The United Kingdom has announced another extension of its refugee policy for Ukrainians after being criticized for not doing enough. The number of Ukrainian refugees granted visas under the British scheme has risen from just about 50 to 200.

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Chinese president Xi Jinping has called for maximum restraint in Ukraine he also said that he is pained to see the flames of war reignite in Europe, this is by far his strongest comment on this conflict.

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Europe is jittery about sanctioning oil but it looks like this may turn into Putin's opportunity to divide the West. Russia is the world's largest producer of natural gas and the second top producer of crude oil, over the years Europe's energy reliance on Russia has become a crucial shield for Putin.

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For 11 months now leaders have been scrambling to revive the 2015 nuclear deal but after Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine, talks in Vienna are now under threat.

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Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing rebellion amid looming no confidence motion. The opposition parties have submitted a no trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, the document is signed by about 100 lawmakers.

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Even before the war began Ukraine's military aircraft were massively outnumbered by those that had been amassed on the border by Russia but as Russia began its offensive the West began arming Ukraine.

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As Russia continues the invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UK parliament he said he was speaking to the British lawmakers as a citizen and as a president of a country with a dream.

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Ukrainian military has a tough job at hand to close all channels entering Kyiv to keep the Russian troops out but at the same time to keep the humanitarian routes open to help its civilians evacuate. WION's Anas Mallick brings you this report from the bridge Bucha region.

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Nearly two weeks into the invasion, An air alert has been declared today morning in and around Ukraine's capital city, with civilians asked to get to bomb shelters as quickly as possible.

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An interpreter in Australia had no idea about the funny incident that was about to happen with him during a news conference. As Mike Webb was interpreting news, he was interrupted by an owl.

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Two weeks into the invasion, Russian forces are unshackling key cities in Ukraine. Evacuations of cities continue and refugees pour in to Europe. Considering Russia has made advancements mainly from the North East and South, the Ukrainian militaries says that Russian advance has been slow and Russian troops are demoralized. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday confirmed that the country's capital, Kyiv, is still under the control of Ukraine's government.

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The presidential election in South Korea is underway, over 44 million South Koreans will cast their vote this year. There is a tight battle between liberal and conservative candidates.

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Now latest US spy agencies say that Russia's President Vladimir Putin may intensify the assault in Ukraine despite military setbacks in economic hardships. They warned that there are ugly few weeks ahead.

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In an apparent attempt at appeasing Moscow, Ukraine's president Zelenskyy said that he is no longer seeking a NATO membership, an issue that was one of Russia's stated reasons for the invasion. To shed more light on this, we are joined by WION's correspondent Olly Barratt and political analyst Andreas Umland.

Ukraine backs away from NATO bid?

In an apparent nod aimed at placating Moscow, Ukraine's president Zelenskyy said that he is no longer seeking NATO membership, an issue that was one of Russia's stated reasons for the invasion.

Amid Russian offensive, Ukraine backs away from NATO bid?

Russia says it is ready to provide humanitarian corridor today as well for people to flee Kyiv and four other Ukrainian cities as the number of refugees created by the invasion surpassed two million. It was unclear if the proposed routes would pass through Russia or Belarus conditions previously opposed by the Ukrainian government.

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<p>SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that he will not block Russian news on his Starlink satellite broadband service "unless at a gunpoint."</p>

<p>This came in as Musk said that the service has been told by some governments, not Ukraine, to block Russian news sources. "We will not do so unless at 'gunpoint', sorry to be a free speech absolutist," he wrote in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, Musk had warned that his company's satellite broadband service could be the next "target" of Russian aggression in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Important warning: Starlink is the only non-Russian communications system still working in some parts of Ukraine, so probability of being targeted is high. Please use with caution," Musk tweeted.</p>

<p>Last week Musk announced that Starlink was active in Ukraine and that SpaceX was sending more stations after a Ukrainian government official tweeted asking Musk to provide the embattled country with Starlink stations.</p>

<p>It was reported Monday that Ukraine had received donated satellite internet, terminals from Starlink, but an internet security researcher warned these could be targeted by the Russians.</p>

<p>Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov thanks Starlink for "keeping our cities connected and emergency services saving lives!". However, he added, that due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, the country needs generators to maintain Starlink's service.</p>

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that he will not block Russian news on his Starlink satellite broadband service "unless at a gunpoint." This came in as Musk said that the service has been told by some governments, not Ukraine, to block Russian news sources.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said that he will not block Russian news on his Starlink satellite broadband service "unless at a gunpoint." This came in as Musk said that the service has been told by some governments, not Ukraine, to block Russian news sources. "We will not do so unless at 'gunpoint', sorry to be a free speech absolutist," he wrote in a tweet. Starlink has been told by some governments (not Ukraine) to block Russian news sources. We will not do so unless at gunpoint. Sorry to be a free speech absolutist. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 5, 2022 × Earlier, Musk had warned that his company's satellite broadband service could be the next "target" of Russian aggression in Ukraine. "Important warning: Starlink is the only non-Russian communications system still working in some parts of Ukraine, so probability of being targeted is high. Please use with caution," Musk tweeted. Last week Musk announced that Starlink was active in Ukraine and that SpaceX was sending more stations after a Ukrainian government official tweeted asking Musk to provide the embattled country with Starlink stations. It was reported Monday that Ukraine had received donated satellite internet, terminals from Starlink, but an internet security researcher warned these could be targeted by the Russians. Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov thanks Starlink for "keeping our cities connected and emergency services saving lives!". However, he added, that due to Russian attacks on infrastructure, the country needs generators to maintain Starlink's service. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk says will not block Russian news on Starlink 'unless at gunpoint'

Russia is reportedly planning an amphibious assault to take the port city of Odessa on the Black Sea. This move could cut Ukraine off from the sea. How is Ukraine planning to organise its defence? Palki Sharma tells you.

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Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin have distinct leadership styles. Zelensky is organising Ukraine's defences from a bunker in Kyiv. Putin is plotting his strategies from Russia's most secure building - the Kremlin. Palki Sharma decodes the tale of two wartime leaders.

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Russians are reportedly fleeing their country in the fear of martial law and conscription. Those fleeing Russia say tickets are sold out and planes are packed. Palki Sharma brings you the details.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has said he doesn't care what US President Joe Biden thinks about him. Is Riyadh drifting away from the United States? Palki Sharma tells you more.

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There is huge pressure on policymakers to raise interest rates as South Korea's inflation nears decade-high levels. Consumer inflation hovered near a 10-year high.

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In his first State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden touted his success in uniting much of the world against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden said Kyiv is on the frontline of the global battle between democracies and autocracies, and that democracy will prevail. VOA’s Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked global condemnation this included sanctions against Russia and military support to Ukraine but for the West to declare Ukraine as a no-fly zone is off the table now.

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China asked Russia to "not invade Ukraine" before the end of the Winter Olympics. But has Moscow now lost Beijing's support? 5 developments suggest that China has changed its mind. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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US has sent additional troops to Europe. UK is planning to seize the property of Russian Oligarchs. NATO Foreign Ministers are holding an emergency meeting in Brussels. Palki Sharma decodes Thursday's biggest developments with WION's correspondents.

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The Russian rouble has collapsed almost 50% since the military build-up in November last year. Year-end inflation is projected to touch 17%. Palki Sharma tells you how Western sanctions have crippled Russia's economy.

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Russian soldiers have encircled Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant. The UN's atomic watchdog has passed a resolution condemning the invasion and asking Russian troops to not target nuclear sites. Could Putin's war unleash a nuclear tragedy in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

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Is Russia trying to drag India into the Ukraine conflict? Moscow claimed that Indian students were taken "hostage" and used as "human shields". India has refuted Russia's claims. Palki Sharma tells you more.

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141 countries vote against Russia at UNGA. In a first, Moscow reveals death toll. Massive explosions rock Kyiv. Palki Sharma brings you a round-up of the latest developments.

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Ahead of the meeting on the Russian invasion, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg condemned Moscow's aggression and reiterated that it has an iron-clad alliance, Listen in.

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