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Fate of Mariupol defenders uncertain after surrendering to Russia

Fate of Mariupol defenders uncertain after surrendering to Russia

Some Russian leaders have called for prisoners to be executed.
Ukrainian troops evacuate from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia

Ukrainian troops evacuate from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia

The prolonged battle marks a significant defeat for Ukraine.
Neutral Switzerland leans closer to Nato in response to Russia

Neutral Switzerland leans closer to Nato in response to Russia

There could be changes in the way neutrality is interpreted.

Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas

Battle rages for Ukrainian region of Donbas

Ukraine has scored a series of successes since the invasion started. 
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra rides public support to win Eurovision

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra rides public support to win Eurovision

Ukrainian president was quick to offer his congratulations.
Ukraine forces thwart Russian armoured column crossing river

Ukraine forces thwart Russian armoured column crossing river

Ukraine is in control of Siverskiy Donets River.
Putin channels victory over Hitler to spur Russian army in Ukraine

Putin channels victory over Hitler to spur Russian army in Ukraine

However, there was scant mention of the war or how it's going.
Japan to take time phasing out Russian oil imports - PM Kishida

Japan to take time phasing out Russian oil imports - PM Kishida

'Difficult decision for a country heavily reliant on energy imports.'
No unilateral sanctions, M'sia non-aligned - Saifuddin

No unilateral sanctions, M'sia non-aligned - Saifuddin

We keep encouraging Russia and Ukraine to end conflict - minister.
Ukraine says all women, children now evacuated from Mariupol steel mill

Ukraine says all women, children now evacuated from Mariupol steel mill

It is unclear if male civilians have also been evacuated.
Saifuddin: No discussions with Russia on direct flights, semiconductor exports

Saifuddin: No discussions with Russia on direct flights, semiconductor exports

The foreign minister says earlier reports had misquoted certain information.
UN Security Council, including Russia, concerned about Ukraine

UN Security Council, including Russia, concerned about Ukraine

Russia previously vetoed a draft resolution on Feb 25.
Taiwan hopes world would sanction China if it invades

Taiwan hopes world would sanction China if it invades

Ukraine's plight has won public sympathy in Taiwan.
Might Russia use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war?

Might Russia use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war?

How might a Russian strike change the nuclear landscape?

Nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres destroyed, damaged- Zelenskiy

Nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres destroyed, damaged- Zelenskiy

In areas occupied by Russian forces the situation was catastrophic.
Russia fights for control of Ukraine's Mariupol stronghold

Russia fights for control of Ukraine's Mariupol stronghold

EU seeks tough new sanctions against Moscow including a phased oil embargo.

Russian offensive devastates eastern Ukraine towns, EU prepares oil sanctions

Russian offensive devastates eastern Ukraine towns, EU prepares oil sanctions

Shelling was so intense in some areas bodies could not be collected.
EU prepares next Russia sanctions including German-backed oil ban

EU prepares next Russia sanctions including German-backed oil ban

New sanctions can deprive Moscow of a large revenue stream within days.
Civilians evacuated from Ukraine's Mariupol but many remain trapped

Civilians evacuated from Ukraine's Mariupol but many remain trapped

Officials say those remaining lack food and clean water.
Russia says Ukraine shells its own civilians; some evacuations in Mariupol

Russia says Ukraine shells its own civilians; some evacuations in Mariupol

UPDATED 3.45PM | Pelosi latest Western official to visit Kyiv in a show of support. 
'Battle for Donbas' critical for Russia, says British defence ministry

'Battle for Donbas' critical for Russia, says British defence ministry

Ministry adds Russian forces made limited gains with heavy losses so far.
Blasts rock Kyiv during UN chief's visit, US pledges new aid

Blasts rock Kyiv during UN chief's visit, US pledges new aid

'We must not drop our vigilance. We must not think that the war is over.'

LETTER | Standing in solidarity with Ukraine

LETTER | Standing in solidarity with Ukraine

'Russia is responsible for the global cost of this crisis'.
Russia halts gas to Poland, Bulgaria, targeting European economies

Russia halts gas to Poland, Bulgaria, targeting European economies

The European Union calls it blackmail.