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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 394

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 394th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2023

Ukraine says Russia's Bakhmut assault losing steam, counterstrike coming soon

Ukrainian troops will launch a long-awaited counter assault "very soon" now that Russia's offensive in Bakhmut is losing steam, Ukraine's top ground forces commander says.

ABC News · Mar 24, 2023

Russian forces appear to lose steam as Ukraine prepares offensive

Putin strengthens his ties with China in 56th week of the war, but his forces seem to lose momentum on the battlefield.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023

Medvedev says Russia will nuke any country that tries to arrest Putin

‘All our missiles, et cetera, would fly to the Bundestag, to the Chancellor’s office’

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

Russian leaders should be tried in absentia for aggression in Ukraine, Kyiv official says

Russian leaders should be put on trial for the invasion of Ukraine even if they cannot be arrested and brought to court in person, Kyiv's top prosecutor said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Any attempt to arrest Putin would be declaration of war on Russia, ally says

Any attempt to arrest President Vladimir Putin after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the Kremlin chief would amount to a declaration of war against Russia, his ally Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

ICC regrets Russia’s ‘threats’ over war crimes arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Russia launches criminal case against ICC prosecutor while ex-president warns of hypersonic missile attack

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023

ICC concerned by Russia’s ‘threats’ over Putin warrant

International court’s comments follow ex-Russian president’s threat to hit tribunal with hypersonic missiles.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023

Ukraine war has ‘profound impact’ on Asia, Blinken says, with eye on China’s ambitions

Beijing is watching ‘very carefully’ how world responds to Russian aggression, says US secretary of state

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

ICC charges for Putin do not cover his crimes

Although the arrest warrant issued on Russian President Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court (ICC) last week was welcome, there was a certain puzzlement about the actual crime he is being charged with.

Bangkok Post · Mar 22, 2023