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Russia shelled the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv as it pressed on with its invasion Tuesday, defying mounting global pressure that saw a war crimes probe opened against Moscow, sanctions smash its economy and FIFA ban it from the World Cup. Further, the European Union has added top Kremlin-linked oligarchs and Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman to its sanctions blacklist.
After their first talks since the war started failed to secure a breakthrough Monday, Russia continued to target residential areas and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a global ban on Russian planes and ships.
More than 350 civilians, including 14 children, have been killed during the invasion, according to Ukraine, while more than a half a million people have fled the country.
Meanwhile, an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Ukraine this morning, the foreign ministry said. India has already asked its nationals to leave Ukraine capital Kyiv "urgently today, by trains or any other means available". The Indian embassy in Ukraine capital Kiev has also been shut down.
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Ukraine War: Biden to ban Russian aircraft from US airspace: US media
President Joe Biden will announce a ban on Russian aircraft from using US airspace during his State of the Union speech Tuesday, US media reported. (AFP)
Ukraine War: U.S. expected to announce ban on Russian flights from American airspace
The U.S. government is expected to announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace as soon as Wednesday, government and industry officials told Reuters.
The U.S. government is expected to announce a ban on Russian flights from American airspace as soon as Wednesday, government and industry officials told Reuters.
Ukraine War: Italy's Eni to pull out of Russia-Turkey pipeline
Italian oil giant Eni said on Tuesday that it would withdraw from the Blue Stream gas pipeline linking Russia to Turkey in which it has a 50 percent stake.
"Eni intends to sell its stake" in the Blue Stream pipeline which links Russia and Turkey via the Black Sea, said a company spokesman, following rivals BP and Shell which have divested from Russia-linked projects after Moscow invaded Ukraine. (AFP)
Italian oil giant Eni said on Tuesday that it would withdraw from the Blue Stream gas pipeline linking Russia to Turkey in which it has a 50 percent stake.
"Eni intends to sell its stake" in the Blue Stream pipeline which links Russia and Turkey via the Black Sea, said a company spokesman, following rivals BP and Shell which have divested from Russia-linked projects after Moscow invaded Ukraine. (AFP)
Ukraine War: Putin Misjudged Western Response To Ukraine Invasion, Says Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin had underestimated the powerful response his invasion of Ukraine would illicit from Western nations as sanctions upended Russia's economy.
"Putin's war was premeditated and unprovoked," Biden said in prepared remarks released ahead of his annual State of the Union address. (AFP)
US President Joe Biden said Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin had underestimated the powerful response his invasion of Ukraine would illicit from Western nations as sanctions upended Russia's economy.
"Putin's war was premeditated and unprovoked," Biden said in prepared remarks released ahead of his annual State of the Union address. (AFP)
Ukraine War: Apple Says "Paused" All Product Sales In Russia
Tech giant Apple announced Tuesday a halt in all product sales in Russia, the latest fallout over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Western governments and big companies have cut Russia off or dealt it punishing sanctions over the internationally condemned attack on its neighbor. (AFP)
Tech giant Apple announced Tuesday a halt in all product sales in Russia, the latest fallout over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Western governments and big companies have cut Russia off or dealt it punishing sanctions over the internationally condemned attack on its neighbor. (AFP)
Ukraine War: EU bans Russian media outlets, banks from SWIFT: EU presidency
The European Union banned Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik from broadcasting in the bloc while banning "certain" Russian banks from the SWIFT bank messaging system Tuesday, the EU's presidency said.
The European Union banned Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik from broadcasting in the bloc while banning "certain" Russian banks from the SWIFT bank messaging system Tuesday, the EU's presidency said.
Ukraine War: Five killed in Russian strike on Kyiv TV tower
An apparent Russian airstrike aimed at Kyiv's main television tower killed five people on Tuesday, officials said, knocking out some broadcasts but leaving the structure intact. After a blast sounded around the city and smoke was seen rising in the Babi Yar district, the emergencies service said five people were also injured in the attack. (AFP)
Ukraine War: Canada bans Russian ships, fishing boats from ports, waters
Ottawa announced Tuesday a ban on Russian ships and fishing boats from its internal waters and ports, the latest in a string of Canadian measures levelled against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said the ban, following a similar move by Britain on Monday, would take effect later this week. (AFP)
Ottawa announced Tuesday a ban on Russian ships and fishing boats from its internal waters and ports, the latest in a string of Canadian measures levelled against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said the ban, following a similar move by Britain on Monday, would take effect later this week. (AFP)
Ukraine War: ICJ to hold Ukraine war hearings on March 7, 8: court
The International Court of Justice said Tuesday it would hold hearings on March 7 and 8 over the war in Ukraine as fighting intensifies.
"The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, will hold public hearings in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation) on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 March 2022,", the court said in a statement.
The International Court of Justice said Tuesday it would hold hearings on March 7 and 8 over the war in Ukraine as fighting intensifies.
"The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, will hold public hearings in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation) on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 March 2022,", the court said in a statement.
Ukraine War: UK relaxes immigration rules for Ukrainian refugees
The UK on Tuesday relaxed its immigration requirements for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, after criticism it was not doing enough to accommodate refugees.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said some 100,000 Ukrainians could enter the country for 12 months as a result of changes to criteria for close family members.
"There is no limit on the numbers eligible," she told parliament, adding that those arriving "will be able to work and access public funds".
The UK on Tuesday relaxed its immigration requirements for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, after criticism it was not doing enough to accommodate refugees.
Home Secretary Priti Patel said some 100,000 Ukrainians could enter the country for 12 months as a result of changes to criteria for close family members.
"There is no limit on the numbers eligible," she told parliament, adding that those arriving "will be able to work and access public funds".
Ukraine Live: US Says Russian Advance On Ukraine Capital Kyiv Stalled
The Russian military advance on Kyiv has momentarily stalled, hampered by Ukrainian resistance as well as fuel and food shortages, a senior US defense official said Tuesday. "We generally sense that the Russian military movement... the overarching movement on Kyiv, is stalled at this point," the official told reporters. "We do think that some of it has to do with their own sustainment and logistics," the official said.
Ukraine Live: SOS Alerts, Cyberattack Protection - Google Acts Amid Ukraine War
As the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine escalates, we're taking more actions to help: SOS alerts, protecting users from cyber attacks, disrupting disinfo campaigns + more. We're also providing $15M in donations and in-kind support for relief efforts. https://t.co/LVHTgxoUne
- Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) March 1, 2022
Ukraine Live: European Council President Speaks To PM Modi; Condoles Death Of Indian In Ukraine
President of the European Council Charles Michel on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his condolences over the death of an Indian student in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Michel said the European countries are wholeheartedly helping evacuation of Indian citizens from Ukraine, asserting that the world must unite in defence of international law. (PTI)
President of the European Council Charles Michel on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his condolences over the death of an Indian student in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. Michel said the European countries are wholeheartedly helping evacuation of Indian citizens from Ukraine, asserting that the world must unite in defence of international law. (PTI)
Ukraine Live: UK Sanctions Russia's Top Bank Sberbank Over Ukraine Invasion
Britain said Tuesday it was adding top lender Sberbank to its list of Russian entities sanctioned over the invasion of Ukraine, and warned that the costs would only increase for the Kremlin. The Treasury updated its sanctions list to add Public Joint-Stock Company Sberbank, whose European arm is already tottering after it was sanctioned by the EU. It later added the RussiaDirect Investment Fund and its head Kirill Dmitriev to the list, a day after they were both sanctioned by the United States. (AFP)
Britain said Tuesday it was adding top lender Sberbank to its list of Russian entities sanctioned over the invasion of Ukraine, and warned that the costs would only increase for the Kremlin. The Treasury updated its sanctions list to add Public Joint-Stock Company Sberbank, whose European arm is already tottering after it was sanctioned by the EU. It later added the RussiaDirect Investment Fund and its head Kirill Dmitriev to the list, a day after they were both sanctioned by the United States. (AFP)
Ukraine Russia Conflict: Russia Moves To Block 2 Independent Media Organisations
Russia has moved to block an independent TV channel and a liberal radio station over the "deliberately false information" about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday. The prosecutor general ordered Russia's media watchdog to "restrict access" to the Dozhd TV channel and Ekho Moskvy radio. (AFP)
Russia has moved to block an independent TV channel and a liberal radio station over the "deliberately false information" about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday. The prosecutor general ordered Russia's media watchdog to "restrict access" to the Dozhd TV channel and Ekho Moskvy radio. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Facebook Says Globally Demoting Posts From Russian State Media
Meta Platforms is globally demoting content from Russian state-controlled media outlets' Facebook pages and Instagram accounts, as well as posts containing links to those outlets on Facebook, the company's head of global affairs Nick Clegg said on Tuesday. Clegg also said the company had seen a "definitely discernable" degradation of its services in Russia since the country's authorities announced they would restrict Meta's platforms in the country. Speaking in a call with reporters, he said there had been an effect particularly on video and other multimedia content. (Reuters)
Meta Platforms is globally demoting content from Russian state-controlled media outlets' Facebook pages and Instagram accounts, as well as posts containing links to those outlets on Facebook, the company's head of global affairs Nick Clegg said on Tuesday. Clegg also said the company had seen a "definitely discernable" degradation of its services in Russia since the country's authorities announced they would restrict Meta's platforms in the country. Speaking in a call with reporters, he said there had been an effect particularly on video and other multimedia content. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: No Indian Left In Kyiv, 26 Evacuation Flights Over Next 3 Days: Centre
India will operate 26 flights over the next three days to fly back Indian citizens who have moved from Ukraine to neighbouring countries, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told reporters today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on the country's evacuation efforts.
India will operate 26 flights over the next three days to fly back Indian citizens who have moved from Ukraine to neighbouring countries, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told reporters today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on the country's evacuation efforts.
Ukraine Russia War Live: Russian Tycoon To Contest "Unfounded" EU Sanctions
Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman, whose LetterOne investment firm owns Spain's Dia supermarket chain, said Tuesday he would contest the "unfounded" EU sanctions targeting him over Russia's Ukraine invasion. In a joint statement, Fridman and Russian banker Petr Aven, co-founder of LetterOne, insisted they had "no financial or political relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin or the Kremlin. (AFP)
Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman, whose LetterOne investment firm owns Spain's Dia supermarket chain, said Tuesday he would contest the "unfounded" EU sanctions targeting him over Russia's Ukraine invasion. In a joint statement, Fridman and Russian banker Petr Aven, co-founder of LetterOne, insisted they had "no financial or political relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin or the Kremlin. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Ukraine President, Joe Biden Discuss Sanctions On Russia, Assistance
Just had a conversation with @POTUS. The American leadership on anti-Russian sanctions and defense assistance to Ukraine was discussed. We must stop the aggressor as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!
- Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 1, 2022
Ukraine War: Ukraine Says Russia Plans To Bring Belarussian Troops Into The Conflict
The intelligence arm of the Ukrainian defence ministry said on Tuesday that Russia was preparing a provocation to justify the entry of Belarussian troops into the conflict. In a post on social media, it said it had data showing there were about 300 Belarussian tanks in Belarus near the border with Ukraine. (Reuters)
The intelligence arm of the Ukrainian defence ministry said on Tuesday that Russia was preparing a provocation to justify the entry of Belarussian troops into the conflict. In a post on social media, it said it had data showing there were about 300 Belarussian tanks in Belarus near the border with Ukraine. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: IEA Says Members To Release 60 Million Barrels From Oil Reserves
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said today member countries had agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves to stabilise the market after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision -- taken by 31 member countries of the IEA's governing board -- aims to "send a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall in supplies" as a result of the Ukraine conflict, it said in a statement. (AFP)
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said today member countries had agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves to stabilise the market after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The decision -- taken by 31 member countries of the IEA's governing board -- aims to "send a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall in supplies" as a result of the Ukraine conflict, it said in a statement. (AFP)
Ukraine Live News: France Declares Economic "War" Against Russia
France declared an "all-out economic and financial war" against Russia on Tuesday that would collapse the Russian economy as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine. The United States and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia's central bank, oligarchs and officials, including President Vladimir Putin himself, and barred some Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire described the sanctions packages as proving "extremely effective". (Reuters)
France declared an "all-out economic and financial war" against Russia on Tuesday that would collapse the Russian economy as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine. The United States and its allies have imposed sanctions on Russia's central bank, oligarchs and officials, including President Vladimir Putin himself, and barred some Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire described the sanctions packages as proving "extremely effective". (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: Cannes Film Festival Bans Russian Delegations
The Cannes Film Festival said Tuesday that Russian delegations will not be welcome at this year's event in May due to the invasion of Ukraine. "The Cannes Festival wishes to express all its support to the Ukrainian people," its team said in a statement.
"We are adding our voice to those who oppose this unacceptable situation and denounce the attitude of Russia and its leaders. It has been decided -- unless the war of aggression ceases under conditions that satisfy the Ukrainian people -- to not welcome official delegations from Russia or to accept the slightest presence linked to the Russian government," the team said.
Ukraine War Live: Ukraine Says 5 Killed In Russian Missile Strike On Kyiv TV Tower
Five people died and five were injured today in a missile strike aimed at Kyiv's main television tower, the Ukrainian emergencies service said. Ukrainian officials released footage of charred bodies and cars damaged in the apparent Russian attack that knocked out some state broadcasters but left the structure intact. (AFP)
Five people died and five were injured today in a missile strike aimed at Kyiv's main television tower, the Ukrainian emergencies service said. Ukrainian officials released footage of charred bodies and cars damaged in the apparent Russian attack that knocked out some state broadcasters but left the structure intact. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: UK Warns Putin Of War Crimes Charges Over "Sickening" Onslaught
The UK government has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commanders in Ukraine could face prosecution for war crimes, comparing the "sickening" onslaught to the darkest days of the Yugoslav conflicts. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Russia's bombardment of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv was "absolutely sickening" and reminiscent of massacres of civilians in Sarajevo in the 1990s, vowing that Western sanctions would remain "for as long as it takes". (AFP)
The UK government has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his commanders in Ukraine could face prosecution for war crimes, comparing the "sickening" onslaught to the darkest days of the Yugoslav conflicts. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Russia's bombardment of Ukraine's second city Kharkiv was "absolutely sickening" and reminiscent of massacres of civilians in Sarajevo in the 1990s, vowing that Western sanctions would remain "for as long as it takes". (AFP)
Ukraine Live: NATO Foreign Ministers To Hold Emergency Meeting On Friday: Official
NATO foreign ministers will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Friday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the alliance said in a statement. NATO allies have rushed to bolster their eastern flank after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the attack, but remain adamant that they will not get involved militarily in the war in non-NATO member Ukraine. (AFP)
NATO foreign ministers will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Friday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the alliance said in a statement. NATO allies have rushed to bolster their eastern flank after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the attack, but remain adamant that they will not get involved militarily in the war in non-NATO member Ukraine. (AFP)
Ukraine Liv: All Indians Have Left Ukraine Capital Kyiv, Says Foreign Secretary
All Indian nationals have left Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday. At a media briefing, he said he has conveyed to envoys of Russia and Ukraine about India's demand for "urgent safe passage" for all Indian nationals stuck in Kharkiv and other conflict zones. He said at a high-level meeting on the Ukraine crisis, PM Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish over the loss of life of an Indian citizen in Kharkiv. (PTI)
All Indian nationals have left Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday. At a media briefing, he said he has conveyed to envoys of Russia and Ukraine about India's demand for "urgent safe passage" for all Indian nationals stuck in Kharkiv and other conflict zones. He said at a high-level meeting on the Ukraine crisis, PM Narendra Modi expressed deep anguish over the loss of life of an Indian citizen in Kharkiv. (PTI)
Ukraine Live: Indian Embassy In Kiev Shuts Down; Envoy, Staff Move Out: Sources
The Indian embassy in Ukraine capital Kiev has shut down and the ambassador and the staff have moved out, sources said, adding the embassy is looking to relocate to Lviv in Western Ukraine. The remaining embassy officials are presently on the way to western Ukraine, the sources said. They said every possible attempt is being made to protect the Indians in Ukraine.
The Indian embassy in Ukraine capital Kiev has shut down and the ambassador and the staff have moved out, sources said, adding the embassy is looking to relocate to Lviv in Western Ukraine. The remaining embassy officials are presently on the way to western Ukraine, the sources said. They said every possible attempt is being made to protect the Indians in Ukraine.
Ukraine Live: G7 Sees "Massive Impact" Of Russia Sanctions, Weighs More
Western sanctions against Russia are having a huge impact on its economy, Germany's finance minister said Tuesday, as the G7 mulled further punitive measures in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions have "already had a massive impact on capital markets and the currency", said Christian Lindner, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the G7 club of wealthy nations. (AFP)
Western sanctions against Russia are having a huge impact on its economy, Germany's finance minister said Tuesday, as the G7 mulled further punitive measures in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions have "already had a massive impact on capital markets and the currency", said Christian Lindner, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the G7 club of wealthy nations. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Ukraine Tells Russia To Stop Bombing Before Ceasefire Talks Can Start
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday Russia must call a halt to bombing Ukrainian cities before meaningful talks on a ceasefire could start, as a first round of negotiations this week had yielded scant progress. Speaking in an interview in a heavily guarded government compound, Zelensky urged NATO members to impose a no fly zone to stop the Russian air force, saying it was a preventative measure and not meant to drag the alliance into war with Russia. (Reuters)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday Russia must call a halt to bombing Ukrainian cities before meaningful talks on a ceasefire could start, as a first round of negotiations this week had yielded scant progress. Speaking in an interview in a heavily guarded government compound, Zelensky urged NATO members to impose a no fly zone to stop the Russian air force, saying it was a preventative measure and not meant to drag the alliance into war with Russia. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: Belarus Asks Putin To Deploy More S-400 Missiles Near Minsk: Reports
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that he had asked Russia's President Vladimir Putin to deploy an additional S-400 missile complex west of Minsk, the RIA news agency reported, citing another news agency, Belta. The complex is needed to defend the territory of Belarus, Lukashenko was quoted as saying. (Reuters)
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that he had asked Russia's President Vladimir Putin to deploy an additional S-400 missile complex west of Minsk, the RIA news agency reported, citing another news agency, Belta. The complex is needed to defend the territory of Belarus, Lukashenko was quoted as saying. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: Ukraine Says Russian Strike Targets Kyiv TV Tower, Broadcast Stopped
An apparent Russian airstrike hit Kyiv's main television tower in the heart of the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, knocking out some state broadcasting but leaving the structure intact. After a blast sounded around the city and smoke was seen rising in the Babi Yar district, the interior ministry said equipment had been damaged and "channels won't work for a while". (AFP)
Ukraine Live News: Ukraine Condoles Death Of Indian Student In Second City Kharkiv
Ukraine on Tuesday condoled the death of an Indian student during intense shelling in the city of Kharkiv and renewed appeals to world leaders to use their resources against President Vladimir Putin to force him to stop the Russian aggression. Ukrainian envoy Igor Polikha also thanked India for extending humanitarian aid to his country, adding that the first plane carrying the relief materials is expected to land in Poland tonight. The ambassador also sought to compare the Russian invasion of Ukraine with the "massacre by Mughals against Rajputs". (PTI)
Ukraine Live: US Says Looking Closely At Possible War Crimes In Ukraine
The US is looking closely at whether war crimes were committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and engaging with partners around the world on the issue, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. There have been "a range of reports that are horrifying about barbaric tactics, whether it's cluster bombs or other tactics that we've seen that could be classified as a war crime," Psaki said in an interview with Fox News Channel. "We will be closely watching and assessing exactly that question." (Reuters)
Ukraine Live News: Over 660,000 Refugees Have Fled Ukraine, Says UN
Over 660,000 refugees have fled the conflict in Ukraine for safety in neighbouring countries, while around a million people are estimated to be internally displaced, the United Nations said Tuesday. The UN Refugee Agency UNCHR said the rapidly escalating situation looked set to become Europe's biggest refugee crisis this century, with hundreds of thousands of people on the move as Russian troops pound cities in eastern Ukraine, on day six of Moscow's invasion. (AFP)
Ukraine War: Russia Says Will Pursue Ukraine Invasion Until "Goals Are Achieved"
Russia will continue the offensive in Ukraine until its "goals are achieved", Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday, almost a week into Moscow's invasion. "Russian armed forces will continue to conduct the special military operation until set goals are achieved," Shoigu told at a press conference aired on state television. He said Moscow aims to "demilitarise and de-Nazify" Ukraine, as well as protect Russia from a "military threat created by Western countries". (AFP)
Russia will continue the offensive in Ukraine until its "goals are achieved", Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday, almost a week into Moscow's invasion. "Russian armed forces will continue to conduct the special military operation until set goals are achieved," Shoigu told at a press conference aired on state television. He said Moscow aims to "demilitarise and de-Nazify" Ukraine, as well as protect Russia from a "military threat created by Western countries". (AFP)
Ukraine Russia War: Boris Johnson Says UK Will Not Fight Russian Forces In Ukraine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday British troops would not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, and that recent reinforcements were firmly within the borders of NATO members. "These are nothing more than defensive measures, which have been the essence of NATO for more than 70 years," he said during a visit to Estonia where Britain has deployed more troops. "I want to be crystal clear finally, on that point, we will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine and our reinforcements like these reinforcements here in Tapa are firmly within the borders of NATO members and they are profoundly the right thing to do." (Reuters)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday British troops would not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, and that recent reinforcements were firmly within the borders of NATO members. "These are nothing more than defensive measures, which have been the essence of NATO for more than 70 years," he said during a visit to Estonia where Britain has deployed more troops. "I want to be crystal clear finally, on that point, we will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine and our reinforcements like these reinforcements here in Tapa are firmly within the borders of NATO members and they are profoundly the right thing to do." (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: Putin Has "Shattered Peace In Europe", Says NATO Chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin had "shattered peace in Europe" by invading Ukraine, adding that the Western defence alliance would defend "every inch of our territory". "President Putin has shattered peace in Europe. Allies condemn the unjustified and brutal invasion of Ukraine," Stoltenberg told reporters alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda. (AFP)
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin had "shattered peace in Europe" by invading Ukraine, adding that the Western defence alliance would defend "every inch of our territory". "President Putin has shattered peace in Europe. Allies condemn the unjustified and brutal invasion of Ukraine," Stoltenberg told reporters alongside Polish President Andrzej Duda. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Ukraine Seeks Disarmament Meeting On Russia's Invasion
Ukraine's foreign minister told a disarmament conference on Tuesday that Russia had committed war crimes through its "indiscriminate shelling" of cities like Kharkiv and called for a special meeting that would address Russian aggression and weapons of mass destruction. "Nothing can justify missile shelling of residential buildings, kindergartens, orphanages, hospitals and emergency vehicles, passengers buses and millions of refugees fleeing Russian fire," Dmytro Kuleba told the Geneva-based forum in a video address. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: YouTube Blocks Russian Channels RT, Sputnik In Europe
YouTube has blocked Russia's RT and Sputnik in Europe over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the video-sharing platform said on Tuesday, as the European Union prepares to ban the state-backed broadcasters. RT and Sputnik's YouTube channels in Europe are being blocked "with immediate effect", YouTube said in an email to AFP. The state-backed media organisations are considered mouthpieces of Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime and stand accused of spreading misinformation about Moscow's war in Ukraine. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Ukraine Says 8 Dead In Russian Strike On Kharkiv Housing Block
Ukraine said today eight people were killed in a Russian air strike on a residential building in the eastern city of Kharkiv, where an administrative building was earlier destroyed by Russian missiles. "As a result of an air strike... eight people were killed and six injured in Kharkiv," Ukraine's emergency service said, adding that two people had been recovered alive from debris by rescue workers. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: US Suggests Russia Be Stripped Of UN Rights Council Membership
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken questioned Tuesday whether Russia deserved to remain a member of the UN Human Rights Council following its invasion of Ukraine. "One can reasonably ask whether a UN member state that tries to take over another UN member state, while committing horrific human rights abuses and causing massive humanitarian suffering, should be allowed to remain on this council," he asked in a video address to the UN's top human rights body in Geneva. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Putin's Win In Ukraine Would Worsen Humanitarian Crisis: US Diplomat
If Russian President Vladimir Putin achieves his goal of ousting the government in Kyiv, the humanitarian and rights crises in Ukraine "will only get worse", a top US diplomat warned Tuesday. "If President Putin succeeds in his stated goal of toppling Ukraine's democratically-elected government, the human rights and humanitarian crises will only get worse," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the UN Human Rights Council in a video address. (AFP)
If Russian President Vladimir Putin achieves his goal of ousting the government in Kyiv, the humanitarian and rights crises in Ukraine "will only get worse", a top US diplomat warned Tuesday. "If President Putin succeeds in his stated goal of toppling Ukraine's democratically-elected government, the human rights and humanitarian crises will only get worse," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the UN Human Rights Council in a video address. (AFP)
PM Modi, France's Macron Hold Telephonic Conversation Amid Ukraine Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation today, details of talks awaited pic.twitter.com/SVnRdvIjQR
- ANI (@ANI) March 1, 2022
Ukraine War Live Updates: UK Relaxes Immigration Rules For Ukrainian Refugees
The UK on Tuesday relaxed its immigration requirements for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, after criticism it was not going far enough to accommodate refugees. Home Secretary Priti Patel said some 100,000 Ukrainians could enter the country for 12 months as a result of changes to criteria for close family members. "There is no limit on the numbers eligible," she told parliament, adding that those arriving "will be able to work and access public funds". (AFP)
The UK on Tuesday relaxed its immigration requirements for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion, after criticism it was not going far enough to accommodate refugees. Home Secretary Priti Patel said some 100,000 Ukrainians could enter the country for 12 months as a result of changes to criteria for close family members. "There is no limit on the numbers eligible," she told parliament, adding that those arriving "will be able to work and access public funds". (AFP)
Ukraine Live: EU Leaders Accuse Russia Of "Geopolitical Terrorism"
The EU's leaders accused Russia of "geopolitical terrorism" Tuesday over its invasion of Ukraine, warning that it is not just Kyiv's fate but also Europe's that "lies in the balance". The strident tone in speeches at the European Parliament underlined the European Union's transformation over the past week from lumbering talk shop into a quick-footed powerhouse.
Ukraine Live: France To Bring UN Security Council Resolution To Protect Civilians
France is set to bring a resolution in the United Nations Security Council today for the protection of civilians and access to humanitarian help in Ukraine which is facing a Russian invasion. Voting is expected in UNSC tomorrow.
France is set to bring a resolution in the United Nations Security Council today for the protection of civilians and access to humanitarian help in Ukraine which is facing a Russian invasion. Voting is expected in UNSC tomorrow.
Ukraine Live: Chinese Foreign Minister Dials Ukraine Counterpart, Expresses Regret
China's foreign minister spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart today and called for a resolution to the crisis through negotiation, Chinese state media said. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Dmytro Kuleba that Beijing "deeply regrets that conflict has broken out between Ukraine and Russia, and is paying extreme attention to the harm suffered by civilians", state broadcaster CCTV reported, adding that Wang called for the two countries to "find a way to resolve the issue through negotiations". (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Russia Says Will Hit Ukraine Security Service Site, Special Ops Unit
Russia will strike sites in Kyiv belonging to Ukraine's security service and a special operations unit, Russia's TASS and RIA news agencies quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying on Tuesday. The strikes aim to prevent "information attacks" on Russia, the ministry said, urging those near the sites to leave the areas. (Reuters)
Russia will strike sites in Kyiv belonging to Ukraine's security service and a special operations unit, Russia's TASS and RIA news agencies quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying on Tuesday. The strikes aim to prevent "information attacks" on Russia, the ministry said, urging those near the sites to leave the areas. (Reuters)
Russia Says Facebook, Google Should Be Held Accountable For "Inciting War": Report
Russia's Foreign Ministry said a system should be created to hold western tech giants, including Meta Platforms Inc and Alphabet's Google, responsible for what it called "inciting war", the Interfax news agency reported. State communications Roskomnadzor also demanded that foreign internet services stop discriminating against Russian media in Europe. Google and Meta are among internet companies facing possible punitive measures in Russia after failing to open local offices and take other measures required by a communications law. (Reuters)
Russia's Foreign Ministry said a system should be created to hold western tech giants, including Meta Platforms Inc and Alphabet's Google, responsible for what it called "inciting war", the Interfax news agency reported. State communications Roskomnadzor also demanded that foreign internet services stop discriminating against Russian media in Europe. Google and Meta are among internet companies facing possible punitive measures in Russia after failing to open local offices and take other measures required by a communications law. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: Ukraine Demands Withdrawal Of Russian Troops, Says Presidential Aide
Ukraine was seeking an end to hostilities and withdrawal of Russian troops from its territory, a presidential aide said on Tuesday, adding that Kyiv would not agree to a break up of Ukraine's territory or allow invading troops to remain on its land. Presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych did not respond to a question on when talks with Russia could resume. (Reuters)
Ukraine was seeking an end to hostilities and withdrawal of Russian troops from its territory, a presidential aide said on Tuesday, adding that Kyiv would not agree to a break up of Ukraine's territory or allow invading troops to remain on its land. Presidential advisor Oleksiy Arestovych did not respond to a question on when talks with Russia could resume. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: UN Seeks $1.7 Billion For Urgent Ukraine Aid
The United Nations launched an emergency appeal Tuesday for $1.7 billion to provide urgent humanitarian aid to people caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and refugees fleeing the fighting. The UN estimates that 12 million people inside Ukraine will need relief and protection, while it projected that over four million Ukrainian refugees may need help in neighbouring countries in the coming months. (AFP)
The United Nations launched an emergency appeal Tuesday for $1.7 billion to provide urgent humanitarian aid to people caught up in the Russian invasion of Ukraine and refugees fleeing the fighting. The UN estimates that 12 million people inside Ukraine will need relief and protection, while it projected that over four million Ukrainian refugees may need help in neighbouring countries in the coming months. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Ukraine Says Russia Plans To Spread Fake News About Surrender
Ukraine believes Russia is preparing a mass disinformation campaign to suggest senior military and political figures have surrendered, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Tuesday. "To 'confirm' this fake information, seemingly signed 'documents', as well as fake, edited videos will be distributed," he said in an online statement. (Reuters)
Ukraine believes Russia is preparing a mass disinformation campaign to suggest senior military and political figures have surrendered, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Tuesday. "To 'confirm' this fake information, seemingly signed 'documents', as well as fake, edited videos will be distributed," he said in an online statement. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live News: Germany Says Russia Must End Ukraine "Bloodshed"
Russia must immediately withdraw its troops and end the "bloodshed" in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, warning of further sanctions to punish Moscow's aggression. Russia should "immediately stop all hostilities, withdraw Russian troops to Russia and return to dialogue," Scholz told reporters in Berlin. "The bloodshed must end." (AFP)
Russia must immediately withdraw its troops and end the "bloodshed" in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, warning of further sanctions to punish Moscow's aggression. Russia should "immediately stop all hostilities, withdraw Russian troops to Russia and return to dialogue," Scholz told reporters in Berlin. "The bloodshed must end." (AFP)
Ukraine Live: PM Modi Convenes High Level Meeting On Ukraine At 6 PM Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a high level meeting on the Ukraine issue at 6pm today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a high level meeting on the Ukraine issue at 6pm today.
Ukraine Live: UK Says Open To Ejecting Russia As One Of UNSC Permanent Members
The UK government is open to ejecting Russia as one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council following the invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said Tuesday. "The prime minister hasn't set out any position on that," he told reporters. "What is right to say is that we want to see Russia isolated diplomatically, and we will consider all options to achieve that." (AFP)
The UK government is open to ejecting Russia as one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council following the invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said Tuesday. "The prime minister hasn't set out any position on that," he told reporters. "What is right to say is that we want to see Russia isolated diplomatically, and we will consider all options to achieve that." (AFP)
Ukraine War Live News: Ukraine Tells EU To "Prove You Are With Us"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today called in a live video address to the European Parliament for the EU to "prove" it is with Ukraine as it resists Russia's invasion. "Without you, Ukraine is going to be alone. We have proven our strength. We have proven that, at a minimum, we are exactly the same as you are. So do prove you are with us, do prove that you will not let us go," Zelensky said. (AFP)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today called in a live video address to the European Parliament for the EU to "prove" it is with Ukraine as it resists Russia's invasion. "Without you, Ukraine is going to be alone. We have proven our strength. We have proven that, at a minimum, we are exactly the same as you are. So do prove you are with us, do prove that you will not let us go," Zelensky said. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: "Brutal Aggression": UK's Prince Charles On Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
Britain's Prince Charles called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "brutal aggression," media reports said on Tuesday. The prince said the values of democracy and freedom were "under attack today in Ukraine in the most unconscionable way," the reports said. (Reuters)
Britain's Prince Charles called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "brutal aggression," media reports said on Tuesday. The prince said the values of democracy and freedom were "under attack today in Ukraine in the most unconscionable way," the reports said. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: Russia To Restrict Foreigners From Withdrawing Investments
Russia is preparing a presidential decree aimed at preventing foreign investment exiting the country, its prime minister said Monday, after Moscow was hit by a barrage of sanctions for invading Ukraine. "In the current sanctions situation, foreign investors will be guided not by economic factors, but by political pressure," Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said. "To enable businesses to make informed decisions, a draft presidential decree has been prepared to introduce temporary restrictions on exiting Russian assets." (AFP)
Russia is preparing a presidential decree aimed at preventing foreign investment exiting the country, its prime minister said Monday, after Moscow was hit by a barrage of sanctions for invading Ukraine. "In the current sanctions situation, foreign investors will be guided not by economic factors, but by political pressure," Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said. "To enable businesses to make informed decisions, a draft presidential decree has been prepared to introduce temporary restrictions on exiting Russian assets." (AFP)
PM Speaks To Father Of Indian Student Killed In Russian Shelling In Ukraine: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to the father of Naveen Shekharappa, an Indian student who died in shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine this morning, reported news agency ANI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to the father of Naveen Shekharappa, an Indian student who died in shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine this morning, reported news agency ANI.
Ukraine Live: "We Have A Desire To See Our Children Alive": Ukraine President At EU
Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelensky received standing ovation after addressing the European Parliament today. "We have a desire to see our children alive," he said while asserting that dozens have been killed in a missile attack on the central square of Kharkiv. "Putin killed 16 children yesterday," he further said, adding that, "We're fighting for survival." "We want to be equal members of EU. The EU will become stronger with us. We have proven our strength," he said.
Russia Slows Down Twitter Traffic On Desktop Over "Fake" Ukraine Posts: Report
Russia's state communications regulator said today it had reinstated a slowdown of Twitter's traffic on desktop computers due to what it said were fake posts about Russia's "special operation" in Ukraine, reported the Interfax news agency. The regulator, Roskomnadzor, which was already restricting traffic on mobile devices, said it had sent more than 1,700 requests to Twitter over more than 800 offending posts, and would only stop the slowdown once all content it deems illegal had been removed from the platform. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reuters)
Russia's state communications regulator said today it had reinstated a slowdown of Twitter's traffic on desktop computers due to what it said were fake posts about Russia's "special operation" in Ukraine, reported the Interfax news agency. The regulator, Roskomnadzor, which was already restricting traffic on mobile devices, said it had sent more than 1,700 requests to Twitter over more than 800 offending posts, and would only stop the slowdown once all content it deems illegal had been removed from the platform. Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reuters)
Ukraine Live: Precision Strikes To Bombing Cities: How Russia's Ukraine Attack Changed
The Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on February 24 appears to have widened from an offensive led by precision strikes on military elements to frequent rocket attacks and bombings with unguided munitions on key cities.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on February 24 appears to have widened from an offensive led by precision strikes on military elements to frequent rocket attacks and bombings with unguided munitions on key cities.
Ukraine Live: "War Crime": Ukraine On Russian Shelling In Second City Kharkiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday described Russian shelling of his country's second city as a war crime and said defending the capital from Moscow's army was a top priority.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday described Russian shelling of his country's second city as a war crime and said defending the capital from Moscow's army was a top priority.
Ukraine Live News: UN Estimates One Million People Displaced In Ukraine
The UN's refugee agency said today an estimated one million people had been displaced inside Ukraine by the Russian invasion, in addition to hundreds of thousands who have fled abroad. "We still don't have reliable figures regarding the number of people displaced inside Ukraine but we estimate that it has to be about one million people who have fled internally or who are currently on a train, a bus or in a car trying to get to a safety," Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR representative to Ukraine, told a press conference in Stockholm. (AFP)
The UN's refugee agency said today an estimated one million people had been displaced inside Ukraine by the Russian invasion, in addition to hundreds of thousands who have fled abroad. "We still don't have reliable figures regarding the number of people displaced inside Ukraine but we estimate that it has to be about one million people who have fled internally or who are currently on a train, a bus or in a car trying to get to a safety," Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR representative to Ukraine, told a press conference in Stockholm. (AFP)
Ukraine Live: Russian Shelling Of Ukraine's Kharkiv "Violates Laws Of War': EU Official
Russia's bombardment of civilian targets in Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv broke international rules of conflict, the EU's foreign policy chief said Tuesday. "The shelling against civilian infrastructure yesterday in Kharkiv violates the laws of war. The EU stands unwavering at the side of Ukraine in these dramatic moments," Josep Borrell said after a call with Ukraine's foreign minister. (AFP)
Ukraine Live Updates: Ukraine Says Russian Shelling On Kharkiv A "War Crime"
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has called Russian shelling on Kharkiv a "War Crime". (AFP)
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has called Russian shelling on Kharkiv a "War Crime". (AFP)
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