A large Russian military convoy stretching over 30 km, advancing on Kyiv, was delayed on Thursday due to staunch Ukrainian resistance, mechanical breakdown and congestion, said the latest UK defence intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine. “The main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over […]
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Winter Paralympics: IPC bans Russian, Belarus athletes
Following a specially convened meeting, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has decided to refuse the athlete entries from Russia and Belarus for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. This means that Para athletes from these respective countries will no longer be allowed to participate in the Games which open on […]
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International Criminal Court says started investigation into Russian activities in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has started an investigation into the Russian activities in Ukraine, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said. “I have notified the ICC Presidency a few moments ago of my decision to immediately proceed with active investigations in the Situation. Our work in the collection of evidence has now commenced,” Khan said in a […]
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EU Foreign Ministers agree to target Russian financial institutions, individuals
EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to disconnect some Russian banks from the SWIFT system and to subject more Russian individuals and entities to sanctions, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters after a virtual EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting late on Sunday. More Russian entities and individuals, including “oligarchs and businessmen… and political figures that hold a key role,” as […]
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Ukraine claims downing five Russian planes, helicopter; Russia refutes
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have claimed to have shot down five Russian aircraft and a helicopter, media reports said on Thursday. However, the Russian military has denied the claims, the TASS news agency reported. “Message from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine … 5 planes and a helicopter of […]
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US Senate passes resolution to support Ukraine against possible Russian invasion
The US Senate, on Thursday night, unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution in support of independent and democratic Ukraine against Russia’s possible invasion. “The Senate reaffirms unwavering United States commitment to support the continuing efforts of the Government of Ukraine to restore its territorial integrity by providing political, diplomatic, and military support, including additional lethal and non-lethal security assistance […]
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Russian invasion of Ukraine set for ‘3am tomorrow’ with missiles and tank attack
Kremlin chiefs will order an attack on Ukraine at 3am local time tomorrow, American intelligence agencies believe.They could target Kyiv’s military and government command and control centres with a barrage of air strikes before tanks roll over the border. At the same time Russian amphibious warships could storm Ukraine’s southern […]
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Ukrainian President authorizes sanctions against 24 Russian companies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky approved a decree by Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions on a total of 24 Russian companies and on the Russian Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Yury Chaika, reported TASS. The presidential website published a document with details of the blacklisted companies. The document included construction companies Lenpromtransproyekt and Geozemstroy, […]
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EAM Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart ahead of 2 plus 2 ministerial dialogue
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday ahead of the inaugural meeting of the 2 + 2 dialogue mechanism at the level of the foreign and defence ministers. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last month had said that the agenda […]
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Twenty-seven Russian diplomats to leave US in January: Russian Ambassador
Twenty-seven Russian diplomats will leave the United States on January 30, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said. “Our diplomats are being kicked out. On January 30, 27 people with their families will leave us, and on June 30, the same number [of diplomats] will leave from here,” Antonov said on the Soloviev Live YouTube […]
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UK slams Russian anti-satellite missile test
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace criticized Russia’s reported test of an anti-satellite missile, saying it demonstrates a complete disregard for safety and stability in space as the debris from the tests could put space activities at risk. “This destructive anti-satellite missile test by Russia shows a complete disregard for the security, safety and sustainability of space. The debris […]
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US envoy discusses shared interests in Afghanistan with Russian diplomats in Moscow
US Special Representative Thomas West met top Russian diplomats in Moscow and discussed shared interests in Afghanistan and the need for the Taliban to fulfil commitments to the international community. “Met today in Moscow with Special Presidential Representative (Zamir) Kabulov and Security Council Deputy Secretary (Alexander) Venediktov. Discussed shared interests in Afghanistan and need for Taliban […]
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US expresses outrage over Russian space junk
The United States slammed Russia on Monday for reckless and dangerous action resulting in debris generated from an anti-satellite missile test allegedly conducted by Russia that forced the International Space Station’s crew to take evasive action. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said that the crew on the International Space Station (ISS) had to take […]
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Belarus may switch to Russian planes if West bans leasing
If the West bans Belarusian flag carrier Belavia from leasing planes it may switch to the use of Russian aircraft, Artem Sikorsky, the head of the Belarusian Transport Ministry’s aviation department, said on Wednesday. “This would be a challenge not only for Belarus but for the entire aviation leasing market, chiefly companies registered in Ireland,” Sikorsky told reporters. Belarus is […]
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Russian actress, director blast off to shoot first movie in space
Russian actress Julia Peresild, Director Klim Shipenko and cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday to shoot the first movie — “The Challenge” — in space about a medical emergency in orbit. With Shkaplerov at the controls, flanked on the left by Shipenko and on the right by Peresild, […]