US citizens react positively in the polls after Biden's state of the union address

Much of US president Joe Biden's state of the union address was aimed at the situation in Ukraine.

Critics say he won't want to be seen as the president who let Ukraine fall to Russia.

During the speech, he also spoke about the challenges presented by the pandemic, especially on the economy.

Since taking office, Biden's popularity has fallen.

But there has been a somewhat positive reaction to the speech amongst US citizens, that, though, might not be enough to win back long-lasting support.

Our US bureau chief Simon Marks reports. 

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Oil prices hit highest level in a decade

U.S. oil prices have hit its highest levels in over a decade as the
war in Ukraine continues to impact the energy sector.

The International Energy Agency has released more oil from its
reserves to offset rising prices but the coalition of oil producing
nations, OPEC, is keeping production levels steady.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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IAEA MEETS TO DISCUSS UKRAINE NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

Intro: Ukrainian authorities have called for international assistance to ensure nuclear power plants operating in the country can continue to operate safely given the military conflict taking place. 

The International Atomic Energy Agency held a meeting in Vienna Wednesday to discuss the issue - stressing the need for nuclear sites to remain protected during the conflict. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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US weighs sanctioning Russian energy industry

The White House says it is still "very open" to imposing sanctions on
Russia's oil and gas industry.

So far the US has held back targeting the sector over fears it would
further disrupt supply, forcing prices even higher.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UNREST IN EASTERN DRC

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says armed groups have killed 150 people in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of this year.

At least 50,000 survivors of those rebel attacks in the territory of Beni have been forced to flee their homes.  Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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BORIS JOHNSON BELIEVES VLADIMIR PUTIN RESPONSIBLE FOR WAR CRIMES

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that in his view, action taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin already qualifies as a war crime. Mr Johnson made the comments during Prime Minister's Questions in London. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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More peace talks between Ukraine and Russia could be held

More peace talks could be held later between Russia and Ukraine.

Russia has continued its bombardment of Ukrainian cities with hundreds of casualties on both sides reported.

Ukraine has not confirmed whether talks will go and there's no indication of where they would be held if they were to go ahead.

FSN's Julia Chapman has the latest.

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AIRBUS PULLS AWAY FROM RUSSIA

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced it will stop sending spare aeroplane parts to Russia. The company joins a growing list of companies turning their backs on Russia, as international sanctions bite. Naomi Choy Smith has the latest from London.

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EU expands sanctions on Moscow

The EU has ramped up its sanctions against Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

The bloc is also grappling with how to best accommodate hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict. 

Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.

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Russia denies targeting Ukrainian civilians despite the hundreds that have been killed or injured

Over 400 Ukrainian citizens have been reported to have been either hurt or killed in the Russian invasion.

Despite the number of casualties, Russia continues to deny targetting civilians and says it is aiming only to disable the Ukrainian military.

Julia Chapman has this report from Moscow

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Russia claims control of Ukrainian city of Kherson, City's authorities deny claims

Russia's Ministry of Defence and state media claims Russia has taken control of the Southern Ukrainian city of Kherson.

Those claims have been denied by the city's local authorities.

FSN's Julia Chapman has more details on the situation.

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Nigeria University Lecturers Still On An Indefinite Strike Despite Government Intervention

Lecturers in public universities in Nigeria are still on a one month warning strike despite the payment of 220 million dollars to them by the government.

 

The money is part of an implementation agreement with the lecturers who have made demands worth over two billion dollars.

 

They have resolved not to call off the strike until all the demands are met.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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UKRAINE’S MARIUPOL UNDER SIEGE

The south-eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol is cut-off and under siege, according to a representative of a Russian-backed militia.

A spokesperson for forces of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, who have been attacking from the west, says they want the city to surrender in order that "the civilian population does not suffer".

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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RUSSIAN PARATROOPERS 'IN KHARKIV'

Ukraine says Russian paratroopers have landed in the city of Kharkiv.

Dozens of people have been killed and injured in Ukraine's second-largest cit in the last 24 hours.

It's also reported the southern city of Kherson is now occupied by Russian forces.

Moscow correspondent Stuart Smith says Russian tactics are shifting.

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Biden slams Russian invasion of Ukraine in otherwise domestic-focussed State of the Union address

President Biden has condemned Russian president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine in his State of the Union address.

But the rest of his prime time televised speech to the US congress centred on domestic issues with very little mention of foreign policy.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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India steps up rescue efforts in Ukraine; 26 flights in 3 days to airlift Indians

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India is stepping up efforts to bring back thousands of citizens stuck in Ukraine.

The country will operate 26 flights in the next three days as the situation in eastern Ukraine becomes more dire.

Four federal ministers are on their way to Ukraine's border countries to coordinate rescue efforts, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

 

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China May Act as Mediator Between Russia and Ukraine

Reports say China has signalled that it may be willing to act as a mediator to try and end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

That, following a phone call between Ukraine's Foreign Minister and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wall Street sees heavy losses in response to Ukraine conflict

There were heavy losses on Wall Street Tuesday as traders continue to
monitor the conflict in Ukraine.

Fears over an escalation of Russian aggression saw energy prices surge
during trading hours.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Former senior US officials arrive in Taiwan

A delegation of former senior U.S. defence and security officials has arrived in Taiwan on a visit denounced by China.

The group has been sent by US President Joe Biden to show support for the island in the face of Chinese aggression.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Uncertain hours ahead for Kyiv

The fate of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv hangs in the balance, after the Russians warned they are about to launch a ferocious military onslaught on the city…but US officials say they believe Russia's army is running out of fuel, food and even motivation for the fight.

The Russians did attack the main TV tower in Kyiv today….a Ukrainian landmark.

At least 5 people were killed in that assault and it took Ukrainian television off the air.

Reporter Julia Chapman in Moscow with what the Russian government has been saying.

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Watching the situation in Kyiv, Ukraine commentator Peter Dickinson who is now in western Ukraine.

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At the European Parliament today….President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of war crimes last night in the northeastern city of Kharkiv.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki accused the Russians of barbarism.

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