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Ukraine Prez tells top UN body to make Russia accountable for 'war crimes'

He questioned the value of the 15-member UN Security Council, which has been unable to take any action over Russia's Feb 24 invasion of Ukraine because Moscow is a veto power

LIVE: Civilian killings in Bucha deeply disturbing, says India at UN

India reiterates its call for immediate cessation of violence and end to hostilities, says India's Ambassador to UN on Ukraine conflict

Russian auto boomtown grinds to halt over Ukraine sanctions: Report

The PSMA Rus plant that is a joint venture between Stellantis and Mitsubishi and employs 2,000, may halt production soon due to a lack of parts, Stellantis' chief executive said last Thursday

Oil steadies as coronavirus worries offset more Russia sanctions

Oil prices steadied in volatile trade on Tuesday as growing worries about coronavirus demand destruction offsets supply concerns as the US and Europe plan to impose new sanction on Russia

European Union proposes Russian coal ban in new sanctions

Russian coal would be easier to replace than Russian gas because coal comes by ship and there are multiple global suppliers

Australia accelerates missile upgrade as Russia and China pose threats

Australia has accelerated plans to buy long-range strike missiles years ahead of schedule because of growing threats posed by Russia and China

Putin introduces visa restrictions for citizens from "unfriendly countries"

According to the decree, Russia will partially suspend its simplified visa agreements with EU member countries along with Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Oil climbs on prospect of fresh Russia sanctions by the US and Europe

Global crude futures had settled up more than 3% on Monday on the threat of more sanctions on Russia over civilian killings in Ukraine

Russia urged to stop using land mines in its war in Ukraine

A top official in the global campaign against the use of land mines urged Russia on Monday to stop its troops in Ukraine from laying the weapons that too often kill and maim civilians.

Moscow hopes Kiev won't listen to 'advisers' from afar: Russian FM

Moscow hopes Kiev will follow its national interests at Russia-Ukraine peace talks, but not listen to "advisers" from afar, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Indian imports of Russian energy only 1-2% of its total energy imports: WH

The White House also reiterated that it is not in India's interest to increase its import of energy from Russia and that the Biden administration is willing to work with New Delhi to help it do that.

Russia will continue to exercise its veto in UNSC on Ukraine crisis: US

Russia will continue to exercise its veto in the United Nations Security Council on issues related to its invasion of Ukraine, the United States has said.

Germany faces recession if oil & gas halted, say banks

Europe's largest economy is heavily dependent upon Russia for energy, and nations banks echoed concerns over possible energy disruption expressed by big names in industry in recent days

Poland's PM blames Germany for blocking tougher sanctions on Russia

'It's Germany that is the main roadblock on sanctions. Hungary is for the sanctions,' Morawiecki said.

France's Macron calls for new sanctions on Russia after Bucha killings

'More or less established' that the Russian army is responsible for war crimes, he says

Russia blames US, NATO after Ukraine releases footage of bodies bound

Moscow says photographs, footage broadcast from Bucha are a 'provocation' designed to disrupt peace talks.

Ukraine peace negotiations: How far are the two sides from a settlement?

The current Ukrainian position is centred around two main issues: neutrality and territorial integrity.

EU to discuss another package of sanctions against Russia on April 6

The European Union is mulling additional sanctions against Russia and relevant proposals will be discussed on Wednesday, The Financial Times reported."Further EU sanctions & support are on their way," President of the European Council Charles Michel said on Twitter on Sunday, drawing attention to the events in Bucha.The Financial Times said on Sunday, citing a diplomat with knowledge of the plans, that EU ambassadors are expected to discuss a fresh round of anti-Russia sanctions on Wednesday.The new restrictions could target individuals, but could also include a ban on Russian ships using EU ports. Export and energy supply restrictions are also possible, The Financial Times said.Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Sunday that Western countries could introduce french sanctions against Russia over the Bucha incident.The Kiev authorities and the media have been spreading video footage, allegedly from the Ukrainian town of Bucha near Kiev, with the bodies of allegedly ...

Ukraine accuses Russia of atrocities after bodies found bound and shot

Bucha's deputy mayor says 50 of some 300 bodies, found after Russian forces withdrew from the city late last week.

Euro weighed down by talk of fresh sanctions against Russia

The euro has been weighed down by worries about the economic damage from war in Ukraine and last bought $1.1047, not too far from last month's almost two-year trough of $1.0806.