External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India tried to defuse the situation around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and quietly helped in the grain deal between Moscow and Kyiv. “India tried to defuse the situation around the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Points, we have already helped – […]
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Ukraine crisis: China quietly distancing itself from Russia’s sanction-hit economy
As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, China is quietly distancing itself from Moscow as its economy is being slammed with sanctions from the US and its allies. Last month, both countries proclaimed that their friendship had “no limits.” That was before Russia launched its war in Ukraine. Beijing […]
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Congress MP Venugopal gives suspension of Business notice to discuss Ukraine crisis
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Monday gave Suspension of Business notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact, including the education of Indian students returned from the war zone. In the notice, Venugopal said, “Need to suspend the business of the day to have a discussion […]
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Ukraine crisis: 3 dead, 17 injured in Mariupol hospital attack
Three people, including a child, were killed and at least 17 were injured as a result of the Russian airstrike on a maternity hospital in the coastal city of Mariupol, reported local media citing Mariupol City Council. “3 people, including child, killed as a result of the Russian airstrike on children’s, maternity hospital in Mariupol. At […]
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Ukraine crisis: Universal Music Group suspends operations in Russia
The multinational music corporation Universal Music Group on Tuesday said it is suspending its operations in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. As per an official statement, the company announced the closing of Universal Music Group offices in Russia. “Effective immediately, we are suspending all operations in Russia and closing our offices there. We urge an end […]
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Ukraine crisis: ‘Time of the strong’ says Ukrainian soldier in active war zone
As the Ukraine conflict continues, Ukrainian soldiers have reportedly shown unexpected resistance to Russian advances throughout the country. More than 10 days have passed since Russia started its “special military operation” in Ukraine which reportedly led to the refugee crisis in the neighbouring countries. The UK defence ministry on Monday accused Russia of targeting evacuation corridors in Irpin. The ministry noted that […]
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China willing to mediate in Ukraine crisis: Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday expressed China’s willingness to mediate in the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine. He said that China can work to facilitate dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. The Foreign Minister made the remarks while addressing a press briefing on China’s foreign policy and international […]
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India raises concerns over students stranded in Sumy amid Ukraine crisis
Raising concerns over the Indian students stranded in Sumy following the Ukraine crisis, India on Saturday said that it has urged Russian and Ukrainian governments through multiple channels for an immediate ceasefire to create a safe corridor for our students. According to Arindam Bagchi, the official spokesperson of the Ministry […]
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Ukraine crisis: Russia declares ceasefire for evacuation of civilians in Mariupol, Volnovakha
Russia has declared a ceasefire for the evacuation of civilians from the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Sputnik news agency reported citing the Russian Defense Ministry. “Today, on March 5, starting at 10 a.m. Moscow time [07:00 GMT], Russia is declaring a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors are opening for civilians to leave Mariupol and Volnovakha,” said the ministry on Saturday. The ministry added that […]
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Ukraine crisis expected to have serious impact on South Korea’s economy
The South Korean government predicted that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would have a much more serious impact on Korea’s economy than expected. In response, the government is planning to diversify import lines for major import items, including core materials needed for chip production such as neon and krypton. From this […]
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Ukraine crisis: India requests Russia for evacuation of stranded citizens through Russian territory
India has requested Russia for the emergency evacuation of its citizens stranded in Ukraine through Russian territory, informed Russian Ambassador-designate to India Denis Alipov on Wednesday. During a press briefing, Alipov said that Russia is in touch with Indian authorities concerning the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Kharkiv and […]
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Ukraine crisis: Ninth flight carrying 218 stranded Indians departs from Bucharest
The ninth flight carrying 218 stranded Indian nationals has departed from the Romanian capital Bucharest for New Delhi under Operation Ganga, informed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, “We will not rest till our fellow Indians are safe. Ninth Operation Ganga flight departs Bucharest for New Delhi with 218 Indian nationals.” […]
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Ukraine crisis: Cabinet Secretary briefs states on evacuation of Indian students
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directions, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Monday spoke to Chief Secretaries of states and briefed them about the Central government’s efforts to bring back students from Ukraine, sources informed. He has also requested the District Collectors to contact family members of students and to keep […]
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Ukraine crisis: Sixth flight with 240 stranded Indians departs from Budapest
The sixth flight carrying 240 stranded Indian nationals has departed from Hungary’s Budapest for Delhi under Operation Ganga, informed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday. “Sixth Operation Ganga flight from Budapest has taken off with 240 Indian nationals for Delhi. Evacuation efforts continue to get stronger,” read Jaishankar’s tweet. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra […]
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EU to ban Russian flights over Europe over Ukraine crisis
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that the EU would shut its airspace to Russian airlines in response to its “special military operation” in Ukraine since early Thursday. “We are shutting down the EU airspace for Russians,” Von der Leyen said in a statement on Sunday, “We are proposing a […]