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Russian troops kidnap 3 Israelis in Melitopol: Ukraine Deputy PM

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk has said that Russian forces have kidnapped three Israeli citizens in the besieged city of Melitopol.

Ukraine crisis: President Zelensky to address Japanese parliament

Japan, unlike in the past, has been acting tough against Russia, in line with other Group of Seven countries, though Tokyo's steps have triggered Moscow's retaliation

David Beckham hands over Instagram and other handles to Ukrainian doctor

Beckham spoke about the initiative through a video shared on his Instagram account and urged people to donate to charities supporting Ukraine

Tokyo denounces Moscow as Russia stops peace treaty talks with Japan

Japan denounced Russia over its decision to discontinue peace treaty talks over the disputed Kuril islands and withdraw from joint economic projects

Bids raised to take ownership of Chelsea from sanctioned owner Abramovich

The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea stepped up as increased offers were being mulled by bankers tasked with selling the club for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich

Russian troops forced out of strategically important Makariv: Ukraine

The Ukrainian army said it forced Russian troops out of Makariv, a strategically important Kyiv suburb, after a fierce battle

Russia shells humanitarian corridor, wounding four children: Zelensky

The Ukrainian government said that about 3,000 people from Mariupol were evacuated on Monday

Biden discusses Russia's 'brutal' tactics in Ukraine with European leaders

Biden spoke with France President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson

President Zelensky hails protesters confronting troops in Kherson

Russian troops on Monday used stun grenades and fired in the air to break up demonstrators in the southern city of Kherson

Divide at UN over naming Russia aid resolution for Ukraine

Supporters of the French-Mexican resolution are hoping they will come close to the vote on the March 2 General Assembly resolution that demanded an immediate halt to Russia's military action

Imran Khan used as 'Joker' in Putin's operation against Ukraine: Analyst

Further, Imran Khan risked Pakistan's relations with the Western countries by going forward with his visit to Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine

UN sets up safe spaces along Ukraine's borders, feeds over 330,000 people

UNICEF and UNHCR, have set up 'Blue Dots' centres, which are 'one-stop safe spaces for children and women,' at various places along Ukraine's border in neighbouring countries

India 'somewhat shaky' on punishing Russia for invasion of Ukraine: Biden

Biden in his remarks asserted that Putin didn't anticipate how unified NATO and western allies would be in a global response to his invasion of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to discuss deal with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Monday he was prepared to discuss a commitment from Ukraine not to seek NATO membership in exchange for a cease-fire

There cannot be 'denazification' in agreement with Russia: Zelensky

'When a country that is treading in the footsteps of the Nazi is accusing us of being Nazi - we can't accept that,' the media outlet quoted him as saying during an interview to Suspilne

Ukraine war: Russia bans Instagram, Facebook under 'extremism' law

A Russian court on Monday ruled to ban Instagram and Facebook in the country, labelling its parent company Meta as extremist, according to a media report.

Russia warns of diplomatic breakdown with US over Putin criticism

A Russian FM statement Monday referred to recent unacceptable statements by Biden about Putin. Biden referred to Putin last week as a war criminal in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: Russia bans Instagram, Facebook under 'extremism' law

Earlier, the Kremlin had threatened to ban Facebook and Instagram after its posts called for violence against Russia

Ukraine war lifts default risk for world's fragile economies

Worries over whether Russia would deliver on its interest payments this month are leading investors to consider who else is at risk of failing to pay

Russia finds Meta guilty of 'extremist activity', says WhatsApp can stay

Russia banned Facebook for restricting access to Russian media while Instagram was blocked after Meta said it would allow social media users in Ukraine to post messages urging violence against Putin