Russia-Ukraine crisis: What is martial law?
Al Jazeera takes a quick look at what the measure means and its implications for Ukrainians.
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Indian students trapped in Ukraine as Russian invasion unfolds
Students appeal for immediate evacuation as Russian forces attack Ukrainian cities.
US lawmakers condemn Ukraine invasion, call for swift sanctions
Legislators from both US major parties vow to inflict 'painful' consequences on Russia's Putin for attacking Ukraine.
‘Rooted in NATO’: Iran responds to Russia’s Ukraine attack
Iran’s muted response to the Ukraine invasion reflects its ties with Russia during the past few decades.
Europe’s gas prices soar 62% as crisis puts fuel supply at risk
Russia's attacks on Ukraine threaten to exacerbate the continent’s energy-supply crunch.
EU to hit Russia with ‘harshest’ sanctions over Ukraine attack
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says sanctions will will target strategic sectors of the Russian economy.
Ukraine says dozens killed as Russia launches invasion
Civilians and soldiers reportedly killed as Russia attacks Ukraine on multiple fronts across the country.
Mapping Russian attacks across Ukraine
After months of tensions, Russian forces launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine on Thursday.
Hedge in times of trouble? Bitcoin drops to one-month low
Bitcoin fell as much as 8.5 percent to $34,337 while Ether declined as much as 12 percent to $2,301.
Dow plunges more than 800 points as Russia attacks Ukraine
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 slid, with the latter down 3.2 percent, putting the gauge at risk of a bear market.
Oil soars past $105 as Russia’s attack on Ukraine rattles markets
Global benchmark Brent crude touched a high of $105.79 on Thursday.
Erdogan: Russia attack on Ukraine ‘heavy blow’ to regional peace
Ankara has long sought to act as a mediator in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
How is the Ukraine invasion being viewed in Russia?
Pro-government circles echo Putin's line, as criticism of the military's action grows among public figures and Russians.
Photos: Protesters around the world rally in support of Ukraine
Demonstrators take to the streets in London, Tokyo, Paris and many other cities to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Has Attacked Ukraine After Putin’s Warning To Other Nations Not To Interfere
“We will probably leave the city,” one woman in a city near the Russian border told BuzzFeed News. “Don’t understand how this can happen in the 21st Century.”
Wladimir Klitschko urges world to defend Ukraine ‘collectively’
Ex-world heavyweight boxing champion warns the Russian aggression could spread to the world if not stopped in Ukraine.
Panic, fear and stoicism in Ukraine as Russia invades
Ukrainian civilians react as Russia launches a full invasion of the country by air, land and sea.
Pakistan: In high-profile case, Mukadam killer sentenced to death
Zahir Jaffer was convicted of murdering 27-year-old Noor Mukadam after she refused to marry him.
Burkinabe military-appointed panel backs ’30-month transition’
The panel's mandate is to decide on a framework for a political transition after the January 24 coup.
Vladimir Putin’s long obsession with Ukraine
Analysts say Putin has long been obsessed with returning Kyiv to Moscow's fold, in the name of Russia's greatness.