Russia-Ukraine crisis highlights: India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia's 'aggression'
It was day two of the Russian invasion in Ukraine on Friday and the capital city of Kyiv was hit by multiple rocket strikes. Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba slammed these strikes by saying the last time Kyiv ever experienced this was in 1941 when the capital city was attacked by the Nazis. ...Read More
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Russian forces have gone all out with their attacks in Ukraine since President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a military operation. Putin has recognised Ukraine’s two breakaway regions- Donetsk and Luhansk as independent entities.
Ukraine’s defence ministry said on Friday that the armed forces inflicted some 800 casualties on Russian forces, adding more than 30 of their tanks, seven aircraft and six helicopters have been destroyed.
More than 360 people in Ukraine have been wounded and 137 have been killed since Thursday’s attack.
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The United Nations has urged that protection of civilians in Ukraine should be the number one priority.
Despite receiving global flak, Russian President Vladimir Putin has justified the invasion by asserting the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine. Putin also warned that any interference would lead to “consequences you have never seen.”
China abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia's 'aggression'
At UN Security Council, China abstained from the Security Council vote condemning the invasion of Ukraine.
Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring 'aggression' in Ukraine
Russia had vetoed the UN resolution deploring 'aggression' in Ukraine.
India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia's 'aggression'
India abstained on a US-sponsored UN Security Council resolution that condemned Russia's "aggression" against Ukraine and demanded "immediate, complete and unconditional" withdrawal of Russian forces from the neighbouring country.
India abstains on UNSC resolution that condemns Russia's 'aggression'
Dialogue only answer to settling disputes, says India as it chooses to abstain from UN resolution
Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring 'aggression' in Ukraine
Russia has vetoed UN resolution deploring 'aggression' in Ukraine.
UNSC emergency session underway
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US will defend every inch of NATO territory: Biden
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Russia says relations with West nearing 'point of no return'
Moscow said Friday its relations with the West were close to a "point of no return" after several countries imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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"We'll continue to engage with India and other ASEAN partners...push others to follow suit (on Russian invasion)," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
UK bans Russian private jets from airspace
British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on Friday announced an immediate ban on Russian private jets from UK airspace in response to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
US to impose sanctions on Putin and Lavrov: White House
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US dismisses Moscow offer of talks with Kyiv
The United States on Friday dismissed Russia's offer of talks with Ukraine as not serious, and called on Moscow to show its commitment to diplomacy by withdrawing troops from the country.
After invading Ukraine, "now we see Moscow suggesting diplomacy take place at the barrel of a gun. This is not real diplomacy," State Department spokesman Ned Price said. Read more
Blasts heard near power station in Kyiv, reports Reuters citing mayor
The mayor of Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv Vitali Klitchko said on Friday five blasts were heard in a close interval of three to five minutes near a power station in the north of the city, reported Reuters.
"The emergency services are underway. We're finding out the details," the mayor was quoted as saying.
Devastating horrendous attack on innocent people: NATO chief condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
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EU agrees to place Russian President Putin on list of sanctioned individuals
The European Union has agreed to place Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on its list of sanctioned individuals following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reports Reuters quoting EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.
President Putin chairing a meet with permanent members of Security Council on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is chairing a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council on Ukraine, an official statement read on Friday.
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Council of Europe suspends Russia
For its invasion of Ukraine, Russia suspended from Council of Europe.
MEA expands presence in western Ukraine
In addition to the control rooms in the ministry of external Affairs in New Delhi and the Embassy of India in Kyiv, the presence of MEA Teams have been expanded in western Ukraine and its neighbouring border regions to assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine: MEA
Putin asks Ukrainian military to overthrow govt
Vladimir Putin, in a televised address, asks Ukrainian military to overthrow civilian leadership in Kyiv. Read more
Over 470 Indians to leave Ukraine and enter Romania
More than 470 Indians will leave Ukraine and enter Romania on Friday, Indian embassy in Ukraine said on Twitter.
EU to freeze assets linked to Putin, other Russian officials
European Union agrees to freeze European assets linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreign minister Sergei Lavrov over Ukraine invasion.
President Putin ready to send delegation for talks with Ukraine: Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation of high-ranking officials to Minsk to hold talks with Kiev: Dmitry Peskov, spokesman, Kremlin
S Jaishankar called by Ukrainian counterpart
Received call from Ukrainian FM @DmytroKuleba. He shared his assessment of the current situation.I emphasized that India supports diplomacy & dialogue as the way out. Discussed predicament of Indian nationals, including students. Appreciate his support for their safe return: S Jaishankar, external affairs minister
Russia claims it controls key airport outside Kyiv
Russian military claims it has taken control of the strategic Hostomel airport outside Kyiv, cutting Ukraine's capital off from the West.
Ukraine's forces fight off Russian 'invaders' in Kyiv
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Formula 1 cancels Russian GP 2022
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Indian students walk towards Ukraine-Poland border for evacuation
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Xi Jinping speaks to Vladimir Putin
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India to send chartered flights to Romania and Hungary: Reports
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UEFA shifts 2022 Champions League final out of Saint Petersburg
2022 UEFA Champions League final, scheduled to be played in Russia's Saint Petersburg on May 28, to now be played in Paris: UEFA
Missiles hit Kyiv as Russian troops advance
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Use tricolour for identification: Indian embassy to Indians in Ukraine
In latest advisory, Indian embassy in Kyiv advises Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine to paste Indian flag on vehicles, while moving towards borders with Hungary and Romania, to be identified for evacuation.
Russian forces advancing towards Kyiv, says Ukrainian army
Russian forces approaching Kyiv from northeast and east: Ukrainian army, according to AFP.
India to operate evacuation flights from Ukraine's neighbours: Reports
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Russia bars British flights from entering its airspace
Russia bans British airlines from landing at its airports or crossing its airspace, reports Reuters.
TN govt to bear travel expanses of Tamil students stuck in Ukraine
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Clashes break out in Kyiv's northern district
Just hours after being hit by multiple rocket strikes, clashes have broken out in Kyiv's northern district, news agency AFP reported on Friday.
India working to establish evacuation routes from Romania, Hungary
The Indian Embassy in Hungary said on Friday that it is working with the Modi government to establish evacuation routes from Romania and Hungary.
Afghanistan closely monitoring situation in Ukraine
Afghanistan's foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi said on Friday that the government is closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and expressed concerns regarding the real possibility of civilian casualties.
Ukrainian army says it is fighting Russian forces outside Kyiv
The Ukrainian army said on Friday that it is fighting the Russian forces outside the capital city of Kyiv, according to news agency AFP.
Buildings across globe light up to express solidarity with Ukraine
On Friday, buildings around the world were lit up with Ukraine's flag to express solidarity with the country that has been hit by a full-scale attack by Russian forces.
As Russian invasion enters day 2, UN chief says protection of civilians in Ukraine number 1 priority
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In pictures: Ukrainians hide in a bomb shelter in capital Kyiv
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Ukrainian President Zelensky said on Friday that Russian forces are targeting civilian areas in his country, adding “the enemy's sabotage groups have entered Kyiv.”
