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<p><strong>Here's what you need to know about the Ukraine crisis right now:</strong></p>

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	<li>Moscow faced increasing isolation on Tuesday as President Vladimir Putin showed no sign of stopping an invasion of Ukraine, where fierce fighting and Russian bombardment have killed dozens and sparked a refugee crisis.<br />
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	<li>The 193-member U.N. General Assembly began meeting on the crisis ahead of a vote this week to isolate Russia.<br />
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	<li>Talks on a ceasefire ended without a breakthrough.<br />
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	<li>Russian President Putin told France's President Emmanuel Macron a Ukraine settlement was only possible if Kyiv was neutral, "denazified" and "demilitarised" and Russian control over annexed Crimea was formally recognised, the Kremlin said.<br />
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	<li>Ukraine`s Western allies increased weapons transfers in support, and Britain called for such transfers to be expanded. Finland agreed to ship 2,500 assault rifles and 1,500 anti-tank weapons. Canada will supply anti-tank weapons and upgraded ammunition, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.<br />
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	<li>Russia`s foreign ministry said those supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine will bear responsibility should they be used during Russia`s military campaign.<br />
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	<li>The United Nations said more than 500,000 people had fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries since the start of Russia`s invasion.<br />
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	<li>The United States expelled 12 Russian diplomats at the United Nations over national security concerns, U.S. and Russian diplomats said.</li>
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<strong>Watch | Gravitas: 5 videos that tell the story Russia's Ukraine invasion</strong></p>

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<strong>MARKETS, SANCTIONS AND OTHER REACTIONS</strong><br />
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* The United States imposed sanctions on Russia`s central bank and other sources of wealth, dealing a crushing blow to the country`s economy and further punishing Moscow.<br />
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* Europe's financial market began severing Russia`s ties to its critical plumbing for trading, clearing and settling securities as sanctions on Moscow started to bite.<br />
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* Markets paused for breath following days of volatility with Asian shares edging up and gold slipping slightly a day after the Russian rouble fell to a record low.<br />
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* Russia`s central bank more than doubled its key policy rate.<br />
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* Airlines braced for potentially lengthy blockages of key east-west flight corridors after the European Union and Moscow issued tit-for-tat airspace bans.<br />
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* Energy giant BP, global bank HSBC and aircraft leasing firm AerCap joined a growing list of companies looking to exit Russia, as Western sanctions tightened the screws on Moscow.<br />
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Ukraine among the issues U.S. President Joe Biden will address in his State of the Union speech to Congress.</p>


Here's what you need to know about the Ukraine crisis right now: Moscow faced increasing isolation on Tuesday as President Vladimir Putin showed no sign of stopping an invasion of Ukraine, where fierce fighting and Russian bombardment have killed dozens and sparked a refugee crisis.

Here's what you need to know about the Ukraine crisis right now: Moscow faced increasing isolation on Tuesday as President Vladimir Putin showed no sign of stopping an invasion of Ukraine, where fierce fighting and Russian bombardment have killed dozens and sparked a refugee crisis. The 193-member U.N. General Assembly began meeting on the crisis ahead of a vote this week to isolate Russia. Talks on a ceasefire ended without a breakthrough. Russian President Putin told France's President Emmanuel Macron a Ukraine settlement was only possible if Kyiv was neutral, "denazified" and "demilitarised" and Russian control over annexed Crimea was formally recognised, the Kremlin said. Ukraine`s Western allies increased weapons transfers in support, and Britain called for such transfers to be expanded. Finland agreed to ship 2,500 assault rifles and 1,500 anti-tank weapons. Canada will supply anti-tank weapons and upgraded ammunition, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. Russia`s foreign ministry said those supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine will bear responsibility should they be used during Russia`s military campaign. The United Nations said more than 500,000 people had fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries since the start of Russia`s invasion. The United States expelled 12 Russian diplomats at the United Nations over national security concerns, U.S. and Russian diplomats said. Watch | Gravitas: 5 videos that tell the story Russia's Ukraine invasion MARKETS, SANCTIONS AND OTHER REACTIONS * The United States imposed sanctions on Russia`s central bank and other sources of wealth, dealing a crushing blow to the country`s economy and further punishing Moscow. * Europe's financial market began severing Russia`s ties to its critical plumbing for trading, clearing and settling securities as sanctions on Moscow started to bite. * Markets paused for breath following days of volatility with Asian shares edging up and gold slipping slightly a day after the Russian rouble fell to a record low. * Russia`s central bank more than doubled its key policy rate. * Airlines braced for potentially lengthy blockages of key east-west flight corridors after the European Union and Moscow issued tit-for-tat airspace bans. * Energy giant BP, global bank HSBC and aircraft leasing firm AerCap joined a growing list of companies looking to exit Russia, as Western sanctions tightened the screws on Moscow. QUOTES "I took a train from Kyiv to Lviv to a point where the taxi put us. I walked the last 50 kilometres," a Ukrainian woman said on arrival at a border crossing with Poland in snowy, freezing weather. × "There are bombings, sirens, we have to go (downstairs). We also receive treatment here, medications we have, but we need more food ... basic stuff," said a tearful Maryna, a mother at a Kyiv children`s hospital where her nine-year-old son was suffering from blood cancer. × COMING UP Ukraine among the issues U.S. President Joe Biden will address in his State of the Union speech to Congress.

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

While Google barred Russia’s state-owned media outlet RT, YouTube was 'pausing' some Russian channels on its platform. A lot is happening in the tech world after the invasion of Ukraine. #ukraine #russia #putin

Here's how tech giants are combating Russia's invasion of Ukraine

<p>A beauty queen and former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has&nbsp;ditched her high heels for the combat shoes.&nbsp;<br />
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After the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-russia-claims-to-have-besieged-two-big-cities-in-ukraine-455211">Russian invasion</a>, Anastassia has stepped outside to protect her motherland and have reportedly joined the Ukrainian military to safeguard her nation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/i-stand-by-my-motherland-celebrities-from-ukraine-respond-to-russian-invasion-456843" hreflang="en">I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to the Russian invasion</a><br />
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Following the footsteps of their president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the people of the country have stepped outside in the war situation to save their homeland against Russia, many people have also voluntarily taken up arms to assist their country’s military.<br />
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Ever since the Russian invasion, Lenna has been sharing various Instagram stories addressing the crisis. Lenna, who represented Ukraine in the 2015 Miss Grand International beauty contest, shared a series of photos of herself where she can be seen carrying a gun and is in military uniform.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In one of the posts she shared on Saturday, she wrote: “Everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed!.” She has also shared a photo showing soldiers walking with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and called him a “true and strong leader.”</p>

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<p>She has also continuously urged for support and for donations to the Ukrainian armed forces.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-react-to-russian-invasion-we-stand-with-ukraine-457004" hreflang="en">Prince William and Kate Middleton react to Russian invasion: We stand with Ukraine</a><br />
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Lenna is a marketing and management graduate from Slavistik University in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has worked in Turkey - Bodrum, Ankara and Istanbul as pr manager. She knows five languages and has worked as a translator also.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As tensions escalated, many celebrities from around the world have reacted to the situation. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ukraine-russia-conflict-meghan-markle-priyanka-chopra-other-celebrities-react-456543">Read more here</a></p>


A beauty queen and former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has ditched her high heels for the combat shoes. After the Russian invasion, Anastassia has stepped outside to protect her motherland and have reportedly joined the Ukrainian military to safeguard her nation.

A beauty queen and former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has ditched her high heels for the combat shoes. After the Russian invasion, Anastassia has stepped outside to protect her motherland and have reportedly joined the Ukrainian military to safeguard her nation. I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to the Russian invasion Following the footsteps of their president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the people of the country have stepped outside in the war situation to save their homeland against Russia, many people have also voluntarily taken up arms to assist their country’s military. Ever since the Russian invasion, Lenna has been sharing various Instagram stories addressing the crisis. Lenna, who represented Ukraine in the 2015 Miss Grand International beauty contest, shared a series of photos of herself where she can be seen carrying a gun and is in military uniform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Ukraine🇺🇦Anastasiia Lenna (@anastasiia.lenna) × In one of the posts she shared on Saturday, she wrote: “Everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed!.” She has also shared a photo showing soldiers walking with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and called him a “true and strong leader.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Ukraine🇺🇦Anastasiia Lenna (@anastasiia.lenna) × She has also continuously urged for support and for donations to the Ukrainian armed forces. Prince William and Kate Middleton react to Russian invasion: We stand with Ukraine Lenna is a marketing and management graduate from Slavistik University in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has worked in Turkey - Bodrum, Ankara and Istanbul as pr manager. She knows five languages and has worked as a translator also. As tensions escalated, many celebrities from around the world have reacted to the situation. Read more here

Who is Anastasiia Lenna? Former Miss Ukraine joins army against Russian troops

<p>'Saturday Night Live' paid a solemn tribute to the people of Ukraine after the Russian&nbsp;invasion in&nbsp;the European country.&nbsp;<br />
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The first show after a month-long hiatus returned with host John Mulaney on Feb. 26, and instead of starting with a satirical sketch, the show chose to pay a powerful tribute to the country of Ukraine.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-react-to-russian-invasion-we-stand-with-ukraine-457004" hreflang="en">Prince William and Kate Middleton react to Russian invasion: We stand with Ukraine</a><br />
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During the show, the cast members Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introduced the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York.&nbsp;<br />
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A group of male and female singers, wearing embroidered traditional outfits, sang 'Prayer for Ukraine' in front of the live audience in studio 8H.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The sombre setting on the 'SNL' stage on Saturday, featured a cluster of candles that spelt out "Kyiv," the Ukrainian capital&nbsp;and bouquets of yellow flowers, evoking Ukraine’s national colours of yellow and blue.&nbsp;<br />
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After the song ended, McKinnon and Strong returned to the stage and started the night with the signature phrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night,”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/i-stand-by-my-motherland-celebrities-from-ukraine-respond-to-russian-invasion-456843" hreflang="en">I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to Russian invasion</a><br />
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Further, Mulaney, who joined the SNL's elite five-timers club of hosts, addressed his past drug use and a stint in rehab.&nbsp;<br />
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That list includes Steve Martin, Drew Barrymore, Tina Fey, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman, Scarlett Johansson and Melissa McCarthy.<br />
"For many, many reasons, I'm grateful to be here tonight after a very complicated year. It is wonderful to be in a place that's always emphasized sobriety and mental health," the comedian quipped.<br />
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"Since I last hosted, different things have happened," Mulaney continued.</p>


'Saturday Night Live' paid a solemn tribute to the people of Ukraine after the Russian invasion in the European country. The first show after a month-long hiatus returned with host John Mulaney on Feb.

'Saturday Night Live' paid a solemn tribute to the people of Ukraine after the Russian invasion in the European country. The first show after a month-long hiatus returned with host John Mulaney on Feb. 26, and instead of starting with a satirical sketch, the show chose to pay a powerful tribute to the country of Ukraine. Prince William and Kate Middleton react to Russian invasion: We stand with Ukraine During the show, the cast members Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introduced the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York. A group of male and female singers, wearing embroidered traditional outfits, sang 'Prayer for Ukraine' in front of the live audience in studio 8H. “Prayer for Ukraine” performed by Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York pic.twitter.com/5pi2l1Olpx — Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) February 27, 2022 × The sombre setting on the 'SNL' stage on Saturday, featured a cluster of candles that spelt out "Kyiv," the Ukrainian capital and bouquets of yellow flowers, evoking Ukraine’s national colours of yellow and blue. After the song ended, McKinnon and Strong returned to the stage and started the night with the signature phrase, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night,” I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to Russian invasion Further, Mulaney, who joined the SNL's elite five-timers club of hosts, addressed his past drug use and a stint in rehab. That list includes Steve Martin, Drew Barrymore, Tina Fey, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman, Scarlett Johansson and Melissa McCarthy. "For many, many reasons, I'm grateful to be here tonight after a very complicated year. It is wonderful to be in a place that's always emphasized sobriety and mental health," the comedian quipped. "Since I last hosted, different things have happened," Mulaney continued.

'Saturday Night Live' pays soulful tribute to Ukrainian people

I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to Russian invasion

As Russia has invaded Ukraine, there's a high level of distress and chaos around. Here's a compilation of some visuals from Ukraine. #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineCrisis

Ukraine Under attack - The visuals of Distress and Chaos | Ukraine crisis

A look at the impact on commodities and markets amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Impact on commodities, markets

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (February 21) ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. In a televised address, Putin ordered to despatch Russian peacekeepers to Ukraine's two breakaway regions - the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic. The Russia-Ukraine crisis impacted the prices of some of the commodities worldwide. The prices are expected to rise further. Read the detailed report here: https://www.wionews.com/world/these-commodities-could-become-super-expensive-amid-escalating-russia-ukraine-crisis-455247

Impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis on prices of commodities

As the threat of Russia invading Ukraine looms the United States has painted the most ominous picture till date. According to some senior officials in Washington DC, Russia has assembled about 70 percent of its military capabilities which is needed for a full-scale invasion

Ukraine Conflict: Support pours in from US, India Germany among others

Tensions are running deep in Ukraine, even though Russia says it's not planning a Ukrainian invasion its troops are carrying out aerial drills just 75Kms away from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you more updates from ground zero.

NATO: Significant movement of Russian military forces

While the gridlock continues over Ukraine Russian ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov has reiterated that Russia is not planning to attack Ukraine the envoy added that war is not Moscow's interest

Russian Envoy to US - No truth behind illusory plans of Russian aggression

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