Residents in Kharkiv brave the January cold to strip off into their swimsuits and plunge into an icy pool to mark Epiphany. One of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.

Watch: Residents of Ukraine's Kharkiv plunge into icy waters to mark Epiphany

A Helicopter crash on the outskirts of Kyiv has killed 16 people including Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky. How did the helicopter crash? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Ukraine's Interior Minister dies in Helicopter crash

An adviser to the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted his resignation following public backlash to his remarks suggesting a Russian missile attack that killed 44 civilians in the city of Dnipro was caused by a Ukrainian counterstrike.

Zelensky's key adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks

In the wake of setbacks faced in the ongoing war against Ukraine, Russia has decided to make “major changes” to its military structure. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed that the proposed changes to its armed forces will take place from 2023 to 2026.

Russia proposes 'major changes’ to boost capabilities of armed forces  

The US is using a vast stockpile of American ammunition in Israel to supply Ukraine with artillery shells in its war with Russia. Watch to know further.

US supplies reportedly kept in Israel to help Ukraine

At least 15 people, including Ukraine’s interior minister and three children, have been killed in a helicopter crash near a nursery outside the capital, Kyiv.

Ukraine's interior ministry leadership killed in helicopter crash

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, 16 people including Ukraine's Interior Minister have been killed in Kyiv chopper crash. Kyiv Police confirmed the death of the Interior Minister.

Russia-Ukraine war: 16 people including Ukraine's Interior Minister killed in Kyiv chopper crash

Ukraine says 22 people were still missing after a Russian missile struck an apartment block in the city of Dnipro killing at least 44 people.

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Andrey Medvedev, a former member of Russian mercenary group Wagner who fought in Ukraine says he staged a dramatic escape to Norway, where he is seeking asylum.

Alleged member of Russia's mercenary group seeks asylum in Norway

The death toll from Saturday’s Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has risen to 44.

Ukraine War: Death toll rises from Russian missile strike on Dnipro  apartment block

According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told his new commander in Ukraine, General Valery Gerasimov, to seize the Donbas region by March.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants Donbas region seized by March

Tennis Australia on Tuesday banned Russian and Belarusian flags at the Australian Open after Ukraine's ambassador demanded action when one was sighted among the crowd.

Russia and Belarus flags banned at Australian Open after Ukraine protest

The secretary general of NATO Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday praised the recent pledges by Western allies to provide heavy weaponry to Ukraine, adding that he anticipated more "in the near future.

War-torn Ukraine can expect more heavy weapons deliveries 'in the near future': NATO

The year 2022 saw dimensions of the world order changing. For many, a war in the 21st century was a distant idea but Russia changed all that in February last year and in the past 11 months, a lot has happened.

WION Fineprint: Russia and Belarus hold joint military drill

Large areas of eastern Ukraine were experiencing electricity cuts, Ukrainian officials said, across regions after attack by Russian troops. UK will supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes. Watch further to know more.

UK to supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes

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WATCH | Woman miraculously survives Russia's missile strike at residential building in Dnipro

The cargo ship MKK 1, travelling from Ukraine to Turkey, was grounded in Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait on Monday (January 16) and traffic in the strait was suspended but no damage was reported, shipping agents Tribeca said.

A cargo ship from Ukraine grounded in Istanbul's Bosphorus strait

Large areas of eastern Ukraine were experiencing electricity cuts, Ukrainian officials said, across regions after attack by Russian troops. Watch further to know more.

War in Ukraine: Dnipro pummeled, hundreds without power | Russian strikes

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s western allies might have finally answered the country’s long standing call to supply modern battle tanks. On late Saturday (January 14), the United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said that Britain would be sending 14 Challenger 2 tanks along with some other artillery to support Ukraine.

Explained: Are European allies planning to send tanks to Ukraine?

Russian missiles strike several Ukrainian cities, 25 killed, 43 missing

Putin says special military operation in Ukraine showing positive trend

A Russian lawmaker has hinted that Russia may raise the age range for compulsory military service for the citizens. The change may take place as early as this spring.

Russia plans to increase age range of conscription, Putin ‘supports’ idea

After a protracted fight, the Russian military claims to have taken control of the Ukrainian salt-mine town of Soledar, describing it as a "significant" milestone in its offensive.

War in Ukraine: Russia launches fresh attack on Ukrainian cities, claims victory in Soledar

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday, during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, promised to provide tanks and artillery system to Ukraine amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting the Ukrainian capital and other cities.

PM Rishi Sunak promises UK will supply battle tanks, artillery to Ukraine

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