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Hungary to open humanitarian corridor for people fleeing Ukraine: FM
Hungary's government expects around 600,000 refugees to arrive in the country from Ukraine, according to a map shown on Prime Minister Viktor Orban' Facebook page.
 "Hungary to open humanitarian corridor for people fleeing Ukraine: FM")
Repercussions of Ukraine situation pose 'significant economic risks': IMF
The IMF Chief said she met earlier on Friday with IMF Executive Board to brief Executive Directors on the initial assessment of the unfolding situation
 "Repercussions of Ukraine situation pose 'significant economic risks': IMF")
Canadian PM calls for Russia's removal from SWIFT payment system
Trudeau on Friday said at a press conference that Canada will join other nations to impose sanctions directly on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle of advisers
 "Canadian PM calls for Russia's removal from SWIFT payment system")
India-Russia relations distinct from Washington-Moscow, that's OK: US
Russia has launched multiple attacks on several areas in central and eastern Ukraine, drawing widespread condemnation and sanctions
 "India-Russia relations distinct from Washington-Moscow, that's OK: US")
Moscow vetoes UN resolution that demands Russia stop attacking Ukraine
The vote on Friday was 11 in favour, with Russia voting no and China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstaining
 "Moscow vetoes UN resolution that demands Russia stop attacking Ukraine")
Ukraine crisis: US Treasury imposes sanctions against Putin, other leaders
Treasury has previously designated eleven members of the Russian Security Council and will continue to impose costs on the ruling elite as Russia prosecutes this brutal war of choice: Statement
 "Ukraine crisis: US Treasury imposes sanctions against Putin, other leaders")
India abstains on UNSC resolution that 'deplores' Russian aggression
The resolution received 11 votes in favour and three abstentions, including by India, China and the UAE.
Ukraine crisis: Kyiv prepares for assault as Russian troops enter capital
Ukrainian officials said a Russian aircraft had been shot down and crashed into a building in Kyiv overnight, setting it ablaze and injuring eight people
Bilateral payments with Russia unlikely to be impacted amid sanctions
Russia is one of biggest suppliers of defence products and equipment to India, mostly under government-to-government contracts
 "Bilateral payments with Russia unlikely to be impacted amid sanctions")
Russia accounted for half of India's arms imports during 2016-20
Although India's reliance on Russia has been declining, Russia still accounts for most of India's arms imports
 "Russia accounted for half of India's arms imports during 2016-20")
Russia-Ukraine crisis: India steps up efforts to evacuate its nationals
The Indian embassy in Ukraine said over 470 students will exit Ukraine and enter Romania through the Porubne-Siret border on Friday
 "Russia-Ukraine crisis: India steps up efforts to evacuate its nationals")
Families of Indians stuck in Ukraine protest near Russian embassy
According to police, around 15 to 20 people came near the Shanti Path around 5.15 pm, but they were not allowed to move ahead
 "Families of Indians stuck in Ukraine protest near Russian embassy")
Ukraine crisis: UK will sanction Putin 'imminently', Johnson tells NATO
He also called for 'immediate action' to ban Russia from the SWIFT payment platform to 'inflict maximum pain' on the Russian regime
Ukraine crisis: UK will sanction Putin 'imminently', Johnson tells NATO
He also called for 'immediate action' to ban Russia from the SWIFT payment platform to 'inflict maximum pain' on the Russian regime
 "Ukraine crisis: UK will sanction Putin 'imminently', Johnson tells NATO")
Ukraine crisis: Russia puts 'partial restriction' on Facebook access
In its official statement, Roskomnadzor said Russia's Foreign Ministry and the Prosecutor General's office found Facebook complicit in violation of fundamental human rights and freedom
 "Ukraine crisis: Russia puts 'partial restriction' on Facebook access")
IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia and Belarus: Report
Volleyball and shooting both have world championships scheduled to be held in Russia; there is also a World Cup qualifying playoff match against Poland scheduled for March 24 in Moscow
 "IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia and Belarus: Report")
Ukraine crisis: Bitcoin jumps more than 11%; Russian stocks & ruble rise
Other digital coins including ether and XRP saw solid gains as well
 "Ukraine crisis: Bitcoin jumps more than 11%; Russian stocks & ruble rise")
Ukraine crisis: World fine-tuning Russia sanctions; EU targets Putin
President Putin signed treaties with leaders of DPR and LPR on February 21, recognising the two regions of Ukraine as independent
 "Ukraine crisis: World fine-tuning Russia sanctions; EU targets Putin")
Russia ready to hold talks once Ukrainian Army lays down arms: Lavrov
Putin said the Russian military operation aims to ensure a demilitarisation of Ukraine and urged Ukrainian servicemen to immediately put down arms and go home
 "Russia ready to hold talks once Ukrainian Army lays down arms: Lavrov")
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Volodymyr Zelensky says he's target number 1
Ukraine's Defence Ministry on Friday said more than 1,000 Russian servicemen have been killed so far in the conflict
