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Live blog: US says it has not 'enabled' Ukraine strikes inside Russia

Ukraine appears to expose Russian air defence gaps with long-range strikes as fighting enters its 286th day and attention turns to use of drones in the conflict between the European neighbours.

Cap on Russian oil: what happens next?

The cap is to be reviewed every two months, with the option to modify it according to price changes.

Tirana meet to strengthen EU, Western Balkans ties amid Ukraine conflict

In anticipation of the effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Europe, the European Union is holding a one-day summit in Tirana, Albania, with leaders from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

Live blog: NATO policy risks 'direct clash' between nuclear powers - Lavrov

Russian-backed military officials in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region said nine people were killed after Ukraine shelled the city of Alchevsk, the state-run TASS news agency reported, as the fighting in Ukraine enters its 285th day.

Chip wars: US curbs hobbled the Soviet Union. Can they work against China?

Enforcing export controls to stop Beijing from acquiring advanced semiconductor know-how won’t be easy.

Live blog: Russia preparing for 'massive attack' on Ukraine infrastructure

Ukrainian military is beefing up protection at power plants and other critical infrastructure ahead of warnings that Russia is planning to launch massive missile strikes, as fighting enters its 284th day.

OPEC+ to maintain oil output levels amid uncertainty over Russia price cap

Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agree to maintain their current output levels at a meeting, ahead of fresh sanctions against Moscow coming into force, sources say.

Live blog: Russia rejects $60-a-barrel cap on its oil, warns of cutoffs

Russia rejects the price cap on its oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia, which Ukraine says will contribute to the destruction of Russia's economy, as fighting enters its 283rd day.

US debuts new stealth bomber B-21 Raider

Bomber carries a similar "flying wing" shape to its predecessor, the B-2, and will be able to deliver both conventional and nuclear weapons around the world using long-range and mid-air refueling capabilities.

US whistleblower Snowden receives Russian passport, takes citizenship oath

Snowden gets travel documents about three months after Russian President Vladimir Putin granted him citizenship, says his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena.

Live blog: Russia rejects pullout from Ukraine as condition for talks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's office said he made clear to Putin “that there must be a diplomatic solution as quickly as possible, which includes a withdrawal of Russian troops”, as the conflict enters its 282nd day.

Türkiye expects 'clear picture' on possible Ukraine ceasefire by spring

Despite acknowledging "more complicated new realities" in the conflict, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said: "I think before the springtime, we will have a clearer picture about a ceasefire..."