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In a recent appearance on Russian television, Russian lawmaker Andrey Kartapolov made an alarming claim. He suggested that President Putin sent the Wagner Group to Belarus with the intention of attacking Poland. It's important to note that neither Putin nor the Wagner Group has indicated any plans to invade Poland. Reports say the Wagner Group has begun training Belarusian soldiers. NATO nation Poland views Wagner Group's presence in neighbouring Belarus as a potential threat to the region and has already deployed over 1,000 troops to the east.

As Ukraine prepares for its offensive against Russia, Russia is unexpectedly dusting off and deploying tank fleets from Cold War-era to the frontlines. These fleets consist of T-55 and T-62 tanks, which originally emerged in the 1940s and are predominantly found in museums today. It is surprising that Russia is resorting to such outdated equipment, as it appears they are scraping the bottom of the barrel. This, therefore, raises the question of why Russia is relying on antiquated resources.

Ukrainian troops brutally shot dozens Russian soldiers trapped in trenches The Brutal Realities of Trench Warfare in Ukraine. Trench warfare in Ukraine represents a resurgence of a brutal form of combat that was believed to have been left in the annals of history. The conflict between government forces and separatist factions has escalated into a protracted stalemate, where both sides have resorted to the construction of elaborate trench systems to protect their positions and gain an advantage over their opponents.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sounded a downbeat note on the Black Sea grain deal as the deadline nears. The Russian President discussed the deal with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa. According to the Kremlin, during the call, Putin told Ramaphosa that the Black Sea grain deal goal was not achieved. Russia is reportedly furious about obstacles to its own exports of food and fertilisers and has threatened to pull out of the grain deal. Watch this video for details.

According to New York Times, Ukraine's counteroffensive suffered heavy losses, with 20% of Western tanks and vehicles lost in the first two weeks. The rate of losses dropped to 10% in subsequent weeks, forcing a strategy rethink. Ukrainian troops shifted tactics to artillery and missiles. However, the counteroffensive stalled in some areas due to formidable Russian defences and minefields.

Russia's air defence forces and fleet in the Black Sea shot down nine Ukrainian drones above the Crimean port of Sevastopol. However, Ukraine has not commented on the drone attack yet. Ukraine has never publicly admitted to attacking Russian cities, but, has admitted to destroying Russia's military infrastructure. Watch this video to know more.

India successfully launched Chandrayaan-3, the Third Moon Mission, on July 14. Many people witnessed the countdown followed by the takeoff on the ground. But there were a few who caught a glimpse of the historic launch from an airplane. The liftoff was seen from a plane window that was flying from Chennai to Dhaka. The viral video was shared on Twitter by Dr. PV Venkitakrishnan, Director (retired), ISRO Materials, and Rocket Manufacturing Expert. Watch the video for more.

Fighters from Russia's Wagner Group have begun training Belarusian soldiers, according to Ukrainian and Polish officials. The Belarusian Defense Ministry shared a video showing Wagner fighters instructing Belarusian soldiers at a military range near Osipovichi. Meanwhile, Poland is strengthening its border with Belarus to address potential threats from the Russian mercenary group.

Twitter owner Elon Musk has schooled the Joe Biden administration for sending cluster munitions to Ukraine amid its counteroffensive against Russia. Musk wrote in a tweet that America had considered those who use the bomb as evil in the past and is now encouraging its use in Ukraine. He pointed to the U.S. hypocrisy over the lethal bombs. Watch this video for more details.

Ukraine east and south are witnessing intense battles as Moscow and Kyiv battle for control. Donetsk, Luhansk in the east and Zaporoizhzhia, Kharkiv in the south remain on the edge. Russia says its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed six Ukrainian drones in the tensed regions. Russia also says it intercepted three rockets of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. Putin's military also claims to have wiped out at least three Ukrainian ammunition depots in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia. Watch this video for the latest war updates.

Is the United States delaying approval of F-16 training for Ukraine? According to Politico, European countries are yet to receive formal approval from Washington to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets. According to the report, the U.S. State Department has not approved the request to transfer manuals, flight simulators and other material. The 'international coalition' to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s was announced by the UK and the Netherlands and was later joined by the United States. The western allies decided to set up a training centre in Romania

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Since the first day of the battle, when Ukrainian military first used drones to track the movements of Russian troops, the modern Ukraine has rapidly extended its use of lines and bronze, not just for Russia but also for Ukraine.

Moscow has been New Delhi's longtime partner in this equation, which has been defined by their established friendship In the history of the long-term strategic alliance, Russia has always been India's source of armaments.

Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban slammed the U.S. for not stopping the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Orban said that the U.S. wants to continue the war and has failed to explain the reason to NATO allies. He added that Kyiv is fully dependent on Western nations for military hardware, and if the U.S. wants then it could stop the war at any given moment. He also said that he supports the Western allies' decision to block Ukraine's NATO membership as it could trigger world war III. Watch this video to know more.

Russia has hit out at France over its decision to provide long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that "Paris has knowingly taken another step towards escalation of the Ukrainian conflict by pumping Kyiv terrorists with increasingly deadly weapons systems aimed at the new Russian territories, civilians, and civilian infrastructure." French President Emmanuel Macron announced the supply of Scalp missiles to Ukraine during the recently held NATO meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania. Scalp missiles can travel 250 km to hit enemy targets, boosting the ability of Ukrainian forces. Watch this video to know more.

The Ukraine is set to suffer a shortage of Storm Shadow missiles from the UK very soon. This as workers at the depot in Scotland that produces these missiles reportedly went on a strike over difference in wages. The organiser of the strike has warned that if the UK defence ministry didn't intervene in the matter then the country will fall short of the missiles to be sent to Ukraine for its counteroffensive. Watch this video for more details.

Increasing cooperation between Iran and Russia in the Gulf is worrying the United States. Washington is beefing up use of fighter jets around the Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures. This after Iran seized two oil tankers near the Strait last week. Russia is also considering military options to address Russia's aggression in the Syrian airspace. Watch this video for details.

US President Joe Biden's decision to deploy an additional 3,000 reservists to Europe has invited criticism from his own political party. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized Biden and said that his move signifies preparations for direct engagement with Russian forces. In a series of tweets on Friday, Kennedy slammed the U.S. President for being out of touch” with the American people. Watch this video for more details.

Ukraine's commander-in-chief, General Valery Zaluzhny, complains about the US setting the rules of engagement in the war against Russia. In a rare interview with the Washington Post, Zaluzhny claimed that the US has restricted his country's use of long-range missiles and forced his army to improvise in order to attack Russia." The top Ukraine general also said that "He is not allowed to do anything Because Russian President Vladimir Putin will use nuclear weapons." Watch this video to know more about Zaluzhny's bombshell on the US.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the new chief executive of Wagner Group. According to a Russian leader's comment in Kommersant newspaper, senior mercenary Andrey Troshev has been named the new boss of the Wagner group. Meanwhile, former US general Robert Abrams claimed that Yevgeny Prigozhin is likely dead for launching a rebellion against Russian leadership last month. Watch this video to know more.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning amid Kyiv's counteroffensive against Russian troops. Zelenskyy asserted that the Russian Army is fighting 'tooth and nail' to thwart the counteroffensive. He added that Russia was throwing all resources available into its military campaign. On the other hand, Russia claimed to have repelled 16 Ukrainian attacks on the Eastern Front. Watch the video for more.