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New surrender deadline in Mariupol as West promises Ukraine more arms

Moscow was forced to retreat from northern Ukraine after an assault on Kyiv was repelled last month, but has poured troops back in for an assault on the east that began this week

New surrender deadline in Mariupol as West promises Ukraine more arms
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 3:53 PM IST

Russia's 'air superiority' could play big role as battle for Donbas begins

Russia said that it has started a new stage of its 'special military operation' in Ukraine and intends to "completely liberate" the territories of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics.

Russia's 'air superiority' could play big role as battle for Donbas begins
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 1:19 PM IST

Japan formally revokes Russia's 'most favoured nation' trade status

Japan formally revoked Russia's most favoured nation trade status Wednesday over its invasion of Ukraine.

Japan formally revokes Russia's 'most favoured nation' trade status
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 11:54 AM IST

Russia hits Ukrainian cities, pours more troops into war for more control

Russia is seeking to slice the country in two in a potentially pivotal battle for control of the eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories

Russia hits Ukrainian cities, pours more troops into war for more control
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 10:28 AM IST

Russia urges US to abandon 'futile policy' of blockade, sanctions

Russia urged the US to abandon its "futile policy" of blockade and sanctions in foreign policy, the Russian Embassy in Washington said on Tuesday (local time).

Russia urges US to abandon 'futile policy' of blockade, sanctions
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 8:46 AM IST

Ukraine receives fighter jets, spare parts to increase fleet size: Pentagon

Ukraine has received additional aircraft and spare parts to increase its fleet size amid the conflict with Russia, US Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.

Ukraine receives fighter jets, spare parts to increase fleet size: Pentagon
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 8:28 AM IST

India at UNSC reiterates call for cessation of violence in Ukraine

India stressed on the importance of the United Nations Guiding Principles of Humanitarian Assistance and reiterated its call for immediate cessation of violence and hostilities in Ukraine

India at UNSC reiterates call for cessation of violence in Ukraine
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 8:19 AM IST

Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' in all-out assault on east Ukraine

Russian forces attack along most of front line in east; new Russian ultimatum to surrender or die in Mariupol

Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' in all-out assault on east Ukraine
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 11:26 PM IST

Citing Russia's war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%

The war and the darkening outlook came just as the global economy appeared to be shaking off the impact of the highly infectious omicron variant

Citing Russia's war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 11:20 PM IST

Centre following 'regressive' agriculture policies: Telangana CM

Rao made the comments during a meeting with state Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy and officials on the preparedness for the coming rainy season crops, according to an official release

Centre following 'regressive' agriculture policies: Telangana CM
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 10:38 PM IST

Russia hit over 1,200 Ukrainian targets with missiles, airstrikes in Donbas

Russian troops managed to take control of the eastern city of Kreminna after hours of relentless bombing, as gunfights between Putin's men and battling Ukrainian forces continue

Russia hit over 1,200 Ukrainian targets with missiles, airstrikes in Donbas
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 8:31 PM IST

Russia gives Ukrainian troops in steel plant another chance to surrender

All those present at Azovstal should exit the facility within a two hour deadline without any arms or ammunition on them, the Russian Defense Ministry directed, RT reported

Russia gives Ukrainian troops in steel plant another chance to surrender
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 6:49 PM IST

Russia ratchets up battle for control of east Ukraine in new phase of war

Russia ratcheted up its battle for control of Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland, intensifying assaults on cities and towns along a front hundreds of miles long

Russia ratchets up battle for control of east Ukraine in new phase of war
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 6:13 PM IST

Ukraine operation is in new stage, says Russian Foreign Minister

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavroc said that Moscow's campaign in Ukraine is entering a new stage.

Ukraine operation is in new stage, says Russian Foreign Minister
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 3:55 PM IST

European stocks decline, yen falls to 20-year low as US hikes loom

Investors were also preparing for the next barrage of earnings that will help them assess the impact of the Ukraine war and a spike in inflation on company financials

European stocks decline, yen falls to 20-year low as US hikes loom
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 3:37 PM IST

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to visit Ukraine's Lviv on Tuesday

Container towns for internal refugees are being created, the official said, adding that women and children fleeing from eastern Ukraine will find refuge there

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to visit Ukraine's Lviv on Tuesday
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 2:33 PM IST

Zelensky hands over Ukraine's EU membership questionnaire to EU envoy

"Today is one of the stages for our country in joining the EU, the aspiration that our people are striving for and fighting for," Zelensky said at the handover ceremony in Kiev

Zelensky hands over Ukraine's EU membership questionnaire to EU envoy
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 1:20 PM IST

Google denies it unblurred satellite map imagery of Russian military bases

"We haven't made any blurring changes to our satellite imagery in Russia," a company spokesperson was quoted as saying

Google denies it unblurred satellite map imagery of Russian military bases
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 12:56 PM IST

Yellen to see Ukrainian PM Shmyhal, avoid Russians at global meetings

On Tuesday, Yellen will convene a panel of finance ministers, the international development banks and other institutions to talk about how they will use resources to address food insecurity

Yellen to see Ukrainian PM Shmyhal, avoid Russians at global meetings
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 12:10 PM IST

UN humanitarian chief tests Covid positive ahead of Ukraine talks in Turkey

UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said "I regret to say that I tested positive for Covid today. I am following health guidance, canceled travel, and isolating at home."

UN humanitarian chief tests Covid positive ahead of Ukraine talks in Turkey
Updated On : 19 Apr 2022 | 8:16 AM IST