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PM Modi calls another meeting on Ukraine situation, evacuation efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called another high-level meeting on Saturday evening to discuss the situation in war-hit Ukraine and India's evacuation efforts to bring back its citizens, sources said

Putin warns 3rd parties against creating Ukraine no-fly zone

Speaking at a meeting with female pilots on Saturday, Putin said Russia would view any move in this direction as an intervention that "will pose a threat to our service members

LIVE: Everything is going to plan in Ukraine, says Putin

Russian President said the Russian army would fulfil its aims as part of the special military operation

Ukraine conflict: '11 flights with over 2,200 Indians to operate on Sunday'

Indian citizens who were stuck in Ukraine are being airlifted via its neighbouring countries such as Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland

Kyiv, Moscow trade blame over failed evacuation as Russia still shelling

In Mariupol, the city council said Russia was not observing the ceasefire and asked residents to return to shelters and wait for further information on evacuation

Zelensky trying to provoke conflict between NATO and Russia: Sergei Lavrov

It turns out that Zelensky "still seeks to provoke" a conflict between NATO and Russia, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Ukraine refugee count reaches 1.45 million: UN migration agency

The International Organisation for Migration says the number of people who have left Ukraine since fighting began has now reached 1.45 million

Exploring all possible ways to evacuate Indians from Sumy: Indian embassy

The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Saturday said it is exploring all possible ways to safely evacuate the Indian nationals from the eastern Ukranian cities of Sumy and Pisochyn. The embassy specifically said it is reaching out to 298 Indian students in Pisochyn and buses are en route to evacuate them. "Reaching out to our 298 students in Pisochyn. Buses are enroute and expected to arrive soon. Please follow all safety instructions and precautions. Be Safe Be Strong," it said. The mission also said it is in touch with all the interlocutors concerned, including the Red Cross, to identify the exit routes to take out the Indians from Sumy. Sumy is one of the conflict zones witnessing intense fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. "Exploring all possible mechanisms to evacuate Indian citizens in Sumy, safely & securely. Discussed evacuation & identification of exit routes with all interlocutors including Red Cross," the embassy said in a tweet. "Control room will continue to .

Snapchat turns off public heatmap as a safety precaution in Ukraine: Report

The Snap Map displays a colour code to show how many people are posting public images in an area. In practice, that means you can get a good idea of where Snapchat users are concentrated

Russia declares ceasefire in 2 Ukrainian cities to let civilians evacuate

The Russian defence ministry said its units had opened humanitarian corridors near the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, which were encircled by its troops

Russia to observe ceasefire in 2 areas of Ukraine for evacuation: Reports

There is no immediate confirmation from Ukrainian forces, and it is not immediately clear how long the evacuation routes would remain open.

Vehicles passing Chernobyl transport radioactive dust to entire Ukraine

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant is in danger of releasing radioactive dust to the entire Ukraine, said Slavutych Mayor Yuriy Fomichev.

AirAsia India flight carrying 170 Indians from Ukraine lands in Delhi

This was the first such flight operated by the Bengaluru-based budget carrier under 'Operation Ganga,' a central government initiative to bring back Indian citizens from war-torn Ukraine.

Exploring all possible ways to evacuate Indians from Sumy: Embassy

The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Saturday said it is exploring all possible ways to safely evacuate the Indian nationals from eastern Ukranian city of Sumy. The mission said it is in touch with all interlocutors concerned, including the Red Cross, to identify the exit routes to take out the Indians. Sumy is one of the conflict zones witnessing intense fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces. "Exploring all possible mechanisms to evacuate Indian citizens in Sumy, safely & securely. Discussed evacuation & identification of exit routes with all interlocutors including Red Cross," the embassy tweeted. "Control room will continue to be active until all our citizens are evacuated. Be Safe Be Strong," it said. Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said on Friday that around 700 Indians are stranded in Sumy. At a media briefing, Bagchi also urged both the Ukrainian and Russian sides to put in place a "local ceasefire" for evacuation of ...

Trump's praise of Putin, 'America First' view tested by Ukraine war

Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine is posing a serious test for Trump and his America First doctrine at a moment when he is eyeing another presidential run

CBS News latest media outlet to pull out from Russia amid Ukraine war

Putin on Friday signed the law which would impose prison terms of up to 15 years on people charged with spreading "fake news" about the war in Ukraine, the BBC reported.

Apple Maps now displays Crimea as part of Ukraine outside Russia

Earlier, Apple apps refused to record Crimea as part of any country when accessed in most places, reports Mashable.

Govt's efforts in rescuing Indians deserve praise, not PR exercise: Tharoor

On India's loss due to the war, Tharoor said: "One country has attacked another and its effect will be felt on the entire world"

Moscow blocks Facebook, Meta hits back with pausing all ads in Russia

In an alarming censorship, Russia has blocked access to Facebook in the country. In response, its parent company Meta has paused all ads in Russia.

Game Theory and the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

Like Czechoslovakia in 1938, it's Ukraine that will be sacrificed.