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NATO leaders warn of a more aggressive Russian approach after Ukraine invasion, highlighting Putin's willingness to escalate conflict beyond previous calculated interventions. U.S. military experts emphasize the need to reassess Russian military capabilities and strategic doctrine.

British inflation reached a 30-year high of 6.2% in February, driven by significant increases in household energy bills and petrol prices. The Office for National Statistics reports the rise exceeds economists' expectations, creating additional strain on household finances and putting pressure on the government to provide economic relief.

Polish President Andrzej Duda draws parallels between Russia's bombing of Mariupol and Nazi destruction of Warsaw, as over 3.5 million Ukrainian refugees flee to neighboring countries amid ongoing conflict.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau secured a political agreement with the New Democratic Party to maintain his government's functionality until 2025. The deal allows Liberals to govern with support from NDP, who will back legislation in exchange for progress on pharmaceutical and dental care plans, without Cabinet representation.

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia threatens global wheat production, as the two countries traditionally supply a third of global wheat and barley exports. Farmers are cautiously considering planting adjustments, weighing high market prices against increased production costs and agricultural challenges.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that countries rushing to replace Russian energy supplies might inadvertently worsen climate change, calling the current strategy of finding alternative fossil fuels "mutually assured destruction" that could undermine global warming mitigation efforts.

European Union countries accused Russian forces of war crimes in Ukraine, focusing on civilian casualties in Mariupol. German Foreign Minister Baerbock called the attacks on infrastructure "clearly war crimes," while EU foreign policy chief Borrell described the situation as a "massive war crime."

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a powerful speech to Israeli lawmakers, calling for stronger support against Russia's invasion. He drew parallels to the Holocaust and challenged Israel to take a definitive stance by imposing sanctions and providing weapons to Ukraine, emphasizing the urgent need for solidarity.

Survivors of Mariupol's brutal siege recount their traumatic escape, describing a city reduced to ruins, where they endured weeks of bombardment, hunger, and desperation before finally finding safety on a train to western Ukraine.