US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has denied any plans to impose a no-fly zone (NFZ) over Ukraine, arguing that any such attempt could spark an all-out war between the world's two largest nuclear powers.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 0900 GMT, March 3, 2022.

Joe Biden's administration says it is "very open" to imposing sanctions on Russia's oil and gas industry, adding that it is considering the fallout of the move on global markets and US energy prices. 

North Korea blames the US "hegemonic policy" for the Ukrainian crisis amid Moscow's large-scale military operation.

An adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Russia was entitled to launch a military campaign in Ukraine to preserve its security.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 0900 GMT, February 27, 2022.

NATO’s expansionist policy and its disregard for Russia’s security concerns left President Vladimir Putin with no option but to launch military action against Ukraine, an analyst says.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued for second day, with explosions reported in Kiev as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rued being "left alone" by the West and announced readiness to declare neutrality. 

Russia’s military operation in Ukraine raises the world oil prices to over $100 per barrel, and causing a new record high across Europe.

After weeks of tension, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered a military operation in Ukraine’s Donbass region.