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Russia: UN experts condemn sentencing of journalists

Independent UN human rights experts said in a statement on Tuesday that the recent prison sentencing of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva send a “threatening message” to all journalists. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges US to approve use of long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who met US President Joe Biden, has urged the United States to approve the use of long-range weapons to strike targets inside Russia.

UN General Assembly demands an immediate end to Russian aggression in Ukraine

The UN General Assembly on Thursday demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and unconditionally withdraw all military forces from Ukrainian territory.

Justin Trudeau, Melanie Joly to meet NATO leaders, discuss Russian aggression toward Ukraine

Washington/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau along with Mélanie Joly,  Minister of Foreign Affairs, are meeting with leaders of the Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Washington, D.C. to discuss Russia's escalating aggression toward Ukraine.

US flags 'concerns' over India's ties with Russia after Modi-Putin meet in Moscow

Washington/Moscow/IBNS: The United States has raised "concerns" over its "strategic partner" India's ties with Russia after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vladimir Putin in an informal meeting at Moscow, media reports said.

Russian missiles strike Kyiv children's hospital, other cities to leave 37 dead

At least 37 people, including three children, died and 170 others were hurt after Russian missiles struck Kyiv and other cities on Monday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Putin, Kim Jong Un enjoy Russia-built Aurus limousine drive, video goes viral

A video has gone viral where Russian President Vladimir Putin could be seen driving a Russia-built Aurus limousine with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sitting beside him.

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine deplores deadly strikes in Kharkiv

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine has strongly condemned the latest deadly Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv.

UNICEF says nearly 2,000 children killed in ongoing Ukraine-Russia war

Nearly 2,000 children in Ukraine have lost their lives amidst ongoing and escalating war,  the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday, citing UN-verified data.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges Russia to end crackdown as journalist detentions reach all-time high

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urged Russia to end its crackdown on journalists in a statement issued on Tuesday shortly after President Vladmir Putin began a fifth term in office.

Vladimir Putin takes oath for his fifth term as Russia's President, vows to defend country

Moscow/IBNS: President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russia's leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration ceremony Tuesday.

Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov detained on suspicion of taking bribery

Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for allegedly taking bribes, media reports said.

US House of Representatives passes $61bn military aid for Ukraine, Zelenskyy says he is grateful

The US House of Representatives has approved $61bn (£49bn) military aid package for Ukraine to help the country fight against Russia invation.

Antony Blinken to discuss Middle East, Russia-Ukraine war, during meetings with officials in China

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to China April 24-26 where he will meet officials in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues.

Bus crashes in Russia, 2 die

Two people were killed and another 26 injured in a bus crash in southwestern Russia's Samara region, RIA Novosti news agency reported Monday, citing the regional health ministry.