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Russia strikes Ukrainian military infra, targets ammunition from US, allies

Russia said that its armed forces continue to strike important military infrastructure of Ukraine with high-precision missiles, including the Iskander-M which destroys air and missile defence system

Ukraine anxiously awaits first group of evacuees from Mariupol steel plant

A first group of civilians trapped for weeks inside a steel plant in Mariupol under Russian siege was expected to reach a safe city on Monday, as a new attempt was launched to allow people to leave.

EU energy ministers meet to discuss Russian gas, sanctions over Ukraine war

The European Commission is working on a sixth round of measures which could include oil restrictions, but Russia-dependent countries like Hungary and Slovakia are wary of taking tough action

Oil falls on China growth concerns even as EU weighs Russia import ban

Prices fell after China released data on Saturday showing that factory activity in the country contracted for a second month to its lowest since February 2020 because of Covid lockdown

80 civilians evacuated from Mariupol's Azovstal: Russian Defence Ministry

EAccording to the ministry, the civilians who wished to leave were delivered to representatives of the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross

COP26 prez draws flak for supporting investment by oil and gas companies

Days after the developed world sought to belittle India for continued oil imports from Russia, COP26 president Alok Sharma's endorsement of a letter by UK's Secretary, Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy on Sunday came under severe criticism from all quarters for encouraging fossil fuel going against his role of head of the climate negotiations conference.

Russia not to alter military action in Ukraine ahead of Victory Day: Lavrov

Asked whether Russia wants Zelenskyy to surrender, Lavrov said that Moscow is "not demanding that he surrender" but demands "that he give the order to release all civilians and stop resistance."

Enquiries from Russia put exporters in a spot

The immediate challenge of the Indian exporters is to find shipping lines that will take their cargo to Russia.

Russian troops advancing in east but Ukraine forces fighting back: Official

The Ukrainian army says that a Russian offensive along a broad front in the country's east has been stalling amid human and material losses inflicted by Kyiv's forces.

Putin to go for surgery, hand over temporary power to ex-KGB chief: Report

The extraordinary claims appeared on popular Telegram channel General SVR, which says its source is a well-placed figure in the Kremlin, the report added

Russian oligarchs to be targeted in aid package for Ukraine: US lawmaker

"Ukraine needs all the help it can get and, at the same time, we need all the assets we can put together to give Ukraine the aid it needs," Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said

Three TCPL shares for every 10 of Tata Coffee, merger in 12-14 months

The merger of Tata Coffee Ltd with Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) will be completed in 12-14 months and the companies are in the early stages of filing the regulatory process, an official said. Tata Coffee Ltd officials do not foresee any roadblocks in the process of merger. "It would take about 12 to 14 months. So that's what the timeline is," Tata Coffee Ltd ED & CFO K Venkataramanan told analysts at an investors meet. TCPL has announced the merger of all businesses of Tata Coffee with itself or its subsidiaries as part of a reorganisation plan in line with its strategic priority of unlocking synergies and efficiencies. Under the scheme, shareholders of Tata Coffee will receive an aggregate of 3 equity shares of TCPL for every 10 equity shares held by them. Speaking about the demand scenario under the ongoing geopolitical crisis, the management said that the demand remains firm, even for Russia and Europe. "Tata Coffee have got a healthy order book and customers are asking .

Fire at Russian military site in Belgorod near Ukraine injures one

Images posted to social media showed a large funnel of smoke rising above the ground

India calls for end to conflict in Ukraine ahead of PM Modi's Europe trip

On his first trip abroad this year, Modi will embark on a three-day visit to Germany, Denmark and France beginning Monday amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine

Egypt's Suez Canal chief says April revenues hit all-time record at $629 mn

The unprecedented income came as the Suez Canal in March increased transit fees for ships passing through the waterway

Firefighting helicopter crashes in Russia, one killed, six hurt

Earlier in the day, the regional ministry of health told Sputnik that one person died and five were injured in the crash

Live: Putin going for surgery, ex-KGB boss takes over for now, says report

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Despite payment, investors brace for Russia to default on its debts

Prices for Russian credit default swaps fell sharply overnight after Moscow used its precious foreign currency reserves to make a last minute debt payment.

Ukrainians plead for Mariupol rescue; Russian military advance crawls

Ukrainian forces fought village by village Saturday to hold back a Russian advance through the country's east

Russia to quit International Space Station over Ukraine invasion sanctions

Rogozin earlier this month threatened to end Russia's mission unless the U.S., European Union and Canada lifted sanctions against enterprises involved in the Russian space industry.