China closes legislative session amid Ukraine, virus worries
China is wrapping up the annual session of its rubber-stamp legislature against the backdrop of Beijing’s controversial position on the war in Ukraine and a COVID-19 surge.
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March 8, 2022 Iran says Russian demand at nuclear talks ‘not constructive’ – report
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian officials said Russia’s demands at talks on Iran’s nuclear deal in Vienna are “not constructive”, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
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March 7, 2022 China warns US not to ‘add fuel to the flames’ in Ukraine
China has warned the US against any moves that “add fuel to the flames” in Ukraine as Russia continued its attack for the 11th day.
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March 6, 2022 McDonald’s under pressure for failing to boycott Russia
McDonald’s has come in for criticism for continuing to trade in Russia in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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March 4, 2022 India refuses to denounce ‘friend’ Vladimir Putin over Ukraine invasion despite US pressure
Narendra Modi, the Indian prime minister, has refused to denounce Vladimir Putin, his country’s “friend” and arms supplier, despite pressure from Washington.
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March 2, 2022 China ready to ‘play a role’ in Ukraine ceasefire
China signalled it was ready to play a role in finding a ceasefire in Ukraine as it “deplored” the outbreak of conflict in its strongest comments yet on the war.
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March 1, 2022 Ukraine invasion: International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor aims to investigate possible war crimes
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he wants to open an investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
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February 28, 2022 Putin has raised the abhorrent spectre of a nuclear option – could it be a sign of desperation?
Russia’s decision to raise the spectre of a nuclear option in the Ukraine war is a significant escalation, but also perhaps a sign of desperation.
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February 27, 2022 Anti-war sentiment grows in Russia despite govt crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — As Russian troops were closing in on the Ukrainian capital, more and more Russians spoke out Saturday against the invasion, even as the government’s official rhetoric grew increasingly harsher.
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February 26, 2022 Chernobyl radiation levels rise after being seized by Russia
Radiation levels around the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant have risen in the wake of it being seized by the Russian military on Thursday evening.
