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  • Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: The fighting between the two countries entered its 73rd day with no signs of peace. Thousands of people have been killed in the war, with the latest attack on Azovstal steel work plant.

Trees and apartments are damaged by the impact of a missile explosion in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine.
Trees and apartments are damaged by the impact of a missile explosion in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine.(AFP)

Updated on May 07, 2022 12:15 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates: The fighting between Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky’s Ukraine is continuing for the 73rd straight day, with no signs of peace between the two countries. The Ukrainian forces have accused Russia of violating ceasefire aimed at evacuating civilians who were trapped underground in the bombed Azovstal steel work plant. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday to take a “powerful step” and visit Kyiv on May 9.

While the United Kingdom is donating an additional 287 mobile generators to the war-torn country, US president Joe Biden is set to sign lend-lease for Ukraine into law on May 9.

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  • May 07, 2022 12:15 PM IST

    Estonia to help Ukraine rebuild infrastructure

    Estonia’s Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets announced plans to assist in the reconstruction of major infrastructure in Ukraine.

  • May 07, 2022 11:11 AM IST

    Russia shares ‘evidence’ of ‘Ukraine Military’s crimes’

    In an informal ‘Arria Formula’ with the members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Russian diplomats presented evidence of unlawful acts committed by the Ukrainian military and nationalist groups, claiming it hindered the process of evacuation of people. (ANI)

  • May 07, 2022 10:06 AM IST

    Dozens more rescued from Ukrainian steel plant

    Dozens more civilians have been rescued on Friday from the tunnels under the besieged steel mill. 

  • May 07, 2022 09:03 AM IST

    Ukraine repels 8 Russian attacks

    Russian forces continue to attack Ukrainian positions in eastern Ukraine, but are reportedly suffering heavy material and personnel loses as Ukrainian troops repelled 8 Russian attacks. 

  • May 07, 2022 07:31 AM IST

    US authorizes additional $150 million in military assistance to Ukraine

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