Ukraine has accused Russia of attacking with vacuum bombs and cluster bombs, weapons that have been condemned by a variety of international organizations.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia used vacuum bomb during invasion, claims Ukraine

India advised its citizens to leave Kyiv urgently in its latest advisory. “All Indian nationals including students are advised to leave Kyiv urgently today. Preferably by available trains or through any other means available,” the Indian Embassy said on Twitter.

Leave Kyiv urgently by any means available, says India in latest advisory

The teenager who started a Twitter account to track Elon Musk's private jet has shifted his focus to Russian oligarchs.

Russian Oligarch Jets is a new Instagram account that has been tracking the activities of some of Russia's wealthiest business people, reporting when and where their planes take off and land.

After the US sanctioned many members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest circle and promised to hunt down and freeze their assets, including their yachts and residences, the automated stream released its first tweet on Sunday.&nbsp;

Despite sanctions aimed at financially crippling Russia's elite in response for its invasion of Ukraine, Russian millionaires continue to travel the world on private jets and yachts.

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Some of Russia's wealthiest business people have begun relocating their mega yachts to Montenegro and the Maldives, according to CNBC, potentially to avoid being confiscated or frozen.

Russian oligarchs' jets and helicopters appear to be on the move as well.

Several flights by aircraft owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich have already been followed by the Oligarch Jets account, including a helicopter ride in the Caribbean on Monday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The teenager who started a Twitter account to track Elon Musk's private jet has shifted his focus to Russian oligarchs. Russian Oligarch Jets is a new Instagram account that has been tracking the activities of some of Russia's wealthiest business people, reporting when and where their planes take off and land.

The teenager who started a Twitter account to track Elon Musk's private jet has shifted his focus to Russian oligarchs. Russian Oligarch Jets is a new Instagram account that has been tracking the activities of some of Russia's wealthiest business people, reporting when and where their planes take off and land. After the US sanctioned many members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's closest circle and promised to hunt down and freeze their assets, including their yachts and residences, the automated stream released its first tweet on Sunday. Despite sanctions aimed at financially crippling Russia's elite in response for its invasion of Ukraine, Russian millionaires continue to travel the world on private jets and yachts. Roman Abramovich's Helicopter M-SOLA Landed near Basseterre, (unassigned), KN. Apx. flt. time 17 Mins. pic.twitter.com/KARQJ6pWQD — Russian Oligarch Jets (@RUOligarchJets) February 28, 2022 × Some of Russia's wealthiest business people have begun relocating their mega yachts to Montenegro and the Maldives, according to CNBC, potentially to avoid being confiscated or frozen. Russian oligarchs' jets and helicopters appear to be on the move as well. Several flights by aircraft owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich have already been followed by the Oligarch Jets account, including a helicopter ride in the Caribbean on Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

Teen famous for tracking Elon Musk's jet now chasing Russian tycoons

The United States and its allies are weighing an oil reserve release amid soaring prices and concern about supplies after Russia invaded Ukraine. Oil prices have hit the seven years high following the invasion and after Western allies have imposed sanctions on Russia.

US and its allies weigh oil reserves release after Russia invaded Ukraine

From the cost of heating your home to cost of travel, groceries, mortgage repayments, car prices, all of them are expected to get hit if this conflict gets stretched further. WION decodes how this Russia-Ukraine Conflict has reached you.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Decoding how the war has reached you

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has announced that the country is sending humanitarian aid to assist people caught up in the fighting in Ukraine. Israel's first response organisation, United Hatzala has already sent a medical relief delegation to the Moldova border with Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Israel sends humanitarian aid to help Ukraine amid Russian invasion

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. In a tweet on Tuesday (March 1), Ukraine's foreign ministry posted a dramatic video that appears to show an administrative building being blown up. In the caption, the ministry wrote: "Russia is waging war in violation of international humanitarian law. Kills civilians, destroys civilian infrastructure. Russiaʼs main target is large cities that now fired at by its missiles." ALSO READ | Nuclear war outbreak’s fear grows. What are nuke capabilities of Russia? The extent of destruction in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv is immense as it is pressed with Russia's invasion. In the latest development, news agency AFP reported that Russia shelled Kharkiv despite global calls to de-escalate the conflict. Russia has been slapped with a range of sanctions by the Western countries that have smashed the economy. ALSO READ | Russia accused of using a vacuum bomb in Ukraine. What is it? Global pressure has mounted that saw a war crimes probe opened against Moscow. The office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday said it will seek court approval to open an investigation into alleged war crimes in Ukraine. AFP reported citing the mayor that shelling by Russian forces in Kharkiv killed at least 11 civilians in residential areas and an AFP journalist in the city saw destroyed school, burned-out Russian armoured vehicles and corpses of Russian soldiers after earlier fighting. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Watch the video here: Russia is waging war in violation of international humanitarian law. Kills civilians, destroys civilian infrastructure. Russiaʼs main target is large cities that now fired at by its missiles. 📍Kharkiv, Administration building pic.twitter.com/BJgyNnDp1h — MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) March 1, 2022 × Apart from shelling, satellite images have shown a vast column of military vehicles amassing just north of the capital Kyiv, where residents are braced for a Russian assault. The Russian army has told them they can "freely leave" on one highway as it hints of attacks on civilian areas, news agencies reported.

Watch: Ukraine's foreign ministry posts dramatic video of administration building being blown up in Kharkiv

US officials warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin could imminently increase the intensity of the attack. The US has also continued sharing downgraded intelligence with the Ukrainians, including about Russian military moves, in an attempt to help Ukraine on the battlefield. WION brings you more insights.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: US warns of a 'second wave' of attack

Ukraine is fighting for its future as the country is under siege by Russia. Moscow's top target is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has emerged as a global hero. From comedian to wartime leader, WION brings you Zelensky's journey.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Is Volodymyr Zelensky winning the propaganda war?

As the world pushed for new economic sanctions against Russia and President Putin amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the global markets react. Russian currency tumbles to a record low.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: West squeezes Russian economy amid invasion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He outlined the government's strategy in evacuating Indian nationals from Ukraine.

Indian PM Modi chairs high-level meet on Ukraine crisis: Ministers to go for evacuation operations

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Belarus held a referendum on its Nuclear policy. The majority of voters have opted for Belarus to give up non-nuclear status.

Belarus to give up non-nuclear status: Referendum amid attack on Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused terror and fear among thousands of Indian parents whose children have been left stranded in a country where air raid sirens are blaring and Russian forces are dropping bombs and missiles.

India's efforts to evacuate its citizens from the crisis zone were severely hampered when Ukraine barred its airspace. 
 
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Let's try to figure out why there are so many Indian students studying medicine in Ukraine, what the benefits are, and what is going on with them right now.&nbsp;

Number of Indian students:

According to Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science, there are around 18,095 Indian students in the country.In 2020, 24 per cent of its overseas students were from India. 
 
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Quality medical education

Ukraine ranks fourth in Europe for having the largest number of graduate and post-graduate specialisations in the field of medicine.

Some of Ukraine's state-run universities are well-known for providing high-quality education, and Indian parents choose to send their children to these institutions rather than pay a high cost for a lesser-known private medical college in India.&nbsp;

Fees are lower than in India

Ukrainian medical colleges are a godsend for students who are unable to get seats in government colleges or afford the hefty prices charged by private institutions in India.&nbsp;

A six-year medical degree in Ukraine costs Rs 1.7 million, less than private medical colleges in India, and is a popular choice for those who do not have the grades to enter publicly-funded Indian institutions.

Licence to practice in India

When students return to India with foreign MBBS degrees, they must take the National Board of Examinations' Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) to receive a licence to practise medicine in India.

Nearly 4,000 students with medical degrees from Ukraine take the FMGE each year, but only about 700 pass.

However, the lower pass rate does not dissuade students from enrolling in Ukrainian universities.&nbsp;

No entrance exam, and instruction is in English only

Another reason why Indian students choose Ukraine to study medicine is that there are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools.

Students also remark that because English is the medium of instruction, it is simple for them and that they do not have to worry about learning a foreign language, as they would if they were in another nation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused terror and fear among thousands of Indian parents whose children have been left stranded in a country where air raid sirens are blaring and Russian forces are dropping bombs and missiles.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused terror and fear among thousands of Indian parents whose children have been left stranded in a country where air raid sirens are blaring and Russian forces are dropping bombs and missiles. India's efforts to evacuate its citizens from the crisis zone were severely hampered when Ukraine barred its airspace. Also read | Stop criticising Indian students stuck in Ukraine; they need to be appreciated Let's try to figure out why there are so many Indian students studying medicine in Ukraine, what the benefits are, and what is going on with them right now. Number of Indian students: According to Ukraine's Ministry of Education and Science, there are around 18,095 Indian students in the country.In 2020, 24 per cent of its overseas students were from India. Also read | Ukraine wipes out 'bloodthirsty' Chechen special forces sent to assassinate Zelensky Quality medical education Ukraine ranks fourth in Europe for having the largest number of graduate and post-graduate specialisations in the field of medicine. Some of Ukraine's state-run universities are well-known for providing high-quality education, and Indian parents choose to send their children to these institutions rather than pay a high cost for a lesser-known private medical college in India. Fees are lower than in India Ukrainian medical colleges are a godsend for students who are unable to get seats in government colleges or afford the hefty prices charged by private institutions in India. A six-year medical degree in Ukraine costs Rs 1.7 million, less than private medical colleges in India, and is a popular choice for those who do not have the grades to enter publicly-funded Indian institutions. Licence to practice in India When students return to India with foreign MBBS degrees, they must take the National Board of Examinations' Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) to receive a licence to practise medicine in India. Nearly 4,000 students with medical degrees from Ukraine take the FMGE each year, but only about 700 pass. However, the lower pass rate does not dissuade students from enrolling in Ukrainian universities. No entrance exam, and instruction is in English only Another reason why Indian students choose Ukraine to study medicine is that there are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools. Students also remark that because English is the medium of instruction, it is simple for them and that they do not have to worry about learning a foreign language, as they would if they were in another nation. (With inputs from agencies)

Why is Ukraine such a popular choice for Indian medical students?

Police in Russia detained more than 2,000 people protesting against Ukraine conflict. The detainments have been made in 48 cities across Russia, said protest monitoring group. People defied official warnings to show their displeasure and even anger over Russian invasion.

More than 5,500 people have been detained at various anti-war protests since the invasion began on Thursday, according to the OVD-Info monitor, which has documented crackdowns on Russia's opposition for years.

In Moscow, riot police often outnumbered protesters, some of whom carried hand-written placards with peace signs and anti-war slogans in Russian and Ukrainian. Some wore masks with the word "Enough" emblazoned in the front.

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A reporter for the independent television channel Dozhd was arrested during the protests despite showing his accreditation to the police and wearing a press vest.

Outside the upmarket Gostiny Dvor department store in downtown Saint Petersburg, hundreds of anti-war protesters stood together, linking arms and chanting.

Sunday's protests coincided with the seventh anniversary of the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov.

In Moscow some of the arrests took place at an improvised memorial just outside the Kremlin at the site where Nemtsov was shot, a Reuters witness said. "No to war!" shouted one of the demonstrators as he was being dragged away by the police.

Nemtsov was a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and Moscow's support for pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine, which ultimately led to what Putin labels a "special operation" to protect the two separatist regions although his troops are fighting in wider Ukraine.

Ukraine's Western allies have slapped unprecedented sanctions in response to Russia's land, sea and air invasion.

Putin ordered his military command to put nuclear-armed forces on high alert on Sunday as Ukrainian fighters defending the city of Kharkiv said they had repelled an attack by invading Russian troops.

Tens of thousands of people across Europe marched in protest against Russia's invasion on Sunday, with 100,000 people protesting in solidarity with Ukraine in Berlin.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Police in Russia detained more than 2,000 people protesting against Ukraine conflict. The detainments have been made in 48 cities across Russia, said protest monitoring group.

Police in Russia detained more than 2,000 people protesting against Ukraine conflict. The detainments have been made in 48 cities across Russia, said protest monitoring group. People defied official warnings to show their displeasure and even anger over Russian invasion. More than 5,500 people have been detained at various anti-war protests since the invasion began on Thursday, according to the OVD-Info monitor, which has documented crackdowns on Russia's opposition for years. In Moscow, riot police often outnumbered protesters, some of whom carried hand-written placards with peace signs and anti-war slogans in Russian and Ukrainian. Some wore masks with the word "Enough" emblazoned in the front. Also Read | Ukraine invasion: Elon Musk activates Starlink internet service after request from an official A reporter for the independent television channel Dozhd was arrested during the protests despite showing his accreditation to the police and wearing a press vest. Outside the upmarket Gostiny Dvor department store in downtown Saint Petersburg, hundreds of anti-war protesters stood together, linking arms and chanting. Sunday's protests coincided with the seventh anniversary of the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov. In Moscow some of the arrests took place at an improvised memorial just outside the Kremlin at the site where Nemtsov was shot, a Reuters witness said. "No to war!" shouted one of the demonstrators as he was being dragged away by the police. Nemtsov was a prominent critic of President Vladimir Putin, Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and Moscow's support for pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine, which ultimately led to what Putin labels a "special operation" to protect the two separatist regions although his troops are fighting in wider Ukraine. Ukraine's Western allies have slapped unprecedented sanctions in response to Russia's land, sea and air invasion. Putin ordered his military command to put nuclear-armed forces on high alert on Sunday as Ukrainian fighters defending the city of Kharkiv said they had repelled an attack by invading Russian troops. Tens of thousands of people across Europe marched in protest against Russia's invasion on Sunday, with 100,000 people protesting in solidarity with Ukraine in Berlin. (With inputs from agencies)

More than 2000 detained in anti-war protests across Russia

It is day 5 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.

Huge Russian convoy moving towards Kyiv as Russian invasion of Ukraine enters day 5

Vital Ukraine-Russia talks today amid the ongoing Russian invasion

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated that Brussels is determined to send additional weapons supplies to Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Our sanctions are going to be damaging, says EU foreign chief Josep Borrell

United Nations held a rare emergency special session of General Assembly on Monday (February 28) to debate Russia's invasion of Poland. The countries condemned Rusia's "unprovoked armed aggression". Russia defended its decision to invade its neighbor as member state after member state made a plea for peace.

This was just 11th such session in United Nations' 77-year history.&nbsp;

"The fighting in Ukraine must stop," warned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, after the session began with a minute of silence for the victims of the conflict.

"Enough is enough. Soldiers need to move back to their barracks. Leaders need to move to peace. Civilians must be protected," he pleaded.

More than 100 countries were expected to speak as the global body decides if it will support the resolution that demands Russia immediately withdraws its troops from Ukraine.

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The resolution is non-binding but will serve as marker of how isolated Russia is.

A vote may not come until Tuesday. Its authors hope they may exceed 100 votes in favor -- though countries including Syria, China, Cuba and India are expected to either support Russia or abstain.

It will be seen as a barometer of democracy in a world where autocratic sentiment has been on the rise, diplomats said, pointing to such regimes in Myanmar, Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, Venezuela, Nicaragua -- and, of course, Russia.

"If Ukraine does not survive, the United Nations will not survive. Have no illusions," said Ukraine's ambassador to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, imploring countries to support the resolution.

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"We can save Ukraine, save the United Nations, save democracy and defend the values we believe in," he added.

Russian ambassador Vassily Nebenzia reiterated Moscow's stance -- flatly rejected by Kiev and its Western allies -- that its military operation was launched to protect residents of breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

"The hostilities were unleashed by Ukraine against its own residents," he said from the podium.

"Russia is seeking to end this war," he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Moscow has pleaded "self-defense" under Article 51 of the UN Charter.&nbsp;

But that has been roundly rejected by Western countries and the UN, which accuse Moscow of violating Article 2 of the Charter, requiring its members to refrain from the threat or use of force to resolve a crisis.

(With inputs from agencies)

United Nations held a rare emergency special session of General Assembly on Monday (February 28) to debate Russia's invasion of Poland. The countries condemned Rusia's "unprovoked armed aggression".

United Nations held a rare emergency special session of General Assembly on Monday (February 28) to debate Russia's invasion of Poland. The countries condemned Rusia's "unprovoked armed aggression". Russia defended its decision to invade its neighbor as member state after member state made a plea for peace. This was just 11th such session in United Nations' 77-year history. "The fighting in Ukraine must stop," warned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, after the session began with a minute of silence for the victims of the conflict. "Enough is enough. Soldiers need to move back to their barracks. Leaders need to move to peace. Civilians must be protected," he pleaded. More than 100 countries were expected to speak as the global body decides if it will support the resolution that demands Russia immediately withdraws its troops from Ukraine. Also Read | Russia, Ukraine plan 'second round' of conflict talks The resolution is non-binding but will serve as marker of how isolated Russia is. A vote may not come until Tuesday. Its authors hope they may exceed 100 votes in favor -- though countries including Syria, China, Cuba and India are expected to either support Russia or abstain. It will be seen as a barometer of democracy in a world where autocratic sentiment has been on the rise, diplomats said, pointing to such regimes in Myanmar, Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, Venezuela, Nicaragua -- and, of course, Russia. "If Ukraine does not survive, the United Nations will not survive. Have no illusions," said Ukraine's ambassador to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, imploring countries to support the resolution. Also Read | Ukraine invasion: United States Treasury bans transactions with Russia’s Central Bank "We can save Ukraine, save the United Nations, save democracy and defend the values we believe in," he added. Russian ambassador Vassily Nebenzia reiterated Moscow's stance -- flatly rejected by Kiev and its Western allies -- that its military operation was launched to protect residents of breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. "The hostilities were unleashed by Ukraine against its own residents," he said from the podium. "Russia is seeking to end this war," he added. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Moscow has pleaded "self-defense" under Article 51 of the UN Charter. But that has been roundly rejected by Western countries and the UN, which accuse Moscow of violating Article 2 of the Charter, requiring its members to refrain from the threat or use of force to resolve a crisis. (With inputs from agencies)

UNGA emergency session: Russia defends Ukraine invasion, countries appeal for peace

Blasts heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv today as Russia-Ukraine Conflict enters day 5

Major tech companies have imposed sanctions against Russia. In the latest, Google has barred Russia's state-owned media outlet and other channels from receiving money from advertisements on their websites, apps and YouTube videos.

YouTube blocks Russia-backed channels as Russia-Ukraine Conflict rages on

Manchester City and Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko on Monday called for governing bodies of sport to ban Russian athletes from international competitions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on international bodies to take action after Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea last week following a declaration of war by President Vladimir Putin.

Russia calls its actions in Ukraine a "special operation."

Zinchenko's plea came shortly before the International Olympic Committee's executive board recommended on Monday that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from events, while FIFA are set to suspend Russia's national teams.

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"Exclude Russia from all sports international governing bodies," Zinchenko wrote on Instagram. "Ban any Russian athletes from participating in any international competitions.

"Stop the sale of rights to broadcasts of international sporting competitions to Russian media. Prohibit Russian companies from being sponsors of international competitions and clubs.

"Support Ukraine with information! Join to sharing true information about actions of the aggressor countries!"

Zinchenko attended a vigil in the centre of Manchester last week to protest against the invasion, and was on the bench in City's 1-0 Premier League win over Everton on Saturday.

City manager Pep Guardiola said Zinchenko will be available to play in their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Championship (second-tier) side Peterborough on Tuesday.

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"Absolutely, I think it will be good for him to play and show the reason why he is here, to play football," Guardiola told reporters on Monday. "He's a magnificent player."

Manchester City and Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko on Monday called for governing bodies of sport to ban Russian athletes from international competitions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Manchester City and Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko on Monday called for governing bodies of sport to ban Russian athletes from international competitions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on international bodies to take action after Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea last week following a declaration of war by President Vladimir Putin. Russia calls its actions in Ukraine a "special operation." Zinchenko's plea came shortly before the International Olympic Committee's executive board recommended on Monday that international sports federations ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from events, while FIFA are set to suspend Russia's national teams. ALSO READ: FIFA set to ban Russia from international football after Ukraine invasion - Report "Exclude Russia from all sports international governing bodies," Zinchenko wrote on Instagram. "Ban any Russian athletes from participating in any international competitions. "Stop the sale of rights to broadcasts of international sporting competitions to Russian media. Prohibit Russian companies from being sponsors of international competitions and clubs. "Support Ukraine with information! Join to sharing true information about actions of the aggressor countries!" Zinchenko attended a vigil in the centre of Manchester last week to protest against the invasion, and was on the bench in City's 1-0 Premier League win over Everton on Saturday. City manager Pep Guardiola said Zinchenko will be available to play in their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Championship (second-tier) side Peterborough on Tuesday. ALSO READ: IOC recommends banning participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes and officials in international events "Absolutely, I think it will be good for him to play and show the reason why he is here, to play football," Guardiola told reporters on Monday. "He's a magnificent player."

Man City's Oleksandr Zinchenko urges governing bodies to ban Russian athletes from international competitions

Five renowned Chinese historians have written an open letter, condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they called for peace. With this, the authors hope to persuade Beijing to make its stance clearer, which is that what Russia is doing is wrong.

The historians believe that China should say it out loud.

A report by The Guardian quotes the historians as saying: “What will this war lead to? Will it lead to a large-scale world war?”

“Great catastrophes in history often started with local conflicts. We strongly opposed Russia’s war against Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of a sovereign state by force … is a violation of the norms of international relations based on the United Nations charter and a breach of the existing international security system.”

Xu Guoqi, one of the historians say that Beijing’s reluctance to denounce Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is alarming.

“I’m a historian of the first world war. Europe sleep-walked into a huge conflict over 100 years ago, which also had had enormous consequences for China,” Xu said.&nbsp;

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However, at the same time, censors are not taking putting down all anti-war posts on social media.&nbsp;For instance, on WeChat, many have been discussing the situation in Ukraine.&nbsp;

When Putin ordered his military to put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on alert, many Chinese social media users posted a 1994 statement in which China urged all the powerful states to not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against states that do not have them.&nbsp;

Many are speaking against Russia’s action on social media. Such people often meet with pro-war trolls who accuse them of being “weak” and “naive”.&nbsp;

“If Russia has issues with Nato, it should deal with Nato, why invade Ukraine?” one questioned in a WeChat video.&nbsp;

The video went viral and garnered over half a million views in hours.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Five renowned Chinese historians have written an open letter, condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they called for peace. With this, the authors hope to persuade Beijing to make its stance clearer, which is that what Russia is doing is wrong.

Five renowned Chinese historians have written an open letter, condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as they called for peace. With this, the authors hope to persuade Beijing to make its stance clearer, which is that what Russia is doing is wrong. The historians believe that China should say it out loud. A report by The Guardian quotes the historians as saying: “What will this war lead to? Will it lead to a large-scale world war?” “Great catastrophes in history often started with local conflicts. We strongly opposed Russia’s war against Ukraine. Russia’s invasion of a sovereign state by force … is a violation of the norms of international relations based on the United Nations charter and a breach of the existing international security system.” Xu Guoqi, one of the historians say that Beijing’s reluctance to denounce Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is alarming. “I’m a historian of the first world war. Europe sleep-walked into a huge conflict over 100 years ago, which also had had enormous consequences for China,” Xu said. Also read | LIVE | Putin says Ukrainian neutrality key to any settlement However, at the same time, censors are not taking putting down all anti-war posts on social media. For instance, on WeChat, many have been discussing the situation in Ukraine. When Putin ordered his military to put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on alert, many Chinese social media users posted a 1994 statement in which China urged all the powerful states to not use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against states that do not have them. Many are speaking against Russia’s action on social media. Such people often meet with pro-war trolls who accuse them of being “weak” and “naive”. “If Russia has issues with Nato, it should deal with Nato, why invade Ukraine?” one questioned in a WeChat video. The video went viral and garnered over half a million views in hours. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese historians condemn Russian invasion, expect Beijing to take a stance

Crude oil prices have jumped while Asia Pacific stocks are mostly higher today in volatile trading due to renewed tensions in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: India's crude cost has topped $100 per barrel

The West is trying to isolate Russia economically. Now, several European subsidiaries of Sberbank Russia, which is majority-owned by the Russian government is failing for or likely to fail due to reputational costs of war in Ukraine.

Russian Sberbank's EU units failing amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Russia is one of the largest producers of energy in the world. Western allies are trying to isolate Russia economically by hitting where it hurts the most now, the decision to quit oil-rich country Russia by British petroleum is being considered as the most aggressive move yet by a company.

BP to exit Russia's Rosneft holdings amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis

Russian currency tumbles to a record low as markets react to new economic sanctions

The Indian government is conducting an evacuation mission named Operation Ganga to bring back all the Indian nationals who are currently stranded in Ukraine. Six flights have brought back Indians till now.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: India's ministers to travel to Ukraine's borders to strategize evacuation Ops

The entire world is talking about Ukraine and the crises through which the entire country and its people are going through amid the Russian invasion.&nbsp; 
 
Apart from Ukraine's ongoing tensions with its giant neighbour country Russia, the country has a very rich history of its culture, food and cuisine and did you know the country is often referred to as the 'breadbasket of Europe'&nbsp;because of the Ukrainian people's respect and value for the wheat and grain - both are&nbsp;staple in Ukrainian cuisine.&nbsp;

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From Borscht, Deruni to Chicken Kiev, here we bring you the most liked Ukrainian recipes and their&nbsp;immense popularity in the other European countries and in the world of course! 
 
Take a look: 
 
Borshch:

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Borsch is a traditional Ukrainian soup, known all over the world and is very common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. One of the main ingredients of this dish is beetroot, which gives the dish its intense red colour. Other ingredients in the dist are potato, carrot, cabbage, onion and sometimes meat. It's the very common dish in the country and if you visit the country you will find more than 300 types of borshch.&nbsp; 
Adored by both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, it is served with sour cream or plain yogurt, with a side of delicious garlic doughnuts.&nbsp; 
 
Varenyky:

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People say it's would be impossible to imagine Ukrainian food without varenyky. It is a sort of dumplings that are filled with a variety of ingredients, from vegetables to meat, cheese, mushrooms, or even fruit. 
 
Varenyky are considered by Ukrainians as one of their national dishes and plays a fundamental role in Ukrainian culture and is served both as a common everyday meal and as a part of some traditional celebrations 
 
Deruni or Potato pancakes:

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Pancakes is a worldwide famous dish. Of course, it is well-loved in different countries, however, the simple Ukrainian dish is popular throughout Europe. Potato pancakes or deruny are popular dish and were invented in neighbouring Belarus. They are prepared from shredded raw potatoes mixed with eggs and flour, then the batter is poured to form golden-brown pancakes. It is poured with sour cream.

Uzvar:

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Uzvar is a delight and sweet Ukrainian drink and is prepared from various dried fruit and sometimes berries, sweetened with honey or sugar, popular in Ukraine. 
 
Chicken Kiev:

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A popular dish in Ukrainian restaurants, Chicken Kyiv - It is popular throughout the west but originally hails from Ukraine. The dish made of chicken fillet pounded and rolled around cold butter, then coated with egg and bread crumbs, and either fried or baked. 
Though it has disputed origins, the dish is particularly popular in the post-Soviet states, as well as in several other countries of the former Eastern Bloc and in the English-speaking world.

Kholodets:

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Kholodets or Meat Aspic is a traditional Ukrainian dish and is a cold snack that is made of meat and gelatin. It is believed that the dish gained popularity during the 19th century, and it was mostly consumed by servants at the time. 
The dish is usually made by boiling the bones and meat rich in collagen for about 5–8 hours to produce a thick and fatty broth, with the collagen hydrolizing into the natural gelatin, mixed with salt, pepper, and other spices. The meat is then separated from the bones, minced, recombined with the broth and cooled until it solidifies into a jelly.&nbsp;

The entire world is talking about Ukraine and the crises through which the entire country and its people are going through amid the Russian invasion. Apart from Ukraine's ongoing tensions with its giant neighbour country Russia, the country has a very rich history of its culture, food and cuisine and did you know the country is often referred to as the 'breadbasket of Europe' because of the Ukrainian people's respect and value for the wheat and grain - both are staple in Ukrainian cuisine.

The entire world is talking about Ukraine and the crises through which the entire country and its people are going through amid the Russian invasion. Apart from Ukraine's ongoing tensions with its giant neighbour country Russia, the country has a very rich history of its culture, food and cuisine and did you know the country is often referred to as the 'breadbasket of Europe' because of the Ukrainian people's respect and value for the wheat and grain - both are staple in Ukrainian cuisine. Dance, food and festivals! Things you should know about the Ukrainian culture From Borscht, Deruni to Chicken Kiev, here we bring you the most liked Ukrainian recipes and their immense popularity in the other European countries and in the world of course! Take a look: Borshch: Borsch is a traditional Ukrainian soup, known all over the world and is very common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. One of the main ingredients of this dish is beetroot, which gives the dish its intense red colour. Other ingredients in the dist are potato, carrot, cabbage, onion and sometimes meat. It's the very common dish in the country and if you visit the country you will find more than 300 types of borshch. Adored by both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike, it is served with sour cream or plain yogurt, with a side of delicious garlic doughnuts. Varenyky: People say it's would be impossible to imagine Ukrainian food without varenyky. It is a sort of dumplings that are filled with a variety of ingredients, from vegetables to meat, cheese, mushrooms, or even fruit. Varenyky are considered by Ukrainians as one of their national dishes and plays a fundamental role in Ukrainian culture and is served both as a common everyday meal and as a part of some traditional celebrations Deruni or Potato pancakes: Pancakes is a worldwide famous dish. Of course, it is well-loved in different countries, however, the simple Ukrainian dish is popular throughout Europe. Potato pancakes or deruny are popular dish and were invented in neighbouring Belarus. They are prepared from shredded raw potatoes mixed with eggs and flour, then the batter is poured to form golden-brown pancakes. It is poured with sour cream. Uzvar: Uzvar is a delight and sweet Ukrainian drink and is prepared from various dried fruit and sometimes berries, sweetened with honey or sugar, popular in Ukraine. Chicken Kiev: A popular dish in Ukrainian restaurants, Chicken Kyiv - It is popular throughout the west but originally hails from Ukraine. The dish made of chicken fillet pounded and rolled around cold butter, then coated with egg and bread crumbs, and either fried or baked. Though it has disputed origins, the dish is particularly popular in the post-Soviet states, as well as in several other countries of the former Eastern Bloc and in the English-speaking world. Kholodets: Kholodets or Meat Aspic is a traditional Ukrainian dish and is a cold snack that is made of meat and gelatin. It is believed that the dish gained popularity during the 19th century, and it was mostly consumed by servants at the time. The dish is usually made by boiling the bones and meat rich in collagen for about 5–8 hours to produce a thick and fatty broth, with the collagen hydrolizing into the natural gelatin, mixed with salt, pepper, and other spices. The meat is then separated from the bones, minced, recombined with the broth and cooled until it solidifies into a jelly.

In pics: 6 must-try Ukrainian dishes we bet you haven't tried!

It was a mini 'Hamilton'&nbsp;reunion during the opening of the 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday evening as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom Jr. joined the stage at the start of the show. 
 
'The Hamilton'&nbsp;stars made their first appearance during the show's famous 'I Am an Actor' segment. When the camera focused on them, they all repeatedly spoke at the same time, unable to agree on who should speak. At one point, music started playing which led Miranda to quip, "Are they playing us off?" 
 
Odom Jr&nbsp;also later paid tribute to Ukraine amid Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a military operation in Ukraine, reports hollywoodreporter.com. 
 
"While tonight is a celebration, we are all at the same time holding a place in our hearts for the people of Ukraine and sending our thoughts, prayers and hopes for impending peace," he said. 
 
The actors joined the stage, they noted that the theme for the show was "together again".

"Together again finally we return to a world where all we have to do to hang out like this is get dressed up, show up, get swabbed, sanitised, screen, mask, vaccinated, boosted, rapid tested and PCR cleared in 48 hours, now who's ready to party?" Odom Jr&nbsp;said. 
 
Diggs also jokingly warned that should anyone break safety protocols, the show's "Covid compliance officers are the guards from 'Squid Game'." 
 
Throughout the rest of their monologue, the trio poked fun at some of the nominees, including "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis, who they noted was not physically there because he owed Diggs $20, and "House of Gucci" star Lady Gaga, whom they praised for having an "ultimate fighting championship belt" among all of her accolades. 
 
They also quipped that 'Being the Ricardos'&nbsp;star Javier Bardem made an appearance in 'Belfast', before showing a photograph comparing his 'No Country for Old Men'&nbsp;character to Judi Dench`s character in 'Belfast'. 
 
Going into the night, 'House of Gucci' and 'The Power of the Dog'&nbsp;are among the top film nominees, with each movie earning three nominations. 
 
On the TV side, top nominees are 'Succession' and 'Ted Lasso', which each secured five nominations. 
 
Kate Winslet will present the 57th SAG Life Achievement Award to five-time SAG Award and Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren.

It was a mini 'Hamilton' reunion during the opening of the 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday evening as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom Jr.

It was a mini 'Hamilton' reunion during the opening of the 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards on Sunday evening as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom Jr. joined the stage at the start of the show. 'The Hamilton' stars made their first appearance during the show's famous 'I Am an Actor' segment. When the camera focused on them, they all repeatedly spoke at the same time, unable to agree on who should speak. At one point, music started playing which led Miranda to quip, "Are they playing us off?" Odom Jr also later paid tribute to Ukraine amid Russian President Vladimir Putin launching a military operation in Ukraine, reports hollywoodreporter.com. "While tonight is a celebration, we are all at the same time holding a place in our hearts for the people of Ukraine and sending our thoughts, prayers and hopes for impending peace," he said. The actors joined the stage, they noted that the theme for the show was "together again". "Together again finally we return to a world where all we have to do to hang out like this is get dressed up, show up, get swabbed, sanitised, screen, mask, vaccinated, boosted, rapid tested and PCR cleared in 48 hours, now who's ready to party?" Odom Jr said. Diggs also jokingly warned that should anyone break safety protocols, the show's "Covid compliance officers are the guards from 'Squid Game'." Throughout the rest of their monologue, the trio poked fun at some of the nominees, including "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis, who they noted was not physically there because he owed Diggs $20, and "House of Gucci" star Lady Gaga, whom they praised for having an "ultimate fighting championship belt" among all of her accolades. They also quipped that 'Being the Ricardos' star Javier Bardem made an appearance in 'Belfast', before showing a photograph comparing his 'No Country for Old Men' character to Judi Dench`s character in 'Belfast'. Going into the night, 'House of Gucci' and 'The Power of the Dog' are among the top film nominees, with each movie earning three nominations. On the TV side, top nominees are 'Succession' and 'Ted Lasso', which each secured five nominations. Kate Winslet will present the 57th SAG Life Achievement Award to five-time SAG Award and Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren.

SAG Awards 2022: Leslie Odom Jr pays tribute to Ukraine

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is planning to take a bold step in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The governing body of football is planning to ban Russia from international football as several global sporting bodies continue to impose sanctions on the country in the wake of their brutality in Ukraine.

As per a report in Reuters, FIFA is set to suspend the Russian national teams from international football until further notice. Both the men's and the women's teams will be barred from taking part in any international competitions until the ban is lifted by the governing body. FIFA is in talks with European football's governing body UEFA to take an official decision on the matter.

UEFA is also set to hold a meeting soon to discuss the issues pertaining to Russian football. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday recommended a ban on Russian and Belarusian teams and athletes from taking part in any organised international competitions.

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The ban can be a huge setback for Russia as they are scheduled to take on Poland in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match on March 24. If they are suspended from international football, Russia will be out of the World Cup without getting a chance to play against Poland. The Russian women's team will also be banned from international football.

The Polish Football Association along with several other national football associations have already refused to play against Russia in any international competitions. FIFA too had earlier announced strict sanctions against Russia after UEFA had stripped them of the hosting rights for the Champions League final this year.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-bans-matches-in-russia-following-ukraine-crisis-no-flag-or-anthem-for-team-457364">FIFA bans matches in Russia following Ukraine crisis, no flag or anthem for team</a>

FIFA had earlier announced that Russia will not be awarded hosting rights for any FIFA organised football matches and will not be to use the&nbsp;country's name in international competitions. Russia will have to play under the name&nbsp;'Football Union of Russia'. The country will also not be allowed to use its national anthem and flag in FIFA events.

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is planning to take a bold step in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The governing body of football is planning to ban Russia from international football as several global sporting bodies continue to impose sanctions on the country in the wake of their brutality in Ukraine.

The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is planning to take a bold step in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The governing body of football is planning to ban Russia from international football as several global sporting bodies continue to impose sanctions on the country in the wake of their brutality in Ukraine. As per a report in Reuters, FIFA is set to suspend the Russian national teams from international football until further notice. Both the men's and the women's teams will be barred from taking part in any international competitions until the ban is lifted by the governing body. FIFA is in talks with European football's governing body UEFA to take an official decision on the matter. UEFA is also set to hold a meeting soon to discuss the issues pertaining to Russian football. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday recommended a ban on Russian and Belarusian teams and athletes from taking part in any organised international competitions. Also Read: IOC recommends banning participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes and officials in international events The ban can be a huge setback for Russia as they are scheduled to take on Poland in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match on March 24. If they are suspended from international football, Russia will be out of the World Cup without getting a chance to play against Poland. The Russian women's team will also be banned from international football. The Polish Football Association along with several other national football associations have already refused to play against Russia in any international competitions. FIFA too had earlier announced strict sanctions against Russia after UEFA had stripped them of the hosting rights for the Champions League final this year. Also Read: FIFA bans matches in Russia following Ukraine crisis, no flag or anthem for team FIFA had earlier announced that Russia will not be awarded hosting rights for any FIFA organised football matches and will not be to use the country's name in international competitions. Russia will have to play under the name 'Football Union of Russia'. The country will also not be allowed to use its national anthem and flag in FIFA events.

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