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Russia-Ukraine war Highlights: ICJ to deliver Ukraine-Russia verdict on Wednesday
Russia Ukraine war updates: As the war escalates in Ukraine, the fighting is raging in Kyiv's suburbs as Russian forces advance ever close to the capital.
Russia and Ukraine will on Monday hold the fourth round of peace talks, just a day after Moscow launched an airstrike at a Ukrainian military base close to the Polish border. As many as 35 people were killed and 134 were injured. President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine and warned that its member states will soon be attacked by Russian forces....Read More
As the war escalates in Ukraine, the fighting is raging in Kyiv's suburbs as Russian forces advance ever close to the capital. According to the Ukrainian government, only roads to the south remain open and Kyiv is preparing to mount a “relentless defence”.
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Meanwhile, on Sunday, an American journalist was shot dead in Irpin while another was wounded. Video documentary maker Brent Renaud, 50, was working for Time Studios on a project about global refugee issues, the media outlet said.
Renaud is the first-ever foreign reporter to be killed since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. Danylo Shapovalov, a surgeon volunteering for the Ukrainian territorial defence, said Renaud died instantly from a gunshot wound to his neck.
The International Federation of Journalists identified the wounded journalist as American photographer Juan Arredondo.
ICJ to deliver Ukraine-Russia verdict on Wednesday
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will deliver its order on the Ukraine vs Russia case on March 16, reported Russian media Sputnik.
Kyiv had filed the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, demanding that the tribunal order an end to the offensive.
IAEA says it is aware of explosions at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in Ukraine
IAEA is aware of reports that Russian forces have carried out munition explosions at the site of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant today, and it is seeking information about the situation from Ukraine, read a statement by IAEA.
IMF forecasts Ukraine's GDP could drop by 25-35% by end of year
In 2022, Ukraine’s GDP will shrink by at least 10% if the war ends soon. If the war continues at the current pace, Ukraine can lose 25-35% of its GDP by the end of the year,reported The Kyiv Independent quoting IMF.
EU set to adopt sanctions against Russian oil majors
European Union states are set to adopt new sanctions against Russia's oil majors Rosneft, Transneft, and Gazprom Neft, but will continue to buy oil from them, reported Reuters quoting an EU source.
At UNSC, India calls for direct talks to end hostilities
India on Monday called for direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end hostilities, while stressing the need to respect international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
Russia says it will attack Ukrainian arms factories
Russia said on Monday it planned to attack Ukrainian arms factories in retaliation for what it said was a Ukrainian strike on the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk, and urged workers and local residents to stay away.
Ukraine urges Council of Europe rights watchdog to expel Russia
Ukraine on Monday urged the Council of Europe, a European body designed to uphold human rights and the rule of law across the continent, to expel Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine economy could contract as much as 35% if war drags on: IMF
Ukraine's economy could collapse, contracting by as much as 35 percent if the war drags on, and the conflict also could jeopardize global food security, the IMF said Monday.
Zelenskyy to deliver virtual address to US Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual address to the US Congress as the Russian war on his country intensifies.
Ukraine says Russian shelling is still preventing aid delivery to Mariupol
Shelling by Russian forces was still preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Black Sea port city of Mariupol on Monday, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
Ukraine-Russia conflict talks to restart Tuesday: Kyiv
Negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv are due to restart Tuesday, a Ukrainian delegate said, after fourth-round meetings over two weeks of fighting concluded without breakthrough earlier in the day.
At least 636 civilians killed in Ukraine so far, says UN
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) said on Monday it had confirmed the deaths of at least 636 civilians in Ukraine through to March 13, including 46 children.
Kremlin says doesn't rule out taking 'full control' of major Ukraine cities
The Kremlin said Monday that it may still opt to take control of large cities in Ukraine, as Moscow's military advances steadily towards several major urban hubs in its pro-Western neighbour.
Chernobyl nuclear plant power line damaged by Russian forces - grid operator
A high-voltage power line to Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear plant was damaged by Russian forces not long after electricity supplies were restored to the facility, grid operator Ukrenergo said in a statement on Monday.
Ukraine calls for boycotts of global firms that stay open in Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday sanctions pressure should be increased on Russia and called for a global boycott of international companies that have kept their operations open in Russia.
Russia could take full control of major Ukrainian cities, says Kremlin
The Kremlin said on Monday that Russia could take full control of major Ukrainian cities and cautioned the West that it had sufficient military clout to fulfil all of its aims in Ukraine without any need for help from China.
China faces consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions over Ukraine, says US
US national security adviser Jake Sullivan, who is due to meet with China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on Monday, warned Beijing it would "absolutely" face consequences if it helped Moscow evade sweeping sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
Over 2,400 civilians died in Mariupol since Russian invaded, EU says
More than 2,400 civilians have been killed in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol since Russia invaded the country last month, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.
Russia increases allowance for hospitals to buy medical equipment, says PM
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Monday said the government would increase the state-sponsored allowance for hospitals to buy healthcare equipment, reports Reuters.
Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia conflict talks underway: Kyiv negotiator
A fourth round of talks between Moscow and Kyiv got underway Monday, a senior Ukrainian negotiator said, amid mutual claims of shelling and civilian deaths earlier in the day.
2 killed in attack on Ukraine aircraft factory
Ukrainian authorities say two people have died and seven were injured after Russian forces struck an aircraft factory, and another person was killed when a residential building was fired upon.
At least 20 dead in Ukrainian strike in breakaway region of Donetsk
At least 20 dead in Ukrainian strike in breakaway region of Donetsk, reports AFP.
Ukraine to demand 'immediate' ceasefire at Monday talks
Ukraine said Monday it would demand an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops during a fourth round of negotiations to end more than two weeks of fighting after Moscow launched an invasion of Ukraine.
India considers buying discounted Russian oil, commodities, officials say
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, amid tough Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russia talks focus on ceasefire, troop withdrawals and security guarantees
The fourth round of talks between Ukraine and Russia on Monday will focus on achieving a ceasefire, troop withdrawals and security guarantees for Ukraine, one of the Ukrainian negotiators Mykhailo Podolyak said.
