Russia’s Defense Ministry has released video footage showing a captured Ukrainian soldier identified as Sergei Lutsyuk, recorded amid ongoing fighting in the Donetsk region. In the clip, the soldier describes his mission, conditions on the front line, and urges other Ukrainian troops to surrender, while Russian officials claim he received food and medical care after capture. Ukraine has not commented on the video or verified its authenticity.
26 December,2025 08:20 PM IST
Ukraine is entering one of its darkest nights in months, literally and strategically after a coordinated wave of Russian strikes crippled major energy sites across the country. Kyiv has enforced emergency outages, Odesa is battling city-wide blackouts, and even the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is facing alarming new risks as officials warn that a direct strike could threaten the plant’s internal radiation shelter. WATCH
24 December,2025 02:22 AM IST
Civilians are being evacuated from villages near Ukraine’s border with Russia as fighting intensifies in the Sumy region. Ukrainian officials say residents from multiple border communities have been moved after Russian forces advanced closer to populated areas, raising fears of further escalation.
21 December,2025 05:33 PM IST
Europe has taken one of its biggest wartime financial decisions yet. After intense late-night negotiations, the EU has officially approved a two-year, interest-free lifeline for Ukraine, designed to keep the country’s economy, military support systems, and government operations running through 2026. Instead of tapping into Russia’s frozen assets directly, EU leaders have chosen to raise the funds through capital markets, citing ongoing legal and technical barriers that have stalled any immediate use of Moscow’s immobilised billions. Antonio Costa emerged from marathon talks announcing the €90 billion support package, marking one of the EU’s strongest joint commitments since the war began. WATCH
20 December,2025 08:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
