Page 114 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia for 'clear damage' to Ukraine sovereignty
Japan is imposing sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, terming Moscow's moves an unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law.
 "Japan imposes sanctions on Russia for 'clear damage' to Ukraine sovereignty")
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects no conflict with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he expects no conflict with Russia.
 "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects no conflict with Russia")
NATO Chief urges Russia to choose 'path of diplomacy' in Ukraine crisis
The Chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has urged Russia to "choose the path of diplomacy" in the conflict with Ukraine.
 "NATO Chief urges Russia to choose 'path of diplomacy' in Ukraine crisis")
Cold pragmatism requires India to stand with the West against Russia
It's clear that Vladimir Putin intends to seek Xi Jinping's protection, regardless of what friends such as India might think.
 "Cold pragmatism requires India to stand with the West against Russia")
Vladimir Putin weighs his next move after recognising Ukraine rebels
Russia's Putin has raised the stakes in the Ukraine standoff by recognising the independence of rebel regions in the country's east, but will he stop at that or try to move deeper into Ukraine.
 "Vladimir Putin weighs his next move after recognising Ukraine rebels")
Russia-Ukraine conflict shows how not all 'invasions' are equal
When Russian President Putin authorised troops to cross Ukraine's border into regions controlled by Russian-backed separatists, the White House initially stopped short of calling it an invasion.
 "Russia-Ukraine conflict shows how not all 'invasions' are equal")
Top headlines: India inc braces for Ukraine fallout, Gold outshines market
Sebi tightened rules governing market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) in the aftermath of the Chitra Ramkrishna scandal. More on that in our top headlines.
 "Top headlines: India inc braces for Ukraine fallout, Gold outshines market")
Ukraine crisis: Russia's upper house approves use of military abroad
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Kiev has been urging the international community to hold emergency talks
 "Ukraine crisis: Russia's upper house approves use of military abroad")
Blinken drops meeting with Russia's Lavrov, says Moscow rejected diplomacy
Western nations imposes new sanctions on Russia on Tuesday after President Putin recognises breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
 "Blinken drops meeting with Russia's Lavrov, says Moscow rejected diplomacy")
SWIFT and wide: How Western sanctions target Russia for Ukraine crisis
One of the harshest measures would be to disconnect the Russian financial system from SWIFT, which handles international financial transfers.
 "SWIFT and wide: How Western sanctions target Russia for Ukraine crisis")
Ukraine crisis: US targets Russian banks with new Western sanctions
The measures target Russian banks and sovereign debt, among other steps
 "Ukraine crisis: US targets Russian banks with new Western sanctions")
Oil, gold soar as Vladimir Putin orders forces to regions of Ukraine
The intensifying stand-off - and the response from the US and Europe - has the potential to roil raw materials markets
 "Oil, gold soar as Vladimir Putin orders forces to regions of Ukraine")
Putin calls Ukrainian statehood a fiction: History suggests otherwise
The historical reality of Ukraine is complicated, a thousand-year history of changing religions, borders and peoples
 "Putin calls Ukrainian statehood a fiction: History suggests otherwise")
De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India
Following Putin's decision, the UN Security Council, under Russia's Presidency for the month, held an emergency open briefing called for by Ukraine.
 "De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India")
Lawmakers give Vladimir Putin permission to use force outside Russia
Several European leaders said earlier in the day that Russian troops have moved into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after Putin recognized their independence
 "Lawmakers give Vladimir Putin permission to use force outside Russia")
World leaders focus on how to punish Russia over Ukraine
The West insisted Putin's bold moves in Ukraine violated countless international agreements and since the words of diplomacy had failed, it was time to move towards action
Britain sanctions five Russian banks, three high-net worth individuals
Britain has threatened to cut off Russian companies' access to US dollars and British pounds, blocking them from raising capital in London
 "Britain sanctions five Russian banks, three high-net worth individuals")
All you need to know about the escalating Ukraine-Russia crisis
Lawmakers in the Kremlin-controlled parliament are likely to rubber-stamp legislation authorising the use of troops in in the separatist regions, an area known as Donbas
 "All you need to know about the escalating Ukraine-Russia crisis")
LIVE: Britain sanctions five Russian banks, three individuals
'Any assets they hold in the UK will be frozen and the indivuals concerned will be banned from travelling here,' UK PM said of the individuals being sanctioned
 "LIVE: Britain sanctions five Russian banks, three individuals")
West prepares sanctions after Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine
The threat of new sanctions underscores the West's difficulty in preventing a military conflict that's long been portrayed as inevitable