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Johnson underscored his drive for energy independence, saying West's failure to wean itself from Russian oil and natural gas after the annexation of Crimea paved the way for the invasion of Ukraine.
The leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia are travelling on Tuesday to Kyiv which is currently under fire, on an EU mission to show support for Ukraine as Russia's invasion intensifies
The Russian offensive in Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv on Tuesday even as the two countries kept open a narrow diplomatic channel with more planned talks. Shortly before dawn, large explosions thundered across Kyiv. A series of Russian strikes hit a residential neighborhood in the capital, igniting a huge fire and a frantic rescue effort in a 15-story apartment building. At least one person was killed and others remain trapped inside. Shockwaves from an explosion also damaged the entry to a downtown subway station that has been used as a bomb shelter. City authorities tweeted an image of the blown-out facade, saying trains would no longer stop at the station. When Russia launched the war nearly three weeks ago, fear of an imminent invasion gripped the Ukrainian capital, as residents slept night after night in subway stations or crammed onto trains to flee. But as the Russian offensive bogged down, Kyiv saw a relative lull. Fighting has intensified on the outskirts in recent .
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index remained mired in negative territory Tuesday, dropping 4% following an almost 5% selloff a day earlier.
Thousands have been killed in intense fighting and bombardments since Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Tokyo has also imposed sanctions on Russia's central bank and seven private banks, among other organisations.
In a meeting with US officials in Rome, China urged Ukraine and Russia to exercise "maximum restraint" in the ongoing war that has continued for 20 days as of Tuesday, the media reported
South Korean flag carrier Korean Air Lines Co. said on Tuesday that it will suspend routes to Russia until the end of April due to safety concerns amidst Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine
US sanctioned Russian National Guard Director Viktor Zolotov, Military Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugaev, and Rosoboronexport Director General Alexander Mikheev, along with 8 deputy defense minister
UN chief has warned that Ukraine war is holding a sword of Damocles over global economy, especially poor countries that face surging food, fuel prices and are now seeing their breadbasket being bombed
To have evacuated safely more than an estimated 18,000 Indians from Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict under 'Operation Ganga' while ensuring swift and speedy evacuation, is truly a commendable task
Ukraine war is the most severe test the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has faced since its creation in 1975, top UN political affairs official told Security Council on Monday
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk said that more than 4,000 people were successfully evacuated in the last 24 hours via humanitarian corridors
Oil prices fell more than 5% on Monday to lowest in nearly 2 weeks amid hopes for progress toward a diplomatic end to Russia-Ukraine war, while a Covid-linked travel ban in China cast doubt on demand
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met Director of Office of the Chinese Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi and raised issues in US-China ties, with 'substantial discussion' on Ukraine war
The World Bank is making $923 million in financial aid available for Ukraine, World Bank President David Malpass said on Monday
The European Union has announced that the 27-nation bloc has approved a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine
Oil prices fell and European stocks rose on Monday as investors weighed positive comments from ceasefire talks between Russia-Ukraine, while US Treasury yields hit two-and-a-half year highs
Exact timing would depend on how much resources the Kremlin was willing to commit to the campaign, says Oleksiy Arestovich.
A woman walked onto the set of a live Russian state television broadcast to protest against Moscow's military operations in Ukraine