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A look at how the West is punishing Russia for its invasion on Ukraine

The United States and European allies are stepping up sanctions to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine, and while the penalties are hurting Russia's economy, they have failed so far to stop fighting

EU clears Moderna coronavirus vaccine for young kids, Pfizer boosters

The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was previously granted a green light for use in children aged five and over last November

Moldova, Georgia expected to ask to join European Union

A senior European Union official says that in the wake of Ukraine's formal application this week to join the bloc, bids for entry are also expected imminently from Moldova and Georgia.

Ukrainian refugees receive EU protection for up to 3 years: German Ministry

Refugees from Ukraine do not need to go through the asylum procedure, and will receive immediate protection for up to three years in the European Union, German Minister Nancy Faeser said

Boeing, Exxon, Apple join Western firms spurning Russia over Ukraine

Ford suspends operations in Russia; Apple stops iPhone sales in Russian market

Ukraine war: Twitter to comply with EU sanctions on Russian state media

Facebook owner Meta, Alphabet Inc's Google, YouTube and TikTok have said they are blocking access to RT and Sputnik in the EU.

EU leader says conflict must end before discussion for Ukraine accession

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday signed an official appeal for the EU, asking for an accession of Ukraine via a new special procedure

Miles-long Russian convoy advances on Kyiv; explosion shakes Kharkiv

Russia plans to strike some communication objects belonging to Ukraine security service inside Kyiv

IEA weighing potential oil stocks release after Russia invasion

Crude oil was trading around $104 a barrel on Tuesday as some buyers shunned Russian barrels after Western allies imposed sanctions on Moscow

Zelensky to address session of European Parliament on Ukraine today

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukrainian parliament speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk will deliver a speech at an extraordinary session of the European Parliament on Ukraine on Tuesday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said.Earlier in the day, Ukrainian media reported that Zelenskyy will speak at the parliament after 11:00 GMT."The @Europarl_EN #EPlenary meets at 12:30 to discuss Russian invasion of #Ukraine. President @ZelenskyyUa & Speaker @r_stefanchuk will join & speak to the world," Metsola tweeted.The meeting will be also attended by President of the European Council Charles Michel, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

Hungary PM Viktor Orban faces pressure to cut ties with Putin

Putin amassed tens of thousands of troops along the borders of Ukraine, Hungary's neighbour to the east, Orban avoided condemning the buildup and spoke emphatically against applying sanctions

Meta now blocks key Russian media outlets RT, Sputnik in EU

Meta (formerly Facebook) has now blocked Russian state media outlets RT (earlier called Russia Today) and Sputnik across the European Union.

SBI not to process transactions for sanctioned Russian entities: Reports

India, which has deep trade and defense ties with Russia, has so far not publicly condemned its long-standing ally, but has called for an end to violence, for diplomacy & dialogue to resolve conflict

President Zelenskyy signs Ukraine's EU membership application

After Russia's invasion, several EU countries called upon the EU to give Ukraine a pathway to membership

LIVE: 'Enough is enough,' says United Nations chief on Ukraine crisis

Mere idea of nuclear conflict is simply inconceivable, says Antonio Guterres at emergency special session of UN General Assembly

Switzerland president says country will join EU sanctions targeting Russia

Switzerland's government has been trying to balance its condemnation of Russia's actions with its history of neutrality and as an intermediary between opposing countries

Western sanctions on Russia ripple across world markets, rouble tanks

As an economic crisis loomed in Russia, the fallout of tougher sanctions from the West imposed over the weekend rippled out across financial markets

UK Treasury department imposes further economic sanctions on Russia

British people and businesses will be banned from making transactions with the Russian central bank, its finance ministry and its wealth fund

Russia's Central Bank raises rate to help ruble amid Western sanctions

The bank's action follows the Western decision Sunday to freeze its hard currency reserves in an unprecedented move that could have devastating consequences for the country's financial stability

Palladium, gold prices climb as West cranks up sanctions on Russia

Spot gold climbed 1.1% to $1,909.16 per ounce, rising about 6% so far this month in what would be its best monthly gain since May 2021