Moscow must 'cease operations around nuclear infrastructure,' spokeswoman Jen Psaki says.

Award-winning Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer reads three poems by Emre translated into English.

US electric carmaker aims to expand globally as world moves to electric vehicles.

Russia's media watchdog says Facebook's restrictions on Moscow contradict principles of free access to information.

'Attacks on nuclear power facilities are contrary to international' law, UN official says after Russia seizes plant.

Sergey Shoygu, Antonio Guterres talk over recent developments.

Russia accounts for 8.5% of group's global earnings.

Paypal joins list of major companies that have stopped their services in Russia.

Macron defends performance as president saying: ‘The results are there in spite of the pandemic and geopolitical crisis’.

FAO food price index jumps 24.1% from last year.

President Emmanuel Macron ‘extremely concerned about the risks to nuclear safety,’ says Elysee.

Cease-fire starting at 10 a.m. to allow civilians to leave cities, which have been under heavy Russian shelling.

G7 foreign ministers say they are 'deeply concerned with catastrophic humanitarian toll taken by Russia’s continuing strikes against civilian population'.

Bloc has to crack down on Russian oligarch’s tax evasion to stop Russian war machine, says EU foreign policy chief.

Together Russia and Ukraine produce about 14% of world's wheat, making for almost one-third of global wheat exports.

Ukrainian victory is victory for free world, says Ukrainian president.

Defense Ministry's Twitter feed shows helicopter flying over field being shot down, followed by big explosion.

Council votes to investigate all alleged violations, rights abuses, violations of international humanitarian law, related crimes.

Suicide bomber detonates himself at Shia mosque in northwestern Peshawar, say police.

Anton Gerashchenko, deputy commander of 41st Combined Arms Army of Central Military District, killed in Chernihiv, Ukrainian official claims.

Protesters injured during Thursday's anti-military rallies in Khartoum, Gadarif, Dongola cities.

Ratings could be lowered further over next few weeks, agency says.

Brent oil nears $120.

Energy prices to affect US economy in form of higher inflation in short term, says Jerome Powell.

Zaporizhzhia under Russian control since Feb. 28, Kyiv wanted to use incident to malign Moscow, says Defense Ministry.

Foreign ministers exchange views on developments in Ukraine, Turkiye's Mevlut Cavusoglu says.

Presidents of Russia, Belarus discuss situation in Ukraine over phone, according to Kremlin.

More than half of total fled to neighboring Poland, according to UN Refugee Agency.

Large proportion of Strela missiles in German army depots are no longer usable, Der SPIEGEL news magazine reports.

NATO foreign ministers hold extraordinary meeting to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, NATO's response.

33 Russian-owned aircraft, 37 helicopters, 251 tanks, 939 armored vehicles, 105 artillery systems also destroyed, Ukrainian General Staff claims.

Applicants include former military officials, civilians who want to help Ukrainian people with humanitarian issues.

Budapest does not want to be involved in war, will not allow weapons to pass through Ukraine border, says senior official.

Russian leader says Moscow has no ill will against neighbors, calls for cooperation, development of ties.

No change in radiation levels registered after Russian advance near Zaporizhzhya, says Ukrainian nuclear regulator.

US president speaks with Ukrainian counterpart to receive update on nuclear plant, largest in Europe.

No information immediately available from officials on blast.

US canceling planned test 'to demonstrate we are a responsible nuclear power,' says spokesman.

Service will continue to be available to Russian users to allow global flow of information, firm says.

EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson stresses legal status, funding for refugees.

Moscow demands demilitarization, neutral status of Ukraine, Russian president tells French counterpart in phone call.

Several Western energy companies withdraw involvement in Russian oil and gas projects since beginning of war.

Possible that Russia was deliberately pushed into conflict with Ukraine, says Russian foreign minister.

Defense Ministry has reportedly been checking for days whether and which other weapons could also be shipped to Ukraine.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken stresses US 'keeping the door open to a diplomatic path forward'.

Diplomats at Russian Embassy in Sofia given 48 hours to leave country.

Cordon in place, public urged to avoid the area until further notice, police say.

Almost 6,000 Russian soldiers killed since beginning of war, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy in video message.

Making it harder for Russia to use global banking system seen as vital, yet for years Moscow has weathered sanctions and prepared for the worst.

Up to 4M Ukrainians may leave country in coming weeks, months, warns UN Refugee Agency.

Russian envoy-designate to India said they don't see any hurdle in supply of the S-400 missile systems to India.

Group's subsidiary banks faces abnormal cash outflows, threats to safety of its employees and branches, says statement.

Television tower in capital Kyiv hit as Russia and Ukraine war continues on 6th day.

Reaction comes following complaints about reports on refugees from non-European countries.

Russian state-run media RT News and Sputnik News no longer available for download from App Store outside Russia.

Culture secretary confirms Russian state-owned channel will not air on British TV.

Kharkiv faced intense missile, artillery fire from Russian army over last 24 hours, says Oleh Synyehubov on Telegram.

More than 260 arrested during demonstrations.

Politicians and public figures must recognize that wars have a long future ahead unless all people are treated equally, regardless of ethnicity, color, age, gender, or religion.

Same delegations from previous round to participate in negotiations in Belarus.

Bank hikes key interest rate from 9.5% to 20% amid sanctions.

Victims of deadly riots complain of slow proceedings as experts call for more efficient steps at court.

Deputy defense minister claims Ukrainian army has so far destroyed 29 Russian warplanes, 29 helicopters, 191 tanks, 816 armored combat vehicles.

Fumio Kishida dismisses suggestion by predecessor to discuss nuclear arrangement amid Ukraine crisis.

Scientists find progress on adaptation is uneven, with gaps increasing between action taken and what is needed to deal with growing risks.

Ayad Allawi says remedies should be found for serious issues with neighboring countries.

'We’ll continue supporting our neighbor in all areas,’ says Eduard Heger.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov says Russia's economic reality significantly changed after West imposed unprecedented economic sanctions.

COVID-19 response minister says New Zealanders to be able to return to their homeland on March 4.

Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Vatican side with Kyiv.

‘Most of civilians killed by explosive weapons including shelling from heavy artillery multi-launch rocket systems, air strikes,’ says UN rights chief.

Parties hold meeting as Russia's attack on Ukraine enters 5th day.

President Zelenskyy also urges Russian troops to drop weapons and leave.

Israel’s prime minister makes phone call with Russian president.

Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says developments in Ukraine constitute ‘war,’ Turkiye will act accordingly.

Several European countries have barred Russian flights, planes since Moscow launched Ukraine operation.

'I'm no soldier but point is that this is fight for everybody now, siege of Kyiv is happening' says 26-year-old deputy.

Panamanian-flagged ship docks at Istanbul’s Tuzla Port after about 90 minutes of sailing.

People heading to countries including Poland, Moldova, Romania as Russian forces attack major cities, says UN.

Tokyo plans to freeze assets of Vladimir Putin, other Russian government officials, says Japanese premier.

Russia's deterrence weapons cannot stop Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Sounds of bombardment, shelling early Sunday in Kyiv accompanied by gunfire near iconic Independence Square.

Regional governor says armed forces, police and defense units ‘cleanse’ city of Russian elements.

Ukrainian president insists on holding talks in Warsaw, Budapest, Istanbul, or Baku.

Putin holds meeting with Defense Minister Shoigu and Chief of General Staff Gerasimov in Moscow.

‘More terminals en route,’ says SpaceX founder Musk.

‘Our people are dying. Our children are dying,’ says Oleksandr Babichev in Houston, Texas.

Vasylkiv’s mayor confirms fire started after Russian attack.

Top Ukrainian diplomat says those willing to fight alongside Ukrainians can contact foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine in respective countries.

Voting in constitutional referendum begins at 8 a.m. local time (GMT0500).

Chancellor announced 'special fund' of €100B for German military.

Kyiv agrees to meet Moscow officials on Belarusian border, says President Zelenskyy.

Stinger missiles, automatic rifles, ammunition among items to be sent.

Several European countries have now barred Russian flights from airspace since Moscow launched Ukraine operation.

Red Cross official urges 'parties to the conflict not to forget their obligations under international humanitarian law'.

President Erdogan, his Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy discuss latest developments over phone.

Russia starts to deploy additional military units at border with Ukraine, says Ukrainian military.

Russian military takes control of Ukraine's southern city of Melitopol: Russia's Defense Ministry.

Russian troops, Ukrainian forces clash in Kyiv streets through the night, according to media reports.

A baby born in a shelter in Kyiv, "under the ground, next to burning buildings, Russian tanks,’ says Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.