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Kremlin says Swedish format of Ukraine can be seen as a possible compromise
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that at the talks Kiev was proposing to create in Ukraine an Austrian or Swedish version of a demilitarized state with its own army. Medinsky specified that this is being discussed at the level of the leaderships of the ministries of defence of the two countries. He also added that the key issue for Russia is the status of Crimea and Donbass.
US putting pressure on India, China, Egypt because of cooperation with Russia: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the US is putting pressure on China, Turkey, and a number of other countries because of cooperation with Russia. The West did not want to solve the situation around Ukraine by peace, Lavrov said in response to the question why the Ukraine matter could not be resolved peacefully.
Alarm bells for Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is faced with a major challenge by opposition political parties, who have not only joined together to oust his government, but also have started to get nods from ally parties and members of the ruling benches, who now seem to be sliding in support of the no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.
Musk changes Twitter name after being mocked for his Putin combat tweets
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has changed his name on Twitter to "Elona Muska after his challenge to fight Russian president Vladimir Putin grabbed the attention of Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the Chechen Republic. In a statement on Telegram, which was shared by the Tesla and Space X chief executive, the Chechen leader cautioned him against seeking out a challenge with the Russian president, reports The Independent.
Some hope for compromise in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine: Lavrov
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are not easy, but there is some hope for a compromise, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. However, according to him, there is some hope for a compromise. The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that Russia's goal in negotiations with Kiev has not changed - Moscow needs a peaceful, free, neutral and independent Ukraine, and an "agreement for generations" is needed.
Laos disposes of wartime big bomb in southern province
The Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Program (UXO Lao) has detonated a 500-pound (227-kg) bomb left over from the war in Namxuan village of Phouvong district in southern Attapeu province. The provincial UXO clearance team assigned a technical team to survey the site and gather information to assess the potential danger, Xinhua news agency reported citing the Lao National Radio report on Tuesday.
Ukraine war: A look into major drug makers pausing operations in Russia
A slew of drugmakers, including from the US, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK have halted exports of non-essential medicines to Russia, in the wake of its invasion into Ukraine, while continuing supply of critical medicines. Eli Lilly has said it will be stopping the exporting of medicines such as Cialis, a treatment for erectile dysfunction, while also suspending all investments, promotional activities and new clinical trials in Russia, the Financial Times reported.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian negotiator says to continue peace talks
The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Wednesday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution, Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak, also a member of the delegation, said. The work in subgroups will continue during the break, he added, Xinhua news agency reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin and European Council President Charles Michel discussed the Ukrainian situation during a phone conversation on Tuesday, the Kremlin said in a statement.
India's oil purchases from Russia won't violate US sanctions: Biden's spokesperson
India's oil purchases from Russia would not violate any of the sanctions imposed by the US on that country, according to President Joe Biden's Spokesperson Jen Psaki. However, NATO allies of the US continue to import Russian gas and petroleum. Accounting for under 3 per cent, Russia is not a major supplier of oil to India, which gets most of it from the Middle East, while the US is also emerging as an important source for energy products.
World should not forget suffering in Syria: UN
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday issued a global appeal for the plight of Syrians displaced by the 12-year war in the country not to be forgotten. "11 years since the crisis began, Syria remains the world's largest displacement crisis. More than 13 million people have either fled the country or are displaced within its borders," UNHCR spokesperson Boris Cheshirkov told a press briefing on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
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