Biden calls Putin’s actions in Ukraine an invasion, hits Russia with sanctions
The European Union, Germany and Britain also announced ways they will hit Russia financially as they fear a further incursion.
Geopolitics
US sending wrong signal by launching Indo-Pacific strategy, Wang tells Blinken
Beijing also warned the United States not to bring the two countries to a point of full confrontation.
India urges restraint, prepares evacuations as Ukraine crisis deepens
There are 20,000 Indian professionals and students studying in different parts of Ukraine including in the border areas.
Japan mulls sanctions on semiconductor exports to Russia, with G7
Tokyo has begun coordinating economic sanctions against Russia in the event of a military invasion of Ukraine.
Myanmar junta argues genocide case cannot proceed
Monday's hearing was clouded by controversy over which should be the rightful party representing Myanmar amid the political crisis triggered by the military coup on Feb 1 last…
PM Imran to leave for two-day Russia visit
This will be the first visit by a top Pakistani leader to Moscow after 2011.
Russia orders troops into Ukraine separatist regions after Putin recognises them as independent
It was not immediately clear whether the Russian military action was the start of an invasion of Ukraine that the United States and its allies have warned about for weeks.
China to sanction US weapons firms over arms sale
The two US weapon companies - Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin - have long been involved in the United States' arms sales to Taiwan, a foreign ministry official said.
Ukraine: Out of a tiger’s mouth into a crocodile’s mouth
The writer believes ultimately Ukraine will have to face Russia alone.
China says Australia complaint about laser does not square with fact
Beijing urged Canberra to stop maliciously spreading such information.