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Clean energy spending in economic recovery packages surged by 50%: IEA
Across emerging and developing economies, however, the total amount of fiscal resources being dedicated to sustainable recovery measures is one-tenth of the amount in advanced economies
 "Clean energy spending in economic recovery packages surged by 50%: IEA")
Ukraine war: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern
Ukraine's Azov regiment has said three soldiers were injured by 'a poisonous substance' in an attack on Monday
 "Ukraine war: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern")
Telecom giant Nokia exits Russian market over Ukrainian invasion
Nokia said it has suspended deliveries, stopped new business and moved research and development activities out of Russia in the past weeks
 "Telecom giant Nokia exits Russian market over Ukrainian invasion")
Ukraine war reflection of complete multi-domain operations: IAF Chief
Speaking at the All India Management Association event, the IAF Chief further stated that there is a lot to learn from the Russia and Ukraine conflict.
 "Ukraine war reflection of complete multi-domain operations: IAF Chief")
Russian forces destroy foreign supplies of missile systems in Ukraine
The equipment previously hidden in a hangar was destroyed on the southern outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro
 "Russian forces destroy foreign supplies of missile systems in Ukraine")
US has not yet made decision on sanctions to India under CATSAA: Blinken
The US has not yet made any decision on potential sanctions or waivers to India under CATSAA law for its purchase of the S-400 missile defence system from Russia
 "US has not yet made decision on sanctions to India under CATSAA: Blinken")
India-Russia ties developed when US was unable to be its partner: Blinken
He showed an understanding of New Delhi's position on Ukraine war
 "India-Russia ties developed when US was unable to be its partner: Blinken")
Blinken urges countries to refrain from major weapons deals with Russia
He made these marks after the conclusion of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the defence and foreign ministers of India and the United States.
Crisis in Ukraine could slash global trade growth by half in 2022: WTO
The projection, based on a global economic simulation model, was made by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat in a note issued on Monday
 "Crisis in Ukraine could slash global trade growth by half in 2022: WTO")
Ukraine war: Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian defence sector
These entities have provided indirect or direct support to the Russian military
 "Ukraine war: Canada imposes new sanctions on Russian defence sector")
World's stockpile of usable nuclear weapons is increasing, warns watchdog
The Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor has found no evidence, however, that any of the nuclear-armed states currently have the will to purposefully pursue nuclear disarmament
 "World's stockpile of usable nuclear weapons is increasing, warns watchdog")
Palladium extends gains after London hub suspends trading from Russia
Newly refined Russian platinum and palladium was suspended from trading in London from Friday, denying access to the metals' biggest trade hub because of the conflict in Ukraine
 "Palladium extends gains after London hub suspends trading from Russia")
It's not possible to replace potential Russian oil supply loss: OPEC to EU
In the meeting with OPEC, the EU said OPEC could provide more production from its spare capacity, according to an OPEC document seen by Reuters
 "It's not possible to replace potential Russian oil supply loss: OPEC to EU")
Russia plans legal action as S&P says it's defaulted on its foreign debt
Russia attempted to pay in rubles for two dollar-denominated bonds that matured on April 4, S&P said in a note on Friday
 "Russia plans legal action as S&P says it's defaulted on its foreign debt")
First staff rotation at Chernobyl plant after 3 weeks, says IAEA
The previous change of staff on duty took place on March 20-21, which in turn was the first since the Russian military entered the site on February 24, the day Moscow launched its invasion of Kiev.
 "First staff rotation at Chernobyl plant after 3 weeks, says IAEA")
Zelenskyy warns against Russia's 'even larger operations' in E. Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is likely to "even larger operations in the east of our state", urging citizens to prepare for a fresh round of assault
 "Zelenskyy warns against Russia's 'even larger operations' in E. Ukraine")
Europe turns to Middle East, Mediterranean to reduce dependence on Russia
Currently, Europe depends on Russia for roughly 40 percent of its natural gas needs, and European leaders have vowed to reduce their dependence by two-thirds.
 "Europe turns to Middle East, Mediterranean to reduce dependence on Russia")
World Bank expects Ukrainian, Russian economies to shrink hugely: Report
The DC-based lender's economic update for emerging markets in Europe and Central Asia said the conflict would hamper the region's industrial output, shaving 4.1 per cent off its GDP.
 "World Bank expects Ukrainian, Russian economies to shrink hugely: Report")
Analysis: War, economy could weaken Putin's place as leader
After 22 years in power, Putin has built a powerful phalanx of loyalists who surround him, both in the Russian military and the secret services
 "Analysis: War, economy could weaken Putin's place as leader")
Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander, US official says
But the White House national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said no appointment of any general can erase the fact that Russia has already faced a strategic failure in Ukraine
 "Russia appoints new Ukraine war commander, US official says")
