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Putin's forces may only be able to keep up for another 14 days: UK defence sources
UK defence sources say that Kiev has Moscow "on the run" and the Russian army could be just two weeks from "culmination point" - after which "the strength of Ukraine's resistance should become greater than Russia's attacking force". Advances across Ukraine have already stopped as Moscow's manpower runs short, the report said.
Russian troops take control of Kherson region
A top official from Russia's Defence Ministry has claimed that troops have taken control of the entire region of Kherson, after the territory's namesake capital city was first captured on March 3. Confirming the takeover, Major General Igor Konashenkov, the Ministry's official representative, said that troops from 'Donetsk People's Republic' also broke through Ukrainian defences and took control of the settlement of Panteleymonovka, RT News reported.
China conveys willingness to provide military, financial aid to Russia
It is not yet clear whether China intends to provide Russia with that assistance, US officials familiar with the intelligence told CNN. But during an intense, seven-hour meeting in Rome, a top aide to President Joe Biden warned his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of "potential implications and consequences" for China should support for Russia be forthcoming, a senior administration official said.
Russian shelling hits high-rise building in Kiev
Russian shelling hit a 10-storey apartment building in Kiev on Tuesday, leaving one person injured, Ukraine's State Emergency Service (SES) said. According to the SES, fire erupted on the first through the fifth floors of the building located in the capital city's the Podil neighbourhood, Ukrayinska Pravda reported.
US, China call for direct talks between India-Pak after missile incident
The US and China have urged India and Pakistan to hold direct talks for reducing tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations following the inadvertent firing of a missile on March 9, Dawn reported. "We continue to support direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern,"
Rising energy costs spike food prices in Denmark
The data published by Statistics Denmark on Monday revealed that consumer price index increased 4.8% year-on-year in February owing primarily to rising energy prices and global shortages, reports Xinhua news. Between February 2021 and February 2022, the price of butter increased 16.3%, that of cooking oils went up 20%, while that of pasta surged to an astounding 24.3%. Prior to the current spike in food prices, the last significant increase, 5 percent, was registered in 2012, Statistics Denmark said.
Elon Musk challenges Russia President Putin to Single Combat with Ukraine as stakes
“I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat… stakes are Ukraine,”, Musk tweeted, typing Ukraine and Putin’s name in Russian alphabets. Following up this tweet, Musk tagged the official handle of the Russian President (/@KremlinRussia_E) to ask if Putin accepts the challenge or not?
“Do you agree to this fight? @KremlinRussia_E,” Musk asked.
Antonio Guterres warns 'sword of Damocles hangs over global economy'
Calling the war "an assault on the world's most vulnerable people and countries", Guterres on Monday drew a dismal picture of the global situation. "Food, fuel and fertilizer prices are skyrocketing. Supply chains are being disrupted. And the costs and delays of transportation of imported goods when available are at record levels. "The FAO's global food prices index is at its highest level ever," the UN chief said, adding that and all these could portend political instability and unrest around the world.
Pak rakes up Indian missile firing with UN chief
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and exchanged views with him on current regional and global issues, particularly the "blatant violation of Pakistans airspace by the 'accidental' firing of a missile by India on March 9", Dawn news reported.
Maldives President thanks India for support during pandemic
In a statement issued by the President's Office on Sunday, he said: "I also wish to thank, on behalf of all Maldivians, our friendly bilateral partners who assisted our Covid-19 response efforts. I take this opportunity to highlight India, Japan, USA, UAE, China, Bangladesh, WHO and some of the UN agencies for their support."
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