What seems certain, is that Russia's claims are designed to create a distraction away from its very real challenges on the frontline in Ukraine as well as its decision to target civilian infrastructure with merciless barrages of missiles. Sir Tony told the BBC: At the very outset, we said that this was a strategic error by President Putin, and strategic errors lead to strategic consequences. "My personal position and the position of Ukraine was that if the leader of the Russian Federation takes part, then Ukraine will not take part. We have been reporting today on the situation around the southern port city of Kherson - the only major Ukrainian city that Russian forces have captured intact. The deportations of Ukrainian citizens from two regions occupied by pro-Russian forces "grossly violate international law", Ukraine has said. The UK has previously dismissed such allegations as absurd. We saw that he wanted to weaken Nato. Moscow has been ramping up its nuclear rhetoric since it invadedUkraine, most recently by accusing Kyiv of planning to use a "dirty bomb," though it did not offer evidence. Though few would argue Ukraine's "re-capture" of land is a bad thing, few are returning back. One that Russia didn't sign up to. Tune in to the latest episode of Ukraine War Diaries for more on Oksana's story and how the energy strikes are affecting Ukrainians. Asked to provide evidence of Russia's claims, Mr Kelin said: "We perfectly know about [the] participation of British specialists in [the] training, preparation and execution of violence against the Russian infrastructure and the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. In a statement, the government said: "In recent days, Russia has made a range of allegations against the UK, clearly designed to distract attention from Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine; Russia's losses on the battlefield and its bombing of civilian populations and energy infrastructure without any regard for international law and the loss of innocent life. In a statement, the government said: "In recent days, Russia has made a range of allegations against the UK, clearly designed to distract attention from Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine; Russia's losses on the battlefield and its bombing of civilian populations and energy infrastructure without any regard for international law and the loss of innocent life. US representatives have met with basketball star Brittney Griner who was jailed for nine years for cannabis oil possession in Moscow. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport on 17 February after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. The interview came after Russia summoned the British ambassador over Moscow's claim British Navy personnel were involved in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. In the Donetsk region, battles are continuing for the towns of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, where authorities have said the population are living without electricity or heat and are under constant shelling. Moscow's attempts to accuse the UK of more direct military action could be designed to put pressure on the new British government to reduce its level of support something that would potentially have a knock-on effect against western military aide more broadly. The number of Russian citizens conscripted to join the countrys war against Ukraine has reached at least 260,000 people, state media reports. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "I could distinguish people by only their voices. In the Donetsk region, battles are continuing for the towns of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, where authorities have said the population are living without electricity or heat and are under constant shelling. Russia-Ukraine War Live Updates: Empty streets, shuttered shops as Russian-held Kherson braces for battle. The ICRC said "This is unacceptable. "Ukraine and Israel share common values and challenges, which now require effective cooperation," Mr Zelenskyy tweeted tonight. The Russian backed mayor confirmed the details of the shelling that occurred in the separatist region on Monday. From yesterday, Ukraine controls the east bank., Luhansk govennor, Serhiy Gaidai, wrote on Telegram: Luhansk region is right next door. Nearby, Ukrainian troops ousted Russian-backed forces from Lyman. He said: "On the issue of whether the Ukrainians can take the remaining territory on the west side of the Dnipro river and (in) Kherson, I certainly believe that they have the capability to do that.". Russia-Ukraine War: 'War in Ukraine at a pivotal moment; Putin's land grab is the most serious escalation since war began', says NATO chief News Updates THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 01, 2022, 00:32:06 IST Pavlo Kyrylenko said Russian troops pressed their attacks on Avdiivka and Bakhmut, and the entire region was turned by the Russians into a zone of active hostilities. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport on 17 February after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Kyiv has denied it has any such plan. It would change the face of war unlike anything since World War II. Tehran denies supplying the drones to Moscow and Russia has denied its forces used Iranian drones to attack Ukraine. 08:30:01 What's happening in Ukraine today? The comments come as the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said international partners needed to continue to support Ukraine as the country prepared to keep up its fight against Russia's invasion. Russia seems to have developed an unhealthy obsession with the UK over Ukraine. In the Luhansk region, the Ukrainian army is pressing its counteroffensive, fighting for control of Bilohorivka and Svatove, Gov. We know that it has been done. Now, US defence secretary Lloyd Austin has said he believes Ukrainian forces will be able to retake Kherson from Russian forces. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said that the Russian military does not have the resources or the man power to defeat Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv, Mr Zelenskyy said he had been invited to participate in the summit this month by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. In the Donetsk region, battles are continuing for the towns of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, where authorities have said the population are living without electricity or heat and are under constant shelling. Russia will not use nuclear weapons in its conflict in Ukraine, the country's ambassador to the UK has told Sky News. Earlier today Russia warned the UK that it could face "unpredictable and dangerous" consequences for its "confrontational actions". Local governor Oleksiy Kuleba said on Friday on Telegram that the Kyiv region is set to see tougher and longer power outages than earlier in the war. The UK has previously dismissed such allegations as absurd. Serhiy Haidai said. The Russian court did, however, say that the time she will have to serve will be recalculated and each day she spent in pre-trial detention will be counted as 1.5 days in prison, meaning she will probably serve about eight years in prison. Earlier today Russia warned the UK that it could face "unpredictable and dangerous" consequences for its "confrontational actions". Hello and welcome to todays live coverage of the war in Ukraine. Putin likely to face increasing pressure from officials - as Russian soldiers in Kherson left 'demoralised and leaderless', Europe's biggest nuclear power plant disconnected after Russian shelling, and being transferred into Moscow's control, No sign of 'dirty bomb' at Ukraine's nuclear sites, Johnson's close relationship with Zelenskyy still holds sway - that Sunak will find difficult to match, Live reporting by Bhvishya Patel. Earlier today Russia warned the UK that it could face "unpredictable and dangerous" consequences for its "confrontational actions". In Nikopol, the shelling damaged dozens of residential buildings and power lines, and in the neighboring towns of Marhanets and Chervonohryhorivka, the Russian attacks cut power supplies to thousands of people. Britain's willingness to send ever-more lethal weapons to help the Ukrainian military as well as a decision to establish a UK-based training programme to turn Ukrainian recruits into soldiers means it is - in a very overt way - bolstering Ukraine's ability to push Russias invaders back. Though there's a feeling of excitement, there's concern there will still be attacks and explosives around. We saw that he wanted to weaken Nato. Stay with TOI for latest updates.Read Less. The Ukrainian army is still holding onto positions in Donetsk in the citys outskirts. Earlier today, a Russian-installed official revealed that soldiers were likely to withdraw from the key port city. Speaking at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin broadcast on state television, Shoigu told Putin: "The task set by you of (mobilising) 300,000 people has been completed. The Russian court did, however, say that the time she will have to serve will be recalculated and each day she spent in pre-trial detention will be counted as 1.5 days in prison, meaning she will probably serve about eight years in prison. In an interview with Mark Austin, Andrey Kelin said: "The nuclear war cannot be won and it should never be fought. "This is unacceptable. UK Intelligence said it is not known whether Russian military personnel are withstanding the Ukrainian counter attacks. By Deborah Haynes, security and defence editor. The Kremlin has made various allegations about British special forces being linked to attacks against Russian targets in Ukraine and a set of blasts along a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. "We do not plan to give a running commentary on these allegations; it is no secret that the United Kingdom has taken a public lead in our support to Ukraine - this has been enduring since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. These images show damaged buildings and rubble strewn across the ground after fighting in the village of Dolyna, which sits in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. Updates also from Alex Rossi in Ukraine and Diana Magnay in Moscow. Now, US defence secretary Lloyd Austin has said he believes Ukrainian forces will be able to retake Kherson from Russian forces. Tehran denies supplying the drones to Moscow and Russia has denied its forces used Iranian drones to attack Ukraine. Andrei Kelin, the Russian ambassador to London, even told Sky News's Mark Austin that his country had evidence that proves "British specialists" were involved in drone attacks against Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea over the weekend. The Russian court did, however, say that the time she will have to serve will be recalculated and each day she spent in pre-trial detention will be counted as 1.5 days in prison, meaning she will probably serve about eight years in prison. Ukraine war live World news. "Ukraine and Israel share common values and challenges, which now require effective cooperation," Mr Zelenskyy tweeted tonight. In an interview with Mark Austin, Andrey Kelin said: "The nuclear war cannot be won and it should never be fought. The Kremlin has made various allegations about British special forces being linked to attacks against Russian targets in Ukraine and a set of blasts along a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. Russian deportations of citizens 'grossly violate international law', Ukraine says, Russia's claims designed to create distraction from very real challenges on the frontline, Iran could supply Russia with ballistic missiles, NATO chief warns, Zelenskyy expects to 'open new page in cooperation' with Israel, Russian allegations against UK designed to distract attention from their losses on the battlefield, FCDO says, In pictures: Scenes of destruction in Donetsk region, US embassy officials visit jailed basketball star Brittney Griner, Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson, US defence secretary says, Zelenskyy says he will not take part in G20 summit if Putin does, 'World has every assurance' Russia will not use nuclear weapons, ambassador says, Ukraine war latest: Russian drone strike allegations against UK 'designed to distract attention' from battlefield losses. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv, Mr Zelenskyy said he had been invited to participate in the summit this month by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. For context: Most of the Kherson region was seized in the first days of Russia's invasion in February. It said: Russia has launched several thousand long-range missiles against Ukraine since 24 February 2022. Last week, Ukraine uncovered a mass grave of over 440 people in the north-eastern city of Izyum that was recaptured as part of the operation. In recent weeks, Russia has been ordering civilians in the southern Kherson region to evacuate from areas on the west bank of the Dnipro river, and this week told those in a 15km buffer zone on the east bank to leave as well. The new PM met many world leaders during the funeral events for the late Queen Elizabeth II. What is the current tactical situation in Ukraine? What seems certain, is that Russia's claims are designed to create a distraction away from its very real challenges on the frontline in Ukraine as well as its decision to target civilian infrastructure with merciless barrages of missiles. The Russians practically destroyed some villages after they started to retreat, Haidai said. London's pro-active approach also was instrumental in prompting other European allies to join the effort as well as giving encouragement to the United States. Ukraine's authorities and state electricity company on Friday announced further rolling blackouts in and around the country's largest cities amid ongoing Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure. She pleaded guilty to charges and told the court she had no intention to break the law when she flew to Russia to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg. And in this instance, its strategic failure. Moscow said Deborah Bronnert was summoned to the ministry earlier today, over the alleged involvement of British specialists in a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport on 17 February after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. De-occupation is not far away.. The interview came after Russia summoned the British ambassador over Moscow's claim British Navy personnel were involved in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. Russia-Ukraine War News LIVE Updates: No further mass strikes on Ukraine are planned 'for now', Putin says. During a news conference in Istanbul, the NATO chief said: "We see Iran offering drones and considering ballistic missile deliveries to Russia. Over the past day, six cities and villages in the region have been attacked by heavy artillery, while in the northeast, Ukraine's second-largest city of Kharkiv was hit by three missiles, officials said. Base security has now been directly undermined by Russias continued aggression against Ukraine.". This attack came just days after an international watchdog warned that shelling at another atomic energy site risked causing a serious incident. The UK has previously dismissed such allegations as absurd. And we stick strongly to this statement.". Kherson is strategically important and a prime objective for both sides because of its major river and seaport. "Approximately 50 countries attended the last Ukraine Contact Group in Ramstein, signalling the broad and enduring international support for Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty and democracy.". Iran is considering supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for its war in Ukraine, in addition to the drones Tehran has already delivered, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said. During a news conference in Istanbul, the NATO chief said: "We see Iran offering drones and considering ballistic missile deliveries to Russia. The Kremlin has made various allegations about British special forces being linked to attacks against Russian targets in Ukraine and a set of blasts along a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. Updates also from Alex Rossi in Ukraine and Diana Magnay in Moscow. The US president was asked in an interview about what hed say to Putin if he were planning on using nuclear weapons. KYIV, Ukraine Ukrainian officials said Wednesday that Russian shelling has killed at least six civilians and injured 16 over the previous 24 hours. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv, Mr Zelenskyy said he had been invited to participate in the summit this month by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. And speculation grew today after photos circulated on the internet showed the main administrative building in the city with Russia's flag no longer flying over it. Moscow's attempts to accuse the UK of more direct military action could be designed to put pressure on the new British government to reduce its level of support something that would potentially have a knock-on effect against western military aide more broadly. Ukraines presidential office says at least four civilians have been killed and 10 others wounded by the latest Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu for winning the Israeli election and said he expects to "open a new page in cooperation" with the new government. Biden spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war during an interview. The other delegates voted to allow Zelenskyy to address the Assembly from home. Kyiv has denied it has any such plan. By Deborah Haynes, security and defence editor. "This is unacceptable. Russia has argued that there is no mandate for Mr Guterres to send UN experts to Ukraine to inspect the downed drones. We know that it has been done. As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 235th day, we take a look at the main developments. The world has every assurance that Russia is not going to use [a] tactical nuclear weapon in [the] Ukrainian conflict.". By Deborah Haynes, security and defence editor. Russias eight-month war in Ukraine has already created the largest and fastest refugee crisis in decades. Nothing to lie on. Russian commander of Kherson acknowledges forces under pressure as it happened. The Ministry of Defence released a statement recently, showing an aggressive change in the pattern of missile strikes on Ukrainians. A few torn tyres, nothing else.". Last month, the basketball star lost her appeal against the sentence. We'll see what it will be like in the future," he said. ", The telegram post included footage: "Russia endangers the whole world. No country should provide support to Moscow in this illegal war.". What seems certain, is that Russia's claims are designed to create a distraction away from its very real challenges on the frontline in Ukraine as well as its decision to target civilian infrastructure with merciless barrages of missiles. He said: "On the issue of whether the Ukrainians can take the remaining territory on the west side of the Dnipro river and (in) Kherson, I certainly believe that they have the capability to do that.". Western officials have said Vladimir Putin has been "weakened" by the Ukraine war but a leadership change is not expected anytime soon; Foreign Secretary James Cleverly due to meet G7 leaders later; Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant disconnected from power after Russian shelling attack. Mr Netanyahu is expected to form the country's most right-wing government in history when he takes power, likely in the coming weeks, after Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid conceded defeat. Yesterday, the chief UN lawyer pushed back on a Russian argument that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres could not report to the Security Council on Western accusations that Moscow used Iran-made drones in Ukraine in violation of a 2015 resolution. The UK has previously dismissed such allegations as absurd. Ukraine war live: Blasts heard in Kyiv as UN insists food must flow after Russia withdrew from Black Sea grain deal. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv, Mr Zelenskyy said he had been invited to participate in the summit this month by Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Mr Netanyahu is expected to form the country's most right-wing government in history when he takes power, likely in the coming weeks, after Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid conceded defeat. In a statement, the Ukrainian foreign ministry said Moscow's forces were also forcing people to leave the Zaporizhzhia region, further to the east. These sort of mines were banned by an international convention. Liz Truss is due to make her first speech to the UN General Assembly as Prime Minister. Russiahas accused the West of "encouraging provocations with weapons of mass destruction". A statement Friday says Russian troops again fired on several towns facing the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant across the Dnieper River. But Russian-installed official in the region, Kirill Stremousov, said today that Kremlin troops were likely to quit the western bank of the Dnipro river, where Moscow has been evacuating citizens in recent weeks. The floor was wet. Russia will not use nuclear weapons in its conflict in Ukraine, the country's ambassador to the UK has told Sky News. I was a partisan here for six months. The comments come as the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said international partners needed to continue to support Ukraine as the country prepared to keep up its fight against Russia's invasion. "My personal position and the position of Ukraine was that if the leader of the Russian Federation takes part, then Ukraine will not take part. Turn to RT for news about the ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Find all the latest on the situation in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. He said: "On the issue of whether the Ukrainians can take the remaining territory on the west side of the Dnipro river and (in) Kherson, I certainly believe that they have the capability to do that.". In a statement, the government said: "In recent days, Russia has made a range of allegations against the UK, clearly designed to distract attention from Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine; Russia's losses on the battlefield and its bombing of civilian populations and energy infrastructure without any regard for international law and the loss of innocent life. No country should provide support to Moscow in this illegal war.". For context: Most of the Kherson region was seized in the first days of Russia's invasion in February. Russian deportations of citizens 'grossly violate international law', Ukraine says, Russia's claims designed to create distraction from very real challenges on the frontline, Iran could supply Russia with ballistic missiles, NATO chief warns, Zelenskyy expects to 'open new page in cooperation' with Israel, Russian allegations against UK designed to distract attention from their losses on the battlefield, FCDO says, In pictures: Scenes of destruction in Donetsk region, US embassy officials visit jailed basketball star Brittney Griner, Ukraine capable of retaking Kherson, US defence secretary says, Zelenskyy says he will not take part in G20 summit if Putin does, 'World has every assurance' Russia will not use nuclear weapons, ambassador says, Ukraine war latest: Russian drone strike allegations against UK 'designed to distract attention' from battlefield losses. In a statement, the Ukrainian foreign ministry said Moscow's forces were also forcing people to leave the Zaporizhzhia region, further to the east. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Biden told Zelenskyy, US will provide Ukraine $625 million in new security aid, including Himars systems. An explosives expert checked the area and found a MON-50 anti-personnel mine in the grass near the village. Russia has been forced out of occupied areas pf Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry made the remarks in a statement, adding that it has "delivered a protest with Britain's ambassador". Now, US defence secretary Lloyd Austin has said he believes Ukrainian forces will be able to retake Kherson from Russian forces. And the head of the British Armed Forces, Admiral Sir Anthony Radakin, has claimed the Kremlin is "failing in military objectives", Sir Tony continued: He wanted to subjugate Ukraine; thats not going to happen. In a statement, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters: "We are told she is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.". The visit is the first consular access to Griner since early August, when the two-time Olympic gold medallist was found guilty of narcotics possession and smuggling for bringing cannabis infused vape cartridges into Russia. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. Russia seems to have developed an unhealthy obsession with the UK over Ukraine. "Russia's infliction of large-scale humanitarian suffering on innocent children, women and the elderly is a violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide," it added. At the same time, it makes no secret of being one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine. Andrei Kelin, the Russian ambassador to London, even told Sky News's Mark Austin that his country had evidence that proves "British specialists" were involved in drone attacks against Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea over the weekend. The interview came after Russia summoned the British ambassador over Moscow's claim British Navy personnel were involved in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. In a statement, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters: "We are told she is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.". The Russian Foreign Ministry made the remarks in a statement, adding that it has "delivered a protest with Britain's ambassador". Moscow's attempts to accuse the UK of more direct military action could be designed to put pressure on the new British government to reduce its level of support something that would potentially have a knock-on effect against western military aide more broadly. ", Asked if Moscow could use a tactical nuclear weapon in the conflict, Mr Kelin replied: "No. The Kremlin has made various allegations about British special forces being linked to attacks against Russian targets in Ukraine and a set of blasts along a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. Russia has declared its intention to increase its targeting of Ukraines power, water and other vital infrastructure in its latest phase of the nearly 8-month-old war. What seems certain, is that Russia's claims are designed to create a distraction away from its very real challenges on the frontline in Ukraine as well as its decision to target civilian infrastructure with merciless barrages of missiles. A statement Friday says Russian troops again fired on several towns facing the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant across the Dnieper River.