From a huge Russian military convoy snaking its way to Kyiv, to missile strikes and refugee crossings, commercial satellite imagery of the Ukraine conflict is helping lift the fog of war.

Commercial satellites are shaping Ukraine-Russia conflict: Here is how

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.

As the Russia and Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, a civilian area has apparently been targeted by the Russian shelling in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday (March 11).&nbsp;

The emergency services have said that this appeared to be the first direct attack on the city. Reports have emerged that at least one person has been killed. Identity has not been confirmed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a statement, the emergency services noted: "There were three airstrikes on the city, namely hitting a kindergarten, an apartment building and a two-story shoe factory, starting a fire. One person died."

The strikes Ukraine had warned that Russia was mustering forces to encircle Dnipro, home to about one million people before the invasion started.&nbsp;

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The strikes came amid preparations by the United States, together with the Group of Seven nations and the European Union, to revoke Russia's "most favoured nation" status over its invasion of Ukraine.

As per news agencies, shelling was also reported Friday in Lutsk, a city in north-western Ukraine.&nbsp;Lutsk mayor Ihor Polishchuk wrote on Facebook,&nbsp;"Explosions at the airport side."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Russian defence ministry said in a briefing on Friday that its troops targeted airports in Lutsk and Ivano-Frankivsk, another western Ukrainian city some 250 kilometres south of Lutsk.&nbsp;

"Military airfields in Lutsk and Ivano-Frankivsk have been put out of order," ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said.&nbsp;

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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. As the Russia and Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, a civilian area has apparently been targeted by the Russian shelling in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday (March 11). The emergency services have said that this appeared to be the first direct attack on the city. Reports have emerged that at least one person has been killed. Identity has not been confirmed. ALSO READ | Satellite images show Russian military convoy northwest of Kyiv has 'dispersed, redeployed' In a statement, the emergency services noted: "There were three airstrikes on the city, namely hitting a kindergarten, an apartment building and a two-story shoe factory, starting a fire. One person died." The strikes Ukraine had warned that Russia was mustering forces to encircle Dnipro, home to about one million people before the invasion started. ALSO READ | Russian tanks or '40-ton iron freezers'? Freezing temperatures might help Ukraine to resist Putin's army The strikes came amid preparations by the United States, together with the Group of Seven nations and the European Union, to revoke Russia's "most favoured nation" status over its invasion of Ukraine. As per news agencies, shelling was also reported Friday in Lutsk, a city in north-western Ukraine. Lutsk mayor Ihor Polishchuk wrote on Facebook, "Explosions at the airport side." The Russian defence ministry said in a briefing on Friday that its troops targeted airports in Lutsk and Ivano-Frankivsk, another western Ukrainian city some 250 kilometres south of Lutsk. "Military airfields in Lutsk and Ivano-Frankivsk have been put out of order," ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said. WATCH | Russia calls emergency UNSC meeting on biological weapons after claiming that the US is making it ×

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Civilian targets hit in Ukraine's Dnipro, say officials

Russian forces have destroyed at least $100 billion worth infrastructure, buildings and other assets in the conflict till now, said Ukraine's top government economic adviser Oleg Ustenko on Thursday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

At an online event, which was hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Ustenko, chief economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said the invasion has caused 50% Ukrainian businesses to shut down completely. The rest are operating at below capacity. &nbsp;

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The damage estimate is "very approximate" and just includes bridges, hospitals, roads, equipment and other assets, he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

For financing the reconstruction effort in the country, Ustenko said some part of it can come from Russian assets frozen around the world. It can include Russian central bank assets held outside the country and immobilised by Western sanctions. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The assets of wealthy Russian oligarchs, which have been seized, could also be transferred to a reconstruction fund, he added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Ukraine's fiscal reserves are currently at about $27.5 billion, which is down from about $30 billion before the invasion, Ustenko said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

When asked about the resilience of Ukraine's financial system and bank payment operations, Ustenko said, "Look, we are doing, I would say, OK under the current circumstances. Even in those cities surrounded by now by the Russian army...(residents) are able use their cards.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Russian forces have destroyed at least $100 billion worth infrastructure, buildings and other assets in the conflict till now, said Ukraine's top government economic adviser Oleg Ustenko on Thursday.

Russian forces have destroyed at least $100 billion worth infrastructure, buildings and other assets in the conflict till now, said Ukraine's top government economic adviser Oleg Ustenko on Thursday. At an online event, which was hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Ustenko, chief economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said the invasion has caused 50% Ukrainian businesses to shut down completely. The rest are operating at below capacity. Also Read: UNSC to discuss Russian claim of US-backed biowarfare labs in Ukraine The damage estimate is "very approximate" and just includes bridges, hospitals, roads, equipment and other assets, he said. For financing the reconstruction effort in the country, Ustenko said some part of it can come from Russian assets frozen around the world. It can include Russian central bank assets held outside the country and immobilised by Western sanctions. The assets of wealthy Russian oligarchs, which have been seized, could also be transferred to a reconstruction fund, he added. Also Read | Ukraine needs surface-to-air missiles, not fighter jets: US Ukraine's fiscal reserves are currently at about $27.5 billion, which is down from about $30 billion before the invasion, Ustenko said. When asked about the resilience of Ukraine's financial system and bank payment operations, Ustenko said, "Look, we are doing, I would say, OK under the current circumstances. Even in those cities surrounded by now by the Russian army...(residents) are able use their cards.” (With inputs from agencies)

In conflict, Russian forces destroyed $100 billion worth infrastructure till now, says Ukraine's official

The massive Russian military convoy that had been stationed outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for weeks now appears to have dispersed. The latest satellite images published by Maxwell Technologies showing that the 40-mile long line of Russian vehicles tanks and artillery has broken up now and has been re-deployed.

Satellite images show Russian convoy regrouping near Kyiv

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India emphasised on following the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine.&nbsp;

The meeting came after a request from Russia, who claimed that the US is involved in bioweapon manufacture in the war-torn country, something that Washington has strongly dismissed.&nbsp;

"Noting" the "recent statements by States and wider information regarding biological activities relating to Ukraine," Indian envoy to the UN, TS Tirumurti said, "We would like to underline the importance attached by India to the BTWC as a key global and non-discriminatory disarmament convention, prohibiting an entire category of weapons of mass destruction."

BTWC is a treaty that came into force in 1975 and prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of biological weapons.&nbsp;

A total of 183 countries are party to the treaty that outlaws bioweapons, including US, Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;

The Indian envoy called for 'full and effective implementation of the BTWC in letter and spirit" and pointed out "any matters relating to obligations under the BTWC should be addressed as per the provisions of the convention, and through consultation and cooperation between the parties concerned".

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is currently in its third week, leading to Europe's worst refugee crisis since the end of second world war. Expressing "serious concern over the ongoing situation in Ukraine," envoy Tirumurti hoped that the "ongoing direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine would lead to cessation of hostilities".&nbsp;

Both countries have had several rounds of talks in Belarus, with the foreign minister of both countries recently meeting in Turkey.&nbsp;

Envoy highlighted, "There is no other alternative except the path of diplomacy and dialogue. The dire humanitarian situation needs immediate and urgent attention."

During the recent talks PM Modi had with Ukraine and Russian Presidents, the focus was on direct talks.&nbsp; 
Amid the invasion, India has been able to bring back over 18,000 of its nationals in 90 special flights from neighbouring countries under operation Ganga.&nbsp;

During the UNSC meeting, Tirumurti called on "member states to adhere to the principles of the UN Charter and international law and respect the sovereignty and integrity of states."&nbsp;

India has abstained at UNSC and UNGA meetings in Ukraine.&nbsp;

India emphasised on following the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine. The meeting came after a request from Russia, who claimed that the US is involved in bioweapon manufacture in the war-torn country, something that Washington has strongly dismissed.

India emphasised on following the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine. The meeting came after a request from Russia, who claimed that the US is involved in bioweapon manufacture in the war-torn country, something that Washington has strongly dismissed. "Noting" the "recent statements by States and wider information regarding biological activities relating to Ukraine," Indian envoy to the UN, TS Tirumurti said, "We would like to underline the importance attached by India to the BTWC as a key global and non-discriminatory disarmament convention, prohibiting an entire category of weapons of mass destruction." BTWC is a treaty that came into force in 1975 and prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of biological weapons. A total of 183 countries are party to the treaty that outlaws bioweapons, including US, Russia and Ukraine. The Indian envoy called for 'full and effective implementation of the BTWC in letter and spirit" and pointed out "any matters relating to obligations under the BTWC should be addressed as per the provisions of the convention, and through consultation and cooperation between the parties concerned". Also read | ‘No security reasons to leave Russia’: Indian Embassy issues advisory to students The Russian invasion of Ukraine is currently in its third week, leading to Europe's worst refugee crisis since the end of second world war. Expressing "serious concern over the ongoing situation in Ukraine," envoy Tirumurti hoped that the "ongoing direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine would lead to cessation of hostilities". Both countries have had several rounds of talks in Belarus, with the foreign minister of both countries recently meeting in Turkey. Envoy highlighted, "There is no other alternative except the path of diplomacy and dialogue. The dire humanitarian situation needs immediate and urgent attention." During the recent talks PM Modi had with Ukraine and Russian Presidents, the focus was on direct talks. Amid the invasion, India has been able to bring back over 18,000 of its nationals in 90 special flights from neighbouring countries under operation Ganga. During the UNSC meeting, Tirumurti called on "member states to adhere to the principles of the UN Charter and international law and respect the sovereignty and integrity of states." India has abstained at UNSC and UNGA meetings in Ukraine.

India emphasises on biological weapons convention at UNSC Ukraine meet

The issue of bio weapons being used in the war in Ukraine has now reached the United Nations Security Council. An emergency meeting of the council has been called today at the request of Russia as Moscow alleges that the United States is funding research into creating bio weapons in Ukraine.

Russia: United States is funding bioweapons in Ukraine

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Many Western companies are moving out of Russia. In the latest, Disney has also decided to pause all business operations in Russia.

Disney to pause all business operations in Russia amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

Canadian aerospace company MDA will be extending its assistance to Ukraine in fighting off the Russian invasion through radar satellites. This came after Justin Trudeau-led Canadian administration gave a green signal to the company.&nbsp;

MDA CEO Mike Greenley, in a statement, said, "Images captured by MDA's SAR technology, which is unique for its ability to see through all weather and cloud conditions, will be merged and analyzed with other sources of imagery from commercial Earth observation companies to develop comprehensive near-real-time intelligence reports for Ukrainian government officials."

"We're honored that we are able to use our radar satellite capabilities to contribute to these international efforts, and will continue doing everything in our power to help the government of Ukraine protect its citizens," he further added. 
MDA is an Ontario-based company known for its radar capabilities.&nbsp;

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As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Russian forces have destroyed at least $100 billion worth of infrastructure, buildings and other assets in the conflict till now, said Ukraine's top government economic adviser Oleg Ustenko.&nbsp;

At an online event, which was hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Ustenko, chief economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said the invasion has caused 50 per cent of Ukrainian businesses to shut down completely. The rest are operating at below capacity.&nbsp;

The damage estimate is "very approximate" and just includes bridges, hospitals, roads, equipment and other assets, he said. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Canadian aerospace company MDA will be extending its assistance to Ukraine in fighting off the Russian invasion through radar satellites. This came after Justin Trudeau-led Canadian administration gave a green signal to the company.

Canadian aerospace company MDA will be extending its assistance to Ukraine in fighting off the Russian invasion through radar satellites. This came after Justin Trudeau-led Canadian administration gave a green signal to the company. MDA CEO Mike Greenley, in a statement, said, "Images captured by MDA's SAR technology, which is unique for its ability to see through all weather and cloud conditions, will be merged and analyzed with other sources of imagery from commercial Earth observation companies to develop comprehensive near-real-time intelligence reports for Ukrainian government officials." "We're honored that we are able to use our radar satellite capabilities to contribute to these international efforts, and will continue doing everything in our power to help the government of Ukraine protect its citizens," he further added. MDA is an Ontario-based company known for its radar capabilities. Also read | LIVE | Ukraine war: Biden announces US ban on Russian vodka, diamonds, seafood As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Russian forces have destroyed at least $100 billion worth of infrastructure, buildings and other assets in the conflict till now, said Ukraine's top government economic adviser Oleg Ustenko. At an online event, which was hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics, Ustenko, chief economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, said the invasion has caused 50 per cent of Ukrainian businesses to shut down completely. The rest are operating at below capacity. The damage estimate is "very approximate" and just includes bridges, hospitals, roads, equipment and other assets, he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Canadian space company to help Ukraine in battling Russian invasion by providing intelligence

It has been several since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, 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.

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WION is reporting from the frontlines as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues. Heartbreaking goodbyes of families separated by war at Kyiv station.

Emotional scenes at Kyiv station: Heartbreaking goodbyes of families separated by war

The European Union has dashed Kyiv's hope of EU membership amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. French President Macron said that The EU cannot talk membership with a country at war.

EU dashes Kyiv's hope of EU membership amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

The onset of spring & melting snow is reportedly slowing the Russian military down. The west claims Russian tanks are getting stuck in muddy roads & are unable to move forward. Is their merit to these claims? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Have 'muddy roads' slowed Russian troops?

Foreign ministers from Russia and Ukraine held talks in Turkey. US Vice President Kamala Harris met Poland's President Andrzej Duda in Warsaw. Leaders of the European Union are huddling for a summit in Versailles. Can this flurry of diplomacy end the war in Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Three big meetings to end Russia-Ukraine war

The conflict in Ukraine is escalating. A Russian strike on a maternity hospital in Mariupol killed 3 people. Ukraine says a radiation leak from Chernobyl is imminent. US and UK fear Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: Will Russia launch a chemical attack on Ukraine?

Given the economic sanctions imposed by the Western countries on Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine, President Putin said that Western sanctions against Russia will prove self-defeating.

Putin: Western sanctions against Russia will prove self-defeating

Leaders of Europe have refused Ukraine's hope of EU membership making the war-torn country a second time loser; Ukraine faces rejection from West yet again.

EU: No fast membership for Ukraine in near future

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. The latest satellite images, taken on Thursday (March 10), released by a private US company indicate that a large Russian military convoy, which was last seen northwest of Kyiv, has largely dispersed and redeployed. The military convoy that stretched more than 64 kilometres was near Antonov airport, however, Maxar Technologies said that the images show armoured units manoeuvring in and through the surrounding towns close to the airport. As per the US-based company, the images also show military convoy elements further north have repositioned near Lubyanka. The images also showed the military convoy with towed artillery howitzers in firing positions nearby. ALSO READ | Russian tanks or '40-ton iron freezers'? Freezing temperatures might help Ukraine to resist Putin's army Maxar satellite images show that some elements of the convoy have "repositioned" into forests. (Reuters). On the other hand, the Russians have advanced more than 80 kilometres over the last five days on the north-eastern front and closing in on the Ukrainian capital. Meanwhile, in his latest address on Thursday (March 10), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that around 100,000 people had evacuated the country's cities in two days. In the aftermath of the alleged airstrike on a children's hospital that killed at least three people including a young girl, Zelensky further accused Russian forces of targeting a humanitarian corridor in the city of Mariupol. IN PICS | Russia's Tsar bomba: World's most powerful nuclear weapon of mass destruction Zelensky said that he decided to send a convoy of trucks into the besieged port city with food, water and medicine and other humanitarian aid. However, the Russian troops "launched a tank attack exactly where this corridor was supposed to be". The Ukrainian leader said that, of the around 100,000 people who had been able to leave other Ukrainian cities via humanitarian corridors over the past two days, some 40,000 had fled on Thursday alone. WATCH | Gravitas: Will Russia launch a chemical attack on Ukraine? × (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine crisis: Satellite images show Russian military convoy northwest of Kyiv has 'dispersed, redeployed'

A huge Russian military convoy that had been stationed outside the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, since last week appears to have dispersed, according to a United States-based company, as the city braces for a possible ground assault. Maxar Technologies said satellite images taken yesterday have shown that the 64km long line of vehicles, tanks, and artillery has broken up and been redeployed.

Satellite images show Russian army convoy near Kyiv disperses

As the war in Ukraine enters day 16, there are fears that Russian forces have moved closer to the capital Kyiv and are poised to attack the city from many sides.

Is Russia making renewed effort to capture Kyiv? Forces crawl closer

As war continues between Russia and Ukraine, China is considering buying Russian stake in energy and commodity companies.

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russian troops inch closer to capital Kyiv

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, millions of people are fleeing Ukraine. The EU has relaxed its border curbs to deal with the refugee crisis.

EU relaxes border curbs as over 2.2 million flee Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, EU leaders met for a war response summit. The EU is preparing for a long stand-off with Russia.

EU leaders meet for war response summit as EU braces for long stand-off with Russia

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Foreign ministers from Ukraine and Russia flew down to Turkey. The first high-level engagement since were since the war broke out and they laid out immediate priorities. They agreed to work together on humanitarian issues but these talks are yet to yield any kind of fruitful outcome.

No breakthrough in resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict after a high-level meeting between Lavrov & Kuleba in Turkey

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict deepening with every hour, the fight seems to have reached the UN Security Council. &nbsp;

On Friday, the forum, UNSC, will discuss what Russia claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine." &nbsp;

The meeting has been scheduled for 10 am EST, confirmed diplomats, while speaking on condition of anonymity before an official announcement. &nbsp;

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In a tweet on Thursday from its first deputy UN ambassador Dmitry Polyansky, Russia had requested the meeting. &nbsp;

This comes as the accusation, which was made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, has been rejected by the US officials. &nbsp;

As per the accusation, Ukraine was running chemical and biological labs with US support. &nbsp;

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White House press secretary Jen Psaki called Russia's claim "preposterous." On Wednesday, Psaki warned that Russia may use chemical or biological weapons against Ukraine, the neighbour&nbsp;it has invaded. &nbsp;

"This is all an obvious ploy by Russia to try to justify its further premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine," Psaki tweeted. &nbsp;

But another Russian deputy UN ambassador, Dmitry Chumakov, repeated the accusation on Wednesday, urging Western media to cover "the news about secret biological laboratories in Ukraine." &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict deepening with every hour, the fight seems to have reached the UN Security Council. On Friday, the forum, UNSC, will discuss what Russia claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine.

With the Russia-Ukraine conflict deepening with every hour, the fight seems to have reached the UN Security Council. On Friday, the forum, UNSC, will discuss what Russia claims are "the military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine." The meeting has been scheduled for 10 am EST, confirmed diplomats, while speaking on condition of anonymity before an official announcement. Also Read: In a heart-warming gesture, Polish citizens leave essentials at border for Ukrainian refugees In a tweet on Thursday from its first deputy UN ambassador Dmitry Polyansky, Russia had requested the meeting. This comes as the accusation, which was made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, has been rejected by the US officials. As per the accusation, Ukraine was running chemical and biological labs with US support. Also Read | 'Laughable': US denies Russian accusations of biowarfare labs in Ukraine White House press secretary Jen Psaki called Russia's claim "preposterous." On Wednesday, Psaki warned that Russia may use chemical or biological weapons against Ukraine, the neighbour it has invaded. "This is all an obvious ploy by Russia to try to justify its further premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine," Psaki tweeted. But another Russian deputy UN ambassador, Dmitry Chumakov, repeated the accusation on Wednesday, urging Western media to cover "the news about secret biological laboratories in Ukraine." (With inputs from agencies)

UN Security Council to discuss Russian claim of US-backed biowarfare labs in Ukraine

The issue of bioweapons being used in the war in Ukraine has now reached the United nations of Security Council. An emergency meeting of the UNSC has been called today. Russia alleged that the United States is funding research to create bioweapons in Ukraine. Both the United States and Ukraine have denied these allegations by saying that this is a sign that Moscow could soon use the weapons itself.

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Now Iran has said that the United States has made extra demands during negotiations on the nuclear deal. The United States has accused Iran of trying to complicate efforts to restore the deal, this comes after concerns of fresh deals due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now Iran's foreign minister held a phone call with the EU foreign policy chief and said that there is no rational justification for some of the new demands made by the United States and it contradicts the country's position on reaching an agreement swiftly.

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In the recent summit of European union leaders, the hope for Ukraine's membership in EU has been dashed out.

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