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| Ø Russia’s forced transfers of Ukrainian children in areas under its control amounts to a war crime, investigators say https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/16/un-backed-investigation-accuses-russia-of-war-crimes-in-ukraine Ø Poland to become first NATO member to meet Ukraine’s increasingly urgent requests for fighter jets. Ø Pentagon says footage shows Russian Su-27 approaching the back of MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes. Ø Moscow says American drone downing highlights increasing intelligence gathering off the annexed Crimea peninsula. Ø Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO members that are yet to ratify the accession of Finland and Sweden. Ø Florida governor and other leading conservative US presidential hopefuls express scepticism of Washington’s aid to Kyiv. Ø Updated defence and foreign policy paper highlights ‘threats’ that Russia and China pose to the UK and world order. Ø Fuelled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries are also increasing arms imports, the think tank says. Ø The Syrian leader made the comments during a visit to Moscow, adding that Russia’s presence should become permanent. Ø The Syrian leader made the comments during a visit to Moscow, adding that Russia’s presence should become permanent. Ø Serbia, Kosovo deal possible this year, U.S. envoy says Ø German Chancellor Scholz sees prolonged war in Ukraine -Handelsblatt Ø Anger as French government pushes through pension change without vote Ø Russia Agrees to 60-Day Black Sea Grain Deal Extension Ø Finance minister Jeremy Hunt unveils measures aimed at boosting workforce as strikers demand better wages, conditions. Ø The EU’s new industrial strategy will aim to have 40% of its green technology homegrown by 2030 |
