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Russia-Ukraine conflict: What does Ukraine need right now? Its minister has some answers.

The Russian defense ministry said that it is targeting Ukrainian military infrastructure with precision weapons but there are no threats to the civilian population.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Nothing threatens Ukraine's civilian population, says Russia

On Thursday, Russia launched an all-out land, air, and sea invasion of Ukraine, the worst attack by one country against another in Europe since World War II, fulfilling the West's greatest fears.

Picture shows a Ukrainian crying near body of man killed in Russian strike

"The world will hold Russia accountable" for its attack against Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday. He warned the attack will cause "catastrophic loss of life.

'In the name of humanity': UN Chief's plea, Biden's warning as leaders react to Russia's Ukraine move

'Ukraine under attack': President Zelensky imposes martial law, calls up Joe Biden

Hours after launching a full-scale military action against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday clarified said that Kremlin had no other choice but to “invade” its neighbour’s borders, according to AFP.

‘No choice but to invade Ukraine to defend Russia’, says Vladimir Putin

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Russia on Wednesday (February 23) for a two-day official visit amid the heightened Russia-Ukraine crisis, as the United States watches the visit.

As United States watches, Pakistan PM Imran Khan 'excited' to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Oil prices soared past $100 for the first time in over seven years on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a"military operation" in Ukraine, apparently realising fears he would invade.

In the wake of Putin's 'military operation' threat, oil prices soar past $100 for the first time since 2014

Global stocks and U.S. bond yields dived on Thursday, while the dollar, gold and oil prices rocketed higher as Russian troops landed in Ukrainian cities on the Black Sea and Ukraine said Moscow had launched a full-scale invasion.

Global market plunges, stocks dive after Vladimir Putin launches military operations in Ukraine

In a surprise televised address on Thursday (February 24), Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a military operation 'to demilitarise Ukraine'. Moments after that, a CNN correspondent reported that he heard sounds of explosions from Kharkiv.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Explosions reported in Kyiv after Vladimir Putin launches military operations

Igor Polikha, the ambassador of Ukraine in India said that India should intervene in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt this invasion.

Ukraine envoy seeks PM Modi's intervention in Russia-Ukraine conflict; cites Chanakya

According to the sources, India is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, as the situation continues to escalate near the Ukrainian border after Russia launched its military operations in the Donbas region.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: India closely monitoring situation in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Ukraine-Russia conflict: First pictures from ground zero

Ukraine urges UN 'to do everything possible to stop the war' at the second emergency Security Council session. WION's Trent Murray brings you more insights.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Ukraine urges UN to do everything to stop war

The situation in Ukraine has intensified exponentially. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called military operations in Ukraine. Reportedly, loud sound of explosions was heard near Kyiv. Explosions were also reported in the cities of Kharkiv, Mariupol, Mykolaiv and Odessa.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Series of explosions reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, other cities

As Russia announces military action into Ukraine, the country today shut its airspace for all civilian flights. Russia has also closed some airspace to east of Ukraine border.

Russia Ukraine conflict: Ukraine closes its airspace to civilian planes

European Union leaders will impose new sanctions on Russia, freezing its assets, halting access of its banks to the European financial market in reaction to its "barbaric attack" on Ukraine.

Russia Ukraine conflict: EU to launch new sanctions against Russia over attack on Ukraine

While Ukraine bears Russian missile strikes, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as scheduled. Amid the ongoing crisis at the Ukraine-Russia border, Khan arrived in Moscow late on Wednesday.

Even amid Russian 'military operation' on Ukraine, Imran Khan-Vladimir Putin meet to go ahead as planned

US President Joe Biden slammed Russia over its unprovoked attack on Ukraine late and said that the world will hold Russia accountable. WION speaks to International Affairs Expert Kadira Pethiyagoda for more perspective.

Russia Ukraine conflict: World will hold Russia accountable for attack on Ukraine, says US Prez Joe Biden

After Russia fired missiles at several Ukrainian cities and landed troops on the south coast, the ruble plunged to a record low on Thursday, while the euro plunged to a multi-year low against the Swiss franc.

As Russia fires missiles at Ukraine, its currency ruble falls 9% against dollar

Toomas Hendrik Ilves, former Estonian president, believes that the current round of economic sanctions announced by the Biden administration will have little to no impact on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Current sanctions announced by US won’t affect Putin at all: Estonia's former prez

The West depicts Vladimir Putin as a mercurial leader prone to delusions. How true is this assessment? What is the secret behind Putin's foreign policy successes? Palki Sharma tells you what makes Putin tick.

Gravitas: Inside Vladimir Putin's mind

Russia's actions in Ukraine have divided the world into 3 clear parts. One side supports Ukraine & slams Russia. The second supports Moscow & slams the west. The third side does not want to pick a side. Palki Sharma decodes the global response.

Gravitas: How the world reacted to Putin's move in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine and deployed Russian soldiers there. What is Putin's endgame in Donbas? How does recognising the rebels help him? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Putin recognises Donbas rebel republics

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