Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the EU has intensified its sanctions regime as it bans Russian state media outlets.

Brussels intensifies sanctions regime as it bans Russian state media outlets in EU

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired high-level meeting to review evacuation of stranded Indian nationals from Ukraine under 'Operation Ganga'. The meeting was third such meeting held in last 24 hours and fourth held since Sunday evening.</p>

<p>The meeting began with the participants expressing grief over the sad demise of Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, a medical student from Karnataka who died in Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Reportedly, Modi was briefed about the evacuation status and was informed that over 1,750 Indian students have returned to the country so far.</p>

<p>He was also informed that Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Kiren Rijiju and General (Retd) V.K. Singh have flown to Budapest (Hungary), Warsaw (Poland) and Bratislava (Slovakia), respectively, as the government`s special envoys to oversee the evacuation efforts, while Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia left for Bucharest (Romania) by an Air India flight on Tuesday evening.</p>

<p>It has been learnt that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishakar briefed the Prime Minister about the ramped up efforts of the government for evacuation works in the last 24 hours, while Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla updated Modi about the arrangements made by the Indian Embassies in Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Poland, all bordering Ukraine.</p>

<p>Modi had asked the MEA officials to make proper arrangements in the adjoining border points with Ukraine for the students coming to these countries from the war-hit nation.</p>

<p>The sources also said that Modi discussed what could be the possible ways to rescue the Indians stuck in Kharkiv, another important town after the capital city of Kiev.</p>

<p>As of now, thousands of Indians, including students, are still stuck in Kharkiv and the Russian army has scaled up attacks on both Kiev and Kharkiv.</p>

<p>Modi was also informed that a new route to exit through Moldova has been identified, and to facilitate the entry of the Indians into this country, proper arrangements have been made by the Indian Embassy staff in Romania.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister is personally monitoring the evacuation efforts of the government, taking updates from the MEA at regular intervals.</p>

<p>After the death of the medical student from Karnataka in Kharkiv on Tuesday, the Prime Minister got a call from the President of European Council, Charles Michel, who extended condolences over the tragic incident and assured support for the evacuation mission.</p>

<p>Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Principal Secretary to PM, P.K. Mishra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs were present at the meeting.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired high-level meeting to review evacuation of stranded Indian nationals from Ukraine under 'Operation Ganga'.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired high-level meeting to review evacuation of stranded Indian nationals from Ukraine under 'Operation Ganga'. The meeting was third such meeting held in last 24 hours and fourth held since Sunday evening. The meeting began with the participants expressing grief over the sad demise of Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, a medical student from Karnataka who died in Russian shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday. Reportedly, Modi was briefed about the evacuation status and was informed that over 1,750 Indian students have returned to the country so far. He was also informed that Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Kiren Rijiju and General (Retd) V.K. Singh have flown to Budapest (Hungary), Warsaw (Poland) and Bratislava (Slovakia), respectively, as the government`s special envoys to oversee the evacuation efforts, while Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia left for Bucharest (Romania) by an Air India flight on Tuesday evening. It has been learnt that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishakar briefed the Prime Minister about the ramped up efforts of the government for evacuation works in the last 24 hours, while Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla updated Modi about the arrangements made by the Indian Embassies in Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Poland, all bordering Ukraine. Modi had asked the MEA officials to make proper arrangements in the adjoining border points with Ukraine for the students coming to these countries from the war-hit nation. The sources also said that Modi discussed what could be the possible ways to rescue the Indians stuck in Kharkiv, another important town after the capital city of Kiev. As of now, thousands of Indians, including students, are still stuck in Kharkiv and the Russian army has scaled up attacks on both Kiev and Kharkiv. Modi was also informed that a new route to exit through Moldova has been identified, and to facilitate the entry of the Indians into this country, proper arrangements have been made by the Indian Embassy staff in Romania. The Prime Minister is personally monitoring the evacuation efforts of the government, taking updates from the MEA at regular intervals. After the death of the medical student from Karnataka in Kharkiv on Tuesday, the Prime Minister got a call from the President of European Council, Charles Michel, who extended condolences over the tragic incident and assured support for the evacuation mission. Jaishankar, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Principal Secretary to PM, P.K. Mishra, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs were present at the meeting. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Narendra Modi reviews Ukraine evacuation mission

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<p>As the war in Ukraine pushed into its seventh day, fierce Ukrainian resistance continued to deny the Kremlin the easy victory it had anticipated, even as Russian forces advanced in the south while edging closer to a capital buffeted by fear. They were also intensifying the indiscriminate bombing of civilian targets, potentially altering the war’s dynamics by increasing the human toll.</p>

<p>The Russian military was bearing down on several Ukrainian cities, including Kherson, a port near the Black Sea, whose capture would mark the first major city to come under full control of President Vladimir Putin’s forces since the invasion began Feb. 24. Russia claims it is fully in control of the city, but Ukrainian officials said the municipal government was still in place. Neither claim could be independently verified. Kherson’s mayor said the city was “waiting for a miracle” to collect bodies and restore basic services.</p>

<p>In Kyiv, blasts were reported overnight and Russian forces appeared to be moving to encircle the capital. A military convoy with hundreds of vehicles remained north of the city, a possible prelude to an assault.</p>

<p>Here are the latest developments:</p>

<p>— Attacks by Russian troops were reported on hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure in key cities in Ukraine’s south and east. The forces continued to lay siege to central Kharkiv, where a government building was hit by an apparent rocket strike Wednesday, and where supplies of food and water were running low in the city of 1.5 million.</p>

<p>— Overnight, Russian troops surrounded Mariupol, a port city in the southeast. More than 120 civilians were being treated for injuries in hospitals, the mayor said. Residents baked 26 tons of bread to help people survive the coming onslaught, according to the mayor.</p>

<p>— President Joe Biden predicted that the invasion of Ukraine would “leave Russia weaker and the world stronger” during a fiery State of the Union address Tuesday night. He said the United States planned to bar Russian planes from U.S. airspace and that the Justice Department would try to seize the assets of oligarchs and government officials allied with Putin, part of a global push to isolate Russia.</p>

<p>— A second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine was scheduled to take place Wednesday after a meeting Monday failed to make progress in ending the fighting.</p>


As the war in Ukraine pushed into its seventh day, fierce Ukrainian resistance continued to deny the Kremlin the easy victory it had anticipated, even as Russian forces advanced in the south while edging closer to a capital buffeted by fear.

As the war in Ukraine pushed into its seventh day, fierce Ukrainian resistance continued to deny the Kremlin the easy victory it had anticipated, even as Russian forces advanced in the south while edging closer to a capital buffeted by fear. They were also intensifying the indiscriminate bombing of civilian targets, potentially altering the war’s dynamics by increasing the human toll. The Russian military was bearing down on several Ukrainian cities, including Kherson, a port near the Black Sea, whose capture would mark the first major city to come under full control of President Vladimir Putin’s forces since the invasion began Feb. 24. Russia claims it is fully in control of the city, but Ukrainian officials said the municipal government was still in place. Neither claim could be independently verified. Kherson’s mayor said the city was “waiting for a miracle” to collect bodies and restore basic services. In Kyiv, blasts were reported overnight and Russian forces appeared to be moving to encircle the capital. A military convoy with hundreds of vehicles remained north of the city, a possible prelude to an assault. Here are the latest developments: — Attacks by Russian troops were reported on hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure in key cities in Ukraine’s south and east. The forces continued to lay siege to central Kharkiv, where a government building was hit by an apparent rocket strike Wednesday, and where supplies of food and water were running low in the city of 1.5 million. — Overnight, Russian troops surrounded Mariupol, a port city in the southeast. More than 120 civilians were being treated for injuries in hospitals, the mayor said. Residents baked 26 tons of bread to help people survive the coming onslaught, according to the mayor. — President Joe Biden predicted that the invasion of Ukraine would “leave Russia weaker and the world stronger” during a fiery State of the Union address Tuesday night. He said the United States planned to bar Russian planes from U.S. airspace and that the Justice Department would try to seize the assets of oligarchs and government officials allied with Putin, part of a global push to isolate Russia. — A second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine was scheduled to take place Wednesday after a meeting Monday failed to make progress in ending the fighting.

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<p>The European Union's official statistics agency Eurostat said on Wednesday (March 2) that Eurozone inflation had soared to a record high in February. The inflation was at 5.8 per cent and energy prices surged.</p>

<p>The acceleration, from 5.1 percent in January, was announced as oil and gas prices rocketed even higher over fears about the impact on supplies from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>Brent crude touched USD 110 a barrel for the first time since 2014. WTI followed suit hours later. It hit its highest level since 2013. European natural gas prices similarly hit a record level.</p>

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<p>The surge in inflation comes at a difficult time for European leaders as they warn their citizens of the "price to pay" from tough sanctions imposed on Russia, the EU's leading foreign gas supplier.</p>

<p>Policymakers fear soaring inflation could choke off the EU's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>Eurostat said energy prices in February jumped 31.7 percent, faster than the 28.8 percent recorded in January.</p>

<p>Food prices were up 4.1 percent in February, compared with 3.5 percent the previous month.</p>

<p>Analysts at Capital Economics predicted inflation would hit six percent in the coming months before falling back to around four percent, "most likely" at the end the year.</p>

<p>That is still double the European Central Bank's target of around two percent.</p>

<p>Capital Economics warned that not only energy prices, but also food prices could rise further due to the conflict in Ukraine, a major wheat exporter.</p>

<p>The EU and Western allies have imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow over President Vladimir Putin's invasion.</p>

<p>They have unleashed turmoil on Russia's economy and forced the Kremlin to impose capital controls.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The European Union's official statistics agency Eurostat said on Wednesday (March 2) that Eurozone inflation had soared to a record high in February. The inflation was at 5.

The European Union's official statistics agency Eurostat said on Wednesday (March 2) that Eurozone inflation had soared to a record high in February. The inflation was at 5.8 per cent and energy prices surged. The acceleration, from 5.1 percent in January, was announced as oil and gas prices rocketed even higher over fears about the impact on supplies from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Brent crude touched USD 110 a barrel for the first time since 2014. WTI followed suit hours later. It hit its highest level since 2013. European natural gas prices similarly hit a record level. Also Read | Russian talkshows describe reports of military losses as 'fake' The surge in inflation comes at a difficult time for European leaders as they warn their citizens of the "price to pay" from tough sanctions imposed on Russia, the EU's leading foreign gas supplier. Policymakers fear soaring inflation could choke off the EU's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Eurostat said energy prices in February jumped 31.7 percent, faster than the 28.8 percent recorded in January. Food prices were up 4.1 percent in February, compared with 3.5 percent the previous month. Analysts at Capital Economics predicted inflation would hit six percent in the coming months before falling back to around four percent, "most likely" at the end the year. That is still double the European Central Bank's target of around two percent. Capital Economics warned that not only energy prices, but also food prices could rise further due to the conflict in Ukraine, a major wheat exporter. The EU and Western allies have imposed sweeping sanctions on Moscow over President Vladimir Putin's invasion. They have unleashed turmoil on Russia's economy and forced the Kremlin to impose capital controls. (With inputs from agencies)

Eurozone inflation hits record high due to soaring energy prices

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India is working around the clock to ensure the safe evacuation of its citizens from Ukraine. Under operation Ganga, India will now operate 26 flights over the next three days to fly back its citizens who have moved from Ukraine to neighboring countries. In the latest advisory, the Indian embassy in Ukraine has issued an urgent advisory now asking all its citizens to leave kharkiv immediately.

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US President Joe Biden is delivering his first State of the Union address in the chamber of the United States House of Representatives. Biden said that 'Putin badly miscalculated with Russian invasion'.

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<p>Russia's invasion of Ukraine has taken its extreme form. Several videos on social media show missiles being dropped at public places, killing civilians. As per Ukraine, over 5,000 Russian soldiers have been killed. However, Russian state television talkshows are describing these videos and reports of Russian soldiers killed as “fake."</p>

<p>Initially, the Russian news channels followed Vladimir Putin’s lead in calling the war a “special operation in the Donbas."&nbsp; However, with time some state-run channels started using references of a war.</p>

<p>Russian MP Boris Chernyshev said, "There’s an enormous wave of information. People are showing fakes, they’re showing what are allegedly our dead soldiers. All of that needs to be stopped.”</p>

<p>“Mythbusting” is one of the adjustments that propaganda shows had to make. This was done as evidence of the growing destruction in cities such as Kharkiv and Kyiv made it extremely difficult.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-russia-claims-to-have-besieged-two-big-cities-in-ukraine-455211"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;LIVE | Ukraine war - Putin planning to proclaim Yanukovych as Ukraine president: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>On several TV debate shows, guests have started speaking openly about the government’s desire to take over Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s just a question of time before they surrender or they are destroyed,” said Igor Korotchenko, a hawkish military journalist.&nbsp;<br />
“The fall of Kyiv is also a question of the coming three, four, five days, I don’t know exactly,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, reports claim Putin is planning to proclaim Victor Yanukovych as Ukraine's next president even as President Zelensky has vowed to keep fighting against Russia.</p>

<p>Former President Viktor Yanukovych had come to power in 2010 but was overthrown after violent protests hit the country in 2014. The demonstrations against the former president erupted after he refused to sign a trade deal with European Union (EU) as he sought closer ties with Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was also the prime minister of the country from 2006 to 2007 and for a brief period before 2005. He was also the governor of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine from 1997 to 2002.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russia's invasion of Ukraine has taken its extreme form. Several videos on social media show missiles being dropped at public places, killing civilians. As per Ukraine, over 5,000 Russian soldiers have been killed.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has taken its extreme form. Several videos on social media show missiles being dropped at public places, killing civilians. As per Ukraine, over 5,000 Russian soldiers have been killed. However, Russian state television talkshows are describing these videos and reports of Russian soldiers killed as “fake." Initially, the Russian news channels followed Vladimir Putin’s lead in calling the war a “special operation in the Donbas." However, with time some state-run channels started using references of a war. Russian MP Boris Chernyshev said, "There’s an enormous wave of information. People are showing fakes, they’re showing what are allegedly our dead soldiers. All of that needs to be stopped.” “Mythbusting” is one of the adjustments that propaganda shows had to make. This was done as evidence of the growing destruction in cities such as Kharkiv and Kyiv made it extremely difficult. Also read | LIVE | Ukraine war - Putin planning to proclaim Yanukovych as Ukraine president: Report On several TV debate shows, guests have started speaking openly about the government’s desire to take over Kyiv. “It’s just a question of time before they surrender or they are destroyed,” said Igor Korotchenko, a hawkish military journalist. “The fall of Kyiv is also a question of the coming three, four, five days, I don’t know exactly,” he added. Meanwhile, reports claim Putin is planning to proclaim Victor Yanukovych as Ukraine's next president even as President Zelensky has vowed to keep fighting against Russia. Former President Viktor Yanukovych had come to power in 2010 but was overthrown after violent protests hit the country in 2014. The demonstrations against the former president erupted after he refused to sign a trade deal with European Union (EU) as he sought closer ties with Russia. He was also the prime minister of the country from 2006 to 2007 and for a brief period before 2005. He was also the governor of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine from 1997 to 2002. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian talkshows describe reports of military losses as 'fake'

<p>As the situation in Ukraine worsens, several videos and images have emerged on social media depicting the crisis. A recent video that has gone viral shows unarmed Ukrainians attacking Russian military vehicles using their hands.</p>

<p>The video was posted by Instagram user Liana Kopernak. In the caption, she wrote, “We celebrate everyone! Repost!”</p>

<p>In the video, a huge crowd approaches and gathers in front of the vehicle. As the video moves ahead, a man can be seen climbing on top of the vehicle, aggressively trying to stop it. Even though the vehicle slows down, it continues to move.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per Ukraine, over 5,000 Russian soldiers have been killed. However, Russian state television talkshows are describing these videos and reports of Russian soldiers killed as “fake."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-cluster-munitions-to-targeting-schools-researchers-accuse-russia-of-war-crimes-in-ukraine-458172"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;From cluster munitions to targeting schools: Researchers accuse Russia of war crimes in Ukraine</strong></a></p>

<p>Initially, the Russian news channels followed Vladimir Putin’s lead in calling the war a “special operation in the Donbas." However, with time some state-run channels started using references of a war.</p>

<p>“Mythbusting” is one of the adjustments that propaganda shows had to make. This was done as evidence of the growing destruction in cities such as Kharkiv and Kyiv made it extremely difficult.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a footage of an attack on a car park in Kharkiv has been described by a Bellingcat researcher as a cluster bomb strike.&nbsp;It shows residents walking in a nearby park just as the bombs go off. The area in the footage appears to be residential.</p>

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As the situation in Ukraine worsens, several videos and images have emerged on social media depicting the crisis. A recent video that has gone viral shows unarmed Ukrainians attacking Russian military vehicles using their hands.

As the situation in Ukraine worsens, several videos and images have emerged on social media depicting the crisis. A recent video that has gone viral shows unarmed Ukrainians attacking Russian military vehicles using their hands. The video was posted by Instagram user Liana Kopernak. In the caption, she wrote, “We celebrate everyone! Repost!” In the video, a huge crowd approaches and gathers in front of the vehicle. As the video moves ahead, a man can be seen climbing on top of the vehicle, aggressively trying to stop it. Even though the vehicle slows down, it continues to move. View this post on Instagram A post shared by L I A N E S S A (@lianakopernak) × As per Ukraine, over 5,000 Russian soldiers have been killed. However, Russian state television talkshows are describing these videos and reports of Russian soldiers killed as “fake." Also read | From cluster munitions to targeting schools: Researchers accuse Russia of war crimes in Ukraine Initially, the Russian news channels followed Vladimir Putin’s lead in calling the war a “special operation in the Donbas." However, with time some state-run channels started using references of a war. “Mythbusting” is one of the adjustments that propaganda shows had to make. This was done as evidence of the growing destruction in cities such as Kharkiv and Kyiv made it extremely difficult. Meanwhile, a footage of an attack on a car park in Kharkiv has been described by a Bellingcat researcher as a cluster bomb strike. It shows residents walking in a nearby park just as the bombs go off. The area in the footage appears to be residential. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Ukrainians attack Russian military vehicle with bare hands

Russia and Ukraine are set to hold another round of negotiations later today. The venue for the second round of talks has not been revealed yet, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that negotiations will be held today he added that there will be no change in the Ukrainian delegation.

Russia, Ukraine to hold round 2 of talks for negotiations

<p>The global economy has been severely impacted because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Some of the countries have taken a stringent stance on the crisis by slapping multiple economic sanctions on Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced "military operations" in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The crisis has led to a geopolitical shift as several countries have taken a neutral stance and a few have allied with Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, if we talk about China, it has become a close ally with Russia in recent years, including as a trading partner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A relationship is opportunistic but might face risks as Russia reels from tough economic sanctions led by the West.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ukraine-crisis-footballs-first-reported-losses-as-two-ukrainian-players-killed-during-russian-invasion-458012">Football's first reported losses as two Ukrainian players killed during Russian invasion</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>That's about the China and Russia ties, but what about China and Ukraine ties?&nbsp;</p>

<p>The India-based news agency ANI reported that China's business and economic interests have grown in Ukraine in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI cited local reports that many A-share listed companies have business layouts in Ukraine as in terms of different industries, Chinese wind power companies have been more active in investing in Ukraine in recent years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the agriculture, grain and oil sectors, many companies have subsidiaries or product sales in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mom-i-am-scared-we-are-hitting-everyone-russian-soldiers-last-words-to-mother-are-heart-wrenching-457862">'Mom, I am scared. We are hitting everyone': Russian soldier's last words to mother are heart-wrenching</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In addition, listed companies such as Beinken Energy, Xinjiang Communications Construction Group and Weldatlantic Group also have business operations or product sales in Ukraine, a report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Due to its strategic location, Ukraine is very important for China, it's a gateway for Beijing in Europe owing to the free trade deal between Ukraine and the European Union and abundant supply of mineral and agricultural resources.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine is an important hub within the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature infrastructure and foreign policy project, which Kyiv joined in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, amid the ongoing chaos, the future of all all the ties are in jeopardy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 2,500 Chinese nationals in Ukraine have been moved out of the country, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a regular media briefing on Wednesday (March 2).&nbsp;</p>

<p>China has said previously that there were about 6,000 Chinese citizens living in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Biden: Putin isolated from the world more than ever</strong></p>

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The global economy has been severely impacted because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Some of the countries have taken a stringent stance on the crisis by slapping multiple economic sanctions on Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced "military operations" in Ukraine.

The global economy has been severely impacted because of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Some of the countries have taken a stringent stance on the crisis by slapping multiple economic sanctions on Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced "military operations" in Ukraine. The crisis has led to a geopolitical shift as several countries have taken a neutral stance and a few have allied with Russia. Meanwhile, if we talk about China, it has become a close ally with Russia in recent years, including as a trading partner. A relationship is opportunistic but might face risks as Russia reels from tough economic sanctions led by the West. ALSO READ | Football's first reported losses as two Ukrainian players killed during Russian invasion That's about the China and Russia ties, but what about China and Ukraine ties? The India-based news agency ANI reported that China's business and economic interests have grown in Ukraine in recent years. ANI cited local reports that many A-share listed companies have business layouts in Ukraine as in terms of different industries, Chinese wind power companies have been more active in investing in Ukraine in recent years. In the agriculture, grain and oil sectors, many companies have subsidiaries or product sales in Ukraine. ALSO READ | 'Mom, I am scared. We are hitting everyone': Russian soldier's last words to mother are heart-wrenching In addition, listed companies such as Beinken Energy, Xinjiang Communications Construction Group and Weldatlantic Group also have business operations or product sales in Ukraine, a report added. Due to its strategic location, Ukraine is very important for China, it's a gateway for Beijing in Europe owing to the free trade deal between Ukraine and the European Union and abundant supply of mineral and agricultural resources. Ukraine is an important hub within the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature infrastructure and foreign policy project, which Kyiv joined in 2017. However, amid the ongoing chaos, the future of all all the ties are in jeopardy. More than 2,500 Chinese nationals in Ukraine have been moved out of the country, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a regular media briefing on Wednesday (March 2). China has said previously that there were about 6,000 Chinese citizens living in the country. WATCH | Biden: Putin isolated from the world more than ever ×

How will the Russia-Ukraine conflict impact China's economic interests in Ukraine?

It is day seven of the Russian invasion of Ukraine but since day one the only question that people have been asking is what is Putin's endgame? What will he do if and when Ukraine falls. Western intelligence suggests that the main aim is to decapitate the government, remove the president Zelenskyy and install a puppet regime.

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President of the United States delivered his first state of the union address last night with a stirring rallying cry for the free world declaring Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a proxy for the new duel between democracy and tyranny.

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In what is said to be a renewed bid to consider Ukraine's plea, EU members to discuss Kyiv's application for immediate membership amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

EU members to discuss Kyiv's application for immediate membership amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held again. Fetails of the venue have not been revealed as of now. The first round of talks took place on Monday they went on for about five hours but there was no breakthrough.

Russia & Ukraine delegation to meet again after no breakthrough in first round of talks

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