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Finland in ‘historic’ decision to supply arms to Ukraine

Finland has taken the "historic" decision to supply weapons to Ukraine following Russia's invasion of its pro-Western neighbour, the country's…

EU dampens Ukraine plea for ‘immediate’ membership

by Marc BURLEIGH The EU on Monday poured cold water on a plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for "immediate"…

Russia bans residents from transferring money abroad: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday banned residents from transferring money abroad as part of measures to prop up the…

Moscow, Kyiv plan ‘second round’ of conflict talks

  Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia will return to their capital cities for consultations and have plans for fresh talks,…

Ukraine invasion getting ‘more and more ruthless’: EU

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is becoming increasingly merciless, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday, as strikes were reported…

IOC calls for ban on Russians from world sport

The International Olympic Committee on Monday urged sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from…

Russian army says Ukraine civilians can ‘freely’ leave Kyiv

  KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) -- The Russian army said Monday that Ukrainian civilians could "freely" leave the country's capital Kyiv…

Over 100 civilians killed in Ukraine war, including seven children: UN

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The UN human rights chief said Monday at least 102 civilians, including seven children, had been…

Ukraine demands ‘immediate ceasefire’, Russian withdrawal

KIEV, Ukraine (AFP) - Ukraine demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and troop withdrawal on Monday as its delegation arrived in…

Russia’s central bank hikes key rate to 20 percent

  MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia's central bank announced Monday it was raising its key interest rate to 20 percent…

Rare UN General Assembly session to have say on Russia

  UNITED NATIONS (AFP) -- Russia will find out just how isolated it is on the world stage Monday as…

US-Russia tensions spill into space, but ISS safe — for now

by Issam AHMED Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - Russia's invasion of Ukraine has placed a question mark…

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