More than 28,000 prisoners including murderers, rapists and those guilty of grievous bodily harm have been freed from jails to fight for Vladimir Putin in his war in Ukraine, it is claimed. The scheme has so far led to the release of more than five percent of the entire male prison population in Russia as the Kremlin steps up recruitment of inmates after suffering a humiliating defeat against Ukraine’s... 

Narendra Modi delivered a scathing rebuke to Vladimir Putin at a televised meeting in Uzbekistan, telling his Russian counterpart that it was not the time for wars now because now we live in a relatively age of peace. Modi went on to scold Putin, telling him that that Russia’s problems with Ukraine must be solved through democracy, diplomacy and dialogue and that this is the way on how to progress... 

The effort to retake the northern region of Kharkiv comes in tandem with a push against Russian forces in Kherson. The “backbone” of Russia’s operations in the northern Ukrainian Kharkiv region has been “broken”, a military expert has told Express.co.uk, as Kyiv reports the discovery of up to 440 bodies in a mass grave outside a newly-retaken city. The Ukrainian push to retake Russian-controlled... 

As Russia faces the fallout from its failed invasion of Ukraine, warnings have emerged that Russian loyalists may turn against Vladimir Putin’s plans for the country. The chief envoy on Ukraine, Dmitry Kozak, reportedly informed Putin at the war’s onset that he had negotiated a provisional deal with Kyiv, aiming to meet Russia’s demand for Ukraine to stay out of NATO. Kozak believed... 

Amid the intensifying conflict in Ukraine, global leaders have received a stark warning not to underestimate the far-reaching consequences that could result from the potential collapse of Vladimir Putin’s Russia. As a well-coordinated Ukrainian counter-offensive threatens Moscow’s “special military operation,” there has been a noticeable shift in the political landscape within... 

Vladimir Putin may resort to using nuclear weapons in Ukraine if he becomes too desperate amid devastating war losses, a former US general has warned. Retired US Army Brigadier General Kevin Ryan, who served as a Defense Attaché to Russia, said Putin must be thinking about doing something dramatic in the face of a rapid Ukrainian counter-attack that is continuing to gain ground today. Large numbers... 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has affirmed his commitment to reclaiming Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, as Ukrainian forces make significant territorial gains. Reports suggest that Russian officials in Crimea are hastily attempting to sell their homes and evacuate as Kyiv’s troops advance, prompting concerns about the potential collapse of Russian control in the region. Ukraine NOW,... 

Humiliation for Putin’s troops is continuing as they begin to abandon the major city of Melitopol in the face of Kyiv’s lightning counter-offensive. The city’s pre-occupation mayor said that Russian troops were pulling out of the area in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region. Mayor Ivan Fedorov wrote on Telegram that Russian troops were heading towards Moscow-annexed Crimea. He... 

Ukrainian soldier ripping Russian propaganda poster in liberated city of Kreminna. Amidst the ebb and flow of the ongoing conflict, reports emerged today indicating a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape. Russian forces, after a prolonged and destructive battle for control, have seemingly abandoned the pivotal town of Kreminna, situated merely miles from the strategically crucial city of... 

The winds of dissent are swirling within the echelons of Vladimir Putin’s elite troops stationed on the Kherson front, grappling with severe losses in the face of a relentless Ukrainian counteroffensive. Unconfirmed reports hint at a potential tipping point, suggesting Russian forces in Kherson city may be teetering on the brink of surrender. The Russian President finds himself at the helm of... 

Vladimir Putin is reported to have sacked a top ranking general just 16 days after appointing him following his crushing defeat in eastern Ukraine. The Russian president is thought to have relieved Lieutenant General Roman Berdnikov of his duties over the failure of Kremlin troops to keep hold of vast swathes of Ukrainian territory over the last few days. Well wait, hold on a second here, why did... 

Russia blew up Ukrainian power plants overnight in a ‘coward’s revenge’ for a humiliating rout of its armies in the east of the country, as Kyiv’s men chased Putin’s forces back across the border. 11 Kh-101 cruise missiles were fired at the power plant by Russia. 9 out of 11 were intercepted and shot down by Ukrainian air defense systems. Electrical stations in Kharkiv... 

Police in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, have summoned seven MPs after they urged that President Vladimir Putin be charged with high treason for his decision to start the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. The seven MPs from the Smolny municipal district of St. Petersburg were issued subpoenas late on September 8 instructing them to... 

Russia being the liar that it always is, now its not admitting that Ukraine is kicking their behinds very badly and driving them out of their country. Instead, the Russian army is saying that they are withdrawing. No they’re not! They are are being beaten badly and HUMILIATED and ashamed to admit defeat! In response to a quick Ukrainian counterattack, Russian soldiers have left strategic eastern... 

A lightning attack by Ukrainian forces has smashed Russian lines and punched deep into occupied territory, liberating more than 30 settlements in the Kharkiv region, President Zelensky announced. The assault caught the Russian lines by surprise at a vulnerable section of their front in an attack that threatens an important supply hub used by occupying Russian forces in the east. ‘Our army, intelligence...