issue of drones and nuclear weapons.

While a year is left behind in the Russia-Ukraine war, the latest news from the region leaves the world in fear. While Russia continues its attacks at full speed, Ukraine carries out counter-attacks to protect its lands. Vladimir Zelenskyy announced his latest move on his Telegram account, met with the soldiers on the front line.

Ukraine Emergency Situations Service announced that 4 people were killed and 20 people were injured in the drone attack carried out by Russia in the Kyiv region.

Russia announced that it carried out a drone attack on Ukraine's oil pipeline to Europe.

Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Andriy Yermak announced that the Ukrainian defense forces continue to defend the city of Bakhmut. Yermak said that the plans to invade Bakhmut are now unsuccessful an that Ukraine is ahead.

Russian President Vladimir Putin defied the West and drove through the streets of Mariupol, visiting Donbass for the first time after the war.

US President Joe Biden described the arrest warrant against Putin as "justified". Biden added that Putin "clearly committed war crimes."

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Putin on suspicion of illegal population transfer from Ukraine to Russia.

The implicit alliance between China and Russia began to be clearly demonstrated. Making a statement on the subject, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu announced that relations between his country and China have reached an "unprecedented" high level. The statement in question brought to mind Zelensky's speech in which he stated that if China made an alliance with Russia, a world war would break out.

The Grain Corridor Agreement signed in Istanbul in July last year between Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations (UN) with the initiatives of Türkiye will continue for another 60 days after Russia's acceptance of the extension decision.

While the Russian occupation in Bakhmut continues, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement that they managed to kill more than 1,100 enemy soldiers. Zelenskyy stressed that the Ukrainian people will continue the struggle.

Television and radio broadcasts in Russia were interrupted by the hoax warning of an impending "nuclear attack", with citizens told to take radiation pills and head to their nearest nuclear bunker.

Ukraine announced that Russia launched attacks on energy facilities in 7 regions tonight. The energy ministry announced the events as "a barbaric attack".

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on Thursday he would only order a war with his ally Russia if another country attacked Belarus.