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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says tougher Russian sanctions needed quickly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday urged Western nations to toughen sanctions quickly against Russia, including an oil embargo, to stop Moscow having a free hand to escalate its measures against his country.

Reuters

Rocket attacks hit Lviv in western Ukraine as Biden visits Poland

Five people wounded after two rockets hit a fuel depot and two others later hit a military factory in the western city.

Al Jazeera

Rockets hit western Ukraine as Biden visits Poland, decries Putin

Rockets struck the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Saturday, signalling a potential new front in Moscow's invasion as U.S. President Joe Biden decried Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power and sought to steel Europe for a long fight ahead.

Reuters

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Refugees plead for protection for Ukraine as Western leaders meet

Ukrainian refugees in Poland urged Western powers on Thursday to do more to protect the country from Russian bombardment as leaders met in Brussels for unprecedented summits of NATO, G7 and the European Union.

Reuters

What they want: Allies meet in Europe for Ukraine summits

Western allies have already clinched the most important part of what all will be looking for in three summits on Thursday held in Europe's diplomatic capital of Brussels

The Independent UK

UN Taking up 3 Resolutions on Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor. The General Assembly is scheduled to start considering two rival resolutions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh gets U.S. military help as Washington seeks better ties

The United States has stepped up its military support for Saudi Arabia over the past few months following missile strikes on the kingdom by the Yemeni Houthi group, Western diplomats said, an indication that Washington is trying to mend its strained ties with traditional Gulf allies.

Reuters

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Russia Blasted by West at UN for Spreading Bioweapons ‘Nonsense’ over Ukraine

The United States and Western allies slammed Russia on Friday for spreading propaganda, disinformation and "nonsense" at the United Nations Security Council by alleging that parts of biological weapons were being made in Ukraine. Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia sent a lengthy document, seen by Reuters, to the council and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia blasted by West at U.N. for spreading bioweapons 'nonsense' over Ukraine

Reuters

‘India has the right to buy Russian oil’

Among the top buyers of Russian oil and gas are Germany, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. India’s dependence on imported energy should not be politicised, says source

The Hindu

France says sanctions starting to have impact on Russia - govt spokesperson

French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Friday sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia in reaction to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine were starting to have a "real impact".

Reuters

US Steps Up Aid to Ukraine as Pressure Builds to Halt Russia

The United States is set to unveil a fresh round of security assistance to Ukraine Wednesday, a White House official said, as Western leaders faced mounting pressure to stop Russia's bombardment of civilians and peace talks made halting progress. The official said President Joe Biden will on Wednesday unveil another…

Asharq Al-Awsat

As Ukraine War Rages, Israel Grapples with Fate of Oligarchs

Israel is grappling with how to deal with dozens of Jewish Russian oligarchs as Western nations step up sanctions on businesspeople with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. A worried Israeli government has formed a high-level committee to see how the country can maintain its status as a haven for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Around 1,300 Ukrainian troops killed and 600 Russian troops surrendered yesterday, says Zelensky

Mr Zelensky urged Western nations to be more involved in negotiations to end the war

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Biden Bans Russian Oil, Warns of ‘Putin Price Hike’ at Pump

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the US will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to…

Chicago Sun-Times

US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’

The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission in the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.

Wales Online

Welsh morning headlines: News, Ukraine, Covid, sport, weather and road updates as Russia threatens to cut off gas supply to Europe

The Kremlin has warned that the price of oil could rocket to $300 a barrel if the western allies follow through on threats to cut energy supplies from Russia

Manchester Evening News

Putin warns Western sanctions on Russia and no-fly zone would be akin to a declaration of war

Countries that have implemented economic sanctions include the UK, US and the European Union

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Reuters

Putin likens Western sanctions to war as Russian assault traps Ukrainian civilians

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Western sanctions were akin to war as his forces pressed their assault on Ukraine on Saturday for a 10th day and the IMF warned the conflict would have a "severe impact" on the global economy.

Benzinga

Russian Oil Trade In Limbo - Threatening Global Supply

Despite efforts by Western countries to spare the energy sector from economic sanctions against Russia, the country’s oil supply has been left hanging in the balance as importers — including those in the US — put orders on hold as they seek other sources, potentially threatening the global energy supply.

Tribune News Service

Idahoans express growing concern about growth, climate change, water in new poll

Idahoans still value outdoor recreation and conservation, according to a recent poll, but Idaho lags behind other Western states in how severe it considers environmental issues like climate change and wildfires.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Former Japan diplomat sees Putin's worldview behind invasion of Ukraine

Japan's diplomatic strategy is under scrutiny as the international order has been shaken by Western countries' failure to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The following was excerpted from remarks by Kenichiro Sasae, the president of the Japan Institute of International Affairs and a former Japanese ambassador to the United…

Reuters

Germany softens stance on curbing Russian access to SWIFT

Germany changed its position on Saturday about imposing restrictions on Russia's access to the SWIFT global interbank payment system, joining other Western powers in support of harsher sanctions aimed at halting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Doesn’t ‘Particularly Need’ Diplomatic Ties with West, Says Ex-president Medvedev

Moscow may respond to Western sanctions by opting out of the last nuclear arms deal with the US, cutting diplomatic ties with Western nations and freezing their assets, a senior Russian official warned Saturday as Russia's ties with the West dived to new lows over its invasion of Ukraine. Dmitry…

Reuters

Erdogan says NATO, Western reaction to Russian attack not decisive

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that reaction from NATO and Western countries to Russia's assault on Ukraine had not been decisive, adding he hoped a NATO summit on Friday would lead to a more determined approach from the alliance.

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