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Oil rises on supply tightness despite 'constructive' Ukraine-Russia talks
Brent crude futures touched a high of $112.78 shortly after opening and were up $1.35, or 1.2%, at $111.58 at 0005 GMT, reversing a 2% loss in the previous session.
 "Oil rises on supply tightness despite 'constructive' Ukraine-Russia talks")
Ukraine puts indirect losses from conflict with Russia at over $1 trillion
The cost of direct damage to Ukraine's public buildings, bridges, roads, civilian and military infrastructure caused by the attacks is estimated at about 270 billion dollars
 "Ukraine puts indirect losses from conflict with Russia at over $1 trillion")
Ukraine invasion led to fastest-growing humanitarian crises: US at UNSC
US Deputy Secretary of State said the impacts of Russian President Vladimir Putin's war are being felt far beyond Ukraine's borders
 "Ukraine invasion led to fastest-growing humanitarian crises: US at UNSC")
Ukrainian President Zelensky says signals from peace talks 'positive'
"The signals we hear from the negotiating platform can be called positive," Zelensky said in a video address published on his official Telegram channel.
 "Ukrainian President Zelensky says signals from peace talks 'positive'")
Ukraine in talks with international partners over fuel supplies: PM Shmyhal
Ukraine has undertaken a series of measures to ensure stable supplies of fuel to the army and to the farmers who conduct the sowing campaign, he added.
 "Ukraine in talks with international partners over fuel supplies: PM Shmyhal")
Google may be fined 20% of its annual revenue in Russia for repeat offences
Russian communications regulator Roskomnadzor said Google could be fined up to 8 million roubles ($91,533), or as much as 20 per cent of the company's annual revenue in Russia for repeat offences.
 "Google may be fined 20% of its annual revenue in Russia for repeat offences")
India buys Russian sunoil at record high price as Ukraine supplies halt
Refiners bought crude sunflower oil at a record price of $2,150 a tonne, including cost, insurance and freight, in India for April shipments, compared with $1,630 before Russia invaded Ukraine
 "India buys Russian sunoil at record high price as Ukraine supplies halt")
Ruble becomes best-performing currency in March; soars to 83 to the dollar
The ruble appreciated to 83 to the dollar intraday on Tuesday against a record low of 139 on March 7.
 "Ruble becomes best-performing currency in March; soars to 83 to the dollar")
Poland moves to block coal imports from Russia to reduce energy dependence
It is more dependent on Russian oil, however. And while Poland produces a lot of its own coal, it also relies on imports
 "Poland moves to block coal imports from Russia to reduce energy dependence")
Russia steps up economic retaliation with Eurobond rouble buyback offer
The Eurobonds would be bought at a price equivalent to 100% of their nominal value
 "Russia steps up economic retaliation with Eurobond rouble buyback offer")
Russia gas supply to Europe may see complete halt as ruble deadline nears
Vladimir Putin's recent order to charge "unfriendly" countries in rubles for Russian gas has boosted the currency after it fell to all-time lows when the West imposed sanctions against Moscow
 "Russia gas supply to Europe may see complete halt as ruble deadline nears")
Ukraine crisis: Russia says it will scale back near Kyiv as talks progress
Russia's military said on Tuesday it would fundamentally" cut back operations near Ukraine's capital and a northern city, as talks brought a possible deal to end a grinding and brutal war into view
 "Ukraine crisis: Russia says it will scale back near Kyiv as talks progress")
LIVE: Russia says de-escalation not a ceasefire; talks have long way to go
Russian negotiators earlier on Tuesday gave an undertaking to sharply scale back military activity around Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv
 "LIVE: Russia says de-escalation not a ceasefire; talks have long way to go")
IT companies focus on reliable information for Ukraine: Google chief
Information technology companies are focused on providing reliable information and stymying Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine, the CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc. said Tuesday
 "IT companies focus on reliable information for Ukraine: Google chief")
After Russian forces pull back, a shattered Ukrainian town breathes
The bodies of two Russian soldiers lie abandoned in the woods. Ukrainian forces piled atop a tank flash victory signs. Dazed people line up amid charred buildings to reach for aid.
 "After Russian forces pull back, a shattered Ukrainian town breathes")
India buys Russian sunflower oil at record price as Ukraine supplies stop
Sunflower oil from Russia could help the world's biggest edible oil importer in easing the shortfall at a time when availability of vegetable oils is stretched
 "India buys Russian sunflower oil at record price as Ukraine supplies stop")
Biden's Putin power remark raises questions about long-term Russia strategy
Biden, his aides and allies are scrambling to explain his remark that Russian leader Vladimir Putin could not remain in power as they do not want to escalate conflict between Washington and Moscow
 "Biden's Putin power remark raises questions about long-term Russia strategy")
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.
Joe Biden says remark on Putin's power was about 'moral outrage'
Biden said he was not concerned that his comments would escalate tensions over the war in Ukraine
 "Joe Biden says remark on Putin's power was about 'moral outrage'")
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.
 "Foiled new assassination plot against Zelenskyy, claims Ukraine official")