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EU imposes 4th set of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine

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

Anti-war protester in studio disrupts live Russian state TV news

A woman walked onto the set of a live Russian state television broadcast to protest against Moscow's military operations in Ukraine

Russia urges food assistance, other aid from China amid war: Report

Russia has requested both military and financial assistance from China amid the ongoing war in Ukraine

US 'bluntly' warns China to avoid supporting Russia's invasion in Ukraine

US adviser Jake Sullivan warned a Chinese official about Beijing's support for Russia's invasion in Ukraine, even as Kremlin denied reports stating that it had requested Chinese weapons to use in war

India considers buying discounted Russian oil, commodities: Report

India is considering taking up a Russian offer to buy its crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices with payment via a rupee-rouble transaction, two Indian officials said

Ukraine crisis: Russian missile strike near NATO's Poland stirs anxiety

Poland has taken in more than 1.8 million refugees from Ukraine nearly all women and children since February 24, when Russian troops invaded Ukraine

Amid Ukraine crisis, Biden considering trip to Europe, say officials

One possible destination for the meetings would be Brussels, which is the headquarters for NATO, one of the officials said Monday

Poland received over 1.8 mn Ukrainian refugees so far: Secretary of State

Earlier in the day, the Polish Permanent Representation to the European Union said on Twitter that over 2.5 million refugees have left Ukraine

LIVE: Kremlin says no request yet from Ukraine to talk to Putin

The Kremlin has previously said that Putin will not refuse a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart to discuss how to end hostilities in Ukraine

India calls for direct talks between Russia, Ukraine to end hostilities

Our Prime Minister has repeatedly called for an urgent ceasefire and that there is no other path left but of dialogue and diplomacy, R Ravindra said

Palladium slides more than 10% as shortage fears ease; gold falls 1%

A market authority said last week that Russian refiners can continue to sell platinum and palladium in London, the world's biggest precious metals trading centre

Zelensky to deliver virtual address to US Congress as war intensifies

The Congress, our country and the world are in awe of the people of Ukraine, said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in a statement Monday

Ukraine crisis: Russia bans Instagram, blocks access for 80 mn users

Russian influencers on Instagram posted farewell messages to their followers, asking them to follow them on other social media platforms, or download VPN software to bypass the ban

Oil falls $7 on Russia-Ukraine talk hopes, Covid lockdowns in China

Russia's output of oil and gas condensate rose to 11.12 million barrels per day (bpd) so far in March, two sources familiar with production data told Reuters, despite sanctions

Kyiv apartment block shelled, but 'hard' Ukraine peace talks go ahead

Ukraine says Monday talks 'hard' after weekend progress; Russia, China deny Moscow sought military aid from Beijing

Ukraine crisis: Chernobyl powerline damaged by Russian forces

The power is used to feed pumps and other equipment which keep spent nuclear fuel at the former power plant cool to prevent radiation leaks

Russia urges moving UN Headquarters from US to a neutral country

'In addition, our work would become much less politicized than it is now,' Pyotr Ilyichev said

Govt planning mega LIC IPO by mid-May after markets calm down: Report

A market volatility index for India around 15 will be a comfortable level for the government to launch the IPO, says a source

Dollar steadies, yen holds near five-year low on Ukraine talks, Fed meet

After uncertainty about the war in Ukraine prompted a market sell-off on Friday, stock markets rebounded on Monday and commodity prices edged back down

German Chancellor Scholz to meet Turkey's Erdogan in Ankara

According to a Turkish presidency statement, the two leaders are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war and the Turkish-EU relations