It is day 31 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine.

Concern over evacuations in Mariupol as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues

It is day 31 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Ukrainian forces are trying to recapture towns outside Kyiv.

Ukrainian forces try to recapture towns outside Kyiv amid Russian invasion

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, gas prices have soared globally. Now, The U.S, allies discuss further oil release.

The U.S, allies discuss further oil release due to the rise in gas prices worldwide

Ukraine is using facial recognition software with AI to identify dead Russian soldiers. Concerns of racial bias mount over its use.

Ukraine uses facial recognition software with AI to identify dead Russian soldiers

U.S, President Joe Biden looks to lead global support for Ukraine refugees as the U.S. announced humanitarian aid for people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. President Joe Biden looks to lead global support for Ukraine refugees

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire. UNGA adopted a resolution of Ukraine.

UN calls for an immediate ceasefire amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

Overseeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sergei Shoigu is too busy to make a public appearance according to Kremlin.

What's behind Russia's Sergei Shoigu's mysterious absence?

&nbsp;As Hollywood`s A-list celebrities gather for their annual celebration of the movies at Sunday`s Academy Awards, the live telecast also will recognize the effects of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine. 
 
Organizers provided few details on Thursday but said there would be a moment during the Oscars ceremony that would acknowledge the invasion, which has killed thousands and driven a quarter of Ukraine`s 44 million people from their homes.

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"While we want the night to be fun and celebratory (and) we want it to be an escape, this is a tumultuous time around the world," producer Will Packer said Thursday at a press conference, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic also remained a concern. 
 
The show, which will be broadcast live on Walt Disney Co`s ABC, "will acknowledge those things and do it in a way that is respectful," he added. 
Wanda Sykes, one of three female comedians who will host the show, said producers have "something planned that we love" regarding the situation in Ukraine. 
 
"It`s organic and it`s thoughtful," she said.

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Last week, Oscars co-host Amy Schumer said she had pitched the idea of inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appear via satellite, but she suggested that producers had rebuffed her. "It`s not me producing the Oscars," she said on "The Drew Barrymore Show." 
 
On Thursday, Packer did not rule out an appearance by Zelenskyy. 
 
"The show is still in process, so that`s not something we would say definitively say one way or the other at this point," he said.

As Hollywood`s A-list celebrities gather for their annual celebration of the movies at Sunday`s Academy Awards, the live telecast also will recognize the effects of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine.

As Hollywood`s A-list celebrities gather for their annual celebration of the movies at Sunday`s Academy Awards, the live telecast also will recognize the effects of Russia`s invasion of Ukraine. Organizers provided few details on Thursday but said there would be a moment during the Oscars ceremony that would acknowledge the invasion, which has killed thousands and driven a quarter of Ukraine`s 44 million people from their homes. Oscars 2022: 9 interesting facts around this year's awards ceremony "While we want the night to be fun and celebratory (and) we want it to be an escape, this is a tumultuous time around the world," producer Will Packer said Thursday at a press conference, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic also remained a concern. The show, which will be broadcast live on Walt Disney Co`s ABC, "will acknowledge those things and do it in a way that is respectful," he added. Wanda Sykes, one of three female comedians who will host the show, said producers have "something planned that we love" regarding the situation in Ukraine. "It`s organic and it`s thoughtful," she said. Oscars 2022: Everything you need to know about the event; when and where to stream Last week, Oscars co-host Amy Schumer said she had pitched the idea of inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appear via satellite, but she suggested that producers had rebuffed her. "It`s not me producing the Oscars," she said on "The Drew Barrymore Show." On Thursday, Packer did not rule out an appearance by Zelenskyy. "The show is still in process, so that`s not something we would say definitively say one way or the other at this point," he said.

Oscars ceremony to feature 'respectful' moment about Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been going on for a month now and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine.

Life in Ukraine amid Russian invasion as the conflict enters a month

U.S. President Joe Biden is currently on a Europe tour. He participated in multiple emergency meetings amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. President Joe Biden wants Russia out of G-20

Fighting continues in Ukraine: 6 killed in shelling in Kharkiv

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began one month ago. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky today demanded "unlimited assistance" from NATO. Once again, NATO has responded with more bluster. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 1 month of Ukraine invasion: More bluster from NATO

Can Russian President Vladimir Putin be overthrown in a coup? American lawmaker Lindsey Graham has called on Russian citizens to "stand up and take Putin out". Is a coup against Putin even possible? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: A coup against Vladimir Putin?

US President Joe Biden landed in the city of Rzeszow in southeastern Poland near Ukraine border where he was attended by his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda.

US President Joe Biden arrives in Poland to discuss Ukraine

As per the reports, Ukraine is using facial recognition software to identify dead soldiers of Russia. Few experts have expressed their concerns over usage of AI in war.

Ukraine uses facial recognition software to identify dead Russian soldiers

Taiwan has raised the alert level since the Russian invasion of Ukraine but has not reported any signs of a major attack. Now, Matsu islanders are living in fear of Chinese aggression.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the strategic burden on China, according to a senior Pentagon official, because Russian troops have been on the offensive in Ukraine for the better part of the month-long war. 
 
"I do think that there`s a degree to which what Putin has done in Ukraine makes Russia much more of a strategic burden for Beijing than it was six weeks ago or six months ago," Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said. 
 
China's government has swung toward Russia, voicing support for Moscow's complaints about Nato expansion while hesitating to label its activities as an invasion.

However, while Beijing's censors are working hard to keep any criticism of that viewpoint out of the public eye, the disagreement has sparked passionate debate among Chinese policy specialists and the general public.

Analysts say the argument demonstrates the tensions created by a confrontation between Chinese diplomatic values and alignment with Russia, as Beijing tries to assess how the war would effect its interests.&nbsp; 
 
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Following standoffs over Ukraine and Taiwan, China and Russia declared a "no limits" alliance in February, promising to work together more against the West. 
 
According to a senior US defence official, Ukrainian army pushed Russian forces positioned outside the capital city of Kyiv for weeks as far as 15 miles further back in a massive counteroffensive on Wednesday. 
 
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To provide a battlefield update, the official spoke on the condition of anonymity. 
 
Russian forces have advanced nearly 40 kilometres from the capital. 
 
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the strategic burden on China, according to a senior Pentagon official, because Russian troops have been on the offensive in Ukraine for the better part of the month-long war.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the strategic burden on China, according to a senior Pentagon official, because Russian troops have been on the offensive in Ukraine for the better part of the month-long war. "I do think that there`s a degree to which what Putin has done in Ukraine makes Russia much more of a strategic burden for Beijing than it was six weeks ago or six months ago," Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said. China's government has swung toward Russia, voicing support for Moscow's complaints about Nato expansion while hesitating to label its activities as an invasion. However, while Beijing's censors are working hard to keep any criticism of that viewpoint out of the public eye, the disagreement has sparked passionate debate among Chinese policy specialists and the general public. Analysts say the argument demonstrates the tensions created by a confrontation between Chinese diplomatic values and alignment with Russia, as Beijing tries to assess how the war would effect its interests. Also Read: Ukraine accuses Russia of using phosphorus bombs to kill civilians Following standoffs over Ukraine and Taiwan, China and Russia declared a "no limits" alliance in February, promising to work together more against the West. According to a senior US defence official, Ukrainian army pushed Russian forces positioned outside the capital city of Kyiv for weeks as far as 15 miles further back in a massive counteroffensive on Wednesday. Also Read: One month since Russia invaded Ukraine: Hundreds dead, millions displaced - When will it end? To provide a battlefield update, the official spoke on the condition of anonymity. Russian forces have advanced nearly 40 kilometres from the capital. Watch | Ukrainian Female Footballers have found a new training ground (With inputs from agencies)

Pentagon says Russia more of a burden to China after Ukraine invasion

Ukrainian ballerinas forced to flee war in their country have found a temporary home at the German capital's main ballet company, which helps them with practice space, accommodation, clothing and career advice.

Ukrainian Ballerinas find a new shelter at Berlin's top ballet company

European leaders have assembled for 2nd day in Brussels to establish trust funds for Ukrainians. Joe Biden has also sealed the energy deal to help Europe and said that US will provide natural gas to Europe.

Day 2 of EU Council Summit: US to provide natural gas to Europe

US President Joe Biden said that he wants Russia out of the G-20. Biden made the comments during a press conference in Brussels following a series of urgent NATO meetings on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Also, the world leaders have convene first of trio of emergency summits in Brussels focusing on Russia’s month-long war in Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden supports calls to exclude Moscow from G-20

US President Joe Biden said he is hopeful that China will not aid Russia during its invasion of Ukraine, citing China’s focus on its economic future as a deterrent.

Hopeful that China does not engage in Russia, says US President Biden

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, NATO leaders met in Brussels. NATO allies are bolstering its eastern flank.

NATO leaders meet in Brussels amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the West has imposed severe economic sanctions on Moscow. Russia is now facing economic pressure.

Russia faces economic pressure due to sanctions imposed by the West

A trio of emergency summits in Brussels: U.S. President Joe Biden wants Russia out of G-20

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden is on a Europe tour. Now, he is heading towards the Polish border.

U.S. President Joe Biden heads to the Polish border amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

A semi-professional female soccer team which fled war in Ukraine has found a new training ground and shelter at the German Bundesliga club- 1. FC Cologne.

Ukrainian Female Footballers have found a new training ground

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will remain in his role for an extra year to help steer the 30-nation military organization through the security crisis sparked by Russia's war on Ukraine.

NATO Chief Stoltenberg's term extended by a year due to Russia-Ukraine war

When Russian bombs began falling on Kharkiv, Anna Kharazii knew she had to get out. After a harrowing voyage across Europe with her young daughter, mother and mother-in-law, the family is building a new life in Spain. 
 
"We came here with nothing, just hand luggage, and they have given us everything," Kharazii, 37, told Reuters at Madrid`s Isabel Zendal hospital, converted into an administrative centre for Ukrainian refugees. 
 
Some 25,000 Ukrainians have entered Spain since Russia invaded on February&nbsp;24, according to the latest government estimates. In neighbouring Portugal, Ukrainians are now the second-largest foreign community after Brazilians. The United Nations says almost 3.6 million refugees have fled Ukraine so far. 
 
"We feel really welcomed and grateful for their hospitality," said Kharazii, an IT expert and interior designer who is being helped by a Spanish family. 
 
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Fearing for their lives, Kharazii and her husband packed their daughter Kira and their elderly mothers into a car just after the invasion and set off for the western city of Ivano-Frankivsk, which they believed would be safe.Relying on strangers for food and shelter, they dodged air-raids and slept in bunkers along the way.

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"You have to switch off the light so that they do not drop the bomb on us," three-year old Kira said in a cellphone video filmed just before their escape, dressed in a rainbow-coloured tutu and head torch and clutching a stuffed pink unicorn. 
 
But when they arrived, Ivano-Frankivsk was also under attack and Kharazii realised they had to leave Ukraine. 
 
Her husband, Kirill Antonov, stayed behind to deliver supplies to troops, while the women took a 35-hour bus trip to Budapest where they found a free flight to Madrid on March 18. 
 
A relative living in Spain put them in touch with Maria Jose Angoitia, a retired book shop owner who had a vacant flat. 
 
"We had just bought it and were planning to rent it and we said `That`s it, the four of them are coming here!`" Angoitia said, explaining that friends and neighbours helped furnish the house with beds, a television and a microwave. 
 
Angoitia accompanied the family on Tuesday to help them apply for their free travel cards and healthcare registration. 
 
While the women waited in line, Kira, who has already visited the school she will be attending, propelled herself around on a toy motorbike and played with her new Spanish host. 
 
Kharazii`s Russian-born mother-in-law Svitlana Antonova, 64, who grew up in the Donbas region of Ukraine, recalled how she already had to flee once when fighting broke out between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian troops eight years ago. 
 
"I always thought Russia was the country most committed to peace, I was raised with that thought," she said. 
 
"All of it was a lie."

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When Russian bombs began falling on Kharkiv, Anna Kharazii knew she had to get out. After a harrowing voyage across Europe with her young daughter, mother and mother-in-law, the family is building a new life in Spain.

When Russian bombs began falling on Kharkiv, Anna Kharazii knew she had to get out. After a harrowing voyage across Europe with her young daughter, mother and mother-in-law, the family is building a new life in Spain. "We came here with nothing, just hand luggage, and they have given us everything," Kharazii, 37, told Reuters at Madrid`s Isabel Zendal hospital, converted into an administrative centre for Ukrainian refugees. Some 25,000 Ukrainians have entered Spain since Russia invaded on February 24, according to the latest government estimates. In neighbouring Portugal, Ukrainians are now the second-largest foreign community after Brazilians. The United Nations says almost 3.6 million refugees have fled Ukraine so far. "We feel really welcomed and grateful for their hospitality," said Kharazii, an IT expert and interior designer who is being helped by a Spanish family. ALSO READ | Pentagon says Russian army 'taking defensive positions' in Ukraine Fearing for their lives, Kharazii and her husband packed their daughter Kira and their elderly mothers into a car just after the invasion and set off for the western city of Ivano-Frankivsk, which they believed would be safe.Relying on strangers for food and shelter, they dodged air-raids and slept in bunkers along the way. WATCH | Putin asks EU to pay Roubles for gas, West remains divided on oil sanctions × "You have to switch off the light so that they do not drop the bomb on us," three-year old Kira said in a cellphone video filmed just before their escape, dressed in a rainbow-coloured tutu and head torch and clutching a stuffed pink unicorn. But when they arrived, Ivano-Frankivsk was also under attack and Kharazii realised they had to leave Ukraine. Her husband, Kirill Antonov, stayed behind to deliver supplies to troops, while the women took a 35-hour bus trip to Budapest where they found a free flight to Madrid on March 18. A relative living in Spain put them in touch with Maria Jose Angoitia, a retired book shop owner who had a vacant flat. "We had just bought it and were planning to rent it and we said `That`s it, the four of them are coming here!`" Angoitia said, explaining that friends and neighbours helped furnish the house with beds, a television and a microwave. Angoitia accompanied the family on Tuesday to help them apply for their free travel cards and healthcare registration. While the women waited in line, Kira, who has already visited the school she will be attending, propelled herself around on a toy motorbike and played with her new Spanish host. Kharazii`s Russian-born mother-in-law Svitlana Antonova, 64, who grew up in the Donbas region of Ukraine, recalled how she already had to flee once when fighting broke out between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian troops eight years ago. "I always thought Russia was the country most committed to peace, I was raised with that thought," she said. "All of it was a lie."

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday warned that Russia may find a pretext to attack Ukraine with chemical or biological weapons.

The remarks of the alliance chief come hours after Ukraine accused Russia of using phosphorus bombs on civilians.

"We are concerned partly because we see the rhetoric and we see that Russia is trying to create some kind of pretext accusing Ukraine, the United States and NATO allies of preparing to use chemical and biological weapons," he told reporters after a NATO summit in Brussels, adding any use of chemical weapons would have widespread consequences.

He said that the repercussions on the use of chemical weapons would be felt across Europe.

"There is also a risk that it (a chemical weapons attack) will have a direct effect on people living in NATO countries because we can see contamination, we can see the spread of chemical agents or biological weapons into our countries," said Stoltenberg, whose&nbsp;term has been extended by a year due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Notably, in a CNN interview, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat".

Thursday marked the one month anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine.

At least 1,035 people have been killed and 1,650 wounded, the United Nations human rights office said.

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Ninety children were among the dead, it said in a statement, adding that the true figures were believed to be considerably higher due to delays in reporting from areas with intense hostilities, including the southern besieged city of Mariupol.

Meanwhile, the Russian onslaught against Ukraine continues unabated. &nbsp;Russian troops have bombed areas of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and port city Mariupol on Wednesday.

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Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko&nbsp;says 264 civilians in the city have been killed by Russian attacks.

Satellite photographs showed massive destruction in Mariupol, once a city of 400,000 people, with columns of smoke rising from burning residential apartment buildings, reports Reuters.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday warned that Russia may find a pretext to attack Ukraine with chemical or biological weapons. The remarks of the alliance chief come hours after Ukraine accused Russia of using phosphorus bombs on civilians. "We are concerned partly because we see the rhetoric and we see that Russia is trying to create some kind of pretext accusing Ukraine, the United States and NATO allies of preparing to use chemical and biological weapons," he told reporters after a NATO summit in Brussels, adding any use of chemical weapons would have widespread consequences. He said that the repercussions on the use of chemical weapons would be felt across Europe. "There is also a risk that it (a chemical weapons attack) will have a direct effect on people living in NATO countries because we can see contamination, we can see the spread of chemical agents or biological weapons into our countries," said Stoltenberg, whose term has been extended by a year due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Notably, in a CNN interview, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would use nuclear weapons in the context of the Ukraine conflict if it were facing an "existential threat". Thursday marked the one month anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine. At least 1,035 people have been killed and 1,650 wounded, the United Nations human rights office said. Also read | Ukraine accuses Russia of using phosphorus bombs to kill civilians Ninety children were among the dead, it said in a statement, adding that the true figures were believed to be considerably higher due to delays in reporting from areas with intense hostilities, including the southern besieged city of Mariupol. Meanwhile, the Russian onslaught against Ukraine continues unabated. Russian troops have bombed areas of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and port city Mariupol on Wednesday. Also see | One month since Russia invaded Ukraine: Hundreds dead, millions displaced - When will it end? Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko says 264 civilians in the city have been killed by Russian attacks. Satellite photographs showed massive destruction in Mariupol, once a city of 400,000 people, with columns of smoke rising from burning residential apartment buildings, reports Reuters. Watch | NATO Chief Stoltenberg's term extended by a year due to Russia-Ukraine war (With inputs from agencies)

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NATO leaders met in Brussels today for an extraordinary summit with a war-raging right next door, the agenda was simple to protect and defend all the allies and bolster its military forces for its biggest security crisis in a generation.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, however, reports suggest that the Russian forces are not advancing but are defensing themselves.

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