Russia rehearsed its response to a nuclear attack on Wednesday in an exercise that involved nuclear submarines, strategic bombers and ballistic missiles at a time when tensions are high over a dirty bomb allegation it has made against Ukraine.

Russia rehearses nuclear attack response as tensions rise over dirty bomb blame game

The recent events in Ukraine, as well as some Ukrainian officials' allegations that Iran gave drones to Russia many years ago, and Moscow's employment of unmanned aircraft in the fight, were all brought up by the Iranian foreign minister, FNA reported.

Iran asks Ukraine to offer evidence of use of Iranian drones in war

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the ongoing crisis in Ukraine is Moscow’s attempt to "defend its right to exist" as western countries try to “destroy the country”.

World facing most dangerous decade since World War II, Russia defending its right to exist: Putin

It has been several months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Ukrainians expect a tough fight for Kherson.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainians expect a tough fight for Kherson

After repeated denial by Russia and Iran regarding the supply of arms, Israel President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday said his country had shared 'intelligence' with the US to prove the deals had indeed taken place.

Israel shares 'proof' with US that Iran supplied drones to Russia

North Korea fires over 250 artillery shells Ethiopia captures key towns in the Northern Tigray province Mohammed Saleh gets you an in depth report of the world's biggest warzones of the week in World At War

World at War | Episode 25: Russia deploys Iranian Shahed drones against Ukraine

Ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting called by Russia, it has sought the help of the council to set up a commission to investigate claims that the US and Ukraine are carrying out biological weapons activities in the laboratories to be used in the warzone.

Russia demands UNSC probe into claims of Ukraine biological labs

In his latest warning to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Joe Biden has said that Russia would be making a serious mistake if it deploys a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine.

Ukraine war: Russia warned against false flag operation

North Korea fires over 250 artillery shells Ethiopia captures key towns in the Northern Tigray province Mohammed Saleh gets you an in depth report of the world's biggest warzones of the week in #WorldAtWar

World at War | Episode 25: Russia deploys Iranian Shahed drones

The crucial southern province of Kherson, which is partially under Russian control, will see "the heaviest of battles," according to a senior Ukrainian official, who also said that Moscow's military is fortifying itself to stave off advancing Ukrainian soldiers.

Kherson to be ground for 'heaviest of battles' between Russia and Ukraine

Did Iran send suicide drones to Russia? Israel says it will give U.S. intel over Kamizake drones. If the claims proved right, Russia could be facing UN sanctions.

Did Iran send suicide drones to Russia? Israel to give U.S. intel over Kamizake drones

Israel has been caught in the crosshairs over assistance to Kyiv. Ukraine President Zelensky slammed Israel for not sending arms to Ukraine amid the ongoing war.

WION Dispatch: Ukraine President Zelensky slams Israel for not sending arms

Russia has sent a letter to the UN - repeating its claim that Ukraine is preparing to use a dirty bomb on its territory. Do Moscow's allegations have any merit? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas | Ukraine war: Russia raises dirty bomb threat at UN

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Russia against escalation based on false claims that Ukraine is going to use a ‘dirty bomb’ on its territory. Stoltenberg added that it became obvious in recent days that Iran provided military support to the Russian war effort against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine: Stoltenberg says dirty bomb allegations are false

Russia on Tuesday informed the US about its annual nuclear exercise. The prior information is expected to reduce the chance of 'escalation' as the nuclear threat remains at an all-time high.

Russia notifies US of the annual nuclear exercise it has started

Moscow has accused Kyiv of planning to deploy a 'dirty bomb' on its own land. Ukraine and the West however have denied these claims, Zelensky has counter accused the Kremlin of planning a false flag operation.

Russia-Ukraine blame game: Zelensky accuses Russia of planning of false flag operation

War in Ukraine rages on and a lot has been said about a fierce resistance put up by Kyiv. The Russian military has suffered multiple setbacks at battlefield and it’s the hidden hand of the West which has armed the Ukrainian soldiers.

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s AWACS inside Poland border track Ukraine’s battlefield

A French minister on Monday (October 24) told a gathering of regional African leaders in Senegal that France was calling on African nations to show "solidarity" with Europe over Russia's Ukraine invasion.

France seeks African support over Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine blame game: 'Dirty bomb' claims reach United Nations' door

Five people were injured after a blast rocked the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol in Ukraine. Melitopol was among one of the first cities under attack by Putin's forces when Russia's tanks first rolled into Ukraine in February.

Five injured as blast rocks Russian-occupied city Melitopol in Ukraine

Ukraine has been facing a barrage of missile strikes in the last few days. In the latest, Russia fired missiles and carried out drone strikes in Mykolaiv.

Ukraine: Russian S-300 missile hit top floor of a residential building

After being pushed back by the Ukrainian troops for the better part of the last few weeks, Russia is gearing up for a comeback. Reportedly, Moscow on Sunday bombarded missiles and drones in the southern Ukrainian municipality of Mykolaiv, per a report by Reuters, destroying numerous apartment blocks in the process.

Russia warns of 'uncontrolled escalation' after fresh bout of missile, drone strikes on Ukraine

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken denied all reports claiming Ukraine is ready to use a “dirty bomb” in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The claim was initially made by Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu during his phone calls with his British, French and Turkish counterparts.

Antony Blinken dismisses Russian claims of Ukraine planning to use ‘dirty bomb’

As the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, braces power blackouts after Russia reigned missiles in the country's electricity infrastructure, patients and staff or a hospital in Kyiv have been putting on a brave face despite the situation.

Ukraine braces for harsh winter as over a million Ukrainians don't have power supply

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