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UK may face sunflower oil shortage amid Russia-Ukraine war
Edible Oils, which packages oil for 75 per cent of the UK retail market, is ramping up supplies of other oils for shoppers, the BBC reported on Sunday. Meanwhile, manufacturers of foods that contain sunflower oil, like crisps, oven chips and cereal bars, are reworking their recipes. The Food Standards Agency has advised people with allergies to look out for extra information from shops and food makers.
Russian soldiers being poisoned by pastries and alcohol in Ukraine
Two soldiers from the 3rd Motor Rifle Division died immediately after eating the delicacies served by the citizens of Izium, a post by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine announced. Another 28 Russian troops are in intensive care after the poisoning with several hundred others also suffering from 'severe illnesses' after drinking poisoned alcohol given to them by civilians, Daily Mail reported.
Russia to suspend ISS cooperation if sanctions not lifted
Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos, posted on Twitter that the "restoration of normal relations between partners" on the ISS and other projects is only possible with the "complete and unconditional lifting of illegal sanctions". "The position of our partners is clear: the sanctions will not be lifted," Rogozin said late on Saturday. "The purpose of the sanctions is to kill the Russian economy, plunge our people into despair and hunger, and bring our country to its knees."
Kiev region completely liberated: Ukraine Minister
In a social media post late Saturday, the Minister said: "Irpin, Bucha, Hostomel, and the rest of the Kiev region have been liberated from the invaders," Ukrayinska Pravda reported. The announcement comes after Russia said last week that it would "drastically reduce" combat operations around the capital Kiev and the northern city of Chernihiv, and instead focus on the eastern regions.
Ukraine spends $10bn a month on conflict with Russia
"The Ukrainian state spends about $10 billion a month on hostilities," said a statement on the Ukrainian presidential website on Saturday, citing data from the Ministry of Finance. Among Ukraine's sources of expenditure financing, the statement named the country's own tax revenues and assistance from Ukraine's international partners, Xinhua news agency reported.
Pakistan ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees: Gen Bajwa
Speaking at the Islamabad Security Dialogue, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said that his country is ready to move forward on Kashmir if India agrees. He had made similar comments at the Islamabad Security Dialogue last year. He also added that Russia's invasion of Ukraine must be "stopped immediately" terming it a great tragedy.
First Ukrainian air strikes on Russian territory
Ukrainian helicopter pilots have plenty of experience of flying low and fast to avoid being detected by military radar and air defence systems. They have been doing exactly that in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine for years. But if these reports are correct -- flying at night, well into Russian territory, to launch an attack on an enemy fuel depot would have required extraordinary bravery -- as well as finely-honed flying skills.
Top EU officials banned from entering Russia
The restrictions apply to a number of European commissioners, heads of EU military structures, and the vast majority of lawmakers of the European Parliament promoting anti-Russian policies, Xinhua news agency quoted the Ministry as saying. The "blacklist" also includes representatives of the governments and Parliaments of some EU member states, public figures and media workers.
Joe Biden announces 'historic' oil reserve release amid elevated gas prices
The authorisation of releasing over 180 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is the "largest" release from national reserve in the country's history, Biden said in a speech from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on Thursday. The latest move came weeks after the US and other major oil-consuming nations announced in early March that they would release 60 million barrels from their emergency stockpiles.
Zelensky says Turkey ready to become guarantor of Ukraine's security
During the conversation, Zelensky on Thursday noted the high level of organisation of negotiations of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul, Xinhua news agency reported. Besides, the Ukrainian leader said he appreciates the readiness of Turkey to become a guarantor of Ukraine's security. Ukraine and Russia concluded their fresh round of face-to-face peace talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Tuesday.
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