President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s army had seized back towns in a number of areas without giving details.
“I order the recognition of the state sovereignty and independence” of the regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, Mr Putin decreed.
The UN agency says the global food crises was caused in part by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The traditional ruler said he’s praying to God and his ancestors to abate the conflict.
Largely isolated, North Korea has pledged its support for Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February.
“Clearly, it’s something that we should take very seriously because, you know, we’re not in control – I’m not sure he’s in control either, really,” Ms Keegan stated.
The Russian president said the production must be done as quickly as possible to effectively confront NATO.
“The president was examined by a doctor. No serious injuries were found,” Mr Zelensky’s spokesman said.
The banking giant reaffirmed its commitment to shareholders and the investing public.
Ravil Maganov, chairman of the board of Russia’s largest private oil company, Lukoil, has died after falling from a Moscow hospital window.
