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Russia-Ukraine war Highlights: Ukranian Prez Zelensky speaks to UK PM
Russia-Ukraine crisis LIVE updates: Nearly 200 civilians in Ukraine have died so far and more than 15,000 civilians have fled to neighbouring countries including Poland, Moldova.
Ukraine is continuing to fight against the Russian invasion as the military operation announced by President Vladimir Putin entered day four. On Sunday, Moscow said it is ready for talks with Ukraine in Belarus. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his government is ready for talks but not in Belarus. ...Read More
“Warsaw, Bratislava, Budapest, Istanbul, Baku. We proposed all of them,” Zelensky added.
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According to news agency AFP, two more cities in the south and southeast of Ukraine have been besieged by Russia.
This comes after massive explosions rocked south of Kyiv and Russian forces stormed into Kharkiv after blowing up a gas pipeline in the city earlier in the day.
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Nearly 200 civilians in Ukraine have died so far and more than 150,000 have fled to neighbouring countries including Poland, Moldova.
A defiant President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted that “We will fight for as long as needed to liberate our country.” Zelensky has refused to leave Ukraine and has asked citizens to stand against the Russian siege.
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Google has temporarily disabled the Google Maps live traffic data in Ukraine for safety of local communities in the war-ravaged country.
Ukranian Prez Zelensky speaks to UK PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday about the current situation. “Agreed on further joint steps to counter the aggressor. Anti-war coalition in action,” Zelensky tweeted.
India abstains on resolution to call for UN General Assembly session on Ukraine
India abstained on a procedural resolution to call for a rare special emergency session of the UN General Assembly on Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
At UN top court, Kyiv accuses Moscow of 'planning genocide'
Kyiv filed an application with the International Court of Justice accusing Russia of "planning acts of genocide in Ukraine", the Hague-based court said Sunday.
In the application, Kyiv also accused Russia of "intentionally killing and inflicting serious injury on members of the Ukrainian nationality", the ICJ said in a statement.
EU formally agrees ban on Russian Central Bank transactions
The European Union has formally agreed to ban Russian Central Bank transactions and to support the delivery of 450 million euros' worth of weapons to Ukraine, reports news agency AFP quoting an official.
FIFA moves Russia home games to neutral venues, bans flag and anthem
FIFA responded to the invasion of Ukraine on Sunday by telling Russia to play home matches at neutral venues and banning its national flag and anthem from matches, reports news agency AFP.
The governing body of world football said Russian teams would play as the "Football Union of Russia".
England to boycott all international football matches against Russia
England to boycott all international football matches against Russia: The Football Association
G7 threatens new Russia sanctions if Ukraine invasion continues
G7 threatens new Russia sanctions if Ukraine invasion continues, reports AFP News Agency quoting G7's statement.
Denmark to let volunteers join foreign brigade in Ukraine
Denmark says will let volunteers join the foreign brigade in Ukraine, reports AFP quoting Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen.
Italian PM urges EU to react with 'utmost determination' over Russia's invasion
Italy PM Mario Draghi urges EU to react with 'utmost determination' over Russia's 'barbaric' invasion: News agency AFP
Russia's war on Ukraine could displace 'over 7 million people', reports AFP citing EU
The Russian war on Ukraine could displace 'over 7 million people', reports news agency AFP citing the European Union.
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Sweden breaks with tradition and delivers arms to Ukraine, says PM
Sweden breaks with tradition and delivers arms to Ukraine, news agency AFP reported citing Sweden's Prime Minister.
Ukraine won't surrender, give an inch of land during Russia talks: FM
Ukraine said on Sunday it would not buckle under pressure during talks with Russia over its invasion, even as it slammed President Vladimir Putin’s move to put Russian nuclear forces on high alert. Read full story
UN Security Council to vote on ‘emergency special session’ of General Assembly over Ukraine crisis
UN Security Council will hold a meeting on Monday to discuss the Ukraine issue, reported news agency AFP quoting diplomats.
The UNSC is expected to vote on convening rare 'emergency special session' of General Assembly on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Germany to spend $113 billion on defence amid Russia-Ukraine war
In one of the most significant shifts in European security policy in decades, Germany announced Sunday it was committing 100 billion euros ($113 billion) to a special armed forces fund and would keep its defence spending above 2% of GDP from now on, a move brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read full story
EU to finance purchase, delivery of weapons to Ukraine, toughen sanctions on Russia
Russia admits 'killed and injured' troops in Ukraine, reports AFP
Russia has admitted that it has “killed” and “injured” opposing military troops on Ukraine's land, news agency AFP reported.
EU to shut airspace for Russian airlines, fund arms supplies to Ukraine, says Bloc commission president
“We are shutting down the EU airspace for Russian-owned, Russian registered or Russian-controlled aircraft including the private jets of oligarchs. Second, we will ban the Kremlin’s media machine in the EU,” announced Ursula von der Leyen, president of the EU Commission.
The European Union has also decided to fund arms supplies to Ukraine.
Military operations won't stop during any talks, Russia warns Ukraine
The Kremlin said it has warned Ukraine that Russia's military operation would not be suspended during any potential talks, Reuters reported citing the Interfax news agency.
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Russia dropped preconditions for talks after military setbacks, says Ukraine
Russia dropped its preconditions for talks after suffering military setbacks, Ukraine's foreign minister said on Sunday, adding that Ukraine would attend the talks to listen to what Russia had to say.
Dmytro Kuleba also told a briefing that Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to put nuclear forces on high alert was timed to put pressure on Ukraine during the negotiations. (Reuters)
Putin's nuclear alert dangerous and irresponsible: NATO chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin nuclear alert 'dangerous' and 'irresponsible', reports AFP quoting NATO chief.
