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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.
YouTube bars Russian state-owned media outlet RT from receiving ad money
YouTube barred Russian state-owned media outlet RT and other Russian channels from receiving money for advertisements that run with their videos, reported Reuters.
US, EU agree to remove 'selected' Russia banks from SWIFT
European Commission, France, Germany, Itlay, UK, Canada and the United States agree new financial sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion, agree to exclude Russian banks from SWIFT.
Germany to close its airspace to Russian flights
Germany to close its airspace to Russian flights, reports AFP quoting the ministry.
Air India flight, carrying second batch of Indian evacuees from Ukraine, arrives in Delhi via Bucharest
The second flight of Air India, carrying 250 Indian evacuees from Ukraine, has arrived in Delhi via Bucharest.
Zelensky asks UN to strip Russia of its security council vote
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he asked UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to strip Russia of its vote at the UN Security Council as punishment for invading Ukraine, reports AFP.
France to deliver more military equipment to Ukraine
France to deliver more military equipment to Ukraine and ramp up sanctions against Russia, reports AFP quoting President Emmanuel Macron's office.
Russian advance into Ukraine has temporarily slowed: British defence ministry
Russian advance into Ukraine has temporarily slowed, probably because of logistical problems and strong resistance, reports Reuters citing Britain's defence ministry.
More than 3,000 people detained for anti-war protests in Russia so far
More than 3,000 people detained for anti-war protests in Russia since Thursday, reports news agency AFP.
Closely monitoring the developing situation: India in Ukraine
Closely monitoring the developing situation, especially in Eastern regions of Ukraine. In constant touch with the authorities on the safety of our citizens. To all Indians who remain in Ukraine, we are with you: India in Ukraine
UN chief speaks with Ukraine president
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday, telling him the world body plans to "enhance humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine", a UN spokesperson said.
"He informed the President that the United Nations would launch on Tuesday an appeal to fund our humanitarian operations in Ukraine," the UN spokesperson said in a statement.
Germany announces military aid to Ukraine
After United States, Germany has said it will provide military aid to Ukraine.
The country will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons, 500 'Stinger' surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine, reports news agency AFP.
Russians push toward Ukraine's capital; residents take cover
Kyiv residents braced Saturday for another night sheltering underground, as Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital and skirmishes were reported on the outskirts. Read full story
Does China see an opportunity in the US-Russia rift?
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) deliberations on Friday indicate that China may be emerging as the net beneficiary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the rupture in ties between the US and Russia, is significant in three ways - in both the immediate and medium-term context. Read more
Second evacuation flight takes off from Bucharest, to land in Delhi
The Air India flight (AI1942) from Bucharest to Delhi is likely to reach around 3:00am Indian Time on Sunday.
Russian army to broaden Ukraine advance ‘from all directions’, says defence ministry
All Russian units in Ukraine were on Saturday given the order to resume their offensive from all directions after a pause on Friday, the RIA news agency quoted Russia's defence ministry as saying.
Russian President had ordered a temporary halt to the Russian military operation in Ukraine on Friday afternoon in connection with the expectation of negotiations with Kiev, but the operation was resumed Saturday afternoon after the Ukrainian leadership refused to talk. Read full story
Won't stop until all Indian evacuees from Ukraine back home: Piyush Goyal
“Since the beginning of this crisis, our main objective was to bring back each & every Indian stranded in Ukraine. 219 students have arrived here. This was the first batch, the second will reach Delhi soon. We'll not stop until all of them are back home,” said Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the Mumbai airport.
Union minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Ukraine returnees at Mumbai airport
Air India’s evacuation flight from Romania, with 219 Indian evacuees from Ukraine, lands in Mumbai
The first evacuation flight carrying 219 passengers from Ukraine, has landed in Maharashtra's Mumbai. The plane had taken off from the Romanian capital Bucharest this afternoon.
Russia ready to work towards peace, stability in Ukraine, says foreign min
Russian foreign ministry on Saturday said Russia was ready to work closely with all constructive forces for resolution of ukrainian problem in the interests of peace and stability, reported Reuters.
Ukraine denies refusal to negotiation over ceasefire with Russia, says ‘not ready to accept ultimatums’
Ukraine on Saturday denied suggestions that it was refusing to negotiate a ceasefire with Russia but said it was also not ready to accept ultimatums or unacceptable conditions.
"It was yesterday that the aggressive actions of the armed forces of the Russian Federation escalated, up to evening and night mass air and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities," he said in a message. "We consider such actions only an attempt to break Ukraine and force it to accept categorically unacceptable conditions." --Reuters
BMC to provide free meals, Covid tests to students returning from Ukraine
“Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide free services to all the students returning from Ukraine today. We will provide them free Covid testing, vaccines, food and all other facilities,” said Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar. A flight from Romania carrying Indian evacuees from Ukraine will land in Mumbai at around 9pm Indian Time.
Ukraine President Zelensky, PM Modi hold talks amid Russia's invasion
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Kremlin accuses Ukraine of prolonging conflict by refusing negotiations, reports AFP
Kremlin has accused Ukraine of prolonging conflict by refusing negotiations, reported news agency AFP.
Hungary issues advisory to Indians for evacuation through its border
Zelenskiy says Ukraine still in control of Kyiv, reports Reuters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that the capital Kyiv was still under Ukrainian control after Russia launched an invasion two days ago, reported Reuters.
