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Russia-Ukraine war placing global food security under severe strain: G7

Group of Seven (G7) urged Russia to end its blockade and all other activities that further impede Ukrainian food production and exports in line with its international commitments

G7 says will continue economic pressure on Russia, tackle 'wheat war'

G7 to continue weapons supplies 'as long as necessary'; G7 to speed up efforts to end dependence on Russia energy; EU says no sign Putin wants to end war

G7 urges China not to undermine sanctions imposed on Russia amid war

The group of seven industrialized nations, representing the world's richest nations, on Saturday urged China not to undermine the sanctions imposed on Russia for its attack on Ukraine

UK seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia's 'malign behaviour'

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized nations met Saturday in Liverpool for talks dominated by Russia's buildup of troops near Ukraine's border

Foreign companies will regret leaving Russia, says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says foreign companies that have left Russia will regret their decision. In today's conditions, when someone jumped off somewhere, left, chose to stop some activity here, they will regret it, he declared at a meeting with young entrepreneurs in Moscow. They will regret it, not because we threaten anyone, Putin continued. They will regret it because Russia is a country with great potential, really. Putin also appeared to claim that the exodus of foreign firms from Russia was evidence of US domination over other Western states and economies. Many regret that they have to leave. This is all a manifestation of the internal state of these countries that cannot make sovereign decisions, he added. He then reiterated that Russia is a sovereign country that should be looking to the future.

Ukraine's Zelensky imposes sanctions on Putin and top Russian officials

The sanctioned officials included Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, veteran Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Millions could starve due to Russia's blockade of Ukrainian ports: Zelensky

Millions of people may starve if the Russian blockade of the Black Sea continues," he said

Ukrainian forces carry out over 1,100 airstrikes against Russian targets

Since Moscow launched its ongoing invasion of Kiev on February 24, the Ukrainian Air Force has carried out more than 1,100 strikes against Russian targets

Arctic Council resumes circumpolar meet without Russia: Joint statement

Seven founding states of the Arctic Council issued a joint statement to resume circumpolar cooperation without Russia

Elon Musk's Twitter bid leans on financier linked to Russian tycoon

Alexander Tamas has a history of connecting himself to big investors. Before setting up Vy Capital, he worked closely with billionaire Yuri Milner, he now appears to be cultivating links to Elon Musk.

China, Russia defend N Korea vetoes at UN after US imposes sanctions

China and Russia defended their vetoes of a strongly backed US resolution that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea at a first-ever General Assembly meeting

Russia says will allow Ukraine grain exports, wants Western sanctions off

Russia and Turkey on Wednesday voiced support for the creation of a safe maritime corridor in the Black Sea so Ukraine can export grain to global markets amid an escalating world food crisis.

Russia has no extra oil to sign deals with two Indian buyers: Report

A lack of new term supply deals with Rosneft may push Indian refiners to turn to the spot market for more expensive oil

'Cash doesn't crash'

Cashlessness doesn't actually limit crime but it does limit access to the levers required to commit large white-collar crimes

Microsoft scales down Russia operations as Ukraine crisis clouds outlook

In March, the company suspended new sales of products and services in Russia but continued to support existing customers and maintain offices there

Ukrainian forces could pull back from eastern city of Severodonetsk

Ukrainian forces battling Russian troops in a key eastern city appeared on the cusp of retreat Wednesday, though the regional governor insisted they are still fighting for every inch of the city.

Russian Minister Lavrov in Turkey to discuss plan to ship Ukrainian grain

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is due to hold talks Wednesday with Turkish officials on a plan that could allow Ukraine to export its grain through the Black Sea to global markets amid crisis

Japan criticises Russia for suspending fishing pact amid worsening ties

Japan criticised Russia's announcement suspending an agreement that allows Japanese to fish in waters near disputed islands, as relations between the countries deteriorate over the war in Ukraine

IBM ends all Russian operations, lays off staff amid Ukraine war: CEO

Following a freeze on activities in Russia earlier this year, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has informed employees that the company is ending all operations in the country and has begun laying off employees

Russia draws closer to capture of Ukraine's Donbas region

Zelenskyy said Russian forces made no significant advances in the eastern Donbas region over the past day