Russia-Ukraine crisis: 'The world doesn’t believe in Russia’s future, doesn’t talk about it,' says Zelenskyy
Russia planned to open humanitarian corridors in Ukraine Tuesday for civilians to flee besieged cities, but Kyiv insisted the move was a publicity stunt and people would not be able to escape. Moscow's offer to evacuate residents was condemned because most of the routes led into Russia or its ally Belarus, and as the invading forces maintained a devastating shelling campaign. The Ukrainian military said Tuesday, nearly two weeks into the war, that Russia was ramping up its troops and equipment around the main conflict zones.
“The world doesn’t believe in Russia’s future, doesn’t talk about it. They talk about us, they are helping us, they are ready to support our recovery after the war," said Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
03:4808 Mar 2022
Russia suspends forex sales to September 9
Russia has suspended the sale of foreign currencies until September 9, the central bank said Wednesday, amid unprecedented economic sanctions on the country following its offensive in Ukraine.
Between March 9 and September 9 "the banks will not be able to sell foreign currencies to citizens," said the statement, which added that Russians would however be able to change foreign currencies into the local ruble unit during that window. (AFP)
03:4208 Mar 2022
Any Russian aircraft entering UK commit "criminal offence," UK's Shapps says
British transport minister Grant Shapps said in a tweet on Tuesday that any Russian aircraft to enter UK airspace will now be a "criminal offence."
"I have made it a criminal offence for ANY Russian aircraft to enter UK airspace and now HMG can detain these jets," Shapps said in a tweet. (Reuters)
23:1708 Mar 2022
Zelenskyy addresses Britain's Parliament, urges UK to recognise Russia as a terrorist state
23:1508 Mar 2022
Ukrainian servicemen of the 93rd Independent Kholodnyi Yar Mechanized Brigade