Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is going to visit India, a visit that comes amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The visit will be the first high-level meeting since the Ukraine invasion.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to visit India amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

It is day 34 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Residential areas have been hit hard in Bashtanka.

A month of the brutal Russian assault on Ukraine: Residential areas hit in Bashtanka

Kremlin had confirmed Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's role in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Now, reports suggest that he has been hit by suspected chemical weapons poisoning.

Reports: Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich hit by suspected chemical weapons poisoning

It is day 34 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Allegations of war crimes by Russia is mounting.

The fight for Mariupol: Allegations of war crimes by Russia in Ukraine rise

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has opened the door for neutrality in peace talks with Russia. Meanwhile, Joe Biden statement on Putin's ouster from power has enraged the Kremlin. Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Zelensky opens the door for neutrality in peace talks

On the second day of Poland's trip, Joe Biden has delivered a remark and said Putin is a 'butcher'. After this unscripted remark, question is arising that 'Will Biden's remarks affect peace talks'?

Ukraine under attack: Will Biden's remarks affect peace talks?

It is day 32 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, powerful explosions rocked the city of Lviv.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Smoke engulfs Lviv after powerful explosions rock the city

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm and restraint in both, words and action, in handling Ukraine conflict. His comments have come just a day after US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'butcher'. Biden also said that Putin should not remain in power.

"I wouldn't use this type of wording because I continue to hold discussions with President Putin," Macron said on France 3 TV channel.

Biden was in Warsaw, Poland on Saturday when the strong words were uttered by him. Biden's words that Putin "cannot remain in power" prompted a quick clarification from the American camp.

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A White House official later said Biden's remarks did not represent a shift in Washington's policy and were meant to prepare the world's democracies for an extended conflict, not back regime change in Russia.

"We want to stop the war that Russia has launched in Ukraine without escalation -- that's the objective," Macron said on France 3 TV, noting the objective was to obtain a cease fire and the withdrawal of troops through diplomatic means.

"If this is what we want to do, we should not escalate things -- neither with words nor actions," he said.

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The French president on Friday had said he was seeking to hold more talks with President Putin in the coming days regarding the situation in Ukraine as well as an initiative to help people leave the besieged city of Mariupol.

President Putin sent his troops into Ukraine on what he calls a "special military operation" to demilitarise and "denazify" Ukraine. Ukraine and the West say Putin launched an unprovoked war of aggression.

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Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said she backed Macron's approach.

"Obviously, those are words that add oil to the fire," she said, when asked about Biden's comment.

"The fact that the president of the Republic is not entering into this escalation is a good thing," she said, speaking on France 3 in a pre-recorded interview that was broadcast on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies)

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm and restraint in both, words and action, in handling Ukraine conflict. His comments have come just a day after US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'butcher'.

French President Emmanuel Macron appealed for calm and restraint in both, words and action, in handling Ukraine conflict. His comments have come just a day after US President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'butcher'. Biden also said that Putin should not remain in power. "I wouldn't use this type of wording because I continue to hold discussions with President Putin," Macron said on France 3 TV channel. Biden was in Warsaw, Poland on Saturday when the strong words were uttered by him. Biden's words that Putin "cannot remain in power" prompted a quick clarification from the American camp. × A White House official later said Biden's remarks did not represent a shift in Washington's policy and were meant to prepare the world's democracies for an extended conflict, not back regime change in Russia. "We want to stop the war that Russia has launched in Ukraine without escalation -- that's the objective," Macron said on France 3 TV, noting the objective was to obtain a cease fire and the withdrawal of troops through diplomatic means. "If this is what we want to do, we should not escalate things -- neither with words nor actions," he said. Also Read: If I was the US President, I’d threaten to drop a nuclear bomb on Russia: Trump The French president on Friday had said he was seeking to hold more talks with President Putin in the coming days regarding the situation in Ukraine as well as an initiative to help people leave the besieged city of Mariupol. President Putin sent his troops into Ukraine on what he calls a "special military operation" to demilitarise and "denazify" Ukraine. Ukraine and the West say Putin launched an unprovoked war of aggression. Also Read: Leading energy analyst says Russian gas sales to China 'will not make up for loss of European markets' Far-right French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said she backed Macron's approach. "Obviously, those are words that add oil to the fire," she said, when asked about Biden's comment. "The fact that the president of the Republic is not entering into this escalation is a good thing," she said, speaking on France 3 in a pre-recorded interview that was broadcast on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

Wary of escalation, France calls for restraint after Biden's 'butcher' jibe

During a speech in Europe on Saturday, US President Joe Biden pleaded with the Russian people to resist Vladimir Putin's ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that the Russian people "are not our enemy."&nbsp;

"I've always spoken directly and honestly to you, the Russian people. Let me say this if you're able to listen: You, the Russian people, are not our enemy," Biden said in Warsaw, Poland.

He added: "I refuse to believe that you welcome the killing of innocent children and grandparents or that you accept hospitals, schools, maternity wards – for God's sake – being pummeled with Russian missiles and bombs."

Several missiles blasted the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, approximately 45 miles from Poland, during Biden's visit to Warsaw. 
 
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Thousands of people have died and thousands more have been displaced as a result of Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian forces have also been accused of war crimes in Ukraine, where they have targeted schools and hospitals.&nbsp; 
 
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Biden also urged on Russians who were alive under the Soviet Union and learned about it from their families to speak up about Putin's actions in Ukraine, saying they are "not the deeds of a great nation."&nbsp; 
 
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During a speech in Europe on Saturday, US President Joe Biden pleaded with the Russian people to resist Vladimir Putin's ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that the Russian people "are not our enemy.

During a speech in Europe on Saturday, US President Joe Biden pleaded with the Russian people to resist Vladimir Putin's ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying that the Russian people "are not our enemy." "I've always spoken directly and honestly to you, the Russian people. Let me say this if you're able to listen: You, the Russian people, are not our enemy," Biden said in Warsaw, Poland. He added: "I refuse to believe that you welcome the killing of innocent children and grandparents or that you accept hospitals, schools, maternity wards – for God's sake – being pummeled with Russian missiles and bombs." Several missiles blasted the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, approximately 45 miles from Poland, during Biden's visit to Warsaw. Also Read | Biden meets Ukrainian ministers in first face-to-face meeting since Russia's invasion Thousands of people have died and thousands more have been displaced as a result of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces have also been accused of war crimes in Ukraine, where they have targeted schools and hospitals. Watch | Joe Biden delivers remarks from Warsaw, says Putin is strangling democracy & World order Biden also urged on Russians who were alive under the Soviet Union and learned about it from their families to speak up about Putin's actions in Ukraine, saying they are "not the deeds of a great nation." Also Read | 'Mine-like object' found floating off Black Sea (With inputs from agencies)

Russian people, are not our enemy, US President Joe Biden says

U.S. President Joe Biden minced no words as called Russian President Vladimir Putin a butcher. He also said that Putin cannot remain in power.

The U.S. warns against conflict on NATO soil amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

It is day 32 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Ukraine called Poland to send warplanes.

Ukraine: Poland must send warplanes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed nuclear forces on high alert. Recently, NATO warned that Russia can't win nuclear war.

The threat of a nuclear war: Russia reasserts rights to use nukes

Ukraine war has reverberated in Taiwan. Matsu Islanders from Taiwan fear Chinese action. Matsu islands are currently controlled by Taiwan.

Ukraine war reverberates in Taiwan: Matsu islanders fear Chinese action

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia has stated more limited goals. It signals at focusing on liberating Ukraine's Donbas region for now.

Russia: Complete focus on liberating Ukraine's Donbas region

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky has reiterated calls for talks with Russia. This comes at a time when several rounds of talks have remained inconclusive.

Ukraine President Zelensky reiterates calls for talks with Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden has called for unity among democracies ahead of his meeting with Polish President Duda. Meanwhile, humanitarian groups briefed both the Presidents.

U.S. President Biden calls for unity among democracies ahead of meeting with Polish President Duda

US President Joe Biden has renewed his warning to China amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He said that he is hopeful that China does not engage in Russia.

US President Biden: Hopeful that China does not engage in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the West is trying to cancel Russian culture. He also added that an attack on culture is like Nazi book burning.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the West is trying to cancel Russian culture

European leaders have assembled in Brussels to establish trust funds for Ukrainians. U.S. President Joe Biden has also sealed the energy deal to help Europe and said that the U.S. will provide natural gas to Europe.

EU holds special summit on energy crisis in a bid to reduce dependence on Russian oil

It is day 31 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine.

Concern over evacuations in Mariupol as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues

It is day 31 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Ukrainian forces are trying to recapture towns outside Kyiv.

Ukrainian forces try to recapture towns outside Kyiv amid Russian invasion

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, gas prices have soared globally. Now, The U.S, allies discuss further oil release.

The U.S, allies discuss further oil release due to the rise in gas prices worldwide

Ukraine is using facial recognition software with AI to identify dead Russian soldiers. Concerns of racial bias mount over its use.

Ukraine uses facial recognition software with AI to identify dead Russian soldiers

U.S, President Joe Biden looks to lead global support for Ukraine refugees as the U.S. announced humanitarian aid for people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. President Joe Biden looks to lead global support for Ukraine refugees

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire. UNGA adopted a resolution of Ukraine.

UN calls for an immediate ceasefire amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

Overseeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sergei Shoigu is too busy to make a public appearance according to Kremlin.

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U.S. President Joe Biden is currently on a Europe tour. He participated in multiple emergency meetings amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO leaders met in Brussels. NATO allies are bolstering its eastern flank.

NATO leaders meet in Brussels amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the West has imposed severe economic sanctions on Moscow. Russia is now facing economic pressure.

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