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'Minister No': Russian FM Sergei Lavrov embodies Moscow's steely posture

As Russia's top diplomat during the invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is embodying the Kremlin's defiant posture with a mixture of toughness and sarcasm. While President Vladimir Putin single-handedly shapes the country's foreign policy, Lavrov delivers Moscow's message with a bluntness uncharacteristic of a diplomat. In the role for nearly 18 years, the 71-year-old Lavrov has seen relations with the West shift from near-friendly to openly hostile, plummeting to a catastrophic new low with Russia's war against Ukraine. The invasion prompted the European Union to freeze the assets of both Putin and Lavrov, among others an unprecedented blow to Moscow's pride. Lavrov's tenure as foreign minister is second only to that of Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, who was in office for 28 years. Like Gromyko, who was nicknamed Mr. Nyet (Mr. No), Lavrov has come to represent the uncompromising face of Kremlin foreign policy vis a vis the West. He doesn't mince words whe

World stocks slip, oil blasts past $110 as sanctions on Russia bite

In the latest tightening of restrictions on Moscow, the United States banned Russian flights using American airspace, following similar moves by the European Union and Canada

Thousands of people fight to get on trains out of Kiev amid Ukraine war

A video has shown people's desperate bid to flee Kyiv overnight as explosions struck residential areas and as many as 15,000 Russian troops bore down on Ukraine's capital, Daily Mail reported.

Google donates $15 mn in relief to Ukraine, blocks RT, Sputnik on YouTube

To curb the spread of misinformation and disrupt disinformation campaigns online, Google has "blocked YouTube channels connected to Russia Today and Sputnik across Europe"

Pakistan stays on sidelines as UN debates Russia-Ukraine crisis: Report

Pakistan allowed its turn to pass as the UN General Assembly continued to debate a resolution demanding immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Mexico declines to join Russia sanctions, seeks to stay on peaceful terms

Mexico won't be taking part in the international sanction on Russia over Ukraine invasion, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he seeks to keep his country on peaceful terms with all nations

Belarus President accidentally revealed Moldova will be invaded next

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko appears to have indicated Vladimir Putin's forces have plans to invade Moldova, Daily Mail reported.

UN General Assembly to vote on resolution demanding Russia stop war

Country after country, from Europe's economic powerhouse to a tiny Pacific island nation, have lined up to lash out at Russia's invasion of Ukraine

United Airlines ends its use of Russian airspace, suspends two India routes

United Airlines said Wednesday it has stopped using Russian airspace for flights between the US and Mumbai and Delhi in India.

India's output, exports of Russia's Sputnik vaccine at risk due to war

India's production and exports of Russia's Sputnik Covid-19 vaccines are expected to slow further following US sanctions on Russia's sovereign wealth fund that promotes the shot globally

Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions named for sanctions

US payment card firms Visa Inc and Mastercard Inc have blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their network, complying with government sanctions imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine

Tennis players from Russia, Belarus to keep competing in ATP, WTA events

Post Russian invasion in Ukraine, the Association of Tennis Professionals announced that the players from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete in ATP and World Tennis Association events

Special Flight carrying 218 Indian nationals from Bucharest lands in Delhi

This is the ninth flight of 'Operation Ganga' that evacuated stranded Indian citizens from Ukraine.

Economic dangers from Russia's Ukraine invasion ripple across globe

Even before Putin's troops invaded Ukraine, the global economy was straining under a range of burdens

Ordinary Russians already feeling the pain of sanctions over Ukraine war

The falling ruble pushes up the price of imports, which make up over half the consumer basket.

NATO chief Stoltenberg stresses diplomatic efforts to solve Ukraine crisis

Visiting Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg has stressed diplomatic efforts to solve the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine war: Mexico declines to impose economic sanctions on Russia

Russia has built strong links to various governments in Latin America, especially authoritarian administrations in Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, but its ties with Mexico are seen to be limited

Studying ways to reduce reliance on Russian gas, says Italy's PM

Draghi sought to reassure Italians concerned about the rising security risks and spiraling energy prices stemming from the Russia-Ukraine military conflict

Danish shipping giant Maersk suspends operations in Russia

The Danish shipping giant Maersk decided to temporarily curtail operations in Russia, saying it is "deeply concerned by how the crisis keeps escalating in Ukraine."

EU leader says conflict must end before discussion for Ukraine accession

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday signed an official appeal for the EU, asking for an accession of Ukraine via a new special procedure