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New round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks to begin in Turkey today

Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have arrived in the Turkish city of Istanbul to begin a new round of peace talks from Tuesday aimed at ending the ongoing war

Ukrainian journalist abducted by Russian forces: Media watchdog

Dmytro Khilyuk, a journalist working for the Ukrainian Independent News Agency (UNIAN), was abducted by Russian forces on March 4 from a village in the Kiev region, a media watchdog announced.

Booming wheat exports from India to help relieve global shortages

The country is the top global producer of wheat after China

Ukraine war: 5,000 people killed in Mariupol, 170K remain under siege

Since the Russian blockade in Mariupol began on March 1, some 5,000 people have been killed, 170,000 others still remain under siege, according to preliminary estimates.

UN chief Antonio Guterres wants humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine

The United Nations chief has launched an initiative to immediately explore possible arrangements for a humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine in order to allow the delivery of desperately needed aid

ONGC sells Russia's Sokol oil to Hindustan Petroleum, Bharat Petroleum: Rpt

Indian companies are snapping up Russian oil as it is available at a deep discount after some companies and countries shunned purchases from Moscow due to sanctions against Russia

Chicago wheat, corn futures fall ahead of Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Chicago wheat and corn futures fell, ahead of Ukraine and Russia heading for peace talks, with worries over surging COVID-19 cases in China weighing on commodities markets further

Russian delegation arrives in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine

According to Turkish diplomatic sources, the talks are expected to begin on Tuesday morning, Xinhua news agency reported.

Pentagon may ask US Congress for additional funding to support Ukraine

The Pentagon may have to ask Congress for additional money to support Ukraine's battle against Russia's invasion, including to replenish America's arsenal for weapons sent to Kyiv, officials said

Ukraine war: US deploys 6 Navy aircraft to bolster NATO defences

The US Pentagon says it is deploying six Navy aircraft that specialise in electronic warfare and about 240 Navy personnel to bolster NATO defenses in Eastern Europe. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says the EA-18G Growler aircraft based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state were scheduled to arrive Monday at Spangdahlem air base in Germany, where they will be stationed. They are not intended for use in Ukraine, he said. Meanwhile, a senior U.S. defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal U.S. intelligence assessments, said there has been little change in the situation on the ground in Ukraine. The senior defense official said Russian forces largely remain in defensive positions in the area of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and they are making little forward progress elsewhere in the country. The official said the U.S. believes Ukrainian troops have retaken the town of Trostyanets, south of Sumy, in eastern Ukraine. The official said the U.S

In 'close contact' with India, others on mediating Ukraine peace: UN chief

UN chief Antonio Guterres said that he has been in "very close contact" with India and other countries including Turkey, China and Israel on mediation efforts towards bringing an end to war in Ukraine

Nobel Peace Prize-winner's newspaper closes amid Russia pressure

Russia's leading independent newspaper suspended operations after pressure from Russian authorities, a move that comes less than six months after its editor won the Nobel Peace Prize

Govt not considering buying crude oil in rupees from Russia: MoS

With Western sanctions hitting Russia's dollar-based trading, there is focus on Moscow's efforts to switch to other currencies

Discussion on Ukraine war, rising fuel prices in Lok Sabha next week

While the Ukraine crisis will be discussed this week, the issue of rising prices will come up next week, a member of parliament (MP)

Foiled new assassination plot against Zelenskyy, claims Ukraine official

According to The Kyiv Post, a group of 25 people led by the Russian special services was captured near the Slovakia-Hungary border.

Joe Biden's gaffe on Russian regime fuels claims of cognitive decline

Biden's insulting remarks about Putin could be the biggest misstep of his presidential career, the report said

Abramovich, Ukrainian peace negotiators hit by suspected poisoning: Reports

Their symptoms included red eyes, constant and painful tearing, and peeling skin on their faces and hands, reports Wall Street Journal

Between BRICS and Quad

Geopolitical shifts have increased difficulties for India

Emerging macro instability

Global economy is reeling from new supply shocks

We are considering Russia's demand for Ukraine neutrality, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said his govt is carefully considering a Russian demand of Ukrainian neutrality, a key point of contention as negotiators for both sides prepare for a fresh round of talks