Kiev preparing plan to evacuate 3 million people – official

Authorities in Ukraine’s capital city, Kiev, are reportedly working on a contingency plan that anticipates the evacuation of approximately three million of its remaining residents, should power supply become completely cut off, a local official has told The New York Times.

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Ukraine demands jets and missiles

An advisor to Ukraine’s leader said he is confident a deal will be made for long-range missiles Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has called on Western countries to supply fighter jets and long-range munitions, urging for more weapons just hours after the United States and Germany agreed to send heavy battle tanks.

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World Bank raises estimate for Russian economic growth

The country’s GDP is projected to expand 2.9% this year, according to the institution’s latest report The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for the Russian economy based on revised figures published on Tuesday.

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