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Ukrainian forces could pull back from eastern city of Severodonetsk

Ukrainian forces battling Russian troops in a key eastern city appeared on the cusp of retreat Wednesday, though the regional governor insisted they are still fighting for every inch of the city.

Shock of war threatens lasting consequences on global economy: OECD

The organization slashed its outlook for global growth this year to 3% from the 4.5% it predicted in December and doubled its inflation projection to nearly 9% for its 38 member countries

Japan criticises Russia for suspending fishing pact amid worsening ties

Japan criticised Russia's announcement suspending an agreement that allows Japanese to fish in waters near disputed islands, as relations between the countries deteriorate over the war in Ukraine

World Bank warns of recession as Ukraine war hits already rocked economies

Countries around the world are facing recession as the Ukraine war hits economies already rocked by the Covid pandemic, the World Bank has warned, BBC reported.

IBM ends all Russian operations, lays off staff amid Ukraine war: CEO

Following a freeze on activities in Russia earlier this year, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has informed employees that the company is ending all operations in the country and has begun laying off employees

Russia draws closer to capture of Ukraine's Donbas region

Zelenskyy said Russian forces made no significant advances in the eastern Donbas region over the past day

Russia's Aeroflot plans $3 bn cash injection, said to eye big jet order

Under heavy pressure from Western sanctions and airspace bans, Russian state flagship airline Aeroflot plans to raise up to 185.2 billion roubles ($3 billion) in an emergency share issue

Battle in Ukraine's east rages, Zelenskyy vows to retake territory

"We have to achieve a full deoccupation of our entire territory," Zelenskiy said by video link at an event hosted by Britain's Financial Times newspaper on Tuesday.

World Bank board approves $1.49 billion in new funds for war-hit Ukraine

The World Bank said in a statement that the latest funding is supported by financing guarantees from Britain, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Latvia

Russia has returned 210 dead Mariupol defenders: Ukraine's intel agency

Ukraine's military intelligence agency says Russia has so far turned over the bodies of 210 Ukrainian fighters killed in the battle for Mariupol.

Ukraine presses to buy Israel's Iron Dome to defend against Russian attacks

Ukraine's ambassador is urging Israel to sell its Iron Dome rocket interception system and provide anti-tank missiles to defend civilians against Russia's invasion

Syrian, Russian air forces conduct joint drill over Syria amid Ukraine war

The air forces of Russia and Syria conducted a joint drill over the war-torn country, the first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three months ago, Syria's Defense Ministry says

No apologies: Ex-German chancellor Merkel defends approach to Ukraine

Angela Merkel defended her approach to Ukraine and Russia during her 16 years as Germany's leader, saying that a much criticised 2015 peace deal for eastern Ukraine bought Kyiv precious time

Russia-US dialogue is at unprecedented low level: Ambassador Antonov

Russia-US dialogue is at an unprecedented low level. Trust is undermined, cooperation is collapsing even on issues of mutual interest, Russian Ambassador to US Anatoly Antonov said

Ukraine will fight for all territory, stalemate 'not an option': Zelensky

'We have to achieve a full deoccupation of our entire territory,' says Ukraine President

Fundamentals for oil weaken, witness 1st surplus since June 2020: Goldman

Modest declines in the Russian exports, record large sales by Strategic Petroleum Reserve and severe Chinese lockdowns brought the oil market to its first surplus since June 2020, said Goldman Sachs

Exempt Ukraine-returned MBBS students from NEET, says O Panneerselvam

The AIADMK Coordinator and ex-CM of Tamil Nadu O.Panneerselvam has urged PM Narendra Modi to exempt Ukraine-returned medical students from the National Eligiblity-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)

Food export restrictions to give priority to 'vulnerable countries': Centre

India clarified that it has placed export restrictions on wheat to ensure that the countries in need are given priority and reiterated that it will help those facing food shortages because war

Ukraine facing sexual violence and trafficking crisis amid Russian war: UN

Sexual violence in Ukraine, especially against women and girls, remains prevalent and underreported, and the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country is turning into a human trafficking crisis