Ukraine-Russia war highlights: US rushes $200 million in weapons for Ukraine to fight war with Russia
Russia-Ukraine war Highlights: In a televised address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the situation in the besieged city of Mariupol was ‘critical.’
Click here for Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates | Highlights: In some latest developments in the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a total of 7144 more Ukrainians have been evacuated from four cities in the country through humanitarian corridors. ...Read More
Zelenskyy, who made this announcement in his address to the nation on Friday, day 17 of the war with Russia, also said that the situation in the strategically important city of Mariupol was ‘critical’ as the Russian troops, he alleged, were not letting people leave the besieged city. He added that Ukraine will try again, on Saturday, to send food and medicines for the city, the residents of which have been without power or water for more than a week.
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- Mar 13, 2022 03:47 am IST
US rushes $200 million in weapons for Ukraine
The US is rushing $200 million in weapons for Ukraine's defence, reports Reuters.
- Mar 13, 2022 12:25 am IST
Kyiv: 7 evacuees, including a child, shot at by Russia, claims Ukraine
Ukraine says Russians shot 7 evacuees, including 1 child, near Kyiv, reports AFP News Agency.
- Mar 12, 2022 11:41 pm IST
Russia-Ukraine peace talks still on
Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia continue via video conference. Among the top priorities is expanding and setting up humanitarian corridors, especially for the city of Mariupol, reports The Kyiv Independent.
- Mar 12, 2022 10:52 pm IST
Russia to publish retaliatory sanctions against West soon
Russia will publish individual sanctions against the West in the near future, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Saturday. "The lists are ready," Ryabkov said on Russian broadcaster Channel One, adding that the sanctions will be made public soon, ANI reported citing Xinhua.
- Mar 12, 2022 09:27 pm IST
'Around 1,300' Ukrainian troops killed since Russia invasion: Zelensky
"Around 1,300" Ukrainian troops have been killed since Russia invaded its pro-Western neighbour, the country's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday as Moscow's forces closed in on the capital Kyiv.
- Mar 12, 2022 07:48 pm IST
‘79 children killed in war…’: Ukraine as Russia continues bombing, shelling
Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed at least 79 children and wounded 100 more since Moscow's 'special military operation' began on February 24, the Ukrainian chief prosecutor's office has been quoted by news agency AP. Read more
- Mar 12, 2022 06:27 pm IST
Russian forces capture outskirts of Mariupol: AP
Ukraine’s military says Russian forces have captured the eastern outskirts of the besieged city of Mariupol. In a Facebook update Saturday, the military said the capture of Mariupol and Severodonetsk in the east were a priority for Russian forces. Mariupol has been under siege for over a week, with no electricity, gas or water.
- Mar 12, 2022 05:11 pm IST
France says Scholz, Macron holding new talks with Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz were holding new talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine on Saturday, AFP reported citing the Elysee palace. The three leaders had already had spoken by telephone on Thursday when both Macron and Scholz had "demanded an immediate ceasefire by Russia."
- Mar 12, 2022 03:29 pm IST
Israel not pushing Ukraine to yield to Russian demands: Ukraine adviser
A top Ukrainian adviser on Saturday pushed back against suggestions Israel tried to nudge Ukraine into caving to Russian demands during talks. Israel has been engaged in diplomatic efforts to try to end the war in Ukraine. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
- Mar 12, 2022 02:37 pm IST
Mosque housing 80 civilians shelled in Mariupol city
Ukraine says mosque housing 80 civilians shelled in Mariupol, reports news agency AFP. Also read
- Mar 12, 2022 01:40 pm IST
Italy seizes Russian oligarch's yacht
The Italian Prime Minister's office has announced that police have seized a yacht belonging to Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. This comes days after Melnichenko was placed on an EU sanctions list following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Mar 12, 2022 12:39 pm IST
Sanctions may cause ISS to crash, warns Russia
Sanctions imposed against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine may lead to crash of the International Space Station, warns Moscow.
- Mar 12, 2022 12:30 pm IST
Russian troop movement in Donbas, Crimea: Ukraine intelligence chief
Russia mobiling troops in Donbas and Crimea. It is also transferring new units from the central and eastern parts of Russia to replenish reserves: Kyrylo Budanov, Ukrainian military intelligence chief
- Mar 12, 2022 11:31 am IST
Russia slams US over claims Moscow will use chemical weapons in Ukraine
Such claims are worth a penny. The US official, as always, did not bother to provide any evidence. This is another attempt to demonize our country: Anatoly Antonov, Russian ambassador to United States
- Mar 12, 2022 10:20 am IST
Air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine
Air raid sirens heard in Kyiv, second-largest city Kharkiv, the western city of Lviv, Cherkasy, as well as in the Sumy in the northeast.
- Mar 12, 2022 09:38 am IST
Hospital hit in Russian shelling in Mykolaiv: Officials
Cancer hospital, residential buildings damaged in the southern city of Mykolaiv due to shelling by Russia: Officials
- Mar 12, 2022 08:53 am IST
US announces sanctions against Russian tycoon, Putin spokesperon's kin
The Joe Biden administration Friday imposed sanctions on Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, three family members of President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, and some lawmakers in the latest punishment for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
- Mar 12, 2022 07:55 am IST
Explosions heard in Kyiv as fresh Russian push feared
Reports of explosions, shelling in Kyiv amid fears of fresh Russian push to seize the Ukrainian capital. ‘Heavy fighting’ taking places in areas outside the city.
- Mar 12, 2022 07:41 am IST
Melitopol mayor abducted by Russia, claims Ukraine
Ukraine accuses Russia of kidnapping Ivan Fedorov, the mayor of Melitopol. The city, with a population of 150,000 was captured by Russia on February 26, two days after the invasion began.
- Mar 12, 2022 06:39 am IST
Russia may intensify missile strikes, shelling: Ukrainian army
There is a high probability that Russia will increase its rocket and artillery attacks against civilian infrastructure: Ukrainian army
- Mar 12, 2022 05:57 am IST
7144 more Ukrainians evacuated: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
A total of 7,144 Ukrainians evacuated from four cities through humanitarian corridors on Friday. These are Chernihiv, Energodar, Hostomel and Kozarovichi: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President, Ukraine