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Live updates: Putin warns against Ukraine no-fly zone

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: —— NEW YORK — Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow would consider any third-party declaration of a no-fly zone over Ukraine as “participation in the armed conflict.” Speaking at a meeting with female pilots on Saturday, Putin said Russia would view “any […]

Iran may answer UN nuclear questions as deal talks near end

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Saturday suggested it could supply answers long sought by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog toward the end of May as talks in Vienna over its tattered atomic deal with world powers appear to be reaching their end. The comment by Mohammad Eslami, the […]

Blinken visits Poland as Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies

RZESZOW, Poland — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting eastern Poland near the border with Ukraine as Russia intensifies its war against the former Soviet republic. Blinken was in the city of Rzeszow on Saturday for talks with top Polish officials and was to go to […]

Russian cease-fire attempt in Ukraine falters amid shelling

LVIV, Ukraine — A limited cease-fire that Russia declared to allow civilians to evacuate two cities in Ukraine quickly fell apart Saturday, and Ukrainian officials blamed Russian shelling for blocking the promised safe passage as Moscow tightened its grip on the southern coast and residents raced to escape […]

Reports: Russia to observe ceasefire in 2 areas of Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine — The Russian military will observe a ceasefire in two areas of Ukraine starting Saturday to allow civilians to evacuate, Russian state media reported, but there was no immediate confirmation from Ukraine. It would be the first breakthrough in allowing civilians to escape the war. The […]

Russia’s Navalny calls Putin insane and urges anti-war protests

Summary Alexei Navalny calls for protests from jail Thousands have been detained in anti-war protests Authorities have sought for years to stifle dissent LONDON, March 2 – Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has called on Russians to stage daily protests against Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, depicting President Vladimir […]

Fire extinguished at Ukraine nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest

Summary Companies Intense fighting in area around huge nuclear plant No signs of elevated radiation – U.S. Energy Sec U.S and UK hit oligarchs with further sanctions LVIV, Ukraine/KYIV/ March 4 – Russian invasion forces seized Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant on Friday in heavy fighting in southeastern […]

Fire out at key Ukraine nuclear plant, no radiation released

KYIV, Ukraine — No radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility, U.N. and Ukrainian officials said Friday, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation. The International Atomic […]

EXPLAINER: How dangerous was Russia’s nuclear plant strike?

BANGKOK — Europe’s largest nuclear power plant was hit by Russian shelling early Friday, sparking a fire and raising fears of a disaster that could affect all of central Europe for decades, like the 1986 Chernobyl meltdown. Concerns faded after Ukrainian authorities announced that the fire had been extinguished, and […]

U.S. hopes India will distance itself from Russia after Ukraine invasion

NEW DELHI, March 3 – The United States called on India on Wednesday to distance itself from Russia, its main arms supplier, after the invasion of Ukraine, which New Delhi has yet to condemn. New U.S. sanctions on Russian banks will make it harder for countries to buy […]

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