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12 killed in Severodonetsk as Russian troops attack Ukrainian cities

Russian forces attacked the cities of Lysychansk and Severodonetsk in Ukraine's eastern region of Luhansk, the region's governor said Friday. Serhiy Haidai said in a Telegram messaging app post on Friday that 12 people were killed in Severodonetsk as a result of the assault, and more than 60 houses were destroyed across the region. He added that the attack on Severodonetsk was unsuccessful - the Russians suffered personnel losses and retreated. His remarks could not be independently verified. Ukraine's General Staff in its morning update on Friday also said that the Russians tried to assault Severodonetsk but suffered losses and retreated. ___ OTHER DEVELOPMENTS: Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the United States for the $40 billion aid package, which got final congressional approval on Thursday. This is a demonstration of strong leadership and a necessary contribution to our common defense of freedom, Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address to the natio

Russian foreign minister briefs BRICS counterparts on situation in Ukraine

The foreign ministers of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) countries held a virtual meeting during which the Ukraine issue was discussed

Dr Reddy's plans new brands in Russia, says no issue with funds in country

The company's Russian revenue was at Rs 686 crore for Q4FY22, a year-on-year growth of 70%.

Govt in talks with Russia over a deal to buy oil at discounted rates: HPCL

India, the world's third biggest oil importer and consumer, is struggling like much of the rest of the world with inflation at multi-year highs, and is keen to cut its import bill

Firms leaving Russia caving to public pressure, not making a difference

Many companies cut ties with Russia in response to the pressure to support Ukraine from governments, investors, consumers, competitors and the general public. Some even made hefty financial sacrifices

Battle for Ukraine's Mariupol draws toward close after troops surrender

The battle that turned Mariupol into a worldwide symbol of defiance and suffering drew toward a close as Russia said nearly 1,000 last-ditch Ukrainian fighters

Google's Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy after bank a/c seized

Google says its Russian subsidiary is planning to file for bankruptcy because it can't pay staff and suppliers.

Ukraine invasion triggers NATO expansion as Finland, Sweden seek membership

If, as seems likely, NATO accepts their request, this will be the Atlantic Alliance's biggest and most far-reaching expansion in two decades

US, development banks unveil plan to ease food crisis caused by Ukraine war

Ahead of the G7 finance ministers' meetings, the global development banks and other groups unveiled a multi-billion dollar plan meant to address food security crisis exacerbated by Russia's war

Nearly 1,000 Ukrainian fighters left Mariupol plant, says Russia

The Russian Defence Ministry says that nearly 1,000 Ukrainian troops holed up in their last stronghold in Mariupol have handed themselves over.

Europe's push to cut Russian gas imports faces a race against winter

While Europeans bask in the warmth of spring, governments are in a race against winter.

Ukraine hopes to swap steel mill fighters for Russian prisoners of war

Ukrainian fighters extracted from the last bastion of resistance in Mariupol were taken to a former penal colony in enemy-controlled territory

Russia, Ukraine say peace talks on hold as process mired in stalemate

Russian and Ukrainian officials have said that negotiations on a solution to the ongoing war have been suspended as the process is mired in a stalemate.

Russia forecasts 7.8% GDP contraction in 2022; unemployment rate at 6.7%

The Russian Ministry of Economic Development said that it expected the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to decease by 7.8 per cent year on year in 2022.

Fall of Mariupol to Russia appears at hand; fighters leave steel plant

Mariupol appeared on the verge of falling to the Russians on Tuesday as Ukraine moved to abandon the steel plant where hundreds of its fighters had held out for months

Australia imposes new sanctions on Russian journalists, officials

The list of people sanctioned includes Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency Director General Dmitry Kiselev, FSB First Deputy Director Sergey Korolyov

Russia says it hit US and European arms shipments in western Ukraine

It also confirmed an earlier report from Russian-backed separatists that more than 250 Ukrainian fighters holed up in Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant had laid down their arms and surrendered

Azovstal siege ends as hundreds of Ukrainian fighters surrender: Russia

Russian forces pummelled Mariupol, a major port on the Sea of Azov between Russia and Crimea, with artillery for weeks

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to restrict wheat exports

The US hopes India will reconsider its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington encouraging countries not to restrict exports.