Ukraine has received candidate status to join the EU as it moves one step closer to joining amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, full membership still to take years.

Ukraine moves one step closer to joining the EU but full membership still to take years

Russian President Vladimir Putin was slated to give the opening speech in Russia’s flagship economic forum on Friday, but it was delayed by hackers. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, it was a ‘denial of service’ attack from the hackers that was aimed at interrupting the internet services at the venue.

Vladimir Putin forced to delay keynote speech after hackers crash internet

A former US diplomat has been sentenced to 14 years of prison by a Russian court for "large-scale" cannabis smuggling. The ruling comes at a time when the relations between the West and Russia are at an all time low due to the latter’s aggression against Ukraine.

Former US diplomat jailed by Russia for carrying 17g of cannabis for medicinal use

Europe's lab CERN said that they are planning to terminate all cooperation and contracts with Russia and Belarus over their roles in the war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine: European lab CERN to halt cooperation with Russia

Due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, 1000 companies left Russia as per reports. However, some companies continue to remain despite sanctions.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Report: 1000 companies have quit Russia

European Commission has recommended that Ukraine should be granted European Union candidate status, a first step towards the membership for the war-torn country.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Top EU leaders back Kyiv membership bid

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Google Russia has filed for bankruptcy. However, Google says it will continue free services. Even YouTube in Russia will stay online for now.

Google Russia files for bankruptcy but will continue free services

Three Americans have been reported missing in Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion. The US says it is working hard to verify these reports. Two American veterans were fighting in the Ukraine war.

3 Americans reported missing in Ukraine: The US says working hard to verify reports

Leaders of four European nations are in Ukraine. Talks over Ukraine's EU membership will be held today. Germany, France, Italy and Romania are backing Kyiv.

Is Ukraine inching towards its European Union dream? Talks over Ukraine's EU membership today

Drone footage revealed what was once a bustling tram depot in Kharkiv's northwestern outskirts, but is now a tram 'graveyard' after Russia started a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine: Drone footage of damaged Tram station at Kharkiv

European leaders have travelled to Kyiv. They pledged their support to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine's EU bid has remained in focus.

European leaders travel to Kyiv as they pledge their support amid the ongoing Russian invasion

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's chief of defence staff, said Russia has strategically lost the war in Ukraine. He added, Vladimir Putin had used 25% of his army power for only tiny gains.

'Russia has strategically lost the war,' says UK armed forces chief

It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, Ambulance teams rescue soldiers amid intense fighting in Eastern Ukraine.

Intense fighting in Eastern Ukraine: Ambulance teams rescue soldiers

The European Union is expected to decide soon whether to recommend that Ukraine be granted candidate status for EU membership.

European Union recommends Ukraine candidacy

Despite the Western sanctions, India wants to expand its trade ties with Russia. New Delhi has proposed paying for Russian goods in rupees. A new trade route is also being tested. Palki Sharma tells you more

Gravitas: Russia-India trade in Rupees?

A pro-Kremlin news station has suggested that Poland could be Russia's next target. Poland's deputy PM Jarosław Kaczyński has vowed that his country will continue to arm itself. He says it is "better to be in debt than under Russia's occupation". Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Is Poland Russia's next target?

Italy's Eni said it will receive only 50 percent of the gas requested Friday from Gazprom, following accusations by Rome the Russian state-backed company was peddling "lies" over a series of cuts.

Russia-Ukraine war: Italy's Eni says Gazprom to reduce gas supply Friday by 50%

A Russian spy posing as a Brazilian national was caught in the Netherlands. He intended to access the ICC database. Dutch intelligence service stopped him at the airport.

Russian spy posing as a Brazilian national caught in the Netherlands

Poland has sent a message to Russia. Polish Deputy PM took a vow to remain in debt than occupied. Poland has also decided to purchase more military equipment.

Polish Deputy PM takes a vow: 'Better to be in debt than occupied'

The Russian Orthodox Church on Thursday dismissed sanctions against its leader, Patriarch Kirill, imposed by Britain for his support of Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine.

UK sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill 'absurd': Church

Reports of two US citizens being captured are unconfirmed for now. However, family members of the volunteers said, two US volunteers in Ukraine have gone missing and are feared to have been captured by Russia.

Ukraine under attack: Two US volunteers in Ukraine feared captured by Russia

Ukraine on Wednesday ignored the Russian ultimatum to surrender the city of Severodonetsk even as fears grow or the hundreds of civilians were trapped in the city's Azot chemical plant.

Battle for Severodonetsk: Kyiv ignores Russian call to surrender

Amid a raging war between Russia and Ukraine, the European Union has signed gas deal with Israel and Egypt as the bloc claims that it has been blackmailed by Moscow for its gas supplies after siding with Kyiv.

EU signs gas deal with Israel, Egypt to reduce dependency on Russia

In a latest update on Russia-Ukraine conflict, US has announced arms aid worth $1 billion for Ukrainian troops. US has also announced $225mn Humanitarian Assistance and urged allies to step up aid to Kyiv.

US pledges new $1bn arms aid, announces $225mn Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

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