Russia detains 11 people as death toll from Moscow attack rises to 93

Russian officials say 93 people have been killed by assailants who burst into a concert hall in western Moscow and sprayed the crowd with gunfire, CNN reports.

John Kirby: Currently no evidence of Kyiv’s involvement in Moscow shooting

The U.S. has said there is “no indication at this time” that Ukraine was behind the mass shooting at a concert hall in northwest Moscow on March 22 that has left at least 60 people dead and more than 140 injured, The Kyiv Independent reports.

IMF Approves $880 Million for Ukraine

The International Monetary Fund has approved the next disbursement to Ukraine within a $15.6-billion loan program, a move that bolsters the nation’s finances as aid from the US, its key ally, remains stalled, Bloomberg writes.

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

THE United Nations General Assembly on Thursday (Mar 21) unanimously adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence (AI) that encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks, Reuters reports.

EU Commission proposes to impose tariffs on imports of grain from Russia

The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is proposing to member countries to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus, commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday, AP reports.

Ukraine: Russian missiles hit the energy infrastructure in Kharkiv

About 15 explosions were heard in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday morning, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. Russian missile attacks seem to target the city's electricity supply, causing partial blackouts, reports News.ro.

EU agrees to open accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina

Leaders from the European Union (EU) on Thursday agreed to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Xinhua agency reports.

Borrell: War Not Imminent, Urges Support for Ukraine

The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, asserted on Thursday that a potential conflict instigated by Russia against the member states of the European community "is not imminent." He urged an end to exaggerations on this matter, as reported by the EFE agency.

Zelensky Calls for Aid: Kiev Under Attack, Russian Rockets Intercepted

Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the West to exhibit "political will" in assisting Ukraine in confronting Russia, following a significant attack in Kiev earlier this morning, as reported by news.ro.

Govt Accused of Train Disaster Cover-up in Greece

Greek opposition parties on Wednesday accused the conservative government of "orchestrating a cover-up" regarding responsibilities after last year's deadly train crash, the worst in Greek history.

Russia Strikes Kyiv Again, Targets Civilian Areas

Several explosions were heard in central Kyiv on Thursday morning after an air raid alert warned of Russian-launched missiles and drones, according to an AFP journalist.

EU To Use Frozen Russian Funds to Arm Ukraine

At a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, European leaders will seek strategies to better equip Ukraine against what they perceive as a growing Russian threat.