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Ukraine war: Why is Russia encouraging foreign fighters to join?

Analysts say the Kremlin may have been inspired by Ukraine’s similar step and warn of ominous consequences.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine: the complex calculations that will decide whether Belarus enters the conflict on Russia's side

For several days, there have been reports about Belarus committing troops to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Fears are growing that a “false-flag” operation inside Belarus could be the pretext for the country attacking Ukraine.

The Conversation

Putin wants 'unfriendly' countries to pay for Russian gas in roubles

Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sold to "unfriendly" countries, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, and European gas prices soared on concerns the move would exacerbate the region's energy crunch.

Reuters

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Israel blocked Ukraine from buying Pegasus spyware, fearing Russia’s anger

Revelation of denial offers new insight into the way Israel’s relationship with Moscow has undermined Ukrainian objectives

The Guardian - US

NATO head tells Russia it cannot win nuclear war

NATO warned on Wednesday against Russia's war in Ukraine sliding into a nuclear confrontation between Moscow and the West.

Reuters

NATO warns China not to help Russia in Ukraine war

NATO worries China could support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the head of the Western military alliance said on Wednesday, adding the 30 member nations will discuss Beijing's role in the war Moscow is waging on its neighbour in Brussels on Thursday.

Reuters

Swiss told to expel Vladimir Putin’s ‘mistress’ from her luxury mountain bolthole

Alina Kabaeva is seldom seen in public - but was caught on video dancing in Moscow in December amid fears Putin was planning to go to war in Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy appeals to Japan for more sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a virtual address to Japan’s parliament, has called on the lawmakers to keep up sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine to pressure Moscow into seeking peace

The Independent UK

Putin still wants to attend G20 in Indonesia and ‘has China’s backing’

Moscow’s presence at the event has the potential to trigger boycott by other countries

The Independent UK

France's TotalEnergies 'unable to end' Russian gas purchases

TotalEnergies' chief executive said Wednesday the French giant could not stop buying Russian natural gas in retaliation for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, arguing it would force a partial economic shutdown in Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine says 'confrontational' Russia talks moving forward as West plans more sanctions

Talks between Ukraine and Russia are confrontational but moving forward, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday, as the West plans to announce more sanctions against the Kremlin amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.

Reuters

Red Cross boss to raise "pressing" issues on Ukraine with Russia- agency

The head of the International Committee of Red Cross is in Moscow for two-day talks with senior Russian officials including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and will raise "pressing humanitarian issues" in Ukraine, the agency said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia says Polish idea of peacekeepers in Ukraine could lead to clash with NATO

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday said sending peacekeepers to Ukraine could lead to a direct confrontation between Russia and the NATO military alliance.

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov to meet Red Cross chief in Moscow for Ukraine discussions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, in Moscow in Thursday, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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France 24

‘Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine,’ Blinken says

The United States has assessed that Russian military forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday, referring to a review of “countless accounts and images of destruction”. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for the latest updates on the situation in Ukraine [Paris time].

Wales Online

Ukraine morning briefing: Russia refuses to rule out use of nuclear weapons

The US has condemned Russia after Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would use nuclear weapons if it faces 'an existential threat'

France 24

Ukraine conflict presents a minefield for Anonymous and hacktivists

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked a surge of volunteer hackers, or hacktivists, battling on the digital frontline with Moscow. Groups such as Anonymous, Squad303 and Cyber Partisan have carried out several cyberattacks against Russian targets over the past few weeks. But these highly publicised attacks against Russian sites…

Reuters

Biden lands in Europe in middle of dispute over Russian energy sanctions

U.S. President Joe Biden landed in Brussels on Wednesday in the middle of a dispute with European allies over whether to impose further energy sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

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Vietnam Airlines to suspend regular flights to Russia from March 25

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will temporarily suspend regular flights from Hanoi to Moscow starting from March 25 until further notice, the state run Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Biden arrives in Europe for Ukraine war summits, NATO to bolster eastern flank

Russian forces bombed areas of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Wednesday and U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Brussels for a series of summit meetings on the war while NATO's chief said the alliance was bolstering battle groups in Eastern Europe.

Foreign Affairs

What If Russia Makes a Deal?

How to End a War That No One Is Likely to Win

Al Jazeera

Ukraine latest updates: Russia committed ‘war crimes’, US says

Ukraine news from March 23: US gov’t assesses Russia committed ‘war crimes’ in its invasion of Ukraine.

ABC News

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Moscow says sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine may lead to NATO-Russia confrontation

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns Poland's calls for an international peacekeeping mission to be sent to Ukraine could lead to a confrontation between Russia and the NATO military alliance.

Al Jazeera

Russia has ‘failed’ to achieve objectives in Ukraine, US says

Top Biden aide says US president will impose ‘further sanctions’ against Russia during trip to Europe this week.

Reuters

Diplomatic tit-for-tat over Ukraine escalates at United Nations

Russia is seeking to blunt Western-led efforts at the United Nations to further isolate Moscow for invading Ukraine, with the Security Council and General Assembly gearing up to vote this week on competing measures on Ukraine's humanitarian crisis.

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