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Russia hit over 1,200 Ukrainian targets with missiles, airstrikes in Donbas

Russian troops managed to take control of the eastern city of Kreminna after hours of relentless bombing, as gunfights between Putin's men and battling Ukrainian forces continue

Russia gives Ukrainian troops in steel plant another chance to surrender

All those present at Azovstal should exit the facility within a two hour deadline without any arms or ammunition on them, the Russian Defense Ministry directed, RT reported

West's 'economic blitzkrieg' against Russia fails: President Putin

Western countries' "economic blitzkrieg" strategy against Russia has failed, President Vladimir Putin has said at a government meeting on economic issues.

Google denies it unblurred satellite map imagery of Russian military bases

"We haven't made any blurring changes to our satellite imagery in Russia," a company spokesperson was quoted as saying

Yellen to see Ukrainian PM Shmyhal, avoid Russians at global meetings

On Tuesday, Yellen will convene a panel of finance ministers, the international development banks and other institutions to talk about how they will use resources to address food insecurity

Janet Yellen to see Ukraine PM, avoid Russians at global meetings

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to meet with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during this week's big meetings of global economic leaders in Washington

US to keep eye on China's level of support for Russia over Ukraine issue

US State Dept spokesman Ned Price added that there will be strong consequences for China if it provides weapons to Russia for its operation in Ukraine or if it helps Moscow evade Western sanctions

Russia starts battle for Donbas, Ukraine will defend itself: Zelensky

"No matter how many Russian troops are driven there, we will fight," he added

Russia hits Lviv, prepares for assault in eastern Ukraine: Report

The Russian missile strikes on Lviv hit three military infrastructure facilities and an auto mechanic shop, according to the region's governor, Maksym Kozytskyy. He said the wounded included a child

Imran contradicts Pak Army; insists 'establishment' gave him '3 options'

He also said that the military was onboard over his visit to Russia and he telephoned Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa before the visit

Global oil prices rise as Libya outages add to Russia supply fears

Adding to supply pressures from sanctions on Russia, Libya's National Oil Corp on Monday warned 'a painful wave of closures' had begun hitting its facilities

Russian strikes kill at least 6 in Lviv, says Ukrainian governor

With missiles and rockets battering various parts of the country, Zelenskyy accused Russian soldiers of torture and kidnappings in areas they control

Zelenskyy urges world to respond to torture as Russia continues atrocities

Torture chambers are built there, Zelenskyy said in an evening address to the nation. They abduct representatives of local governments and anyone deemed visible to local communities

Russian armed forces destroy ammunition plant in Ukraine's Kiev

"During the night, high-precision air-based missiles destroyed an ammunition factory near Brovary (city) in the Kiev region," Ministry Spokesman, Igor Konashenkov told a daily briefing

Indian tea companies smell opportunity as Sri Lanka crisis brews

Island nation largest orthodox tea supplier, exporting over 95% of its production, according to ICRA report

Ukraine defiant as key port city Mariupol teeters on brink

After the humiliating loss of the flagship of its Black Sea Fleet, Russia's military command on Friday vowed to step up missile strikes on the capital

Russia demands Mariupol surrender, Pope Francis laments 'Easter of War'

Russia orders fighters in Mariupol steelworks to lay down arms while Ukraine president says killing soldiers would end peace efforts; Pope decries 'cruel and senseless' conflict

Russian forces bear down on Mariupol, strike other Ukraine cities

With the last Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol refusing to surrender, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia was 'deliberately trying to destroy everyone who is there'

Russia renews strikes on Ukraine's big cities, bears down on Mariupol

Russian forces renewed missile strikes on Kyiv and intensified shelling of Kharkiv in an apparent strategy to hobble Ukraine's defences

European Commission President calls for swift weapon supplies to Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is calling on EU countries to supply Ukraine with more weapons as soon as possible, amid Russia's ongoing special military operation.