Iran’s FM says the Islamic Republic supports any effort aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine military conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some European counties will not be able to ditch Russian oil imports for a long time.

Russia says Finland and Sweden's potential membership in NATO would probably make no difference as the pair have long participated in the military alliance's drills along with other putative neutral countries in the region.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the West has launched a “hybrid war” on Russia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping warns that the Ukraine crisis could result in a bigger and more lasting threat to global peace, as the war grinds through its third month.

The UK vows to provide 1.3 billion pounds of further military support to Ukraine.

Iran will increase cooking oil imports by 200,000 tons in the short term to prevent any shortages.

Iranian government will offer cash handouts to people amid a steep rise in price of flour.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accuses Russia of being a "bully."

Russia’s ambassador to Israel says his country would introduce retaliatory measures against Israel if it provides aid to Ukraine.