Page 408 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

US Congress backs Biden on Russia sanctions, presses for more

US Congress is largely backing Biden's decision to confront Russia with potentially escalating sanctions for Ukraine crisis as lawmakers brace for daunting foreign policy crisis.

US politics: Russian conflict separates GOP traditionalists from newcomers

As Russia intensified its aggression toward neighboring Ukraine earlier this week, Republican Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio blasted President Putin's provocations as a clear violation of international law.

Rouble trading suspended as currency dives after Russia attacks Ukraine

Russian forces fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landed troops on its south coast on Thursday.

Ukrainian border guard agency says Russian army attacked from Belarus

Ukraine's border guard agency says the Russian military has attacked the country from neighbouring Belarus.

Russia's attack on Ukraine 'dark day for Europe', says German Chancellor

Olaf Scholz on Thursday sharply condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine calling it a terrible day for Ukraine and a dark day for Europe.

Attempts to hinder Russian action would lead to 'consequences', warns Putin

Announcing a special "military operation" in the Donbas region, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with Russian action would lead to "consequences."

Market outlook: 5 reasons why March F&O series could keep investors on edge

The average daily swing for the NSE Nifty 50 index was 1.45 per cent, the highest in the last 10 months.

UK, allies will respond decisively to Russia's attack on Ukraine: Johnson

The UK and its allies will respond decisively to Russia's "unprovoked" attack on Ukraine, said Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday.

Explosions heard in Kiev after Putin announces military invasion in Ukraine

Multiple explosions were heard near the main airport in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev soon after Russia announced a military operation in Ukraine, media reports said on Thursday.

India calls for immediate de-escalation after Russian attack on Ukraine

India calls for de-escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine and cautioned that the situation may turn into a major crisis, just as Putin announced to launch a military operation in Ukraine.

US, allies will respond to 'unjustified' Russian attack on Ukraine: Biden

US and its allies will respond in a united and decisive way to "an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces" on Ukraine, Joe Biden said after blasts were heard in the Kyiv.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urges Vladimir Putin to 'give peace a chance'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is telling Russian President Vladimir Putin to not send Russian troops against Ukraine and give peace a chance.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: South Korea to support sanctions on Russia

South Korea said on Thursday that it will join a move to sanction Russia if the latter carries out a full-blown invasion of Ukraine.

US warns Putin of significant consequences' if Russia invades Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin will face significant consequences if Moscow invades Ukraine, the White House warned on Wednesday.

Are mid, small-caps attractive buys after sharp correction?

Sanctions against Russia received lukewarm response from investors. The broader indices outperformed the frontline indices yesterday, but should you chase this rally? Let's find out

Mondelez CEO may close plants in Ukraine if crisis becomes 'too dangerous'

Oreo cookie maker Mondelez International Inc will close its plants in Ukraine if the country's tensions with Russia escalate and become "too dangerous," Chief Executive Officer told Reuters.

In likely prelude to war, Kremlin says rebels in eastern Ukraine want help

The Kremlin said rebels in eastern Ukraine asked Russia for military assistance Wednesday to help fend off Ukrainian aggression.

Ukraine govt websites hit by more cyberattacks, destructive malware

Ukraine's parliament and other government and banking websites were hit with another wave of cyberattacks and destructive malware Wednesday, by unidentified attackers, said cybersecurity researchers.

Ukraine shuts airports, warns of airspace danger amid invasion fears

The Ukrainian government is closing airports in eastern Ukraine from midnight through 7 a.m. because of the confrontation with Russia. Ukrainian aviation authorities also have declared some airspace in the east to be danger areas because of attempts by Russian aviation authorities to seize control of the airspace. Ukraine acted after Russia issued a ban on civilian air traffic in airspace over eastern Ukraine. The announcement Wednesday night establishes buffer zones for traffic controlled by Ukrainian authorities to avoid coming into potentially hazardous conflict with air traffic controlled by Russian authorities. Last week, Ukrainian aviation officials warned pilots in the region to be on the lookout for Russian authorities trying to take control of the airspace and to only recognise Ukraine's controllers.

Australia to give visa priority to Ukrainians, says PM Scott Morrison

Australia's prime minister says Ukrainians in Australia whose Australian visas will expire by the end of June will be allowed to stay an additional six months.