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Latest Ukraine updates: Strike hits Mariupol hospital complex

Ukraine news for March 9: Russian attack hits a children’s hospital in besieged port city, Ukrainian officials say.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022

Biden blocks Russian oil imports in latest round of sanctions on Kremlin

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the U.S. will ban the importing of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas and coal, broadening the economic sanctions leveled against Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022

Ukraine wants a no-fly zone. Why do the US and NATO reject the idea?

WASHINGTON — As persistently as Ukrainians demand a no-fly zone to protect them from Russia, the U.S. and NATO just as steadily insist it can’t be done.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 8, 2022

Pulling the plug on Russian oil and gas won’t be a smooth ride for consumers

Shell has issued a reminder to Europe of the disruption entailed in disentangling itself from its energy framework

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022

Mother of all sanctions: Can the West do without Russian oil and gas?

Europe's first full-scale invasion of a sovereign state since World War II, a refugee crisis to match and an endgame sure to upend more than just the West's resolve: as the EU turns up the heat on Vladimir Putin, it's already asking citizens to turn down their thermostats. How will…

France 24 · Mar 8, 2022

Europe ‘faces recession and financial crisis if Russia turns off gas’ in retaliation for Ukraine sanctions

‘Everything from here on is pain’ as EU, UK and US unveil plans to aggressively cut dependence on Russian fossil fuels, despite Moscow’s threat of retaliation

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Dispatch From Ukraine: The Hutnyks of Lviv

Three members of one family on why they are staying in Ukraine as Russia invades

Reason · Mar 8, 2022

RT challenges EU ban at Europe's second top court

Russian state-controlled media outlet Russia Today has challenged an EU ban on its activities in the European Union, Europe's second top court said in a tweet on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Lilium Stock Flies As NetJets Intends To Buy 150 Jets

eVTOL jet maker Lilium NV (NASDAQ:LILM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a proposed strategic partnership with private aviation company NetJets Inc. and aviation training company FlightSafety International. The MoU provides NetJets with the right to purchase up to 150 Lilium aircraft. NetJets also anticipates supporting Lilium with a private sales campaign for…

Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022

EU announces plan to slash Russian gas imports this year

The European Commission has announced a plan to reduce gas imports from Russia by two-thirds this year.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022