President of the United States delivered his first state of the union address last night with a stirring rallying cry for the free world declaring Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a proxy for the new duel between democracy and tyranny.

US president Joe Biden blames Putin for trying to divide West

India is working round the clock to ensure the safe evacuation of its citizens from Ukraine. Under operation Ganga, India will operate 26 flights over the next three days to fly back its citizens who have moved from Ukraine currently to neighboring countries.

'Leave Kharkiv immediately': Indian embassy issues urgent advisory

The situation in Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities is becoming intense with each passing hour as Russia continues its bombardment. Moscow's invasion of Ukraine has now entered its seventh day, here we bring you key developments.

India urges nationals to leave Kharkiv amid Russian invasion

UK prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to take questions about the current situation in Ukraine, Russian sanctions and current plans for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict-ridden zone.

UK PM Boris Johnson takes questions in Parliament discusses ongoing tensions in Ukraine

Ukraine is being bombed into submission. Thousands of people have become refugees, hundreds have died, families have been torn apart and children have been rendered homeless. Palki Sharma gets you a report on the human cost of this conflict.

Gravitas: The human cost of Ukraine conflict

Japan's ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe triggers debate on deploying nuclear missiles in Japan. Finland's parliament debates NATO bid after overwhelming public support for the move. Germany drops post-WW2 pacifism to unveil $112 bn defence budget. Palki Sharma tells you how Putin's war is changing geopolitics.

Gravitas: Putin's war marks new era of hard power politics

Ukraine has claimed Russia is using a "vacuum bomb" in its invasion. Another report has claimed that a Russian mercenary group is in Kyiv to assassinate Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Palki Sharma brings you the latest.

Gravitas: Russia used a 'vacuum bomb' on Ukraine

Western weapons manufacturers are reaping huge profits from the war in Ukraine. Their share prices have increased manifold since the Russian build-up in November. Palki Sharma tells you how the western military-industrial complex benefits from endless wars.

Gravitas: Western companies profiting from Russia's war

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face a grilling about Ukraine. In his weekly session, he's likely to face questions in the house of commons about whether his government is doing enough to respond to the crisis.

British govt releases sanctions list, Boris Johnson to face UK parliament

Russia's economy is in crisis as sanctions begin to bite. The Ruble is now worth less than 1 US Cent. The Moscow Stock Exchange has been shut for 2 days. S&P has cut Russia to 'junk status' JP Morgan says, Russia could soon enter a recession. Palki Sharma reports.

Gravitas: Russia's Economy is in crisis: Here's why

From Ukraine's application for EU membership to Russia's shelling of Kharkiv, and Volodymyr Zelensky's powerful address to the E.U. Parliament, Palki Sharma brings you a round-up of the Ukraine war as it enters day 6.

Gravitas: Ukraine war enters Day 6: Here are the latest developments

On day 6 of the invasion, Vladimir Putin ordered the second wave of airstrikes. Most of the firepower was focused on the north-eastern city of Kharkiv. From the northern front, a 64 km-long Russian military convoy is heading towards Kyiv. Palki Sharma maps the Russian advance.

Gravitas: Tracking the Russian army's advance

An Indian student was standing in the queue for food - when he was killed in Russian shelling in Kharkiv. New Delhi has sought safe passage from Ukraine and Russia for Indian students. Who will ensure the safety of Indians in Ukraine? Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Russia is pounding Ukraine: Are Indian students safe?

Kharkiv is in the North East of Ukraine, it's just 25 miles from Russia and has a population of around 1.4 million people who are predominantly Russian speaking. Many in kharkiv have family or do business across the border which is why the Kremlin might have believed that it would face less resistance and that its residents will be more sympathetic to Moscow.

Kharkiv: Once a hub of poetry, now under Russian seige

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine the situation for foreign nationals stuck in the country has now become quite a nightmare. Amid the crossfire desperate to escape, thousands of foreign nationals have landed now at the Ukrainian- European border and hope to escape.

Plight of foreign nationals stuck in Ukraine

Draft resolution of UN nuclear watch dogs board meet has been accessed by sources which condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it was at Ukraine's request that Poland and Canada called the emergency meet.

IAEA draft resolution condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine

NATO allies have rushed to bolster their eastern flank after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of troops backed by air and naval support have been sent to protect allies near Russia and Ukraine.

NATO chief calls on Russia to end war in Ukraine, activates its rapid response force

In southern Ukraine, Russia today claimed to have taken over the southern city of Kherson this would make it the largest in Ukraine to be captured by Russian forces so far. The city mayor had earlier reported that Russian forces were seen on the city streets, Russian troops had taken over its train station and its port.

Ukraine: Southern city of Kherson falls into Russian hands

Crude oil prices rose up sharply on Wednesday, surging nearly 5% on concerns of a supply crunch even after countries agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from reserves around the world.

Oil prices surge $110 per barrel

As the fighting continues on the ground and tensions continue to escalate western allies have been stepping up their diplomatic campaign to try and isolate Moscow. The United Nations General Assembly session witnessed the first such session in 40 years.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: First UNGA session in 40 years

As per the latest reports Russian army has asked the residents living near Kyiv's intelligence infrastructure to evacuate and has announced that it intends to strike. WION in an exclusive conversation with Igor Novikovm, former advisor to President Zelenskyy.

Igor Novikov, Former advisor to Prez Zelenskyy exclusive on Russian warning of strikes

The United Nations General Assembly on Monday convened the 11th emergency special session on the ongoing Ukraine crisis against Russia.

'Civilian deaths totally unacceptable,' says UN chief Antonio Guterres on Russia-Ukraine Conflict

A massive column of Russian military has reached the doorstep of Kyiv and as per the latest reports Russian army has asked the residents living near Kyiv's intelligence infrastructure to evacuate and has announced that it intends to strike.

Massive column of Russian military reaches doorstep of Kyiv

Sixth day of Russian invasion: NATO secretary general and the Estonian PM are holding joint news conference over the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

NATO secretary general and Estonian PM are holding joint news conference over Russia-Ukraine crisis

The second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held tomorrow details of the venue have not been revealed as of now. The first round of talks took place on Monday they went on for about five hours but there was no breakthrough.

Reports: Russia-Ukraine to hold round 2 of talks on March 2

On sixth day of the invasion, Russia has asked Kyiv residents living near the intelligence infrastructure to evacuate. Moscow says it will strike at the information warfare and psychological operation centers of the Ukrainian armed forces and the Ukrainian security service.

Russia to strike Ukraine's cyberfacilities, asks Kyiv residents to evacuate

More and more sanctions are being announced with each passing day, they are targeting the Russian economy, targeting Russia's billionaires and the Russian president himself. Both the US and Europe are going after the Russian leaders wealth.

US and Europe sanctions Putin but where are his assets?

An Indian student was killed in the shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv this as New Delhi is urging Moscow and Kyiv to secure the safe passage for the nearly 12,000 stranded national. Naveen Shekharappa was a 21-year-old medical student from the southern Indian state of Karnataka who was killed during the shelling incident.

After Indian student killed in Kharkiv, India urges nationals to leave Kyiv urgently | World News

President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen's big warning to Russia's Ukraine invasion. She further stated that European Commission will impose strict sanctions on Russia.

Ukraine conflict: Sanctions will take a heavy toll on Russia, states EU commission president

Vowing stricter sanctions against Russia, the United Kingdom has said that evicting Russia from the United Nations Security Council is among the options on the table. The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had earlier said that the West would keep up the sanctions pressure on Russia indefinitely.

United Kingdom plans stricter sanctions against Russia over Ukraine conflict

In a big blow to Ukraine's dream of joining the European union the 27-member block rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea of an immediate membership for his country. For more on this we are joined by Maximilian Hess, fellow foreign policy research institute.

EU dismisses Ukraine's membership plea | Maximilian Hess Exclusive

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