Ukraine military installations destroyed
According to Russia more than 2,100 Ukrainian military installations have been destroyed since the invasion began. Ukrainian President has made a “desperate plea” to US senators on Saturday to send more planes to help the country battle Moscow invasion
Ceasefire not respected by Russian forces
The Russian Defense Ministry in a statement said that it had agreed on evacuation routes with Ukrainian forces to allow civilians to leave the strategic port of Mariupol in the southeast and the eastern town of Volnovakha “from 10 a.m. Moscow time” (8 am GMT.)
The statement did not clear how long the routes would remain open. According to Reuters, the Ukrainian authorities in the city of Mariupol said that the evacuation had to be postponed as Russian forces encircling the city did not respect the agreed ceasefire.
Global media suspends reporting
From BBC to CNN, the global media has suspended reporting in Russia after new law on ‘fake news’. The new law on fake news in Russia, will punish “fake news” with up to 15 years in prison.
The rule will impose fines or jail terms for spreading false information about the military, as well as fines for people who publicly call for sanctions against Russia. Harshest sentences for fake news will be mete by courts and the people will face “serious consequences.”
NATO rejects no-fly zone appeal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had earlier appealed to NATO to set up a no-fly zone over Ukraine. NATO on Friday rejected the Ukrainian call to help. The no-fly zone would have helped protect Ukraine from the Russin missiles and warplanes.
Europe has promised to put more sanction to punish Russia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly criticized the decision saying that NATO has given a green light to Russia by rejecting the appeal.
Samsung Electronics suspends shipments to Russia
According to the Kyiv Independent, Samsung Electronics has suspended shipments to Russia due to the current geopolitical developments. It will now also donating $6 million, including $1 million in consumer electronics, to actively support humanitarian efforts “around the region”.
Brazilian government issues temporary humanitarian visas
Brazilian government has agreed to issue temporary humanitarian visas and residency permits for the Ukrainian nationals and other individuals who have been affected by the war.
Russian forces seize control of nuclear power plant
Russian forces have seized control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant which is Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant. The fire that broke out at the complex in the southeastern city of Enerhodar in the early hours of Friday has now been extinguished.
The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting following Russia’s attack on Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine. US Embassy in Ukraine calls nuclear power plant attack a ‘war crime’ by Russia.
Ukraine asks for humanitarian corridors
Ukraine has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to urgently assist in creating humanitarian corridors.
Media blackout in Russia
A media blackout has been reported in Russia as Russian users struggle to access Facebook and news websites Meduza, Deutsche Welle, and the BBC’s Russian-language service.
United Nations visit to Chernobyl
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog offers to travel to the site of the 1986 Chernobyl to make sure about the security of Ukraine’s nuclear sites.
Mariupol encircled by Russian Forces
The key port city of Mariupol remains under the control of Ukraine but has been encircled by Russian forces according to the UK’s defence ministry.
33 people have died in Chernihiv
According to the local governor of Chernihiv, which is a northern city of Ukraine, around 33 people have died after Russian forces hit residential areas and schools.
Domestic firm speaks out against Moscow invasion
Lukoil becomes one of the first major domestic firms of Russia to speak out against Moscow’s invasion. It calls for an immediate halt to the fighting in Ukraine.
Google stops advertising in Russia
Google says that it has stopped selling online advertisements in Russia. The ban covers its search engine, YouTube and outside the publishing partners.
Credit rating goes down to “junk”
The credit rating agencies Fitch and Moody’s downgraded Russian sovereign debt to a “junk” rating. They say that because of the western sanctions, its ability to service debt has been reduced as it has impacted the Russian economy negatively.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank puts activities on Hold
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, which is a China-led development bank has put all activities related to Russia and Belarus on hold. This has been done in light of the evolving economic and financial situation of the country.
Asian share dips
The Asian shares sank to a 16-month low and oil prices have continued to increase. The reports of the fire at the Zaporizhzhia power plant shook the markets in the region.
Edited By- Subbuthai Padma
Published By- Satheesh Kumar
