Page 409 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

UNSC schedules emergency meeting on Ukraine amid invasion concerns

The United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday night at the request of Ukraine, which said it feared an immediate threat of a Russian invasion. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba asked for the meeting in a letter to Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, who holds the council presidency in February. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EST. The meeting comes two days after the 15-member council held an emergency open meeting, also at Ukraine's request, which saw no support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's declaration of independence for two separatist areas in Ukraine's east and his announcement that Russian troops would head there to keep the peace. Council diplomats are finalising a draft resolution that they said would make clear that Russia is violating the UN Charter, international law, and a 2015 council resolution endorsing the Minsk agreements aimed at restoring peace in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine rebels seek Russia's help, potentially marking prelude for war

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

Ukrainian president pleads for peace amid growing fears of Russian attack

In an emotional address to the nation late Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Moscow's claims that his country poses a threat to Russia

'Ukraine, you're not alone': Countries speak out at UN General Assembly

Diplomats from dozens of countries took the floor at the UN on Wednesday to deplore Russia's actions toward Ukraine and make eleventh hour pleas for diplomacy as fears of a new war in Europe grew.

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Wall Street drops as Ukraine worries intensify; Dow falls 300 points

The S&P 500 lost 53.36 points, or 1.24%, to 4,251.4 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 234.72 points, or 1.75%, to 13,146.79

Ukraine's parliament approves state of emergency amid Russia tensions

The parliament approved Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decree that imposes the measure for 30 days starting Thursday

Vladimir Putin assault on Ukraine is 'attack on democracy': Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi, who returned to the Capitol from a diplomatic overseas trip, compared the aggression to Russia's intervention in the United States' own democratic process during the 2016 election

Gold fights off rising rates, Bitcoin to be haven amid Ukraine tensions

Prices have surged to the highest since the start of June on escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine

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Ukraine crisis: UK govt wants Champions League final moved from Russia

Russia sparked an outcry by announcing on Monday that its recognition of independence for areas in eastern Ukraine extended to territory currently held by Ukrainian forces

Ukraine crisis: Russia welcomes India's 'independent' position

Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said India has been playing a vital role as a responsible global power and it takes an 'independent and balanced' approach to world affairs

Russia's richest lose $32 billion as Putin accelerates Ukraine crisis

The country's 23 billionaires have a net worth of $343 billion, according to Bloomberg wealth list, down from $375 billion at year-end.

Russia evacuates diplomats from Ukraine, takes down mission flags

'Several cars left the territory of the consulate in the morning,' a member of the Ukrainian National Guard who was on duty near the Russian consulate in Odessa told Reuters

European Union set to announce wide-ranging sanctions on Russia

The bloc is expected to sanction 351 members of the Russian state Duma that voted for recognition of the two territories, The Guardian reported

UK to soon provide Ukraine with new package of military assistance: Johnson

According to the prime minister, the new package will include "lethal aid" in the form of defensive weapons and non-lethal aid

Gold rally slows as risk appetite improves; focus on Ukraine crisis

Gold dipped on Wednesday as riskier assets bounced back, with bullion investors awaiting further developments on the Ukraine crisis

Ukraine asks its citizens to leave Russia immediately as tensions escalate

Ukraine has urged its citizens living in Russia to leave the country immediately, a news report said

World markets have not broken sweat since Russian escalation: Here's why

Yet as the world braces for a possible war in Ukraine, we still know relatively little about the interplay between conflicts and financial markets

Pak PM Khan leaves for Russia on maiden two-day visit for bilateral talks

It said the visit of the Prime Minister will contribute to further deepening of the multifaceted Pakistan-Russia bilateral relationship and enhancement of mutual cooperation in diverse fields