Russia's parliament passed a law suspending the country's New START nuclear arms treaty, a day after President Vladimir Putin announced it was suspended.

Putin decided to "suspend" his country's participation in the Russian–American treaty New START.

China came out for the first time since the outbreak of the war and announced its readiness to present a comprehensive peace initiative to resolve the crisis in Ukraine.

Russian citizens find no choice but to leave their country for fear of reserve recruitment to fight in Ukraine, in addition to poor economic situation and security restrictions.

The Tiger Forces militia, led by Brigadier General Suheil al-Hassan, is among the famous parties involved in chemical attacks on civilians.