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Oil prices dip on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, US inventory data

(Reuters) -Oil fell on Wednesday in another volatile session as traders reacted to hoped-for progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and a surprising increase in U.S. inventories.

LIVE: Biden says US to give Ukraine drones, anti-aircraft systems

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the United States was offering an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine to combat Russia's invasion

UN court orders Russia to cease hostilities in Ukraine

The International Court of Justice in the Hague ordered Russia to suspend its military operations in Ukraine, in a ruling that's unlikely to carry any real-world ramifications yet

Israel's Naftali Bennett emerges as a mediator in Russia-Ukraine war

Just a year ago, Naftali Bennett was struggling for his political survival as Israel headed toward its fourth consecutive election. Today, the Israeli prime minister is at the forefront of global efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Just as Bennett took advantage of unique circumstances to become to become the most unlikely of prime ministers, he has managed to leverage Israel's good relations with both Ukraine and Russia and his personal rapport with their leaders to turn himself into an unexpected mediator. Although he has not yet delivered any major diplomatic breakthroughs, he is one of the few world leaders to speak regularly to both sides, providing a rare glimmer of hope for ending the 3-week-old war. Bennett himself has said little in public about his mediation since making a surprise visit to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin on March 5. His office says there have been two more phone calls with Putin and six with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Bennett

Gold prices slip on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, looming Fed rate hike

Spot gold was down 0.4% at $1,909.87 per ounce as of 10:59 ET (1459 GMT), after touching its lowest since March 1 at $1,903.59 earlier in the session

Putin says Russia will achieve goals in Ukraine, won't bow to West

In a televised speech, Putin went further than before in acknowledging the pain that Western sanctions were inflicting on the economy, but insisted that Russia could withstand the blow

Ukraine peace talks, China stimulus, US rate rise prospects lift stocks

LONDON (Reuters) - Prospects of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, Chinese stimulus and an imminent U.S. interest rate rise lifted stocks and U.S. Treasury yields on Wednesday.

Zelensky appeals to US Congress for a no-fly zone, more sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian President cites Pearl Harbor, 9/11 attacks in appeal to US Congress for help against Russia, says 'we need you right now'

US putting pressure on India, China because of ties with Russia: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the US is putting pressure on China, Turkey, and a number of other countries because of cooperation with Russia.

President Zelensky takes center stage in Congress, pleading for help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is addressing the U.S. Congress, the actor-turned-wartime leader's latest video speech as he uses the West's great legislative bodies as a global stage

Russia and Ukraine both play up compromise as peace talks set to resume

About 20,000 flee Mariupol in private cars while hundreds of thousands still trapped in city; Ukraine president says peace talks more 'realistic'

Why? Why? Why?: Ukraine's Mariupol descends into despair

The bodies of the children all lie here, dumped into this narrow trench hastily dug into the frozen earth of Mariupol to the constant drumbeat of shelling

India buying discounted Russian oil wouldn't be violating US sanctions: WH

However, support for the Russian leadership is support for an invasion that obviously is having a devastating impact, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters

Exports of some products from India likely to be affected, says govt

Exports of certain products such as pharmaceuticals, telecom instruments, tea, coffee, and marine goods from India are likely to be affected due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Oil price rises back above $100, Russia-Ukraine talks limit gain

Brent crude rose $2.55, or 2.6%, to $102.46 a barrel by 0923 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added $1.34, or 1.4%, to $97.78 a barrel.

Sensex sprints 1,040 pts, Nifty tops 16,950 ahead of US Fed outcome

CLOSING BELL: Ultratech Cement (up 4.6 per cent) was the top Nifty gainer today. This was followed by Axis Bank, Shree Cement, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Auto, and Hindalco

Global stocks recover on Ukraine talks, Fed hopes buoy US yields

Investors are expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by at least 25 basis points amid surging prices later on Wednesday.

Ukraine war: Council of Europe without Russia would have to dissolve itself

The Council of Europe without Russia loses its meaning, the organisation has only one way out - to dissolve itself. This was stated by Speaker of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin.

South Korea to send non-lethal military and medical supplies to Ukraine

The South Korean government announced on the 15th that it will send non-lethal military supplies to Ukraine, which is fighting against Russia's invasion

Major drug makers pause operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

A slew of drugmakers, including from US, France, Germany, Switzerland, and UK have halted exports of non-essential medicines to Russia, due to Ukraine war, while continuing supply of critical medicine