‘We will protect, defend every inch of all allied territory,’ says NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.

Ukrainian General Staff says 48 aircrafts, 80 helicopters, 303 tanks, 1,036 armored vehicles were destroyed so far.

Government putting in place fast-track measures to support Ukrainians, says immigration minister.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says he will 'stand by' Poland as a fellow NATO member.

Many European allies, partners may not be in a position to join us, US president says.

UN human rights office says most deaths due to explosive weapons, shelling, artillery, heavy weapons, missiles.

Today outflow of refugees from Ukraine reaches 2 million people, Filippo Grandi says.

Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency have agreed on roadmap to settle outstanding nuke issues.

3 ex-Soviet republics apply to bloc amid Russia's war on Ukraine and with long history of territorial friction with Georgia.

Global health body's Europe chief says Ukraine's health facilities under severe pressure since Russia launched war on country.

Isaac Herzog's historic visit to Turkiye is considered by many experts as turning point for Ankara-Tel Aviv relations.

Company will immediately stop buying Russian crude oil on spot market and will not renew term contracts, according to CEO.

NGOs accuse authorities of practicing unequal and contradictory policies towards African and Asian refugees.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, March. 8, 2022.

Wheat prices up by over 40% in 1 week, while gold rises to 19-month high.

Fresh round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks begins in Brest.

Russian Defense Ministry says it provided detailed information about safe passages to Ukraine, UN, OSCE, Red Cross.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Western countries to impose new sanctions, boycott Russian products.

Poland has welcomed 1.02M people from Ukraine amid Russia-Ukraine war, according to data by UNHCR.

Russian government allows paying back in rubles debts borrowed in foreign currency from listed countries.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds annual news conference, stresses ‘no comparison between Ukraine crisis and Taiwan’.

African countries remain silent, fearing upsetting relations and military deals with Russia, say experts.

Instead of forgiveness, there will be Day of Judgment, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

11 military vehicles also destroyed, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Humanitarian aid convoy would bring food and medicine to city of Mariupol, evacuate women, children and elderly on return, says official.

People in nearly 50 cities across Russia, including St. Petersburg and Moscow, denounce war.

Nearly 163,000 people, including 43,000 children, evacuated from Ukraine to Russia, says Russian Defense Ministry.

Turkiye to host meeting on Thursday in southern Antalya province, says Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

US more than doubled military personnel deployed in Poland since Jan. 30, says Antony Blinken.

Spain ‘can and will play an important role in supplying Europe’s energy,’ says European Council president.

Global humanitarian group says ‘detailed, functioning agreement’ between warring parties needed.

'We are people and it is your humanitarian duty to protect us, to protect people,' urges Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian forces assist residents of city of Irpin in fleeing to Kyiv with only what they can carry.

Admiral Radakin calls for calm amid ‘bizarre or ridiculous’ comments from President Putin.

Russians living in Netherlands also protest their country for attacks on Ukraine.

Reporters Without Borders says deliberate bombing of media infrastructures constitutes a war crime.

From automotive to energy and textile sectors, many major firms suspend or halt operations, deliveries in Russia due to war.

Flood of people fleeing Ukraine is 'fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II,' says Filippo Grandi.

Cease-fire to be in effect 0800-1900GMT for safe evacuation of people, say Ukrainian officials.

Ministry voices concern about situation with foreigners in Ukraine.

Following Moscow's harsh penalties for 'false reporting,' BBC, CNN, ZDF, Bloomberg, and others suspend operations.

Foreign Minister Lavrov accuses Ukrainian authorities of delaying peace talks.

Turkish president stresses importance of taking urgent steps for cease-fire, open humanitarian corridors, signing peace agreement.

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.