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Putin asks 'unfriendly countries' to purchase Russian oil, gas in rubles
In an effort to prop up the value of the ruble that plunged post the massive sanctions, Russia's Putin announced that the "unfriendly countries" must use rubles to buy the Russian oil and gas.
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Russia's G20 membership under fire as Biden heads for Nato meet
The US and its allies would consult whether Russia should remain within the G-20 grouping of major economies after its invasion of Ukraine, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said
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Russia will start selling gas to 'unfriendly' countries in roubles: Putin
European countries' dependence on Russian gas and other exports has been thrown into the spotlight since Russia sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on Feb 24
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LIVE: Zelensky urges French firms to to cease business in Russia
Renault, Auchan, Leroy Merlin must stop being sponsors of the Russian war machine, stop financing the murder of children and women, of rape, says Ukraine's President
Ukraine crisis: Russia gets Chinese backing to stay in G20
Russian President plans to be at next G20 summit in Indonesia; US, allies mull barring Russia over invasion of Ukraine
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Russia warns of possible payment delays for domestic Eurobond holders
Russia's National Settlement Depository (NSD) said that Russian holders of domestic corporate Eurobonds may see delays in receiving payments
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Ukraine war: People are fighting and dying for Putin's version of history
Vladimir Putin invoked history to justify his country's invasion of Ukraine. His regime is feeding domestic audiences propaganda insisting that the Russian army fights "against Nazism"
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Putin plans to attend G20 summit, says Russia's ambassador in Indonesia
Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to attend a G20 summit being hosted by Indonesia later this year, Russia's ambassador in Jakarta said
NATO invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to address summit virtually
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to virtually address the NATO summit set to take place on Thursday discussing the Russian invasion of his country.
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Russia says will use nuclear weapons in case of 'existential threat'
While refusing to rule out the use of nuclear weapons, Vladimir Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that if there is an existential threat for Russia, the country can use the nukes.
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Macron holds talks with Putin, Zelenskyy to discuss terms of ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discussed the terms of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
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US monitoring China over possible supply of military weapons to Russia
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Tuesday said that the US is closely monitoring China over possible weapon supply to Russia.
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French President Macron speaks with Putin, Zelenskyy on potential ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron talked with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the terms of a potential cease-fire
Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb from Russians; battle for Mariupol rages
Ukrainian forces said they retook a strategically important suburb of the capital early Tuesday, while Russia's attack on the embattled southern port of Mariupol raged unabated
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Russian troops kidnap 3 Israelis in Melitopol: Ukraine Deputy PM
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk has said that Russian forces have kidnapped three Israeli citizens in the besieged city of Melitopol.
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Russian ultimatum can only be met if entire Ukraine is destroyed: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia's ultimatum to end the ongoing war can only be met if entire Ukraine was destroyed.
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Too early to discuss Putin-Zelensky meeting: Kremlin spokesperson
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that it was too early to discuss about a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to discuss deal with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Monday he was prepared to discuss a commitment from Ukraine not to seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire
Ukraine's compromises with Russia to be put to referendum: ZelenskyY
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv's compromises at peace talks with Russia would be put to a nationwide referendum in Ukraine
Russia warns of diplomatic breakdown with US over Putin criticism
A Russian FM statement Monday referred to recent unacceptable statements by Biden about Putin. Biden referred to Putin last week as a war criminal in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine