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MIT severs ties with Russian research univ after Ukraine invasion
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is severing ties with a research university it helped establish more than a decade ago in Russia, citing the country's military actions in invading Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: BP to exit Rosneft stake, may take a $25 bn hit
The surprise move from the British company is the latest sign of how far Western powers are willing to go to punish President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine
 "Russia-Ukraine crisis: BP to exit Rosneft stake, may take a $25 bn hit")
Ukraine crisis: Kyiv mayor proud of citizens' spirit, anxious about future
The mayor confirmed that nine civilians in Kyiv had been killed so far, including one child.
 "Ukraine crisis: Kyiv mayor proud of citizens' spirit, anxious about future")
Ukraine files genocide case against Russia at UN's highest court
The case says Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine based on false claims of acts of genocide in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of eastern Ukraine
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Euro slides with US stock futures as Russia-Ukraine risks mount
U.S. 10-year Treasury futures rose a full point, while the Russian rouble indicated as much as 25% weaker at a new record low around 112 per dollar.
 "Euro slides with US stock futures as Russia-Ukraine risks mount")
Ukraine conflict: Oil surges on Russia nuclear alert as sanctions intensify
The nuclear alert and bank payment constraints heightened fears that oil supplies from the world's second-largest producer could be disrupted
 "Ukraine conflict: Oil surges on Russia nuclear alert as sanctions intensify")
Russian forces destroy world's biggest cargo plane Mriya in Ukraine
Russian forces have destroyed Ukraine's flagman aircraft An-225 Mriya, the world's biggest cargo plane, Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom said on Telegram.
 "Russian forces destroy world's biggest cargo plane Mriya in Ukraine")
New York orders sanctions against Russia, welcomes Ukraine refugees
New York's sanctions follow those issued by President Joe Biden last week targeting Russia's financial system.
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Exxon faces new pressure over dealings with Russia's Rosneft
Russia's attack on Ukraine has unleashed broad economic and political rebukes and corporate withdrawals by banks, technology and other firms unprecedented in their extent.
 "Exxon faces new pressure over dealings with Russia's Rosneft")
Ukraine President speaks with UK PM, agree on steps to counter 'aggressor'
Zelenskyy also had a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
 "Ukraine President speaks with UK PM, agree on steps to counter 'aggressor'")
People protest in France against Russian invasion, denounce Vladimir Putin
Hundreds of people protested on Sunday in Paris and in the Riviera city of Nice against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Ukrainian flags and those of other eastern European nations hoisted high.
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Ukraine conflict: ECB says Russia bank subsidiary likely to fail
The European Central Bank said early Monday that the bank had 13.6 billion euros in assets at the end of last year, but has experienced "significant deposit outflows" due to "geopolitical tensions"
 "Ukraine conflict: ECB says Russia bank subsidiary likely to fail")
Economists say higher oil prices pose more risk to India's growth momentum
India, which meets nearly 80% of its oil needs through imports, could be hit by a widening trade deficit, weakening rupee and higher inflation
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Top headlines: Rupee-rouble trade to get a boost, freight rates may rise
Allowing FDI of up to 20 per cent in LIC may open up divestment opportunities in other "bodies corporate" in the government. More on that in our top headlines this morning.
Putin making threats that don't exist, justifying aggression in Ukraine: WH
Putin is making threats that do not exist in order to justify aggression in Ukraine, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki alleged, said that the US will stand up for it and may slap energy sanctions.
 "Putin making threats that don't exist, justifying aggression in Ukraine: WH")
Expel Russia from World Cup, requests French Football Association president
World Cup champions France have demanded that Russia should be expelled from the 2022 World Cup with three countries refusing to face them in the playoffs.
 "Expel Russia from World Cup, requests French Football Association president")
Ukraine crisis: Twitter says its site is being restricted in Russia
Internet blockage observatory NetBlocks reported that Twitter had been restricted on leading networks.
 "Ukraine crisis: Twitter says its site is being restricted in Russia")
Ukraine crisis: US, European Union cut few Russian banks from SWIFT
Removing banks from SWIFT is deemed to be a severe curb because almost all banks use the system.
 "Ukraine crisis: US, European Union cut few Russian banks from SWIFT")
Ukraine approaches International Court of Justice; Russia enters Kharkiv
Germany set to increase defence spending in response to 'Putin's war'
 "Ukraine approaches International Court of Justice; Russia enters Kharkiv")
European Union shuts airspace to Russian airlines, will buy Ukraine arms
The shift underscored how Russia's war on Ukraine was rewriting Europe's post-World War II security and defense policy in ways that were unthinkable only a few weeks ago
 "European Union shuts airspace to Russian airlines, will buy Ukraine arms")
