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Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks Israeli PM to mediate negotiations with Russia
Zelenskyy has asked Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to serve as a mediator in possible talks with Russia.
 "Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks Israeli PM to mediate negotiations with Russia")
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.
US, Europe agree to freeze assets of Russia's Vladimir Putin, Sergey Lavrov
The US Treasury Department is expected to release more details later on Friday
 "US, Europe agree to freeze assets of Russia's Vladimir Putin, Sergey Lavrov")
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, Ukraine conflict may hit Indian economy badly, says CAIT
The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said the impact will jeopardise efforts to recover the domestic trade from the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Russia, Ukraine conflict may hit Indian economy badly, says CAIT")
Ukraine crisis might push edible oil rates up; wheat exports could gain
Reports said Lebanon, which imports 60% wheat from Ukraine has started talks with India after the crisis
 "Ukraine crisis might push edible oil rates up; wheat exports could gain")
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")
Russia-Ukraine crisis: India economy to be among worst hit in Asia - Nomura
A sustained rise in oil, food prices would have adverse impacts on Asia's economies. India, Thailand and the Philippines are the biggest losers, while Indonesia would be a relative gainer, Nomura said
 "Russia-Ukraine crisis: India economy to be among worst hit in Asia - Nomura")
Commerce ministry sets up helpdesk for Russia-Ukraine-related trade issues
Export-import communities can submit details of their issues on the DGFT website, on which support is required
Ukraine evacuations: Two Air India flights may leave for Bucharest today
Air India is planning to operate two flights to Romanian capital Bucharest on Friday to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine due to a Russian military offensive, senior government officials said.
 "Ukraine evacuations: Two Air India flights may leave for Bucharest today")
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")
