Reuters: Russia laments 'tragedy' of troop deaths as Ukraine braces for major offensive
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Russia gave the most damning assessment so far of its invasion, describing the "tragedy" of mounting troop losses and the economic hit from sanctions as Ukrainians were evacuated from eastern cities before an anticipated major offensive.
Moscow's six-week long incursion has seen more than 4 million people flee abroad, killed or injured thousands, left a quarter of the population homeless, turned cities into rubble and led to Russia's near total isolation on the world stage.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran moves machines for making centrifuge parts to Natanz -UN nuclear watchdog.
Yemen president hands powers to new leadership council.
Four US troops monitored for traumatic brain injury after rocket attack on Syria base.
Shooter kills two, wounds several in central Tel Aviv.
Turkish court halts trial over Jamal Khashoggi's killing, transfers it to Saudi Arabia.
IMF staff reaches agreement on $3 billion deal for Lebanon.
Saudi announces return of ambassador to Lebanon.
Second Iran cleric dies after knifing at shrine.
ASIA
Shanghai residents face food shortages as lockdown extended due to rising COVID-19 cases.
China accuses US, UK and Australia of trying to build Asia-Pacific NATO.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Sri Lanka president defies calls for his resignation.
Sri Lanka asks experts to plan debt restructure as protests rage.
Pakistan's top court rules against PM Imran Khan, orders Parliament restored.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan to face no-confidence vote, as top court says dissolution of parliament was unconstitutional.
Pakistan political crisis: Rupee falls to an all-time low.
Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM Sogavare over draft security deal with China.
'We will be forced to steal': Taliban bans poppy cultivation.
AFRICA
UN demands access to site of alleged Mali massacre by local, Russian forces.
Up to 65% of Africans have caught Covid - WHO.
Protester killed in Sudan as thousands rally three years after anti-Bashir uprising.
Kenya unveils $28 billion budget to spur recovery.
Not enough aid reaching Tigray - rebels.
Burkina Faso’s ex-president Compaoré sentenced to life over pan-African folk hero Sankara’s murder.
Burkina Faso: Ex-president Kabore released from house arrest.
Nigeria: Train attackers release hostage video.
EUROPE
EU countries, Russia trade diplomatic expulsions as tensions rise over Ukraine.
EU agrees on coal embargo, other new sanctions against Russia.
British foreign secretary tells NATO 'age of engagement with Russia is over'.
Russia-Ukraine war: Lukashenko demands role in talks.
Belarus troops HAVE also carried out 'special operation' in Ukraine, Lukashenko admits: Soldiers crossed over the border to free truckers who were 'captured by scoundrels'.
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to peace talks two years after Nagorno-Karabakh fighting.
Armenia, Azerbaijan prepare for peace talks after flare-up in Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Macron steps up warnings over French far right before first-round vote.
AMERICAS
Senate votes 100-0 to limit trade with Russia, ban oil imports.
US recession fears grow as Fed plots aggressive course.
Experts say US suspension of COVID aid will prolong pandemic.
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to US Supreme Court, making history as first Black female justice.
Pelosi positive for COVID-19, was at White House with Biden.
‘A massacre’: Deadly Colombia military operation sparks outrage.
US judge issues first acquittal for January 6 Capitol riot defendant.
Canada proposes foreign buyers home real estate ban.
Peru protests: President Castillo imposes curfew in Lima.
Major outage forces Puerto Rico to shutter schools, offices.
Colombia to extradite drug kingpin Otoniel to US.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaida leader circulates video, dispels rumor of his death.
IS captors used 'sadistic' torture methods, court hears.
Blinken says Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is a terror organization.
US military chief opposes terror delisting for Iran’s Quds Force.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday.
Janet Yellen: Ukraine war will have 'enormous' global economic impact.
IEA countries to release another 60M barrels of emergency oil.
Oil giant Shell to take £3.8bn hit by leaving Russia.
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