Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti formally applied for Kosovo to become a part of the European Union on Thursday, initiating a bid which could take years to accomplish and depends on the nation normalising its relations with Serbia.

Kosovo PM Albin Kurti submits a formal application to join European Union

The Croatian government rejected a motion brought forward by the ruling government to train Ukrainian soldiers as part of a European Union initiative. The Croatian government showed its support towards the EU programme to train 15,000 soldiers from Ukraine but it has created a split in the country.

Croatian parliament rejects motion to train Ukrainian soldiers as part of EU mission

Ukrainian forces shelled the Russian-controlled eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk overnight in some of the biggest attacks for years, Russian-installed officials said on Thursday.

Ukraine forces shelled Russia-controlled Donetsk, Russian officials

A Ukrainian general has said Moscow is digging in for a long war and still wants to conquer the whole of Ukraine. Russian shelling killed two people in the centre of Kherson.

Russia-Ukraine War Update: Ukrainian general says Russia preparing for 'prolonged' war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not allowed by the global football governing body FIFA to share a message of peace at the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, CNN reported quoting a source.

FIFA declines Zelensky's request to share message before FIFA World Cup 2022 final: Report

The private arm of World Bank said on Thursday (December 15) that it was launching a USD 2 billion support package to help Ukrainian private sector and to prepare for reconstruction.

Private arm of World Bank launches $2bn program to help Ukraine businesses

Andy Murray was named as the 2022 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award recipient in recognition of his support for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine following Russia's invasion of its neighbour, with the former world number one raising more than $630,000.

Andy Murray receives 2022 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for raising funds for war-hit Ukraine

A monument of the 18th century Russian general Aleksandr Suvorov was pulled down on Wednesday (December 14) in Ukraine’s southern city of Mykolaiv. Suvorov's bust had been attacked with red and green paint earlier in December before a crane lifted the large monument off its pedestal and onto a flat bed truck to carry it away.

Bust of Russian general removed from Ukraine's Mykolaiv

English novelist George Orwell's dystopian novel ''1984'' has topped electronic bestsellers in Russia. The novel is set in an imagined future where totalitarian rulers deprive citizens of all agency to maintain support for senseless wars.

George Orwell's novel 1984, banned in the Soviet Union until 1988, tops Russian bestseller list

The Pentagon officials are in the final stages of finalising a plan to send a Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine to counter Russian aerial assaults.

US finalising plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

The demand for weapons has grown world over following the Ukraine-Russia war and this is something that will reflect in the defence budgets, Maj Gen (retd) Yoav Har-Even, CEO of Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defence Systems told WION.

Ukraine-Russia War has increased worldwide demand for weapons: Rafael CEO to WION

WION Dispatch: U.S. set to give Ukraine its most advanced 'Patriot' missile defence system

Ukraine presidency’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak said on Wednesday that the government was able to secure the release of 64 members of their military in the latest prisoner swap with Russia.

Ukraine secures release of 64 soldiers and civilians in prisoner swap with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the country's air defence systems had shot down 13 Iranian-made kamikaze drones that targeted the capital Kyiv earlier in the day.

Ukraine shot down 13 kamikaze drones in Kyiv attack: Zelensky

The United States has charged five Russian nationals and two Americans with conspiracy related to a global procurement and money laundering scheme on behalf of Moscow.

US charges 5 Russians, 2 Americans for conspiring on behalf of Moscow

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Ukrainian forces damage key bridge near Melitopol, Russian authorities claim

Veteran US talk show host David Letterman has interviewed almost all prominent celebrities and leaders of the world but his latest is unique in more ways than one.

David Letterman interviews Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv subway 300 feet below the ground

Putin will not hold a year-end press conference for the first time in at least a decade. Russian President usually uses these conferences to enhance his reputation. Know here why he will not be holding this year-end press conference.

Why is Putin not holding year-end press conference for the first time in a decade?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that the country will need emergency aid to its energy sector in excess of $843 million. Due to the ongoing conflict with Russia, the power grids and key energy infrastructures in Ukraine have suffered quite a bit resulting in major blackouts and power failures.

Ukraine needs more than $800 million in energy sector aid, says Volodymyr Zelensky

The Ukraine war is on relentlessly. Ukraine's defense minister Alexi Reznikov says Ukrainian forces will resume active counter-offensive once the ground freezes, become more solid to pass equipment.

War in Ukraine | Reznikov: Actions to resume after ground becomes firmer

US airforce was planning to supply Ukraine with the older version of a predator drone. The supply took time due to Pentagon's concern over sensitive technology.

US: Pentagon unsure about sending reaper drones to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 nations on Monday (December 12) that Ukraine needs "about two billion cubic meters" of gas to get through the winter.

Ukraine needs gas and more weapons, Zelensky tells G7 nations

As Russia's war in Ukraine rages on, some Ukrainians are facing uncertainty in the UK as a six month commitment for hosts of refugees ends and the struggle to find affordable housing begins.

First phase of UK's Ukrainian refugees hosting scheme to get over

On the ninth month of unwavering war between Russia and Ukraine, freezing temperatures have seized power of weaponry as Ukraine claims that Russia has stopped using Iranian-made drones because they failed to operate in cold temperature.

Russia Ukraine War: Cold temperatures damage Iranian-made drones

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