The Premier League has suspended its television broadcast deal with Russia`s Match TV following the country`s invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Premier League suspends deal with Russia's Match TV following country's Ukraine invasion

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine were gearing up on Monday, with Ukrainian and Russian negotiators set to talk again after both sides cited progress, even though Russia attacked a base near the Polish border and fighting raged elsewhere.

More Ukraine-Russia talks scheduled as attack on base kills dozens

New Zealand's government said on Monday it will introduce legislation to allow it to impose sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. When passed, it will be the first time New Zealand would have levied sanctions individually on a country.

New Zealand expands sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion

The United States has ordered the family members of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country. The decision comes due to the ongoing threat of Russia's military action.

United States orders kin of embassy staff in Ukraine to leave the country