It is day 21 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and it seems Vladimir Putin is in no mood of stopping the war. Russia has hardened its demand since the invasion.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Does Putin really want to stop this war or not?

According to reports, a Russian model's body was found in a suitcase over a year after she had gone missing.

Gretta Vedler, 23, had criticised President Putin calling him&nbsp;a "psychopath". Her boyfriend reportedly admitted to the murder.

Vedler had said that Putin showed "clear psychopathy or sociopathy" while criticising the ex-KGB official. In a chilling message, she had said: "Maybe he really wants to enhance the integrity of Russia and sincerely wishes the good for the Russians. But can he really do anything?"

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Vedler's boyfriend Korovin reportedly strangled her to death and kept her in a hotel room before putting the body in a suitcase and then transferred&nbsp;it in a car. Korovin was caught after a blogger suspected something was wrong and asked someone in Moscow to file a report with the police.

Vedler's&nbsp;postings on Putin in January 2021 do not link the Russian president to her death, however, it comes as a chilling reminder of how Putin was set to react a year later.

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There have been several reports of anti-government protests since Putin declared his "special military operation". On Tuesday, a television journalist held a poster behind a news anchor during a live show protesting against the war.&nbsp;

Marina Ovsyannikova who works for Channel One held out &nbsp;her message which read: &nbsp;"NO WAR. Stop the war. Don't believe propaganda. They are lying to you here." The Kremlin denounced the protests as "hooliganism" even as a court let off Ovsyannikova with a $280 fine.&nbsp;

Ovsyannikova later said that she was interrogated for over 14 hours by authorities and was provided no judicial assistance.

In a video message before her protests on state TV, Ovsyannikova said: "The next 10 generations of our descendants will not wash away the shame of this fratricidal war" clearly criticising the Russian president for the Ukraine war.

(With inputs from Agencies)

According to reports, a Russian model's body was found in a suitcase over a year after she had gone missing. Gretta Vedler, 23, had criticised President Putin calling him a "psychopath".

According to reports, a Russian model's body was found in a suitcase over a year after she had gone missing. Gretta Vedler, 23, had criticised President Putin calling him a "psychopath". Her boyfriend reportedly admitted to the murder. Vedler had said that Putin showed "clear psychopathy or sociopathy" while criticising the ex-KGB official. In a chilling message, she had said: "Maybe he really wants to enhance the integrity of Russia and sincerely wishes the good for the Russians. But can he really do anything?" Also Read: Russian police spots 'orders' for terrorist attacks against Moscow on darknet Vedler's boyfriend Korovin reportedly strangled her to death and kept her in a hotel room before putting the body in a suitcase and then transferred it in a car. Korovin was caught after a blogger suspected something was wrong and asked someone in Moscow to file a report with the police. Vedler's postings on Putin in January 2021 do not link the Russian president to her death, however, it comes as a chilling reminder of how Putin was set to react a year later. Watch: Veteran Journalist working for Fox News killed while reporting near Kyiv There have been several reports of anti-government protests since Putin declared his "special military operation". On Tuesday, a television journalist held a poster behind a news anchor during a live show protesting against the war. Marina Ovsyannikova who works for Channel One held out her message which read: "NO WAR. Stop the war. Don't believe propaganda. They are lying to you here." The Kremlin denounced the protests as "hooliganism" even as a court let off Ovsyannikova with a $280 fine. Ovsyannikova later said that she was interrogated for over 14 hours by authorities and was provided no judicial assistance. In a video message before her protests on state TV, Ovsyannikova said: "The next 10 generations of our descendants will not wash away the shame of this fratricidal war" clearly criticising the Russian president for the Ukraine war. (With inputs from Agencies)

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It has been nearly three weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine. The West has congratulated itself for the sanctions imposed on Moscow but these countries' leaders are also scratching their heads what will their actions accomplish and what exactly is Vladimir Putin's endgame in Ukraine.

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American billionaire businessman Elon musk has challenged Russian president Vladimir Putin in a series of tweets.

Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin in a series of tweets

Russia has taken over the southern city of Kherson, the largest in Ukraine to be captured by Russian forces so far. However, the unarmed civilians bravely protest against Russian occupiers.

Residents protest Russian occupation in Kherson amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia are all set to resume talks via video conferencing in a bid to end the war. Both sides have cited progress in talks.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, battles are not only being fought on the ground but also in the form of cyberattacks. In the latest, a Russian energy firm reported a cyber attack.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the International Monetary Fund said that the Russian default is no longer 'improbable'.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia targeted a military base in Westernmost Ukraine. Now, Ukraine President Zelensky warns of attack on NATO soil.

Zelensky warns of attack on NATO soil after Russia targets military base in Westernmost Ukraine

It is day 19 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.

Day 19 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russian forces inch closer to Kyiv

Award-winning US Journalist Brent Renaud, who was reporting for 'Time' has been killed in an attack in Irpin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

US Journalist Brent Renaud, who was reporting for 'Time' killed in an attack in Irpin

Now it's day 19 of the Russian invasion and the Russian forces are continuing to pound the port city of Mariupol in the south which is endured some of the worst fighting since Russia invaded.

Mariupol under siege: Over 2,100 people killed in Mariupol amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

Despite fierce Russian bombardment in Ukrainian cities, the two sides resumed dialogue aimed at ending Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Russian and Ukrainian delegations are holding a dialogue via video conferencing this time.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Who's leading Putin's propaganda war? Watch this report on WION to find out.

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The United States has threatened China over sanctions as their officials are set to hold a crucial meeting in Rome amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The US threatens China over sanctions ahead of crucial talks in Rome

Day 19 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Heavy shelling reported in the Kyiv region

It has been several days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, 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.

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The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to NATO, despite Russia's continued destabilisation of eastern Europe.

While US forces will not be fighting in Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that the US will remain committed to its NATO allies.

On ABC News on Sunday, Kirby said, "An armed attack against one is considered an armed attack against all."

"We've made it very clear to Russia that NATO territory will be guarded by our friends, not only the US."

The remarks come after Russian soldiers stormed a military post in western Ukraine near the Polish border on Sunday, killing at least 35 people and destroying the International Peacekeeping and Security Center (IPSC) in Yavoriv. 
 
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Yavoriv is around 15 miles from the border with Poland, which has been a NATO member since 1999.&nbsp;

Last Tuesday, the United States delivered two Patriot missile defence batteries to Poland.

On the same day, the US Department of Defense turned down a Polish offer to send fighter jets to a US airbase in Germany, where they could be transported to Ukraine to battle Russian soldiers.

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On Tuesday, Kirby tweeted that it was up to Polish officials to decide whether or not to send their own planes to Ukraine. 
 
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In late February, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki issued a similar warning, saying: "Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland, as well as Poland, could be next in line tomorrow...Putin's war on Ukraine is also a battle for the soul of West."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to NATO, despite Russia's continued destabilisation of eastern Europe. While US forces will not be fighting in Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that the US will remain committed to its NATO allies.

The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to NATO, despite Russia's continued destabilisation of eastern Europe. While US forces will not be fighting in Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that the US will remain committed to its NATO allies. On ABC News on Sunday, Kirby said, "An armed attack against one is considered an armed attack against all." "We've made it very clear to Russia that NATO territory will be guarded by our friends, not only the US." The remarks come after Russian soldiers stormed a military post in western Ukraine near the Polish border on Sunday, killing at least 35 people and destroying the International Peacekeeping and Security Center (IPSC) in Yavoriv. Also read | US journalist shot dead in Ukraine, another wounded: Report Yavoriv is around 15 miles from the border with Poland, which has been a NATO member since 1999. Last Tuesday, the United States delivered two Patriot missile defence batteries to Poland. On the same day, the US Department of Defense turned down a Polish offer to send fighter jets to a US airbase in Germany, where they could be transported to Ukraine to battle Russian soldiers. Also Read | Russia can plan chemical weapons operations behind lies about biological weapons laboratories: NATO On Tuesday, Kirby tweeted that it was up to Polish officials to decide whether or not to send their own planes to Ukraine. Also see | What does aftermath of Russian invasion look like for Ukraine? In late February, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki issued a similar warning, saying: "Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland, as well as Poland, could be next in line tomorrow...Putin's war on Ukraine is also a battle for the soul of West." (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the West has imposed severe economic sanctions against Russia. However, Foreign companies in Russia are also being threatened via calls, Emails & visits.

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Day 19 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Capital Kyiv braces for Russian assault

As history has shown us, markets do rebound after a war. But the world hasn't learned from history how to forecast the conclusion of a conflict or its consequences.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused global markets to tumble.

Despite accounting for less than 2% of global trade, Russia and Ukraine dominate many commodities: the region supplies 37% of global palladium, 17% of natural gas, 13% of wheat, 12% of oil, and 9% of nickel. 
 
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As the European Union and the US impose punishing sanctions on Russian business and commerce, its desperate oil corporations are promising India substantial discounts in exchange for the government speedily approving a payment system to circumvent the SWIFT embargo.

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According to people acquainted with the situation, Russian oil producers are offering a 25-27% discount on dated Brent crude prices.

Rosneft, a state-owned oil company, is already one of India's largest crude suppliers.

Significantly, Rosneft and Indian Oil Corporation signed a contract for the supply of up to 2 million tonnes of oil to India through the port of Novorossiysk by the end of 2022 during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December last year. So that was just two months before Putin's forces invaded Ukraine.

India has been attempting to diversify its oil import sources away from the Middle East by turning to Russia and the US.&nbsp;

India is debating whether or not to accept Russia's offer of discounted crude oil, but there are many variables to consider.

While cheap oil is a boon to India's economy at a time when global crude prices are at their highest since 2008, Western sanctions against Russia are likely to make it difficult to accept Moscow's offer.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said "a whole lot of factors" will decide on the import of Russian oil to India. The finance minister said Russia reached out to India to offer surplus oil at a discounted rate over the last two to three days.

"There was an open offer over the last two-three days that Russia was giving it (crude oil) at some sort of discounted price, but we don’t know how it can be of effect because a whole lot of factors will have to be weighed in, we will have to get it from some port to ship it to India, and whether it is workable," Sitharaman said.

Russia is currently the world's second-largest crude oil producer, trailing only the US and Saudi Arabia, but this ranking can change at any time.

And if it starts giving India cheaper petroleum, it will undoubtedly benefit the Indian economy.

Discounted oil will clearly be a blessing for India's economy at a time when global crude prices have risen to their highest levels since 2008.

The problem, though, is that the West's strong sanctions against Russia are likely to make it impossible for India to accept Moscow's proposition. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

As history has shown us, markets do rebound after a war. But the world hasn't learned from history how to forecast the conclusion of a conflict or its consequences.

As history has shown us, markets do rebound after a war. But the world hasn't learned from history how to forecast the conclusion of a conflict or its consequences. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has caused global markets to tumble. Despite accounting for less than 2% of global trade, Russia and Ukraine dominate many commodities: the region supplies 37% of global palladium, 17% of natural gas, 13% of wheat, 12% of oil, and 9% of nickel. Watch | War in Ukraine ‘is a crime’: Russian pilot tells passengers As the European Union and the US impose punishing sanctions on Russian business and commerce, its desperate oil corporations are promising India substantial discounts in exchange for the government speedily approving a payment system to circumvent the SWIFT embargo. Russia has asked India to increase its investments in the sanctioned country's oil and gas sector, as well as to develop Russian companies' sales networks in Asia's third-largest economy. × According to people acquainted with the situation, Russian oil producers are offering a 25-27% discount on dated Brent crude prices. Rosneft, a state-owned oil company, is already one of India's largest crude suppliers. Significantly, Rosneft and Indian Oil Corporation signed a contract for the supply of up to 2 million tonnes of oil to India through the port of Novorossiysk by the end of 2022 during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December last year. So that was just two months before Putin's forces invaded Ukraine. India has been attempting to diversify its oil import sources away from the Middle East by turning to Russia and the US. India is debating whether or not to accept Russia's offer of discounted crude oil, but there are many variables to consider. While cheap oil is a boon to India's economy at a time when global crude prices are at their highest since 2008, Western sanctions against Russia are likely to make it difficult to accept Moscow's offer. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said "a whole lot of factors" will decide on the import of Russian oil to India. The finance minister said Russia reached out to India to offer surplus oil at a discounted rate over the last two to three days. "There was an open offer over the last two-three days that Russia was giving it (crude oil) at some sort of discounted price, but we don’t know how it can be of effect because a whole lot of factors will have to be weighed in, we will have to get it from some port to ship it to India, and whether it is workable," Sitharaman said. Russia is currently the world's second-largest crude oil producer, trailing only the US and Saudi Arabia, but this ranking can change at any time. And if it starts giving India cheaper petroleum, it will undoubtedly benefit the Indian economy. Discounted oil will clearly be a blessing for India's economy at a time when global crude prices have risen to their highest levels since 2008. The problem, though, is that the West's strong sanctions against Russia are likely to make it impossible for India to accept Moscow's proposition. (With inputs from agencies)

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It is day 18 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.

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More than 2,100 residents of Ukraine's besieged port city of Mariupol have been killed since hostilities began, the local authorities said Sunday.

"As of today, 2,187 Mariupol residents have died from attacks by Russia," the city council posted on Telegram.

It said around 100 aerial bombs have been dropped on the city. The bombing of a maternity and children's hospital wounded 17 on Wednesday and prompted international condemnation.

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The Azov Sea port city of around half a million has been under siege since early this month and is facing what Ukraine and aid agencies call a "humanitarian catastrophe", lacking water or heating and running out of food.&nbsp;

"People are in a serious situation for 12 days. There is no electricity, water, or heat in the city, there is almost no mobile communication, and the last supplies of food and water are running out," the local authorities warned.

The authorities said Wednesday that 1,207 civilians had died in the first nine days of the siege of the strategic city. They say around 400,000 people are still trapped in the city.

A convoy of aid headed for Mariupol was blocked at a Russian checkpoint on Saturday, with hopes that it would arrive Sunday.

Turkey has asked Russia to help evacuate its citizens stranded in Mariupol, Ankara's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Sunday.

More than 2,100 residents of Ukraine's besieged port city of Mariupol have been killed since hostilities began, the local authorities said Sunday. "As of today, 2,187 Mariupol residents have died from attacks by Russia," the city council posted on Telegram.

More than 2,100 residents of Ukraine's besieged port city of Mariupol have been killed since hostilities began, the local authorities said Sunday. "As of today, 2,187 Mariupol residents have died from attacks by Russia," the city council posted on Telegram. It said around 100 aerial bombs have been dropped on the city. The bombing of a maternity and children's hospital wounded 17 on Wednesday and prompted international condemnation. The Azov Sea port city of around half a million has been under siege since early this month and is facing what Ukraine and aid agencies call a "humanitarian catastrophe", lacking water or heating and running out of food. "People are in a serious situation for 12 days. There is no electricity, water, or heat in the city, there is almost no mobile communication, and the last supplies of food and water are running out," the local authorities warned. The authorities said Wednesday that 1,207 civilians had died in the first nine days of the siege of the strategic city. They say around 400,000 people are still trapped in the city. A convoy of aid headed for Mariupol was blocked at a Russian checkpoint on Saturday, with hopes that it would arrive Sunday. Turkey has asked Russia to help evacuate its citizens stranded in Mariupol, Ankara's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Sunday.

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Russian artillery targets ammunition depot in Vasylkiv as Russian invasion of Ukraine enters day 18

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WION visits the community centre in Irpin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

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