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Russia-Ukraine crisis LIVE updates: According to Ukraine government's statement, 137 people, including soldiers and civilians, have been killed so far by the Russian forces.
Russia on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that deplored "in the strongest terms" the country's "aggression" against Ukraine. The resolution had also demanded the immediate withdrawal of its troops. Eleven of the council's 15 members voted in favour of the motion. China, India and the UAE abstained. Follow the latest updates of the Ukraine-Russia conflict here...Read More
The draft resolution, which was co-written by the United States and Albania, is now expected to be taken up by the 193-member UN General Assembly.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian troops would attempt to take the capital city of Kyiv before dawn. "This night will be more difficult than the day. Many cities of our state are under attack," he said in a video address to the nation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion on Thursday on its ex-Soviet neighbour. The military offensive has killed hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers so far, while more than 50,000 are forced to flee their country.
According to the United Nations, more than 50,000 Ukrainians have already fled the country in the past two days. About 100,000 are believed to be internally displaced, and in Kyiv, many residents fled their homes and took shelter in the city's subway system, according to reports.
Indian Air Force to not deploy its aircraft for multi-nation exercise in UK
Indian Air Force will not deploy its aircraft for multi-nation exercise in UK amid escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia, Ukraine forces continue to clash on outskirts of Kyiv
Russian and Ukrainian forces clashed on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital as authorities urged citizens to help defend the city from advancing Russian forces in the worst European security crisis in decades.
How India’s abstention from UNSC vote is different from China
India’s decision to abstain from the UNSC resolution on Ukraine strikes a balance between national interest and its core belief. The tough resolution was expectedly vetoed by Russia, 11 countries supported it with India, UAE and China choosing to abstain from the vote. Read More
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declines US offer to evacuate Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked to evacuate Kyiv at the behest of the US government but turned down the offer.
Zelenskyy said in response: “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride,” according to a senior American intelligence official with direct knowledge of the conversation, who described Zelenskyy as upbeat.
Frequent artillery blasts could be heard in Kyiv
Frequent artillery blasts could be heard in Kyiv coming from some distance from the city center. Ukraine and Russia are discussing a place and time for talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's spokesman Sergii Nykyforov said on social media, earlier.
India asks citizens in Ukraine to 'not move to any border posts without coordination'
In a fresh adivsory, India asked citizens in Ukraine to 'not move to any border posts without coordination' while the country is carrying out evacuation work.
Ukraine army says Russian attack on Kyiv military unit 'repulsed'
Ukraine 'repulsed' Russian attack on main Kyiv avenue, news agency AFP reported citing army.
Prepare petrol bombs to defend Kyiv: Ukrainian authorities to locals
On Friday evening in Ukraine, witnesses reported hearing artillery rounds and intense gunfire from the western part of Kyiv, according to a report by Reuters.
Authorities have told residents to prepare petrol bombs to defend Ukraine's capital, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the Ukrainian military to overthrow leadership and negotiate peace.
Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on Ukraine as India, China, UAE skip voting
Russia on Friday (local time) vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Ukraine, while India, China, and UAE abstained from the vote. The vote was 11 in favor, one against, and three abstentions.
Ukraine warns Russia to 'storm' Kyiv as West sanctions Putin
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday that Russian troops would attempt to take the capital Kyiv before dawn, as Western nations announced personal sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin.
