Ukrainian president urges Europe to 'prove' it's with Ukraine and accept it as a member state; In Geneva, 100 diplomats leave room in protest during Russian FM's address

Chain is 78% owned by LetterOne Investment Holdings, firm co-founded by the Russian billionaire, who recently called for end to 'bloodshed' in Ukraine

European officials throw cold water on his plea to join bloc amid Russian invasion, citing 'sensitivities'; Kyiv says further talks with Moscow possible 'in the near future'

European Commission President von der Leyen also declares that news outlets Sputnik and Russia Today will 'will no longer be able to spread their lies' in the EU

Growing list of nations, including some Scandinavians, Italy, Germany and Poland, essentially blocking flights to West, as Russia takes reciprocal action

Most moving to Poland and Moldova, and many more are heading for the borders, officials say

At the same time, the Kremlin says it is willing to meet with Ukrainian officials for talks aimed at resolving the burgeoning war

Measures target financial, energy and transportation sectors; individuals to be added to travel ban and asset freeze list; some officials propose booting Moscow from SWIFT

The EU is Ramallah's single largest donor, but has sent almost no aid since 2020; Brussels has repeatedly raised concerns of incitement in Palestinian education

European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says Russia is in 'violation of the basic principles of human coexistence; Brussels will seek to block Russian access to markets