Biden to send more military supplies to Ukraine as Russian invasion intensifies

President Biden spent 80 minutes on Monday conferring with western leaders discussing the crisis in Ukraine and reviewing options for ending the conflict.

The talks came after Ukrainian and Russian officials met for the first time since President Putin ordered the invasion of his neighbour.

President Biden is authorizing fresh weapons shipments to Kyiv, amid growing concerns that the conflict could be intenisfying..

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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Facebook Disrupts Disinformation Campaign that Targeted Ukraine

Facebook's parent company Meta says it's taking action to disrupt coordinated attempts to spread false information targeting Ukrainians.  The social media company says it has removed two disinformation operations….one tied to Russia and the other to Belarus. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco.

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First Jan 6th Capitol riot trial opens in DC

Almost 14 months after a mob stormed the United States Capitol, jury selection has opened for the first trial of one of those charged in connection with the attack, which threatened the certification of Joe Biden's Presidential victory. 

So far, more than 200 rioters have pleaded guilty, with some receiving sentences of up to five years in prison. 

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 

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French president holds more telephone talks with Putin and Zelensky

As the first direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia over the conflict took place in Belarus, the French leader once held talks with his counterparts in Moscow and Kyiv.

Emmanuel Macron's call with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenksy came after the EU imposed its harshest ever sanctions on Russia over the weekend.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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Russia says 'unacceptable remarks' made by NATO and UK's foreign secretary led to decision on nuclear forces

President Vladimir Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert after 'unacceptable remarks' made by NATO diplomats including the UK's foreign secretary Lizz Truss.

Truss said on Sunday that the situation could lead to conflict with NATO if Russia's current course was not stopped.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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UN Report: Climate change worse than thought

The United Nation's latest climate assessment is absolutely grim.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" and that it is getting harder and harder for nature - and humans - to adapt.

Toni Waterman has more from New York.

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US immobilises Russian Central bank assets held in US

The US government has made more moves to cut off Russia from the global economy as it continues its invasion of Ukraine. 

The Treasury department has immobilized Russian Central Bank assets that are held in the US and imposed sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund, a sovereign wealth fund that is run by a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports

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UK: RUSSIA INVASION 'CHAOTIC'

The UK says Russia's invasion of Ukraine is in 'chaos'.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says Moscow's plans have not played out as expected.

He warns Vladimir Putin could significantly escalate military action to speed up progress.

But he insists Moscow has so far not been getting its way.

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EU plots next steps in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

European Union officials and ministers are following up on plans to purchase lethal arms for the Ukrainian army announced on Sunday. 

The never-before-seen move is part of the bloc's broader response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Rosie Birchard has the latest from Brussels. 

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Rescue efforts continue as more than 16,000 Indian still stuck in Ukraine

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A fifth flight carrying more than 250 Indians from Ukraine landed in Delhi on Monday.

Nearly 16,000 Indians are stuck in the middle of a war.

And many are finding it difficult to make it to the Romanian and Polish borders where rescue efforts are in full swing.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

 

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Japan considers sanctions on top Belarusian officials

Japan is considering imposing sanctions on Belarusian officials over the Ukraine crisis.

Belarus is allowing the passage of Russian troops to Ukraine. It has also voted to give up its non-nuclear status, paving the way for Moscow to deploy nuclear weapons in its territory.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong ramps up testing in a bid to curb COVID-19 outbreak

The Hong Kong government is handing out tens of thousands of COVID-19 testing kits to the public in a bid to find more hidden transmission chains in the community. Hong Kong registered a record high 26 thousand coronavirus cases on Sunday, and 83 deaths.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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White House accuses Putin of escalating crisis after latest nuclear threat

The White House is accusing Russia of escalating the crisis in Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin put his country's nuclear deterrence troops on standby.

The first talks between Russia and Ukraine are due to take place later today, but the European Union and the US have unveiled additional sanctions measures in a bid to cripple Russia's economy.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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EU closes airspace to Russian planes

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Russian airlines will be almost completely banned from flying west over Europe in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

This is the latest of a series of measures that have been taken by the EU in response to the crisis, and follows the decision announced on Saturday to block Russian banks from the SWIFT payments system.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Brussels.

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Russia vetos UN Security Council resolution condemning invasion, China abstains

Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have condemned its aggressive military attack on Ukraine.

China, India, and the United Arab Emirates abstained, while the remaining 11 members voted in favor.

Toni Waterman has more from the UN.

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Ukraine crisis set to dominate Wall St sentiment

All eyes on Wall Street this week will again be focused on the crisis
unfolding in Ukraine.

Last week saw global markets swing violently as traders digested the
economic impact the conflict will have.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. sanctions Putin for Ukraine invasion

The Biden administration has announced it's sanctioning Russian
President Vladimir Putin, over his invasion of Ukraine.

It follows a similar move by the European Union and United Kingdom.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Russia bans British Airways from operating in its airspace

Russia has banned UK airline company British Airways from operating in its airspace.

The move comes after the UK government banned the Russian national airline Aeroflot from landing in Britain amongst a whole raft of sanctions.

Chris Jones has more in London

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Biden expected to announce Supreme Court pick

President Joe Biden looks set to select Ketanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court. 

If confirmed, she would become the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the United States.

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 

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5 million could flee Ukraine: UN

The United Nations warns that up to five million people in Ukraine
could be forced to flee the country.

This comes as Russian forces advanced into the country's capital Kyiv on Friday.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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