Highlights: Nearly 200,000 Russian troops on border, says Ukraine President

Russia-Ukraine crisis updates: The US, UK and Canada have taken the lead in announcing sanctions against Russia in the wake of Vladimir Putin announcing Moscow's recognition of Ukraine's separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as ‘independent nations.’

An image grab obtained from amateur footage shot shows a convoy of cars bearing Russian flags driving through the streets of Donetsk.(AFP)

Russia-Ukraine Latest News Today: World governments have started announcing sanctions against Russia after President Vladimir Putin, on Monday, announced recognition of Ukraine’s separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as ‘independent’ countries. The United States, United Kingdom and Canada have taken the lead in slapping sanctions against Moscow. ...Read More

 

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• Feb 24, 2022 04:57 am IST

  Nearly 200,000 Russian troops on border, says Ukraine President

  Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenksy said on Wednesday that Russia had massed nearly 200,000 troops on Ukraine's borders as a conflict between the two neighbours appeared increasingly likely.

  On the Ukrainian border "nearly 200,000 soldiers are stationed, (as are) thousands of combat vehicles," Zelensky said in an address to the nation.

• Feb 24, 2022 04:32 am IST

  Ukraine president says he unsuccessfully sought talks with Putin

  Ukraine president says he unsuccessfully sought talks with Putin, according to a report by news agency AFP.  He also said that nearly 200,000 Russian troops on border.

Feb 24, 2022 03:38 am IST

Ukraine under 'continuous' cyberattack: Kyiv

Ukraine is coming under a "continuous" cyberattack, the state cyber security agency said on Wednesday, with attacks sharply escalating in the past week.

Feb 24, 2022 01:51 am IST

Ukrainian lawmakers approve nationwide state of emergency

Lawmakers in Ukraine have approved a nationwide state of emergency amid fears of an all-out Russian invasion. Read More

Feb 24, 2022 01:33 am IST

Biden announces sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the United States would impose sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, expanding penalties on Moscow after it recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

Feb 23, 2022 11:37 pm IST

Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia

Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to flee, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught.

Feb 23, 2022 10:57 pm IST

US warns Ukraine of full-scale Russian invasion in 48 hours: Report

The United States has warned Ukraine there will be a full-scale Russian invasion in 48 hours, according to a report in British newspaper Daily Mail.

Feb 23, 2022 10:26 pm IST

US to sanction firm building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline: Reuters

The United States will sanction the company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a source tells Reuters.

Feb 23, 2022 10:25 pm IST

Ukraine soldier dies in shelling attack: Armed forces

A Ukrainian soldier died in a shelling attack near the frontline with the Moscow-backed separatist east, the armed forces said, as fears mount of a Russian invasion. Ukraine's army did not specify the location of the attack, saying only that one soldier "suffered fatal injuries" and another was wounded in the shelling.

Feb 23, 2022 07:37 pm IST

Ukraine demands security guarantees from West, Russia

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky demanded "immediate" security guarantees from the West and Moscow aimed at averting a feared Russian invasion. "Ukraine needs security guarantees. Clear, specific, and immediate," Zelensky said, adding, "I believe that Russia must be among those countries giving clear security guarantees."

Feb 23, 2022 07:25 pm IST

Watch | 'Thugs, bullies': Sanctions imposed to punish Moscow

Feb 23, 2022 07:19 pm IST

Trying to reach out to Indian students, others in Ukraine: MoS MEA 

Minister of state in the ministry of external affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said the government is trying to reach out to Indian students and other people abroad, especially in Ukraine. “They should stay in touch with our embassy. Embassy will help them out,” Lekhi was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Feb 23, 2022 07:12 pm IST

'Future of European security' being decided in Ukraine: President Zelensky

President Zelensky said the future of European security is being decided in Ukraine.

Feb 23, 2022 07:07 pm IST

New US sanctions will meet strong response: Russia

Russia's foreign ministry said new sanctions by the United States will be met with a "strong response' and will be 'sensitive for the American side'.

Feb 23, 2022 06:24 pm IST

Russia begins evacuating diplomatic staff from Ukraine: Report

Russian state-run news agency Tass reported Moscow has started evacuating diplomatic personnel from Ukraine.

Feb 23, 2022 05:39 pm IST

UK to provide Ukraine with more military support: PM Johnson

Britain will provide further military support to Ukraine, including lethal defensive weapons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday.

"In light of the increasingly threatening behaviour from Russia and in line with our previous support, the UK will shortly be providing a further package of military support to Ukraine. This will include lethal aid in the form of defensive weapons and non-lethal aid," Johnson told Parliament.

Feb 23, 2022 05:35 pm IST

Putin wants to 'negate' Ukraine as sovereign country, says French FM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Russian President Vladimir Putin no longer accepted Ukraine's independence under international law.

Feb 23, 2022 05:31 pm IST

Watch | 'NATO ambitions, Crimea...': Putin sets 3 conditions for Ukraine

Feb 23, 2022 05:07 pm IST

Ukraine mobilises military reserves as Russia sharpens demands

Ukraine mobilised its military reserve Wednesday and urged its citizens to leave Russian territory as Moscow sharpened its demands, increasing fears of all-out war. Read more

Feb 23, 2022 04:24 pm IST

State of emergency to last for 30 days, may be extended: Ukraine official

A top security official said Ukraine will introduce the state of emergency in all Ukrainian territory apart from Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The official said the state of emergency would last 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days.

Feb 23, 2022 04:03 pm IST

Ukraine security council calls for state of emergency

Ukraine security council has called for state of emergency amid tensions with Russia, reports AFP.

Feb 23, 2022 03:04 pm IST

Pope calls for restraint in face of ‘increasingly alarming scenarios’ in Ukraine

Pope calls for restraint in face of 'increasingly alarming scenarios' in Ukraine amid the European country's tension with Russia, reports AFP.

Feb 23, 2022 12:58 pm IST

We expect full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine: UK

We are very much expecting full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, says UK foreign secretary Liz Truss.

Feb 23, 2022 11:33 am IST

Ukraine's breakaway regions have officially applied for recognition of 'independence': Russia

Today Donetsk and Luhansk applied officially to Russia for recognition of their independence. But from the very beginning,US started its internal influence in domestic affairs in countries on all post-Soviet space, including Ukraine: Russia's deputy chief of mission, New Delhi

Feb 23, 2022 10:30 am IST

New Zealand summons Russian ambassador

New Zealand's foreign ministry Russian ambassador Georgii Zuev to condemn Moscow's recent announcements related to Ukraine.

Feb 23, 2022 08:51 am IST

Canada deploys additional 460 troops with NATO

We’re also deploying up to an additional 460 members of the @CanadianForces to strengthen NATO. This involves more troops to Latvia, as well as the deployment of an additional frigate and maritime patrol aircraft: Justin Trudeau, Canada PM

Feb 23, 2022 07:50 am IST

Japan announces sanctions against Russia

Japan imposes sanctions against Russia over Moscow's recognition of ‘independence’ of separatist regions in Ukraine.

Feb 23, 2022 06:57 am IST

Explosions heard on Ukraine's frontline

Blasts heard near Ukraine-controlled Shchastya and the self-proclaimed Republic of Luhansk, reports AFP.

Feb 23, 2022 06:12 am IST

Indian students' relieved' after arriving in Delhi from Ukraine

The situation is peaceful right now but the tension seems to be building up, feeling good after returning home: Shivam Chaudhary, a student pursuing MBBS in Ukraine.