03

Mar

UPDATED:Ukraine asks IAEA to close sky above nuclear sites, Russian forces trying blockade Mariupol

LVIV, Ukraine, March 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine asked the the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to seek NATO help with closing the air over Ukrainian nuclear sitest to prevent act of "nuclear…

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03

Mar

UPDATED: UK says Russia has deployed thermobaric weapons in Ukraine

TALLINN, March 3 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed thermobaric weapons systems in Ukraine and London is worried about how broadly they could be used, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace…

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03

Mar

UPDATED: Bangladesh cargo ship hit in Ukraine, crew member killed, Cargo ship sinks off Odessa after explosion

DHAKA, March 3 (Reuters) - A missile or bomb hit a Bangladeshi-owned cargo ship in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Olvia, killing one of its crew members, and efforts were underway…

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03

Mar

UPDATED: Tide of Ukrainian refugees grows as UN says a million have fled

MEDYKA, Poland/SIGHETU MARMATIEI, Romania March 3 (Reuters) - A growing tide of Ukrainian refugees fleeing a brutal Russian invasion streamed into central Europe on Thursday, as volunteers and officials speededup…

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03

Mar

Over 7,000 Russian troops killed since start of invasion, Civilian toll in Ukraine climbs to 227 dead

LVIV, Ukraine  (Reuters) - Over 7,000 Russian servicemen have been killed since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while hundreds have been taken prisoner including senior officers, a military…

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03

Mar

UPDATED: Ukraine calls for accountability for Russian ‘war crimes’ ICC advance team has left to work in Ukraine war crimes probe

GENEVA, March 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine's first deputy foreign minister said on Thursday that Russian troops were carrying out acts tantamount to war crimes in her country and called for perpetrators to…

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03

Mar

Russian troops enter strategic Ukrainian port of Kherson, UNHCR says refugee total exceeds 1 million

KYIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine, March 3 (Reuters) - Russian troops were in the centre of the Ukrainian port of Kherson on Thursday after a day of conflicting claims over whether Moscow had captured a…

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02

Mar

U.N. General Assembly in historic vote denounces Russia over Ukraine invasion

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to reprimand Russia for invading Ukraine and demanded that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces, an action…

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02

Mar

EU bans 70% of Belarus exports to bloc with new sanctions over Ukraine invasion

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union has approved new sanctions against Belarus for its supporting role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, effectively banning about 70% of all imports from that country,…

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02

Mar

Dozens in pacifist Japan volunteer to fight for Ukraine

TOKYO, March 2 (Reuters) - Keiichi Kurogi was one of dozens of men in Japan who offered to join an "international legion" to fight Russian invaders after Ukraine's President Volodymyr…

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02

Mar

U.S. officials, experts stumped by Russia’s Air Force role in Ukrainian war

WASHINGTON  (Reuters) - Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. intelligence had predicted a blistering assault by Moscow that would quickly mobilize the vast Russian air power that its military assembled in order…

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02

Mar

800-900,000 refugees from Ukraine expected in Italy

Italy can expected to receive some 800-900,000 refugees from the Ukraine war, the Italo-Ukraine cultural association told ANSA."Around 800-900,000 Ukrainian refugees are expected in Italy," said the association's Fabio Prevedello.…

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02

Mar

The Ukrainian crisis roundup

Here's what you need to know about the Ukraine crisis so far: HEADLINES * Ukrainians said they were fighting on in the first sizeable city Russia claimed to have seized,…

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02

Mar

Ukraine has asked Pope to talk to Putin about humanitarian corridors -Ukraine deputy PM

LVIV, March 2 (Reuters) - Ukraine has asked the Pope to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin about allowing humanitarian corridors to assist civilians affected by the war, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister…

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02

Mar

UPDATED: EU checking if cryptoassets being used to bust Russian sanctions, Bans RT, Sputnik over Ukraine disinformation

BRUSSELS, March 2 (Reuters) - Russian state-controlled media outlets RT and Sputnik will be banned in the European Union with immediate effect for systematic disinformation over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the 27-country…

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02

Mar

Over 450,000 persons entered Poland since Ukraine invasion started, More than 113,000 entered Romania

WARSAW, March 2 (Reuters) - Over 450,000 people entered Poland from Ukraine since a Russian invasion of the country started last Thursday, Deputy Interior Minister Pawel Szefernaker told private Radio…

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02

Mar

UPDATED: Mariupol mayor reports mass casualties from nonstop Russian attack, UK says Russia’s actions in Ukraine qualify as war crimes

LVIV, March 2 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian port city of Mariupol is suffering mass casualties and a water outage as it defends itself from a nonstop onslaught by Russian forces, Mayor Vadym…

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02

Mar

UPDATED: Chinese national wounded trying to leave Ukraine, Beijing says

BEIJING, March 2 (Reuters) - A Chinese national was injured by gunshot while trying to leave Ukraine, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, marking the first confirmed case of a Chinese casualty…

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02

Mar

Remember Ukrainians in shelters, Pope says; thanks Poland for refugee help

VATICAN CITY, March 2 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Wednesday asked people around the world to remember Ukrainians in underground shelters seeking protection from bombardments and thanked Poland for taking…

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02

Mar

UPDATED: More than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians killed during Russian invasion – Ukrainian emergency service

LVIV, Ukraine, March 2 (Reuters) - The Russian invasion of Ukraine has killed more than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians and destroyed hundreds of structures including transport facilities, hospitals, kindergartens and homes, Ukraine's emergency…

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02

Mar

Belarus says it boosts security on southern, western borders

MOSCOW, March 2 (Reuters) - Belarus said on Wednesday it had stepped up security at its western and southern borders as Russia invades neighbouring Ukraine. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said…

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02

Mar

Twitter to comply with EU sanctions on Russian state media

March 1 (Reuters) - Twitter will comply with the European Union's sanctions on Russian state-affiliated media RT and Sputnik when the EU order takes effect, the social network said on Tuesday. "The European…

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02

Mar

Canada to refer ICC to probe alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine

GENEVA, (Reuters) - Canada has decided to refer the situation in Ukraine to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to probe alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity by Russian forces in Ukraine,…

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02

Mar

Biden rallies Congress behind Ukraine, says Putin has ‘no idea what’s coming’

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden assailed Russian President Vladimir Putin, barred Russian flights from American airspace and led Democratic and Republican lawmakers in a rare display of unity on Tuesday…

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01

Mar

Russian move on Kyiv stalled with some signs of low morale in troops, says U.S. official

WASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - Russia's military move on Kyiv has stalled as its forces struggle with basic logistics challenges, including shortages of food and fuel, with some units appearing to be…

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01

Mar

EU nations considering banning Russian ships from ports – officials

LONDON/COPENHAGEN/PARIS, March 1 (Reuters) - European Union countries are considering a ban on Russian ships entering the bloc's ports, aiming to tighten sea restrictions after a halt on air traffic, European officials…

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01

Mar

UK relaxes visa rules for Ukrainian refugees as Johnson warns millions could flee

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Tuesday about the growing humanitarian crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying refugee numbers could reach millions, with possibly more than 200,000 coming…

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01

Mar

Russia warns Kyiv residents to flee as stalled invaders shift to bombarding cities

KYIV, March 1 (Reuters) - Russia warned Kyiv residents to flee their homes on Tuesday and rained rockets on the city of Kharkiv as Russian commanders intensified their bombardment of Ukrainian urban…

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01

Mar

EXCLUSIVE – Ukraine’s Zelenskiy tells Russia “just stop the bombing” before more ceasefire talks

KYIV, March 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday Russia must stop bombing Ukrainian cities before meaningful talks on a ceasefire could start, as a first round of negotiations…

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01

Mar

Blinken says Russian ‘crimes’ mounting by hour in Ukraine

GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on Tuesday that Russian "crimes" in Ukraine are mounting by the hour, with strikes hitting hospitals, schools and homes, and…

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01

Mar

Americans, Canadians answer Ukraine call for foreign fighters

A Texas software developer and a cook in British Columbia are among dozens of Americans and Canadians answering Ukraine's call for foreign volunteers to fight Russia's invasion. With their governments…

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01

Mar

Roberta Metsola addresses pro-Ukraine gathering in Brussels

EP President Roberta Metsola has addressed a crowd that gathered outside the European Parliament building to express solidarity with Ukraine. This gathering took place after the European Parliament debated Russian…

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01

Mar

Ukraine talking to allies over how to boost air defences, says minister

Ukraine is in talks with allies on how to support its air defences, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Tuesday when asked about whether NATO should set up a…

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01

Mar

Russia, Ukraine to hold second round of talks on Wednesday – TASS

The second round of Russia-Ukraine talks is planned for March 2, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Tuesday, quoting a source on the Russian side. After the first round of…

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01

Mar

Prove that you are with us, Zelenskiy tells EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the EU on Tuesday via video link to an emergency session of the European Parliament to "prove that you are with us" in Ukraine's war with Russia,…

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01

Mar

LIVE: Metsola: “This is a whatever it takes moment” / Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressing European Parliament Plenary

Update 1246 Whatever it takes: Metsola welcomes Ukraine's EU application, insists passport sales to Russians should stop "This is an outrageous invasion of a sovereign state. On behalf of the…

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01

Mar

Boris Johnson says its hard to see Putin as valid interlocutor in any Ukraine compromise

Russian President Vladimir Putin can no longer be seen as a valid interlocutor, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday when asked about the possibility of a compromise between…

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01

Mar

Kremlin: Sanctions will not change Russian position on Ukraine

Western sanctions will never make Russia change its position on Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Responding to a barrage of Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said: "They…

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01

Mar

As Ukraine conflict rages, Biden seeks to unite Americans in annual speech

 U.S. President Joe Biden, who has earned praise for his efforts to rally European allies and other nations against Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, will turn to uniting Americans…

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01

Mar

U.N. reports at least 536 civilian casualties in Ukraine

At least 136 civilians have been killed, including 13 children, and 400 have been injured since Russia invaded Ukraine last week, a United Nations agency said on Tuesday. "The real…

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01

Mar

Italy’s Foreign Minister says Ukraine desire to join EU is legitimate, partners call for prudence

Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Monday that Ukraine's desire to join the European Union was legitimate, as the country battled with invading Russian troops on a fifth…

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01

Mar

WATCH: Ukrainians resist as huge Russian convoy makes way to Kiev

More than 70 Ukrainian servicemen were killed by a Russian rocket attack and dozens of civilians have died in "barbaric" shelling, Ukrainian authorities said on Tuesday, as a huge Russian military…

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01

Mar

Ukrainian Navy says Snake Island soldiers are still alive

The Ukrainian Navy revealed that the Ukrainian soldiers who were defending Snake Island, famous for their expletive-laden retort to Russian requests for surrender are “alive and well". On Facebook, the…

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01

Mar

Canada to supply anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, ban Russian oil imports

Canada will supply anti-tank weapons and upgraded ammunition to Ukraine to support its fight against a Russian invasion, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday, and it will ban imports…

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01

Mar

As refugees pour in, a defiant Ukrainian city prepares for war

For millions of Ukrainians, the Russian invasion five days ago brought death, terror and uncertainty. For Mila Hadzieva, an IT manager in the western city of Lviv, it brought a…

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01

Mar

Russia’s isolation intensifies as Ukraine fighting rages, huge column approaches Kyiv

KYIV/MOSCOW, March 1 (Reuters) - Russia on Tuesday faced increasing isolation over its invasion of Ukraine, with fierce resistance on the ground denying President Vladimir Putin decisive early gains despite heavy shelling…

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01

Mar

Polish PM to discuss EU membership for Ukraine with European Commission’s von der Leyen

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki will discuss support for Ukraine joining the European Union with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Tuesday, a…

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01

Mar

WATCH: Ukrainian military says dozens of civilians killed in Kharkiv

Russian artillery bombarded residential districts of Ukraine's second largest city Kharkiv on Monday, killing possibly dozens of people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow's invading forces met stiff resistance from Ukrainians…

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01

Mar

Britain calls for countries to provide more military support to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told leaders of countries including the United States, France and Germany in a call to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine after the former Soviet republic was invaded…

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01

Mar

Presidents of 8 EU states call for immediate talks on Ukrainian membership

The presidents of eight central and eastern European nations on Monday called on European Union member states to immediately grant Ukraine a EU candidate country status and open membership talks according to…

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01

Mar

Ukraine calls for no-fly zone to stop Russian bombardment

KYIV/MOSCOW, Feb 28 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the West to consider a no-fly zone for Russian aircraft over Ukraine on Monday after Moscow bombarded the country's second largest city, drawing…

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28

Feb

Monaco clamps down on Russian assets after Ukraine invasion

PARIS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Monaco, a tax haven often favoured by the super-wealthy, will proceed with freezing assets and imposing sanctions on certain Russians following President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the Monaco Royal Palace said on…

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28

Feb

Macron demands Russia stop offensive, says Putin agrees to halt strikes on civilians

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the international community's demands to halt Russia's offensive in Ukraine in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, Macron's office said. Macron also…

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28

Feb

Google temporarily disables Google Maps live traffic data in Ukraine

Alphabet Inc's  Google confirmed it has temporarily disabled for Ukraine some Google Maps tools which provide live information about traffic conditions and how busy different places are. The company said…

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28

Feb

UEFA cancel Gazprom sponsorship deal

MANCHESTER, Feb 28 (Reuters) - UEFA have cancelled their sponsorship deal with Russian energy company Gazprom, European soccer's governing body said on Monday, reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "UEFA has…

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28

Feb

U.N. General Assembly set to isolate Russia over Ukraine invasion

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The 193-member United Nations General Assembly began meeting on the crisis in Ukraine on Monday ahead of a vote this week to isolate Russia by deploring…

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28

Feb

Russian ground forces move closer to Kyiv, convoy stretches for miles -Maxar

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Satellite imagery taken on Monday showed Russian ground forces continued to move closer to Ukraine's capital with a military convoy that stretched over 17 miles (27 km), a…

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