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Ukrainian president Zelenskyy says defence is at a 'turning point'

Russian forces bombarded areas around Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv and intensified attacks in other parts of the country Wednesday

Russian President Putin's war in Ukraine a 'strategic blunder': White House

President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine has been a "strategic blunder" that has weakened Russia and left it "increasingly isolated" on the world stage, according to the White House.

Ukraine war: Stock limit on edible oils, oilseeds extended up to Dec 31

In view of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war resulting in supply restrictions, the Centre has extended the stock limits imposed on edible oils and oilseeds until December 31

Satellite modems nexus of worst cyberattack of Ukraine invasion

On Wednesday, Google said it had identified a state-backed Russian hacking group engaged in a credential-phishing campaign targeting the militaries of multiple Eastern European countries

Singh to consult with India on Russia-Ukraine war consequences: White House

Top Indian-American US advisor Daleep Singh, currently in New Delhi, will consult closely with India on "consequences" of Russia's "unjustified war" against Ukraine, the White House said

Liz Truss to discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis with Jaishankar: UK envoy

Alex Ellis, the British High Commissioner to India indicated that talks between UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss and EAM S Jaishankar may include the Russia-Ukraine crisis

Ukraine preparing for new Russian offensive in the east, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east of the country as Moscow builds up its troops there after suffering setbacks near the capital Kyiv, President Zelenskyy said

US, EU in high-level talks on Russia discuss how to further isolate Moscow

US and EU delegations during their first high-level dialogue on Russia discussed additional steps they may take to further isolate Moscow

US official warns India, others against increasing Russian oil imports

A significant increase in Russian oil imports by India could expose New Delhi to a "great risk" as the US prepares to step up enforcement of sanctions against Moscow, a senior official said

Ukraine conflict: Putin misled by Russian military, says White House

The United States has information that Russian President Vladimir Putin felt mislead by his military, the White House said adding that the Ukraine war has been a strategic blunder.

Ukraine confirms partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Kyiv, Chernihiv

Ukrainian Defense Ministry's spokesman confirmed that Russia has been withdrawing some troops from Kyiv and Chernihiv directions, in central and northern Ukraine respectively

Jaishankar speaks with Blinken, discuss Indo-Pacific, Ukraine situation

EAM S Jaishankar spoke with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed developments pertaining to the Indo-Pacific, Ukraine and the global economy.

Putin, Scholz discuss gas payment issues, Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed gas payment issues and Russia-Ukraine talks during a telephone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday.Putin informed Scholz about the substance of the decision to switch to Russian rubles in gas transactions, for Germany in particular, and reiterated that the move was taken in response to a violation of international law, namely after EU member states froze the foreign exchange reserves of the Bank of Russia."It was noted that the decision taken should not lead to a deterioration of contractual obligations for the European companies importing Russian gas," the Kremlin said.The two leaders also exchanged views on the latest round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul, and addressed issues related to the safe evacuation of civilians from combat zones, primarily from Mariupol.

US Congress hears sirens wail as Ukraine legislators visit Capitol

As members of the Ukrainian parliament were pleading for aid on Capitol Hill, an air raid siren blared from one of their cell phones a wrenching alert from the war-torn country back home.

Oil prices tumble over $5 a barrel as Biden weighs massive reserves release

Brent futures were down $4.71, or 4.2%, to $108.58 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were down $5.45, or 5%, to $102.74 a barrel at 0035 GMT.

White House adds $500 million in Ukraine aid as Russian invasion grinds on

U.S. President Joe Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a 55 minute call Wednesday that the additional aid was on its way.

World Food Programme delivers food aid to over 1 million people in Ukraine

The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Wednesday that it has delivered food aid to 1 million people in Ukraine and requested an additional USD 590 million in funding to expand the assistance."JUST IN: @WFP has reached 1 million people in #Ukraine w/ emergency food assistance including humanitarian convoys into Sumy & Kharkiv, two hard-to-reach cities. Within a few months, we'll be working hard to scale up to 6 million people. But we urgently need funds to do it," WFP Executive Director David Beasley said on Twitter.The WFP said it managed to build a network of urgent assistance tools in Ukraine within just one month. Food is now being delivered to such conflict zones as Sumy and Kharkiv by two convoys of humanitarian vehicles, while displaced Ukrainians in the western city of Lviv are receiving cash assistance."Now that the structures are in place, we need the funding to keep delivering assistance, and to help 3 million people in need," the agency said, adding that "WFP requires

Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe

The attack affected users from Poland to France and knocked off remote access to thousands of wind turbines in central Europe.

Russia to keep gas contract currency unchanged in rouble switch: Report

President Vladimir Putin has said Russia, the world's top natural gas producer, will soon require "unfriendly" countries to pay for fuel in roubles, raising alarm about a possible gas crunch in Europe

US Deputy NSA in India while top Russian, British diplomats visit

As diplomatic efforts over India's position on Ukraine heat up, US Deputy NSA Daleep Singh is in New Delhi at the same time as Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss are expected