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Russia becomes world's most sanctioned country
Due to its war on Ukraine, Russia has become the most sanctioned in the world, according to a New York-based sanctions watchlist site. Castellum.AI said that sanctions were first imposed by the US and its allies on Russia on February 22 a day after President Vladimir Putin declared the two Ukrainian rebel regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as "independent states". After Russia announced its military operations against Russia on February 24, hundreds more sanctions followed.
India, G4 allies call for 'serious' look at veto powers in UNSC
Ishkane was speaking at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Council reforms laying out the position of the four countries known as the G4, which together work for an expansion of the permanent membership of the Council and mutually support their claims to a permanent seat.
N.Korea urged to respect denuclearization deals amid reports of nuke activities
South Korea's Unification Ministry on Tuesday called on North Korea to abide by agreements it has made with the international community for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula amid reports that Pyongyang is continuing activities at its main Yongbyon nuclear complex. The official declined to comment further on "intelligence matters", but added there hasn't been any major activities worthy of attention.
Afghan media faces far-reaching censorship, violence: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) said that media in Afghanistan is facing "far-reaching censorship" and "violence," stressing that the situation is much worse in districts and provincial centers compared to Kabul and big urban centres. The revelation was made in a report which had findings from interviews condccted since November 2021. The non-profit spoke to 24 journalists and other media workers in 17 provinces.
Ukraine says pace of Russian troops 'slows significantly'
In the update posted on its Facebook page, it said that the Defense Forces Group has continued to conduct operations within the south, eastern and northern zones across specific boundaries. Meanwhile, defence operations are also underway in the city of Chernihiv and capital Kiev. It added that the country's air defences were successfully repulsing missile and air strikes.
China and India should ‘stop draining each other’s energy’: Chinese FM Wang Yi
“China India relations have encountered some setbacks in recent years which do not serve the fundamental interests of the two countries… (regarding the border issues) left over from history China has advocated managing differences… actively seeking a fair and an equitable settlement,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
Political decisions needed for ending Vienna talks on Iran nuclear deal: EU coordinator
Political decisions need to be made to end the Vienna talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Enrique Mora, deputy secretary-general of the European External Action Service, has said. Mora is acting as the European Union's coordinator in the negotiations in Vienna. His comments came as Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said in Tehran on Monday that few differences remain between Iran and the West, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine says top Russian general killed in fighting near Kharkiv
Ukrainian defence authorities have said that a top Russian general was killed during fighting near the country's second largest city of Kharkiv. In a statement on Monday night, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine identified the slain general as Vitaly Gerasimov, who was a major general, chief of staff and first deputy commander of the 41st Army of the Central Military District of Russia.
Russia puts forward 4 demands to Ukraine for cessation of military action | Here're details
For Russia to stop its military aggression in Ukraine, Moscow on Monday put out a list consisting of 4 demands from Kyiv which must be met to put an end to the fighting. This includes cessation of military activities by Ukraine, constitutional amendments to give up aspirations of joining any bloc among others. The 4 demands are as follows.
Zelensky says he's in Kiev, not hiding
In his latest address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he's still in Kiev and not hiding as Russia's war on his country has continued for the 13th day. In the video posted on his Facebook page late Monday night, Zelensky shows the views of the city from his office in the heart of the capital city. Zelenksy's video message came hours after the third round of peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations ended without any significant developments.
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