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Bitcoin helping Russia evade financial sanctions, Putin may legalise crypto

Bitcoin surged to $39,000 in a quick rally following Biden's sanctions after dipping below $35,000 on Thursday when Putin declared war on Ukraine

How $300 bn of Russian cash pile can rattle global money markets

Russia's central bank and private sector have almost $1 trn of liquid wealth, with a much larger share of this held in US dollars than most people realise, says a Credit Suisse strategist

Ukraine fights Russian invasion as West ramps up sanctions on Kremlin

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine's military had stopped Russia from achieving its objectives in the first day of the assault

Rouble pulls up from record low with war in Ukraine, sanctions in focus

The Russian rouble firmed on Friday, pulling up from all-time lows hit in the previous session when President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to invade Ukraine.

800 casualties among Russian forces, claims Ukraine defence ministry

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry has said its armed forces have inflicted some 800 casualties on Russian forces since the military operations began on Thursday.

Imran Khan sought meeting with Putin to soothe 'hurt ego': Pakistan media

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Russia visit is facing heavy backlash from Pakistani media who noted that the visit is to soothe his "hurt ego", a media report said.

Russia presses invasion to the outskirts of Ukrainian capital Kyiv

Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to outskirts of capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.

Russia Ukraine crisis: World leaders fine-tune sanctions to punish Putin

$20 mn in UN humanitarian funds for Ukraine. A raft of new, stronger sanctions against Russia from Japan, Australia, Taiwan and others. And a cascade of condemnation from the highest levels.

Ukraine war: The world needs a united West to contain Russian aggression

The Russian president's intentions have been crystal clear since his rambling speech on February 21 in which he talked of Russia's "empire"

Putin's invasion of Ukraine attacks its history, reveals imperial instincts

Ultimately, the use of "empire" as an ideology reveals Russia's yearning for - or sense of entitlement to - a third imperial regime.

New No 1 Daniil Medvedev says watching Russia-Ukraine news 'not easy'

As much as Daniil Medvedev cared about taking over the No. 1 ranking in men's tennis, he knew there were more serious matters happening involving his home nation of Russia.

Ukraine conflict: UNSC vote on resolution on Russia scheduled for Friday

Ukrainians are fighting a vastly more powerful Russian army all over their country, with deaths reported on both sides and explosions in several cities

Russia-Ukraine war: Economic power is the West's best weapon against Putin

Russia's onslaught has been anticipated for months

Japan PM imposes new sanctions on Russia over military operation in Ukraine

Japan is imposing new sanctions on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.

US will be involved if Putin moves into NATO countries, says Biden

President Joe Biden said the US will intervene if Vladimir Putin moves into NATO countries, stressing that if his Russian counterpart is not stopped now, he will be emboldened.

Top headlines: US to consult India on Ukraine, India Inc faces margin dip

The Centre will wait and watch how the Russia-Ukraine crisis affects the stock markets before taking a call on deferring the IPO of LIC. More on this in our top headlines.

Putin loses allies in eastern Europe by invading Ukraine, draws criticism

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shocked the former Soviet satellite states of Central and Eastern Europe, drawing strong condemnation even from the region's most pro-Kremlin politicians.

Ukraine claims 137 civilians, soldiers killed in Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 137 civilians and military personnel have been killed so far in the Russian invasion of his country.

Ukraine president orders full military deployment to face Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered a full military mobilisation to counter the Russian invasion.

Russia will gain no security from this needless war': Raja Krishnamoorthi

Russia will gain no security from its needless war in Ukraine as democracies across the world stand shoulder to shoulder in the face of despotic militarism, said Indian American Congressman.