March 20, 2023 06:51 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin: See Pics

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on March 20 for a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were to discuss Beijing's propositions to stop the fighting in Ukraine, as the Chinese leader arrived Monday for a landmark visit with his counterpart in Moscow.

Ukraine crisis to have impact on G20 proceedings; EU trusts Indian presidency: Envoy

With India set to host a crucial meeting of the foreign ministers of G20 states after five days, Astuto also said it is not a ”business as usual situation” and the crisis will have an impact on the proceedings of the grouping.

UNGA president says lack of ability to tackle Ukraine war reflects UNSC's 'dysfunctional' system, pitches for reforms

Ukraine corruption scandals test West's resolve in supporting war against Russia

If more allegations surface, western nations could face a very tough challenge in convincing their respective domestic audience to make sacrifices in their lifestyle to support Ukraine.

Free for a month, Kherson still toils to clear Russian traps

In the meantime, painstaking efforts go on to establish a better sense of normalcy, like clearing the mess and mines left behind by the Russians, in tough wintertime weather.

As Ukraine worries UN, some leaders rue what's pushed aside

In many years at the assembly, there’s a hot spot or news development that takes up a lot of diplomatic oxygen. As former U.N. official Jan Egeland puts it, “the world manages to focus on one crisis at a time.”

Around 3.7 million tonnes of food left Ukraine ports under grain deal: Ministry

Ukraine, a global major grain producer and exporter, shipped up to 6 million tonnes of grain per month before the war.

Russia has likely extended locations it is prepared to strike, UK says

Russia has increased its targeting of civilian infrastructure even where it probably perceives no immediate military effect during the last seven days

Ukraine to dominate as world leaders gather at United Nations

Geopolitical divides, hardened by the seven-month-old war, are likely to be on full display as the United States and Western allies compete with Russia for diplomatic influence.

Ukraine war, higher rates to limit growth in developing Asia - ADB

Downgrading its 2022 forecast for a third time, the ADB said it now expects the bloc's combined economy, which includes China and India, to expand 4.6 per cent, slower than its 5.2 per cent projection in April.

Chinese President Xi expresses readiness to help settle Ukrainian crisis

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed his readiness to play a "constructive role" to help settle the Ukrainian crisis, according to the Chinese state-TV.

Gold set for worst week since November as safe-haven demand eases

Spot gold slipped 0.6% to $1,931.90 per ounce, as of 10:30 a.m. ET (1430 GMT) and U.S. gold futures fell 0.6% to $1,930.80, weighed by a stronger dollar.

Ukraine War Gives Egypt a Wheat Crisis Only China Can Solve

While the government says it has sufficient stockpiles to see it through to the end of the year, it could rapidly become an existential issue if the war drags on and disrupts planting.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: China says US spreading 'disinformation' over Ukraine issue

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing that Beijing has been playing a constructive role in promoting peace talks.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: ECB speeds up stimulus exit even as Ukraine war ups uncertainty

With price growth in the euro zone at a record high even before Moscow began its assault on Feb. 24, policymakers were already pushing for a quicker exit from its asset purchases, opening the way for an interest rate hike late this year.

Russia risks an insurgency in Ukraine and revealing its military playbook

Playing out in Ukraine is Vladimir Putin’s actions, Washington’s calculations, NATO’s ambitions, and Kyiv’s national politics. In this geopolitical petri dish, it is innocent civilians that are at the most risk 

Ukraine war lays bare lacunae in Indian medical education 

The plight of Indian medical students in Ukraine is a sorry statement on India’s medical education programme that forces many aspirants to go abroad for a degree 

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Thirty-three die in Russian strike on Ukraine's Chernihiv

The town of Chernihiv lies 120 kilometres (75 miles) northeast of Kyiv, which the Russian forces have been trying to invade from the north.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Vladimir Putin vows 'uncompromising fight' as Ukraine war enters second week

After the fall of a first major Ukrainian city to Russian forces, Putin appeared in no mood to heed a global clamour for hostilities to end as the war entered its second week.

Russia Ukraine conflict: Pax Americana was never absolute, now it will exist even less

Pax Americana would mean peace and order and prosperous stability across the world under America’s hegemony. That never really existed in full and exists even less now.

Ukraine overhang | A rosy scenario for metal companies, but don't ignore risks

The near term supply tightness in the market is causing prices to spike but the longer term effects pose a risk that investors should not ignore

Indian Students In Ukraine | What it tells us about medical education in India

More than the lopsided demand-supply situation, it is indeed the failure of the regulatory structures which is reflected in the exodus of students to medical colleges abroad 

Ukraine flare-up: How oil price surge could play spoilsport in Centre's funding plans for roads

Soft crude oil prices between 2015 and 2021 had allowed the central government to raise cess to a peak of Rs18/litre by September 2021 from Rs2/litre in FY2015 

Russia-China Ties | Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping have a lot in common, and that’s troubling

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has been in power for over two decades and has quashed dissidents and opponents with ease. China’s Xi Jinping, is finishing his first decade in office, has a more behind-the-scenes approach when it comes to addressing opposition 

From Ukraine, friend of Indian student killed in Kharkiv tells News18 about his last moments

Karnataka's Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai, said he has spoken to the beraeved family and assured them that steps are being taken to bring back the student's body.