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How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Putin will be ‘isolated for decades to come’ over Ukraine invasion – Wallace

The Defence Secretary said normal diplomatic relations with Russia will be ‘almost impossible’.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

US, Russia Allies Witness Friction in Northeast Syria

Syrian government forces used automatic weapons to attack a military checkpoint in the village of Kozliya in the northern countryside of al-Hasakah governorate. The outpost was run by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is backed by the Washington-led International Coalition. The attack resulted in the death of a government…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says ‘we didn’t invent collateral damage’ as Russian invasion kills thousands

Press conference comes day after Ukraine reports more than 2,000 civilians killed during conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Lavrov says Russia will continue Ukraine war till 'the end'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday he believed some foreign leaders were preparing for war against Russia and that Moscow would press on with its military operation in Ukraine until "the end".

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

War in Ukraine: What Russia's invasion means for China and India

This week, we're focusing on the consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine for Asian powers. The conflict calls into question China and India's close ties to Moscow and could affect other disputed areas like Taiwan and Kashmir. We take a closer look and speak to Professor Steve Tsang from SOAS…

France 24 · Mar 3, 2022

India dismisses claims by Russia, Ukraine on hostage situation involving Indians in Kharkiv

India on March 3 rejected claims by both Russia and Ukraine that Indian students are being held hostage in the besieged city of Kharkiv and said it has requested the support of Ukrainian authorities in arranging special trains for taking them out from the conflict zone and neighbouring areas.

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2022

Russian oligarchs hit by airspace ban as private jet departures plummet by 25%

Sanctions are affecting country’s wealthiest citizens

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Ukraine-Russia news - live: Putin claims war ‘going to plan’ as Zelensky challenges him to sit down for talks

More than 1 million Ukrainians have fled war, says UN

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Venezuela's Maduro Slams Sanctions against Russia as 'Madness'

President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela criticized Wednesday the barrage of Western sanctions slapped on Russia, bucking the global chorus of condemnation of its invasion of Ukraine. "What they are doing against the Russian people is a crime, an economic war," Maduro said as he reiterated support for President Vladimir Putin…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022