Round-up of major international news amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
Here are some major stories you might not have seen because of the breaking news out of Russia and Ukraine.
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Russians denounce ‘collective punishment’ for Ukraine invasion
Many Russians believe they are being unfairly punished for Putin's full-scale invasion in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: What to know on day five
As the Russian offensive enters its fifth day, we take a look at the key events during the day.
In rare stand, South Korea, Singapore unveil sanctions on Russia
Russia’s attack on its European neighbour has generated relatively little condemnation in Asia compared to the West.
Will escalating sanctions shift Fortress Russia? It’s not a given
Sanction resilience and understanding the West’s pain points are part of Putin’s long-term calculus.
Russian rouble plunges to record low amid outrage over Ukraine
Investors flock to safe haven currencies including the US dollar and yen amid growing international isolation of Moscow.
Russia-Ukraine talks due as battle for Kharkiv rages – Live news
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are 'continuing shelling in all directions' as Kyiv and Moscow prepare for talks.
Key questions after Putin’s nuclear announcement
Experts weigh in after President Putin put nuclear forces on high alert in dramatic escalation of East-West tensions.
More than 2,000 arrested at anti-war protests in Russia
Rights watchdog says more than 5,000 demonstrators detained across the country since Putin launched the Ukraine war.
Nepali parliament ratifies contentious US aid grant amid protests
Nepal signed deal in 2017 to fund infrastructure projects but its ratification was in limbo due to political divisions.
EU ups the ante with Russia; closes airspace, bans media
European Union announces new sanctions targeting Russian airlines, state-affiliated media.
Russian ex-official: Putin’s plan is full victory by March 2
Former Russian deputy FM Fedorov says the first days of March are important in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Taliban conducting house-to-house sweep across Afghan capital
The Taliban says dozens of criminals, kidnappers and smugglers arrested in operations across Kabul and other cities.
Thousands attend Ukraine solidarity march in Berlin
Police said 100,000 attended the protest in Germany, while organisers placed the number at half a million.
Turkey dubs Russia invasion of Ukraine ‘war’ in shift of rhetoric
The decision could pave way for the NATO member state to enact an international pact limiting Russian naval passage.
As Russia invades Ukraine, Iraqis remember painful war memories
Ukraine's invasion is a painful reminder for many Iraqis who have lost their hopes and dreams due to conflict.
‘We are going to defend ourselves’: Ukrainians join war front
Ukrainian volunteers say they must return home to fend off Russia's invasion as they regret the war's outbreak.
Belarus holds referendum to renounce non-nuclear status
The referendum shedding Belarus' neutral status comes as Russia put nuclear deterrent forces on high alert.
Putin puts Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces on alert
Putin has ordered the nuclear deterrent forces to be placed in a 'special regime of combat duty'.
Ukraine, Russia agree to talks ‘without preconditions’: Zelenskyy
Kyiv announces talks 'without preconditions' as Ukraine FM says his country 'won't give up a single inch of territory'.