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Putin signs decree to ensure financial stability as sanctions mount
These measures will be taken in response to anti-Russian sanctions by the US, other countries and international organisations, according to the decree.
 "Putin signs decree to ensure financial stability as sanctions mount")
US shuts its airspace to Russia as Ukrainian cities brace for attacks
The US closed its airspace to Russian planes as the Russian military attempted to encircle and subdue Ukrainian cities with intensifying bombardments on Wednesday, almost a week into the invasion
 "US shuts its airspace to Russia as Ukrainian cities brace for attacks")
Ukraine conflict: Boeing suspends maintenance support for Russian airlines
The development comes after Russia intensified military actions in Ukraine, with reports of major shelling in the city of Kharkiv in Eastern Ukraine.
 "Ukraine conflict: Boeing suspends maintenance support for Russian airlines")
Biden vows to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, fight inflation
Biden declared that he and all members of Congress, whatever political differences there may be, were joined with an unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny.
 "Biden vows to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, fight inflation")
UP to ensure free travel of students arriving from Ukraine to their homes
The Indian government is continuously evacuating students who were stranded in Ukraine via neighbouring countries
 "UP to ensure free travel of students arriving from Ukraine to their homes")
Palm surges past 7,000 ringgit to record high on Black Sea supply woes
Palm oil has become the costliest among the four major edible oils for the first time
 "Palm surges past 7,000 ringgit to record high on Black Sea supply woes")
US utilities lobby White House to let Russian uranium imports to continue
US nuclear power industry is pushing White House to allow uranium imports from Russia to continue despite the war in Ukraine, with cheap supplies of fuel seen as key to keeping electricity prices low
 "US utilities lobby White House to let Russian uranium imports to continue")
World Bank, IMF racing to get aid for Ukraine in coming weeks and months
IMF, World Bank said they were racing to provide billions of dollars of additional funding to Ukraine in coming weeks and months, adding the war there is creating crucial spillovers to other countries
 "World Bank, IMF racing to get aid for Ukraine in coming weeks and months")
Russia seeks to pause investor stampede as sanctions hammer economy
Russia seeks to place temporary restrictions on foreigners seeking to exit Russia assets, as it tried to stem an investor retreat driven by crippling Western sanctions imposed over Ukraine invasion
 "Russia seeks to pause investor stampede as sanctions hammer economy")
Athletes from Russia, Belarus banned from ISSF Championships
UEFA and FIFA have also barred Russia from international football until further notice.
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Putin miscalculated Ukraine, 'ran into wall of strength': Joe Biden
The annual speech to Congress gave Biden a platform to highlight his agenda, reassure fretful Americans and seek to boost his sluggish poll numbers
Modi speaks to EU President, expresses anguish on humanitarian crisis
The PM reiterated India's appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue.
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Ukraine conflict: World Bank to provide $3 billion support package to Kyiv
World Bank Group President David Malpass and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced the support package for Ukraine in a joint IMF-World Bank Group statement on the War in Ukraine
 "Ukraine conflict: World Bank to provide $3 billion support package to Kyiv")
Asian shares slip, crude oil surges again as Russia sanctions bite
As global sanctions against Moscow tighten, the United States is poised to ban Russian flights using American airspace, following similar moves by the European Union and Canada.
 "Asian shares slip, crude oil surges again as Russia sanctions bite")
Biden plans to ban Russia from US airspace for Ukraine invasion
The move follows similar action by Canada and the European Union in recent days.
 "Biden plans to ban Russia from US airspace for Ukraine invasion")
Canadian sanctions to stay until Russia withdraws troops from Ukraine: PM
Canada will maintain sanctions against Russia until the latter withdraws its troops from Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.
 "Canadian sanctions to stay until Russia withdraws troops from Ukraine: PM")
Euro testing support as Russia-Ukraine crisis looms large over growth
The euro was under pressure on Wednesday as intensifying Russian bombardment of Ukraine's cities and a surging oil price raised investor concerns about a hit to Europe's economy and growth
 "Euro testing support as Russia-Ukraine crisis looms large over growth")
Ukraine crisis: Apple, Nike and Hollywood spurn Russia, isolating Putin
Taken together, the moves reflect a cultural and commercial split unseen since the Cold War ended in the late 1980s
 "Ukraine crisis: Apple, Nike and Hollywood spurn Russia, isolating Putin")
Ukraine conflict: Big tech begins restricting Russian state media platforms
The EU announced a ban Sunday, which countries are expected to sign off on today after a formal proposal.
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US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia
Russia, China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Moscow invading Ukraine and Beijing seeking to wrest control of Taiwan, US Department of Defence said
 "US says it's keeping an eye on China as it backs Ukraine against Russia")
