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$13.6 bn aid package for Ukraine, allies wins final Congressional approval
A $13.6 bn emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday.
 "$13.6 bn aid package for Ukraine, allies wins final Congressional approval")
UNSC to discuss Russia claim of US military biological activity in Ukraine
Council diplomats confirmed the meeting scheduled for 10 am EST, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement.
 "UNSC to discuss Russia claim of US military biological activity in Ukraine")
It's a miracle to have survived war, say evacuated Indian students
Indian students, who were stuck in beleaguered Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, said it was a miracle to survive the war and they were relieved to have finally reached Delhi.
 "It's a miracle to have survived war, say evacuated Indian students")
Premier Li Keqiang offers China's help for ''grave'' Ukraine situation
China's premier on Friday called the situation in Ukraine grave and offered Beijing's help in playing a positive role for peace while continuing to refuse to criticise Russia.
 "Premier Li Keqiang offers China's help for ''grave'' Ukraine situation")
China chooses Russia over Ukraine despite history of military trade
Despite Ukraine providing military technology to China, Beijing seems more inclined towards Russia in the ongoing war between Moscow and Kyiv.
 "China chooses Russia over Ukraine despite history of military trade")
No chemical weapons were developed in Ukraine, says Volodymyr Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that "no chemical or any other weapons of mass destruction were developed" in his country.
 "No chemical weapons were developed in Ukraine, says Volodymyr Zelensky")
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attack on humanitarian corridor in Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian forces of targeting a humanitarian corridor in the city of Mariupol.
 "Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attack on humanitarian corridor in Mariupol")
We have not criticised India's position on Ukraine: German Ambassador
German Ambassador to India, Walter J. Lindner told IANS that the German government has not put any pressure on India or any other country to take sides on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
 "We have not criticised India's position on Ukraine: German Ambassador")
Facebook, Instagram to allow posts calling for violence against Russians
Meta is planning to allow the publication of calls for violence against Russians in response to the invasion of Ukraine, media reports said on Friday.
 "Facebook, Instagram to allow posts calling for violence against Russians")
Oil extends losses as Russia pledges to fulfil supply contracts
Oil prices settled about 2% lower on Thursday after a volatile session, a day after its biggest daily dive in two years, as Russia pledged to fulfill contractual obligations
 "Oil extends losses as Russia pledges to fulfil supply contracts")
China not supplying aircraft parts after sanctions, says Russia
Russia would eye opportunities to source parts from countries, including Turkey and India, after failing to get them from China
 "China not supplying aircraft parts after sanctions, says Russia")
Russia accepts economy in 'shock' as tanks roll into Kyiv's outskirts
Kremlin to ask military for info on hospital strike
 "Russia accepts economy in 'shock' as tanks roll into Kyiv's outskirts")
YouTube, Google Play suspend payment-based services in Russia
Google will also pause ads for advertisers based in Russia across its properties and networks globally, the company said
 "YouTube, Google Play suspend payment-based services in Russia")
Oil edges back up despite Putin's pledge to honour supply commitments
Since Russia's February 24 invasion of Ukraine, oil markets have been the most volatile in two years, with global benchmark Brent crude recording its biggest decline since April, 2020
 "Oil edges back up despite Putin's pledge to honour supply commitments")
Gold steadies near $2,000/oz as Ukraine worries support
Spot gold were steady at $1,992.37 per ounce by 1544 GMT, after tumbling as much as 3% on Wednesday. US gold futures inched up 0.5% to $1,998.60
 "Gold steadies near $2,000/oz as Ukraine worries support")
Putin warns of spike in fertiliser prices if West creates 'difficulties'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned that the price of fertilisers across the globe may spike further if the West continued to create "difficulties" for his country
 "Putin warns of spike in fertiliser prices if West creates 'difficulties'")
Putin says Russia will emerge stronger, sanctions will rebound on West
Putin said Moscow - a major energy producer that supplies a third of Europe's gas - would continue to meet its contractual obligations even though it has been slammed with comprehensive sanctions
 "Putin says Russia will emerge stronger, sanctions will rebound on West")
Kamala Harris embraces call for war crimes probe of Russia
Absolutely there should be an investigation, and we should all be watching, said Harris
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Putin says Russia will solve its problems, calls sanctions illegitimate
Addressing a government meeting, Putin also said Moscow - a major energy producer which supplies a third of Europe's gas - would continue to meet its contractual obligations
Russia built an economy like a fortress but the pain is real
Western sanctions are dealing a severe blow to Russia's economy.
 "Russia built an economy like a fortress but the pain is real")
