Russia-Ukraine war Highlights: ICJ to deliver Ukraine-Russia verdict on Wednesday
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.
More than 2,200 people killed in Mariupol city
More than 2,200 people have been killed in Ukraine's Maripul city so far, news agency reported on Monday.
Ukraine's deputy PM says 10 humanitarian corridors agreed for today
Ukraine's deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereschuk said on Monday that trapped civilians will be evacuated through 10 humanitarian corridors for the day.
"We will, once again, try to unblock the movement of the humanitarian convoy carrying food and medicine to {the port city of Mariupol) from Berdiansk (in southeastern Ukraine)," Vereschuk said in a video message.
Russia continues artillery strikes on Kyiv suburbs
Even though Moscow and Kyiv will hold the fourth round of peace talks on Monday, Russian forces continued their artillery strike on suburbs northwest of Kyiv overnight and targeted points east of the capital.
Russia accuses West of wanting to stage artificial default
Russia issues threats to Western brands amid their withdrawal
As the list of brands pulling out of Russia continues to grow amid the Ukraine war, Moscow has now said that international firms - eyeing withdrawal - will be met with arrests and asset seizures, a report by the Wall Street Journal has said.
UK says Russia established naval blockade on Black Sea
The British government has said that Russian authorities have established a naval blockade on the Black Sea.
Australia imposes sanctions on 33 Russian businessmen
Stepping up its anti-Russia measures, the Australian government has imposed sanctions on 33 Russian businessmen including Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
EAM S Jaishankar to make a statement on Ukraine war in Parliament tomorrow
External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the escalating situation in Ukraine in Parliament tomorrow.
Which areas in Ukraine are seeing intensification of Russian invasion
With the war in Ukraine entering day 19, hopes for peace have diluted as Moscow continues to step up offensive. As Moscow and Kyiv are set to meet for the fourth round of peace talks- Mariupol, Mykolaiv, Volnovakha and Kyiv are the areas where Russia has stepped up the offensive.
Kyiv stockpiling 2 weeks worth of essential food items
Authorities in the capital city of Ukraine are stockpiling two weeks worth of essential food items for two million people who have not fled yet.
Chechen leader Kadyrov says he is in Ukraine
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov said on Monday that he is in Ukraine alongside Russian forces. Kadyrov uploaded a video on Telegram of himself in military uniform studying plans around a table with soldiers in a room.
Chernobyl Nuclear Plant restored, says Ukraine
The Ukrainian government told the International Atomic Energy Agency on Sunday that the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has been restored.
Over 2,180 killed in Ukraine's port city of Mariupol
The Mariupol city council has said that over 2,180 people have been killed in near-constant shelling by Russian forces.
The International Committee of the Red Cross said that suffering in Mariupol is “simply immense" and residents are facing extreme or total shortages of basic necessities like food, water and medicine.
Ukrainian Prez Zelensky urges NATO impose no-fly zone after attack on military base close to Polish border
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged the NATO to impose a no-fly zone in the country, a day after Russian forces launched an airstrike at a Ukrainian military base close to the Polish border.
Russia, Ukraine to hold 4th round of talks today
The fourth round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine will take place on Monday.
"Again. Negotiations go non-stop in the format of video conferences. Working groups are constantly functioning. A large number of issues require constant attention. On Monday, March 14, a negotiating session will be held to sum up the preliminary results..." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's aide Mykhailo Podolyak tweeted.
