Will China's peace plan work? Putin says he has viewed the plan carefully & with respect. But, will he sit down for talks with Zelensky? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Will China's peace plan work? | Will Putin sit down for talks with Zelensky?

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Russian drone attack on civilian facilities leaves three dead in Kyiv region: Officials

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his whirlwind tour of Russia on Thursday and departed for Beijing, reported Russian news agencies. Xi received a guard of honour at Moscow's Vnukovo airport as Russian and Chinese national anthems were played in the background.

Xi Jinping departs for Beijing after series of meetings with Putin. Five key points of his Russia visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in Moscow with an ambitious plan to play peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine, and become a global statesman. If Xi's succeeds, he will be able to kill two birds with a stone. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Russia-Ukraine war | In Moscow, China's Xi Jinping aims to play peacemaker

Ukraine on Monday (March 20) urged Moscow to withdraw its forces from Ukraine before Chinese President Xi Jinping's highly anticipated visit to Russia. Xi was on his first visit to Moscow since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war last year.

Ukraine demands Russia withdraw troops amid Xi's visit of Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (March 20) told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that their countries shared many "common goals" and also said that it was "symbolic" that the Chinese leader chose to travel to Russia for the first foreign visit of his new term.

Xi in Moscow: Putin says ready to discuss China's Ukraine plan

Russia reacted angrily on Friday (March 17) on Poland and Slovakia'a decision to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, warning they will be "destroyed". "The supply of this military equipment -- as we have repeatedly said -- will not change the outcome of the special military operation.

Russia threatens to destroy fighter jets that Poland, Slovakia supply to Ukraine

Shortly after landing in Crimea, President Vladimir Putin made a visit to Mariupol, the Ukrainian city which has been under the control of Russian forces since last year.

After Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin visits occupied Mariupol in Ukraine for the first time

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday on a three-day visit where he met Vladimir Putin and held talks with Russian President. Putin told Xi Jinping that he had looked at China's proposals for a resolution of the Ukraine conflict and that he viewed them with respect.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Russia’s assault on Ukraine is turning into a war of attrition and the defenders are facing a critical problem – they are firing more artillery shells than Ukraine or its allies can produce.

With Ukraine war at critical junction, China takes bigger role

Moscow is willing to explore serious solutions for settling the Ukrainian crisis but will not accept ultimatums, according to a statement released on Saturday by Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry.

Russia open to serious proposals on resolving Ukrainian crisis: Envoy Maria Zakharova

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan said on Sunday (March 19) that his party- the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will stage what is being called a 'power show' at Minar-i-Pakistan on March 22.

Top 10 world news: Imran Khan's PTI to hold rally on March 22, Putin's surprise visit to Mariupol; & more

President Vladimir Putin discussed Mariupol's reconstruction plans and spoke to the residents as he made a surprise visit to the Russian-occupied city in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin discusses Mariupol reconstruction plans during surprise visit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday (March 18) that his government would follow the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation of Russian President Vladimir Putin "with great interest".

Japanese PM Kishida says will follow ICC's probe of Putin with 'great interest'

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be on a two-day visit to Moscow from March 20 to 22. On agenda is brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. China has been touting itself as a mediator, but its deepening ties with Russia have cast doubts. Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Xi's Moscow visit | What if the peace plan fails?

Former UK prime minister Tony Blair rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin saying the Iraq war was about introducing democracy and Putin using its pretext for Ukraine's invasion is nothing but an "excuse" as Kyiv poses no threat to its neighbours.

Pretext of Iraq war just an ‘excuse’: Tony Blair denounces Putin’s Ukraine invasion

The European Command of the United States military on Thursday (March 16), released the footage of the critical encounter which happened between an American surveillance drone and Russian fighter jet over the Black Sea earlier this week.

WATCH | Pentagon releases video of moment when Russian fighter jet hit US drone over Black Sea

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday (March 16) said that Warsaw is set to provide Ukraine with four MiG-29 fighter jets in the coming days amid the ongoing war.

Poland to send Ukraine four MiG-29 fighter jets, becomes first NATO nation to do so

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, on Friday (March 17) awarded the two pilots who were involved in intercepting a United States MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea amid Moscow’s ongoing “special military operation” in Ukraine.

Russian defence minister honours pilots involved in downing of US drone over Black Sea

Does Joe Biden have a 'Plan B' for Ukraine? American Journalist Seymour Hersh says U.S. could directly delve into the war soon. Is there any merit to his claims? Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Here's America's 'Plan B' for Ukraine

In a recent video released by Russian state media, students in Crimea are seen training with rifles and practicing hand-to-hand fighting. The session appears to be a component of a military training programme in which students from various grade levels are enrolled.

WATCH: Crimea students train with firearms, engage in hand-to-hand fighting

Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Russia from March 20-22 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes as China offers to broker peace in Ukraine.

Xi Jinping to make state visit to Russia from March 20-22

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Russia from March 20-22 for a state visit after he was invited by President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes as China offers to broker peace in Ukraine.

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Russia from March 20-22

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Russia from March 20 to 22. The visit comes as China called again for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war and for peace talks to resolve the conflict that began just over a year ago.

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Russia next week amid Ukraine war

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