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Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war

Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war

Top Russian official says no chance of peace talks this year.
Finland to join Nato on Tuesday, Sweden still waiting

Finland to join Nato on Tuesday, Sweden still waiting

It abandons decades of military non-alignment after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Kyiv says Russian UN Security Council presidency is 'symbolic blow'

Kyiv says Russian UN Security Council presidency is 'symbolic blow'

United States urges Russia to conduct itself professionally. 
Movie star Orlando Bloom visits children's centre in Kyiv

Movie star Orlando Bloom visits children's centre in Kyiv

The actor is Unicef goodwill ambassador.
Nato slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus

Nato slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus

It's one of Russia's clearest nuclear signals since its invasion of Ukraine.
Explainer: What does the ICC arrest warrant mean for Putin?

Explainer: What does the ICC arrest warrant mean for Putin?

He's the third world leader to be indicted by ICC while still in power.
Putin visits Mariupol as part of surprise tour of occupied Ukraine

Putin visits Mariupol as part of surprise tour of occupied Ukraine

Observers see this as an act of defiance over international court’s warrant. 
Explainer: Can China broker peace between Russia and Ukraine?

Explainer: Can China broker peace between Russia and Ukraine?

Beijing wants to be seen as doing its part for peace.
Bali wants to tighten visa requirements for Russians, Ukrainians

Bali wants to tighten visa requirements for Russians, Ukrainians

Local official says this is due to a series of infractions.
Putin ally says US, UK sowing deception over Nord Stream blasts

Putin ally says US, UK sowing deception over Nord Stream blasts

US officials suggested a pro-Ukraine group attacked the pipelines.
China warns US to stop suppression or risk 'conflict'

China warns US to stop suppression or risk 'conflict'

US has distorted view of China, minister Qin Gang says. 
Ukraine vows not to give up on Bakhmut amid constant Russian attacks

Ukraine vows not to give up on Bakhmut amid constant Russian attacks

Russia is hoping to make its first major wartime gain there.
Biden, Scholz vow to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

Biden, Scholz vow to punish Russia for war in Ukraine

Discussion included how to respond if China provided military aid to Russia.
US to announce new military aid package for Ukraine on Friday - officials

US to announce new military aid package for Ukraine on Friday - officials

Costs from a fund the president can approve without congressional approval.
Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -report

Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -report

US is worried it may lose its dominance in the world, report claims. 

Russia tries to close ring around Bakhmut as thawing ground turns to mud

Russia tries to close ring around Bakhmut as thawing ground turns to mud

Spring expected to complicate any military movements from both sides.
China urges peace in Ukraine after US warns against aiding Russia

China urges peace in Ukraine after US warns against aiding Russia

Ukraine receptive on some aspects but insists full Russian withdrawal.
Any China lethal aid to Russia would come at 'real costs,' US says

Any China lethal aid to Russia would come at 'real costs,' US says

US and Nato nations scramble to persuade Beijing not to do so. 
Zelenskiy fires a top Ukrainian military commander, no reason given

Zelenskiy fires a top Ukrainian military commander, no reason given

Eduard Moskalyov has been commander of the joint forces of Ukraine.
Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China silent

Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China silent

Outcome is similar to that of G20 summit in Bali last year. 
COMMENT | Ukraine, a year on - is it hard to say 'No' to war?

COMMENT | Ukraine, a year on - is it hard to say 'No' to war?

Malaysians are also affected by the war, whether we admit it or not.
M'sia votes for UN resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

M'sia votes for UN resolution demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

141 countries supported the resolution, 32 abstained, 6 voted against it.
COMMENT | Russia cannot and must not win

COMMENT | Russia cannot and must not win

The war affects every country in the world, including Malaysia.
How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?

How are war crimes in Ukraine being investigated?

Evidence against Russian troops mounting but successful prosecution is a challenge.