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What are war crimes?

Disturbed by the images of deaths in Bucha, in Ukraine, the UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said that reports raise questions of possible war crimes. But what qualifies as a war crime?

LIVE: Civilian killings in Bucha deeply disturbing, says India at UN

India reiterates its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities, says India's Ambassador to UN on Ukraine conflict

Putin blames global food insecurity on 'mistakes' of developed countries

The current situation in the global food market has worsened of late due to the "mistakes" made by Western countries in disrupting supply chains, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday

World No. 2 Medvedev could be banned from playing in Wimbledon this year

While Russian players are allowed to compete without flags or anthems in the wake of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, the report said that the All England Club could likely impose stricter measures on

Germany's president Steinmeier admits mistakes in policy toward Russia

Steinmeier told ZDF television Tuesday that we failed on many points, including efforts to encourage Russia toward democracy and respecting human rights

Putin introduces visa restrictions for citizens from "unfriendly countries"

According to the decree, Russia will partially suspend its simplified visa agreements with EU member countries along with Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killings: US President Biden

President Joe Biden on Monday called for war crimes trial against Russia President Vladimir Putin and said he'd seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.

Ukraine peace negotiations: How far are the two sides from a settlement?

The current Ukrainian position is centred around two main issues: neutrality and territorial integrity.

War in Ukraine due to aggression of Russian leadership, Putin: White House

The ongoing war in Ukraine that has displaced millions of people is a result of the aggression of the Russian leadership and its president Vladimir Putin, the White House has said.

Putting energy security first, buying discounted Russian oil: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman said that she was entering financial year 2022-23 (FY23) with "cautious optimism" at a time of global commodity price escalation due to the Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine strike on Russian territory reported as talks resume

The governor of Russia's Belgorod region said an airstrike on Russian soil by a pair of helicopter gunships caused fires and wounded two people

Europe pursues payment response as Russian gas supply threat eases

European capitals have been on alert for a disruption to gas imports for weeks as President Vladimir Putin seeks retaliation over Western sanctions for Russia's invasion of Ukraine

India in a divided world: Keeping old friendships and cultivating new ones

The question for India, as a middle or swing power with long-term external dependencies for energy and military hardware, is how to not let old friendships come in the way of new ones, notes T N Ninan

Open to India mediating in Ukraine crisis: Russian foreign minister

Lavrov, who arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day official visit, also lauded independent Indian foreign policy and discussed a myriad of issues including, US pressure on India

US pressure will not affect the India-Russia relationship: Lavrov

On India's view on the Ukraine crisis, he said that India's foreign policy is guided by its independent position

Brussels to Delhi: US officials circle globe to keep pressure on Putin

Diplomatic effort comes as the initial impact of sanctions on Russian banks, oligarchs and companies begins to wear off somewhat.

Ukraine negotiations to resume, Putin gives Europe gas payment ultimatum

Europe's biggest recipient of Russian gas, Germany, rejects Putin's demand as 'blackmail'.

Putin tells Europe: Pay in roubles or we'll cut off your gas supplies

Putin's decree on Thursday leaves Europe facing the prospect of losing more than a third of its gas supply.

'No clear evidence' that Putin is scaling back military operations: Biden

The White House on Wednesday released unclassified intelligence findings that Putin is being misinformed by his advisors about how badly the Russian military is performing

Biden threatens biggest emergency oil reserve draw, Brent slips over 5%

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that 'unfriendly' countries, including all EU members, will need to set up ruble accounts to pay for gas deliveries from April