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Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian troops sweep in

Russian forces moved to the outskirts of Ukraine's capital as US officials warned that President Vladimir Putin may be intent on installing a new, more friendly government

Rouble climbs off record low, Russian stocks soar as central bank eyed

The weakening in the rouble after the invasion of Ukraine is expected to dent living standards in Russia and to stoke inflation that is already close to 9%

Gold prices climb as investors assess impact of Russian invasion on Ukraine

Spot gold XAU= rose 0.7% to $1,916.10 per ounce by 0645 GMT, after hitting its highest since September 2020 at $1,973.96 on Thursday

Bilateral payments with Russia unlikely to be impacted amid sanctions

Bilateral payments with Russia may not be impacted even as the US and other western countries have imposed economic sanctions on Moscow in the wake of the attack on on Ukraine. India and Russia bilateral payments are made in Indian rupee. For both imports and exports, payments are made or received in the rupee for shipments. So, sanctions by the West may not have an impact on the payments, barring exchange rate fluctuation, sources said on Friday. Russia is one of biggest suppliers of defence products and equipment to India mostly under government-to-government contract. Bilateral trade between India and Russia stood at USD 9.4 billion so far this fiscal year, against USD 8.1 billion in 2020-21. India's main imports from Russia include fuels, mineral oils, pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical machinery and equipment and fertilisers. While major export items from India to Russia include pharmaceutical .

I've asked 27 leaders of Europe, all are afraid: Ukraine President

The Ukrainian president says Kiev has been left to fend for itself as NATO is "afraid" to give it any guarantees, RT reported.

Ukraine conflict: US Congress for $600-million weapon assistance to Kiev

Biden reiterated that no US forces will be sent into Ukraine

800 casualties among Russian forces, claims Ukraine defence ministry

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry has said its armed forces have inflicted some 800 casualties on Russian forces since the military operations began on Thursday.

Imran Khan sought meeting with Putin to soothe 'hurt ego': Pakistan media

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Russia visit is facing heavy backlash from Pakistani media who noted that the visit is to soothe his "hurt ego", a media report said.

President Biden and Europe waiting on one key sanction against Russia

The Russian invasion of Ukraine caused a barrage of new financial sanctions Thursday

5 essential commodities that will be hit by Russia's war on Ukraine

Ukraine, Russia may only account for a small proportion of imports of major manufacturing nations like Germany and US, but are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many supply chains.

Russia presses invasion to the outskirts of Ukrainian capital Kyiv

Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to outskirts of capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.

Russia Ukraine crisis: World leaders fine-tune sanctions to punish Putin

$20 mn in UN humanitarian funds for Ukraine. A raft of new, stronger sanctions against Russia from Japan, Australia, Taiwan and others. And a cascade of condemnation from the highest levels.

Ukraine struggles with Internet blackout after Russian invasion

After attacking Ukrainian government websites and banks with massive cyber attacks, Russia-sponsored hackers are now hitting Internet infrastructure in the country to silence the locals amid a war.

Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard social media users

They claim to show Russian fighter jets being shot down or Ukrainians dodging for cover in their own homes.

Analysis: Russia-Ukraine crisis reshaping Joe Biden's presidency

Biden is confronted with the outbreak of the worst fighting in Europe since World War II

Ukraine war: The world needs a united West to contain Russian aggression

The Russian president's intentions have been crystal clear since his rambling speech on February 21 in which he talked of Russia's "empire"

Putin's invasion of Ukraine attacks its history, reveals imperial instincts

Ultimately, the use of "empire" as an ideology reveals Russia's yearning for - or sense of entitlement to - a third imperial regime.

Dialogue, diplomacy best way forward to defuse Ukraine crisis: India

As Russia's full-scale attack on Ukraine triggered widespread condemnation and fears of a wider conflict, India has been in touch with all parties concerned

Ready to take in refugees from Ukraine: Danish PM Frederiksen

Frederiksen also pledged humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and its neighbours

Euro tries to recover after tumbling on Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russia's rouble tumbled overnight, falling to a record low of 89.986 per dollar, before recovering a little