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Russian onslaught on amid optimism over talks, Mariupol theatre destroyed

Russian forces destroyed a theater in Mariupol where hundreds of people were sheltering Wednesday and rained fire on other cities, Ukrainian authorities said.

Russian onslaught on amid optimism over talks, Mariupol theatre destroyed
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 10:07 AM IST

Ukraine terms Russia's appeal to support 'humanitarian' draft as outrageous

Permanent representative of Ukraine in United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya said that the Russian appeal to UN members for supporting their "humanitarian" draft resolution is outrageous."Russian appeal to UN members to support most egregious hypocrisy - "humanitarian" draft resolution by a serial killer is outrageous. UN members may like to think twice before they dive into the blood of children & adults executed by the Russian military in Ukraine," Kyslytsya tweeted.Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, sent a letter to the UN on Wednesday, where they expressed their concern over the Ukraine situation and asked the international community to make efforts to minimize the humanitarian consequences for Ukrainian.According to the letter, "We firmly believe that it is the duty of the international community despite geopolitical differences to make every effort possible to minimize humanitarian consequences for the civilian population in Ukraine.""The only way to .

Ukraine terms Russia's appeal to support 'humanitarian' draft as outrageous
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 9:19 AM IST

US welcomes ICJ order asking Russia to suspend military Ukraine operation

The United States on Wednesday welcomed an International Court of Justice order that asked Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine.

US welcomes ICJ order asking Russia to suspend military Ukraine operation
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 8:40 AM IST

Ukrainian, Russian Presidents may hold talks in coming days: Report

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may hold talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the coming days, the Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency has reported, citing Ukrainian

Ukrainian, Russian Presidents may hold talks in coming days: Report
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 8:23 AM IST

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Joe Biden show different styles, missions: Report

US President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are men of different generations, countries and styles and with very different missions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Joe Biden show different styles, missions: Report
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 7:57 AM IST

UK to provide Ukraine with high-velocity anti-aircraft missile systems

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with high-velocity anti-aircraft missile systems Starstreak along with other military aid, the UK Defence Ministry said

UK to provide Ukraine with high-velocity anti-aircraft missile systems
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 7:51 AM IST

A look at the military assistance the US is giving to war-hit Ukraine

After Zelenskyy delivered an emotional plea to the US Congress, President Biden laid out a wide range of weapons and equipment that America will provide to help Ukraine beat back the Russian invasion

A look at the military assistance the US is giving to war-hit Ukraine
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 7:47 AM IST

Ukraine joins European grid, ending dependence on Russia after war

Engineers have linked Ukraine to an electricity grid spanning much of continental Europe, allowing the country to decouple its power system from hostile Russia, officials said Wednesday.

Ukraine joins European grid, ending dependence on Russia after war
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 7:33 AM IST

Mayor of Ukrainian city of Melitopol no longer in Russian custody

The mayor of the southeastern Ukrainian city of Melitopol has been freed after he was seized by Russian forces five days ago, a Ukrainian official said Wednesday.

Mayor of Ukrainian city of Melitopol no longer in Russian custody
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 7:19 AM IST

Text of Ukraine President Zelenskyy's address to US Congress

Text of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress on Wednesday. He speaks Ukrainian, which was simultaneously translated into English by his interpreter. Madam Speaker, members of the Congress, ladies and gentlemen, Americans, friends, I am proud to greet you from Ukraine, from our capital city of Kyiv. A city that is under missile and airstrikes from Russian troops every day, but it doesn't give up. And we have not even thought about it for a second. Just like many other cities and communities in our beautiful country, which found themselves in the worst war since World War II, I have the honour to greet you on behalf of the Ukrainian people brave and freedom-loving people who for eight years have been resisting the Russian aggression. Those who give their best sons and daughters to stop this full-scale Russian invasion. Right now, the destiny of our country is being decided. The destiny of our people. Whether Ukrainians will be free, whether they will be abl

Text of Ukraine President Zelenskyy's address to US Congress
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 6:59 AM IST

India may import 15 million barrels of cheap Russian oil

Doesn't violate sanctions but on wrong side of history: US

India may import 15 million barrels of cheap Russian oil
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 3:17 AM IST

Oil importers India, Thailand to be hit hardest by Ukraine crisis: S&P

Large oil importers like India and Thailand will be the most affected among Asia-Pacific countries by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, S&P Global Ratings has said. S&P estimates the Indian economy to grow 7.8 per cent in the next fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022. Besides, the economy is expected to grow 6 per cent and 6.5 per cent in 2023-24 and 2024-25, respectively. It projected inflation at 5.4 per cent in the current fiscal year. It said banks in Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have small direct exposure to Russia which will soften the impact of the conflict, but proximate downside risks -- in particular, actual and potential secondary economic and other risks -- lie ahead. The biggest risk of the Ukraine conflict is market volatility and higher commodity prices; emerging economies with large energy imports are most at risk, S&P said in a report. India relies on overseas purchases to meet about 85 per cent of its oil requirement, making it one of the most vulnerable in ...

Oil importers India, Thailand to be hit hardest by Ukraine crisis: S&P
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 2:24 AM IST

LIVE: Biden says US to give Ukraine drones, anti-aircraft systems

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the United States was offering an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine to combat Russia's invasion

LIVE: Biden says US to give Ukraine drones, anti-aircraft systems
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 11:05 PM IST

Putin says Russia will achieve goals in Ukraine, won't bow to West

In a televised speech, Putin went further than before in acknowledging the pain that Western sanctions were inflicting on the economy, but insisted that Russia could withstand the blow

Putin says Russia will achieve goals in Ukraine, won't bow to West
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 8:33 PM IST

Accommodate Ukraine returnee medical students in India: Mamata to PM

In her letter to the prime minister, she put forth several suggestions including allowing eligible students to undergo internships in government medical colleges

Accommodate Ukraine returnee medical students in India: Mamata to PM
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 8:26 PM IST

President Zelensky takes center stage in Congress, pleading for help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is addressing the U.S. Congress, the actor-turned-wartime leader's latest video speech as he uses the West's great legislative bodies as a global stage

President Zelensky takes center stage in Congress, pleading for help
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 6:53 PM IST

Russia and Ukraine both play up compromise as peace talks set to resume

About 20,000 flee Mariupol in private cars while hundreds of thousands still trapped in city; Ukraine president says peace talks more 'realistic'

Russia and Ukraine both play up compromise as peace talks set to resume
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 5:53 PM IST

Why? Why? Why?: Ukraine's Mariupol descends into despair

The bodies of the children all lie here, dumped into this narrow trench hastily dug into the frozen earth of Mariupol to the constant drumbeat of shelling

Why? Why? Why?: Ukraine's Mariupol descends into despair
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 5:22 PM IST

South Korea to send non-lethal military and medical supplies to Ukraine

The South Korean government announced on the 15th that it will send non-lethal military supplies to Ukraine, which is fighting against Russia's invasion

South Korea to send non-lethal military and medical supplies to Ukraine
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 1:53 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian negotiator says to continue peace talks

The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Wednesday as relevant parties are working to broker a peaceful solution, Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukrainian negotiator says to continue peace talks
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 12:52 PM IST