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US warns China of consequences if it tries to help Russia on sanctions
"We are closely monitoring the extent to which China actually provides material and economic support to Russia," Sullivan was quoted as saying by Ria Novosti, RT reported. According to him, "The US authorities informed Beijing that they would not tolerate or allow any country to try to compensate Russia for its economic losses." The adviser to the President of the United States stressed that "this will entail consequences for the PRC."
Western countries putting pressure on China to limit Russia's access to yuan reserves
"We see the pressure exerted by Western countries on China in order to limit mutual trade with China. Of course, there is pressure to limit access to those reserves that we have in yuan," Siluanov said in an interview, RT reported. The Minister added that he hopes to maintain cooperation with China through partnerships.
1,935 tonnes of aid delivered to Ukraine: Russian Embassy in India
The Embassy also said that 31 humanitarian actions are being held in Kiev and Chernigov regions, during which 240 tonnes of basic necessities, including food, are being transferred to the population. Noting that the humanitarian situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate rapidly, and in some cities it is catastrophic, they further said that the accumulation of humanitarian aid at points continues.
Russia's latest missile strike miles away from Poland border draws conflict much closer to NATO
"Russia has attacked the International Center for Peacekeeping & Security near Lviv. Foreign instructors work here. Information about the victims is being clarified," tweeted the minister, Oleksii Reznikov. "This is new terrorist attack on peace & security near the EU-NATO border. Action must be taken to stop this. Close the sky!"
Indian Embassy in Ukraine temporarily shifted to Poland
In a statement, the Ministry said: "In view of the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Ukraine, including attacks in the western parts of the country, it has been decided that the Indian Embassy in Ukraine will be temporarily relocated in Poland. "The situation will be reassessed in the light of further developments."
Pak inducts J-10C fighter jets from China to counter India's Rafale
In a formal induction ceremony on Friday held at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Minhas Kamra in Attock district of Punjab to induct the jet, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said any country would have to think twice before harbouring any aggression towards Pakistan, asserting that the armed forces were well-equipped and trained to defeat any threat.
Russian airstrike damages historic Ukrainian monastery
Several people were wounded and taken to a hospital in the eastern town of Sviatogirsk, while others were treated on site. No one was killed, the parliament statement said. The blast, which went off around 10 p.m. local time Saturday, hit 50 metres away from a bridge connecting the right and left banks of the Siverskyi Donets River, near an entrance to the monastery.
Putin may be suffering from dementia, Parkinson's disease: Report
Russian President Vladimir Putin may be suffering from a brain disorder caused by dementia, Parkinson's disease or 'roid rage' resulting from steroid treatment for cancer, a media report said citing intelligence sources. Citing sources close to the Kremlin, senior figures in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the US, believe there is a physiological explanation for the Russian President's globally reviled decision to invade Ukraine, the Daily Mail report said.
The Great Wail of China: Beijing's silence on Ukraine screams
Away from political analysts assertions of a "frozen conflict" when Russia took over Crimea in 2014, President Vladimir Putins invasion of Ukraine now has the global hot pot boiling. But the hot pot, one of the most favourite culinary offerings of the Chinese, isn't really boiling in China, at least not over the Ukrainian conflict. Lately, Russia's dearest neighbour to the south has been wallowing in impressive economic numbers announced after its vaunted ‘Two Sessions'.
Top Wikipedia editor arrested for editing articles on Russian invasion
Prominent Wikipedia editor Mark Bernstein has been detained in Belarus for editing Wikipedia articles about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Main Directorate for Combating Organized Crime and Corruption of Belarus (GUBOPiK) has arrested Bernstein, according to Belarusian publication Zerkalo. The Verge reported that Bernstein's social media accounts, Wikipedia handle and place of work had been shared in GUBOPik's channel on Telegram messaging app. A video of Bernstein's arrest was also posted, along with his photo and personal details.
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