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Ordinary Russians already feeling the pain of sanctions over Ukraine war

The falling ruble pushes up the price of imports, which make up over half the consumer basket.

NATO chief Stoltenberg stresses diplomatic efforts to solve Ukraine crisis

Visiting Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg has stressed diplomatic efforts to solve the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine war: Mexico declines to impose economic sanctions on Russia

Russia has built strong links to various governments in Latin America, especially authoritarian administrations in Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, but its ties with Mexico are seen to be limited

Studying ways to reduce reliance on Russian gas, says Italy's PM

Draghi sought to reassure Italians concerned about the rising security risks and spiraling energy prices stemming from the Russia-Ukraine military conflict

Danish shipping giant Maersk suspends operations in Russia

The Danish shipping giant Maersk decided to temporarily curtail operations in Russia, saying it is "deeply concerned by how the crisis keeps escalating in Ukraine."

EU leader says conflict must end before discussion for Ukraine accession

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday signed an official appeal for the EU, asking for an accession of Ukraine via a new special procedure

Putin signs decree to ensure financial stability as sanctions mount

These measures will be taken in response to anti-Russian sanctions by the US, other countries and international organisations, according to the decree.

US shuts its airspace to Russia as Ukrainian cities brace for attacks

The US closed its airspace to Russian planes as the Russian military attempted to encircle and subdue Ukrainian cities with intensifying bombardments on Wednesday, almost a week into the invasion

Ukraine conflict: Boeing suspends maintenance support for Russian airlines

The development comes after Russia intensified military actions in Ukraine, with reports of major shelling in the city of Kharkiv in Eastern Ukraine.

Biden vows to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, fight inflation

Biden declared that he and all members of Congress, whatever political differences there may be, were joined with an unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny.

UP to ensure free travel of students arriving from Ukraine to their homes

The Indian government is continuously evacuating students who were stranded in Ukraine via neighbouring countries

Palm surges past 7,000 ringgit to record high on Black Sea supply woes

Palm oil has become the costliest among the four major edible oils for the first time

US utilities lobby White House to let Russian uranium imports to continue

US nuclear power industry is pushing White House to allow uranium imports from Russia to continue despite the war in Ukraine, with cheap supplies of fuel seen as key to keeping electricity prices low

World Bank, IMF racing to get aid for Ukraine in coming weeks and months

IMF, World Bank said they were racing to provide billions of dollars of additional funding to Ukraine in coming weeks and months, adding the war there is creating crucial spillovers to other countries

Russia seeks to pause investor stampede as sanctions hammer economy

Russia seeks to place temporary restrictions on foreigners seeking to exit Russia assets, as it tried to stem an investor retreat driven by crippling Western sanctions imposed over Ukraine invasion

Athletes from Russia, Belarus banned from ISSF Championships

UEFA and FIFA have also barred Russia from international football until further notice.

Putin miscalculated Ukraine, 'ran into wall of strength': Joe Biden

The annual speech to Congress gave Biden a platform to highlight his agenda, reassure fretful Americans and seek to boost his sluggish poll numbers

Modi speaks to EU President, expresses anguish on humanitarian crisis

The PM reiterated India's appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue.

Ukraine conflict: World Bank to provide $3 billion support package to Kyiv

World Bank Group President David Malpass and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced the support package for Ukraine in a joint IMF-World Bank Group statement on the War in Ukraine

Asian shares slip, crude oil surges again as Russia sanctions bite

As global sanctions against Moscow tighten, the United States is poised to ban Russian flights using American airspace, following similar moves by the European Union and Canada.