UK CONTINUES TO URGE SWIFT EXCLUSION

The UK says it's stepping up efforts to persuade European countries to kick Russia out of the SWIFT international payments system.

Britain and the US believe the move would make a significant impact on the Russian economy.

SWIFT is used by thousands financial institutions around the world to send money and information to each other.

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says London is working to convince European allies that are sceptical.

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India maintains 'Non-Alignment' despite calls from the US to joint response against Moscow

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The United States has called on India to join a collective response to Russia.

Ukraine's ambassador to Delhi has also called for material help.

But India has so far refused to either support or condemn any of the parties in the war.

Ishan Garg tells why from New Delhi.

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EU announces "harshest-ever" sanctions against Russia

The European Union has agreed to new sanctions against Russia at an emergency summit in Brussels.

The bloc's foreign policy leader Josep Borrel called the measures "the harshest package of sanctions we have ever implemented."

FSN's Rosie Birchard was outside the overnight meeting.

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Zelensky: 137 Ukrainians dead after first day of Russian assault

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says at least 137 Ukrainians are dead following the first day of the Russian assault.

Earlier, the Biden administration announced more sanctions on Moscow as a result of the decision to invade.

FSN's Washington correspondent Simon Marks says the US has decided not to sanction Russian president Vladimir Putin or members of his inner circle for the time being.

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The US does say that the sanctions do go significantly further than previous ones.

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President Biden said it will take time to see how effective the sanctions have been.

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Japan announces additional sanctions on Russia

Japan will impose additional sanctions on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The move follows the United States and Europe in a coordinated effort to put pressure on Moscow.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Wall St rallies despite Ukraine invasion

The fortunes of US markets turned around on Thursday despite the
Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Wall St ended the day up, reversing steep losses seen earlier on Thursday.

Nick Harper reports.

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UN chief condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has condemned
the invasion of Ukraine and urged President Putin to pull back his
troops.

He said any military incursion into another country ran counter to the
UN charter.

Guterres said it was something not seen on the European continent for
many years.

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Guterres blasted Putin's actions, but said there was still time for diplomacy.

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Guterres promised more assistance for Ukraine relief efforts.

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US sanctions Russia over Ukraine invasion

In response to the invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration has laid out new measures to make it harder for Russia to do business and access finances around the world. 

US President Joe Biden said the new sanctions would have a long-term impact on the Russian economy, while minimizing the impact on the United States. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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Biden: Putin will "bear the consequences” for invading Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden has imposed more sanctions on Russia, saying
the country will "bear the consequences" of invading Ukraine.

He said Russia's president had launched a "brutal assault" on Ukraine,
which was a "flagrant" violation of international law.

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on 4 more Russian banks,
freezing billions of dollars of their assets in the US, as well as
targeting Russia's elites and its ability to import goods.

And President Biden condemned the invasion.

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President Biden warned the sanctions would have lasting impacts on the
Russian economy.

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The President pushed back against criticism that his administration
was not doing enough to stop President Putin, including sanctioning
the Russian leader himself.

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OIL PRICES HIT HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2014

Oil prices hit their highest level in seven years following Russia's decision to invade Ukraine - in what has been a volatile day for global markets. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Russians Ministry of Defense say no military offensives in Ukraine today

The Kremlin says its first full day of military operations in Ukraine has ended.

With the latest from Moscow, Stuart Smith.

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Our reporter Stuart Smith in Moscow says the Russian government has announced several military gains that have not yet been independently confirmed in Ukraine.

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U.S. economy grew more than expected in final quarter of last yea

The U.S. economy grew at a stronger clip in the final quarter of last
year than previously expected.

That helped propel the economy to record its fastest pace of growth
for the year since the 80s.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Kremlin vague on invasion timeline

As Russian forces launch a major military assault on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has warned of an "instant" response if anyone tries to take on Russia.

Yet he maintains his objective is not to occupy Ukraine.

Our Moscow correspondent Giles Gibson reports on the latest from the Kremlin after hearing from President Putin's spokesperson Dimitry Peskov

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Biden plans further sanctions on Russia

US President Joe Biden plans to impose what he called "severe sanctions" against Russia on Thursday during a public address on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The president has described it as an "unprovoked and unjustified attack."

Our US bureau chief Simon Marks reports from Washington 

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ghanaian students call for evacuation as tension escalate

Ghanaian students in Ukraine want the government to evacuate them from the Ukraine-Russia region. It comes amid tensions and violent clashes between Russia and Ukraine.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson says UK will always defend Ukraine's right to choose its own future

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Vladimir Putin must fail in his attempts to invade Ukraine.

In a statement addressed to the nation, he said the UK would stand by Ukraine and do whatever it could to help.

Chris Jones has more from London.

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Ukraine-Russia conflict: Ghanaian students call for evacuation as tension escalate

Ghanaian students in Ukraine want the government to evacuate them from the Ukraine-Russia region. It comes amid tensions and violent clashes between Russia and Ukraine.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

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Mixed reaction in Russia after Putin launches military assault on Ukraine

World leaders have been quick to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in launching a large-scale assault on Ukraine.

Both NATO and the European Union have pleaded for him to turn his troops around and to stop firing missiles at Ukrainian military targets.

And there have been mixed reactions to the attack from inside Russia, as Julia Chapman reports from Rostov in the southern region of the country.

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US stands with Ukraine after Russia mounts large-scale military assault

The US says it will stand with Ukraine as it faces a full-scale military assault from Russia.

The Whitehouse released a statement stating that US President Joe Biden had been in contact with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and that the US administration strongly condemns Putin's actions.

President Zelensky also asked Biden to call on the leaders of the world to speak out against the Russian attacks on Ukraine.

The US president will now be considering what action it should take against Russia as our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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NATO has no plans to send troops to Ukraine

Amid a Russian attack on Ukraine, the NATO defensive alliance is planning to increase troop numbers on its Eastern flank. 

But Secretary General Jens Stoltenverg confirmed there would be no NATO boots on the ground in Ukraine -- because the country is not a member of the alliance.

From Brussels, where NATO is headquartered, Rosie Birchard reports.

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