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Oil extends gains with falling supplies in focus as Ukraine talks fail
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday blamed Ukraine for derailing peace talks and said Moscow would not let up on what it calls a 'special operation' to disarm its neighbour
 "Oil extends gains with falling supplies in focus as Ukraine talks fail")
Roman Abramovich has assets worth $7 bn frozen in tax haven Jersey
Abramovich was sanctioned by the European Union and the UK last month as part of sweeping penalties against tycoons believed to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin
 "Roman Abramovich has assets worth $7 bn frozen in tax haven Jersey")
Ukraine war will slow down post-Covid recovery in South Asia: World Bank
The World Bank said that the Indian economy will grow at 8%, which is slightly less than 2021
 "Ukraine war will slow down post-Covid recovery in South Asia: World Bank")
Delta Air Lines loses $940 million in Q1, but bookings, revenue, surge
US reported that inflation in the past year rose at its fastest pace in more than four decades, led by soaring fuel costs, which is the second largest input costs for airlines after labour
 "Delta Air Lines loses $940 million in Q1, but bookings, revenue, surge")
Would not use 'genocide' to describe Russia's actions in Ukraine: Macron
The French leader also announced plans to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and, possibly, with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days
 "Would not use 'genocide' to describe Russia's actions in Ukraine: Macron")
Russia says over 1,000 Ukrainian marines surrender in Mariupol
Mariupol, which has been encircled by Russian troops for weeks, has seen the fiercest fighting and the most comprehensive destruction since Russia invaded on Feb. 24
 "Russia says over 1,000 Ukrainian marines surrender in Mariupol")
Global gold prices inch higher as Ukraine conflict lifts safe-haven bids
Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,970.21 per ounce, as of 0748 GMT, after hitting a near one-month peak of $1,978.21 on Tuesday
 "Global gold prices inch higher as Ukraine conflict lifts safe-haven bids")
Global shares pause on inflation view; oil steady on Ukraine talks
In currency markets, Putin's remarks were a major driver with the euro up 0.1% against the dollar but just above a five-week low
 "Global shares pause on inflation view; oil steady on Ukraine talks")
Russia makes little headway in slowing a Western arms express into Ukraine
Western weaponry pouring into Ukraine helped blunt Russia's initial offensive and seems certain to play a central role in the approaching, potentially decisive, battle for Ukraine's Donbas region.
 "Russia makes little headway in slowing a Western arms express into Ukraine")
Russia accuses US-funded laboratories of developing bio-weapons
US-funded biological laboratories in Ukraine were engaged in developing components of biological weapons, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has said.
 "Russia accuses US-funded laboratories of developing bio-weapons")
US President Joe Biden calls Russia's actions in Ukraine 'genocide'
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Russia's actions in Ukraine "genocide" as he attempted to explain the rising inflation in the country.
 "US President Joe Biden calls Russia's actions in Ukraine 'genocide'")
Ukraine's position at talks with Russia unchanged: chief negotiator
Ukraine's negotiating position at the peace talks with Russia remains unchanged, the head of the Ukrainian delegation David Arakhamia has said.
 "Ukraine's position at talks with Russia unchanged: chief negotiator")
Pragmatic diplomacy
India has defended its position effectively
 "Pragmatic diplomacy")
Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads the West
Putin, who had been ubiquitous on Russian television in the early days of the war, had largely retreated from public view since Russia's withdrawal from northern Ukraine two weeks ago
 "Putin says peace talks with Ukraine are at dead end, goads the West")
Out of the shadows: Sanctions put rare spotlight on Putin's daughters
Tikhonova's ex-husband Kirill Shamalov made a fortune from investing in petrochemical giant Sibur Holding, with the help of a loan from Akimov's state-controlled bank
 "Out of the shadows: Sanctions put rare spotlight on Putin's daughters")
Clean energy spending in economic recovery packages surged by 50%: IEA
Across emerging and developing economies, however, the total amount of fiscal resources being dedicated to sustainable recovery measures is one-tenth of the amount in advanced economies
 "Clean energy spending in economic recovery packages surged by 50%: IEA")
Ukraine war: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern
Ukraine's Azov regiment has said three soldiers were injured by 'a poisonous substance' in an attack on Monday
 "Ukraine war: Report of Mariupol chemical attack sparks US, UK concern")
Ukraine war reflection of complete multi-domain operations: IAF Chief
Speaking at the All India Management Association event, the IAF Chief further stated that there is a lot to learn from the Russia and Ukraine conflict.
 "Ukraine war reflection of complete multi-domain operations: IAF Chief")
Russian war worsens fertilizer crunch, risking food supplies
Despite thousands of miles separating her from the battlefields of Ukraine, Kariuki and her cabbage, corn and spinach farm are indirect victims of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion.
 "Russian war worsens fertilizer crunch, risking food supplies")
Many Ukrainian children lack food, water, says UN children's agency
Hundreds of schools and educational facilities have been attacked or used for military purposes, Fontaine said
 "Many Ukrainian children lack food, water, says UN children's agency")
