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Russian missile and drone attacks hit thermal and hydro power plants in central and western Ukraine, power grid operator Ukrenergo said on Friday, in the latest barrage targeting the country's already damaged power infrastructure.

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Ukraine suspects that Russia may have used a new type of guided bomb in airstrikes on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Wednesday. One person was killed and several others were injured after Russia, for the first time since 2022, struck Kharkiv with aerial bombs.

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French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference on Thursday (Mar 28) emphasised the need for consensus among G20 members, including Russia, before inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the group's summit in Brazil in November.&nbsp;

Speaking during a press conference in Brasília with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Macron said, "The meaning of this club is that there must be consensus with the 19 others."

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"That (coordinating a joint decision regarding Putin's participation) will be a job for Brazilian diplomacy," said Macron, referring to Brazil, which is the current head of the G20 group.

He added that if "useful", such a meeting "must be done." Macron also warned that division on the matter could potentially scuttle any Russian invitation.

<h2>Why does the G20 need to decide Putin's participation?</h2>

Macron's comments come as Brazil President Lula previously, in September 2023, said that Putin won't be arrested if he attends the Rio de Janeiro meet of the bloc.&nbsp;

The Russian leader has an active International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him over allegations of war crimes, including unlawful deportation and transfer of children during the Russo-Ukrainian War.

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The international arrest warrant against Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova was issued in March of last year.

All 124 member states of the ICC can detain and transfer Putin and Lvova-Belova if either sets foot on their territory.&nbsp;Brazil happens to be a signatory to the Rome Statute, which led to the founding of the ICC.

Avoiding possible political controversy and any risk of criminal detention, Putin missed last year's G20 summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

Shortly&nbsp;after the contentious statement, Lula, as per Reuters, backtracked and said that Putin's eventual arrest would be up to the justice system and not his government.

"If Putin decides to go to Brazil, it will be the courts who decide whether or not he will be arrested, not me," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference on Thursday (Mar 28) emphasised the need for consensus among G20 members, including Russia, before inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the group's summit in Brazil in November.

French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference on Thursday (Mar 28) emphasised the need for consensus among G20 members, including Russia, before inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the group's summit in Brazil in November. Speaking during a press conference in Brasília with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Macron said, "The meaning of this club is that there must be consensus with the 19 others." Also read | Russian veto puts an end to monitoring of UN's North Korea sanctions "That (coordinating a joint decision regarding Putin's participation) will be a job for Brazilian diplomacy," said Macron, referring to Brazil, which is the current head of the G20 group. He added that if "useful", such a meeting "must be done." Macron also warned that division on the matter could potentially scuttle any Russian invitation. Why does the G20 need to decide Putin's participation? Macron's comments come as Brazil President Lula previously, in September 2023, said that Putin won't be arrested if he attends the Rio de Janeiro meet of the bloc. The Russian leader has an active International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him over allegations of war crimes, including unlawful deportation and transfer of children during the Russo-Ukrainian War. Also read | Ukraine claims it downed 26 drones in latest Russian strikes The international arrest warrant against Putin and Russian Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova was issued in March of last year. All 124 member states of the ICC can detain and transfer Putin and Lvova-Belova if either sets foot on their territory. Brazil happens to be a signatory to the Rome Statute, which led to the founding of the ICC. Avoiding possible political controversy and any risk of criminal detention, Putin missed last year's G20 summit in the Indian capital, New Delhi. Shortly after the contentious statement, Lula, as per Reuters, backtracked and said that Putin's eventual arrest would be up to the justice system and not his government. "If Putin decides to go to Brazil, it will be the courts who decide whether or not he will be arrested, not me," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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A Russian military aircraft crashed into the sea on Thursday off the Crimean port of Sevastopol, the Russian-installed governor of the region said. The pilot safely ejected and was picked up by rescuers. Сivilian objects were not damaged, Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said.

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The director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), Alexander Bortnikov, said on Tuesday that the US, UK, and Ukraine were behind the Moscow concert hall attack that killed at least 139 people on Friday - despite repeated claims of responsibility by Islamic State. Russian president has also insisted on alleged Ukrainian involvement. No proof has been provided for these claims...Then why is Russia insisting that there was a Western hand behind those attacks?

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Ukraine's security council secretary Oleksiy Danilov was dismissed and replaced by foreign intelligence service chief Oleksandr Lytvynenko under decrees published on the presidential website on Tuesday.

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Russia renewed its attack on Kyiv. On Monday, Russia launched hypersonic missiles at the Ukrainian capital, injuring at least 10 residents of a 3-storey building. Ukrainian officials say two ballistic missiles were intercepted, but civilians were injured due to falling debris. Explosions were also heard across the city.

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Russia on Sunday (Mar 24)&nbsp;launched an aerial assault on&nbsp;Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv, AFP reported citing&nbsp;officials, prompting&nbsp;Poland, a NATO member to deploy its jets.&nbsp;

"Explosions in the capital. Air defence is working. Do not leave shelters," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram. Lviv regional governor&nbsp;Maksym Kozytskyi said Stryi district, south of the city of Lviv, was also under attack.

The assault&nbsp;comes as Russia mourns the tragic terrorist attack on the Moscow concert hall and blames Ukraine for it.

Ukraine's&nbsp;air defence forces destroyed about a dozen of Russia-launched missiles, said&nbsp;Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, on&nbsp;Telegram.&nbsp;Preliminary information showed no casualties or major damage as a result of the attacks, he added.

<h2>Poland demands&nbsp;explanation from Russia</h2>

Russia's aerial assault in Ukraine has prompted&nbsp;neighbouring Poland's armed forces to scramble jets to ensure airspace safety near the border. It has been reported that Russia's missiles flew close to the border of the NATO country.&nbsp;

During the attack launched by Moscow,&nbsp;a Russian missile briefly breached Polish airspace.&nbsp;

Polish armed forces said that they were on high alert due to "intensive long-range aviation activity" of Russia and the missile attacks in Ukraine.&nbsp;

It later reported that Russia had violated Poland's&nbsp;airspace with a cruise missile which "entered Polish space near the town of Oserdow (Lublin Voivodeship) and stayed there for 39 seconds."

The missile, according to Polish officials,&nbsp;penetrated the country's&nbsp;airspace by around 1,000-2,000 metres.&nbsp;

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Poland's&nbsp;foreign ministry said it would demand an explanation&nbsp;and called on Moscow to "stop the terrorist air attacks on the inhabitants and territory of Ukraine, end the war, and address the country’s internal problems."&nbsp;

Russia has doubled down on its military offensive against Kyiv as revenge for Ukrainian attacks during its recent presidential election.

"For the third pre-dawn morning this week, all of Ukraine is under an air alert and has been advised to seek shelter," US Ambassador Bridget Brink posted on X.

"Russia continues to indiscriminately launch drones and missiles with no regard for millions of civilians, violating international law," he added.

Watch:&nbsp;Moscow Terror Attack: Putin says concert attackers were fleeing to Ukraine

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Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said on Telegram there were no attacks on the city but some 20 missiles and seven attack drones had been launched against the broader Lviv region, targeting "critical infrastructure".

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia on Sunday (Mar 24) launched an aerial assault on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv, AFP reported citing officials, prompting Poland, a NATO member to deploy its jets.

Russia on Sunday (Mar 24) launched an aerial assault on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the western region of Lviv, AFP reported citing officials, prompting Poland, a NATO member to deploy its jets. "Explosions in the capital. Air defence is working. Do not leave shelters," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram. Lviv regional governor Maksym Kozytskyi said Stryi district, south of the city of Lviv, was also under attack. The assault comes as Russia mourns the tragic terrorist attack on the Moscow concert hall and blames Ukraine for it. Ukraine's air defence forces destroyed about a dozen of Russia-launched missiles, said Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, on Telegram. Preliminary information showed no casualties or major damage as a result of the attacks, he added. Poland demands explanation from Russia Russia's aerial assault in Ukraine has prompted neighbouring Poland's armed forces to scramble jets to ensure airspace safety near the border. It has been reported that Russia's missiles flew close to the border of the NATO country. During the attack launched by Moscow, a Russian missile briefly breached Polish airspace. Polish armed forces said that they were on high alert due to "intensive long-range aviation activity" of Russia and the missile attacks in Ukraine. It later reported that Russia had violated Poland's airspace with a cruise missile which "entered Polish space near the town of Oserdow (Lublin Voivodeship) and stayed there for 39 seconds." The missile, according to Polish officials, penetrated the country's airspace by around 1,000-2,000 metres. Also read: ‘Low-life Putin trying to shift blame’: Zelensky condemns Russia for linking Moscow attack to Ukraine Poland's foreign ministry said it would demand an explanation and called on Moscow to "stop the terrorist air attacks on the inhabitants and territory of Ukraine, end the war, and address the country’s internal problems." Russia has doubled down on its military offensive against Kyiv as revenge for Ukrainian attacks during its recent presidential election. "For the third pre-dawn morning this week, all of Ukraine is under an air alert and has been advised to seek shelter," US Ambassador Bridget Brink posted on X. "Russia continues to indiscriminately launch drones and missiles with no regard for millions of civilians, violating international law," he added. Watch: Moscow Terror Attack: Putin says concert attackers were fleeing to Ukraine × Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said on Telegram there were no attacks on the city but some 20 missiles and seven attack drones had been launched against the broader Lviv region, targeting "critical infrastructure". (With inputs from agencies)

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