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Russian ships, rocket boats approaching Odessa: Ukraine Defence Ministry

The Ukrainian Defence Ministry on Thursday announced that Russian ships and rocket boats were approaching the country's third largest city of Odessa located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea.

Foolish to harm ties because of India's Ukraine vote at UNGA: US Senator

Hours after India had abstained on a UN General Assembly vote on Ukraine, an influential Republican Senator has cautioned that it would be "foolish" to harm bilateral ties because of it

Russia presents 4-point formula to end Ukraine war, keep out NATO: Report

Russia has coined a four-point formula that would keep out NATO, the western military alliance, out of most of the territories that were once a part of the former Soviet Union

Air India flight with 183 evacuees from Ukraine lands in Mumbai

The evacuees were received by Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve-Patil with flowers and words of solace as they trooped out lugging their belongings.

Russia refuses to launch OneWeb satellites, issues conditional demands

OneWeb's 36 satellites were scheduled, to take off on top of a Russian Soyuz rocket on March 5

Evolution in some of India's public positions on Russia: US Official

There has been an evolution in some of India's public positions on Russia, a senior Biden official has told US lawmakers, hoping that New Delhi would further distance itself from Moscow after Ukraine

Premier League: Captains to show support by wearing Ukraine armbands

Premier League and its clubs have rejected Russia's ongoing military operations in Ukraine and hence, everyone involved will be showing support for the people of Ukraine at all matches this weekend

Push to end Russia's status as permanent UNSC member gains steam

Talk of stripping Russia of its status at the UN has escalated since the Ukraine invasion began.

Euro pinned down as Russia-Ukraine war stokes stagflation fears

The euro was last at $1.1097 in the Asia session, only a little above its overnight trough of $1.1058, its lowest since May 2020.

Fitch, Moody's slash Russia's sovereign rating to junk as sanctions mount

The Ukraine invasion has triggered a flurry of credit rating moves

Russia-Ukraine conflict could increase Covid transmission: WHO

The WHO is delivering essential medical supplies to Ukraine from the hub in Dubai.

Ukraine president Zelensky urges citizens to keep up fight against Russia

In his latest video message, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the citizens of his country to keep up the fight against Russia as Moscow's invasion of Kiev has entered its seventh day.

IAF's 4 evacuation flights from Ukraine with Indians land in Hindon airbase

The IAF's four evacuation flights with 798 Indians from the Romanian capital Bucharest, Hungary's Budapest and Polish city Rzeszow landed at the Hindon airbase here on Thursday morning, sources said

No report of hostage situation regarding Indian students in Kharkiv: MEA

India said it has not received any report of a hostage situation regarding Indian students in Kharkiv and has requested the support of Ukrainian authorities in arranging special trains for students

Biden administration wants India to take 'clear stand' on Ukraine: Diplomat

The Biden administration is trying to urge India to take a "clear position" on the Russia Ukraine crisis, US Diplomat Donald Lu said on Wednesday

Russia responsible for devastating abuses of human rights in Ukraine: Biden

Russia is responsible for the "devastating abuses of human rights and the international humanitarian crisis" unfolding in Ukraine, said US President Joe Biden on Thursday

India faces uncertainty over CAATSA sanctions for Russia weapons purchase

As the US strengthens its ties with India as a pivotal regional counterweight to China, the Biden administration has delayed enforcement of a law ordering sanctions on India for trading with Russia.

1 million fled from Ukraine in under a week amid war: UN refugee agency

The UN refugee agency said Thursday that 1 million people have now fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed

Armed forces to ensure safe evacuation of Indians: Russian Defence Ministry

The Russian defence ministry on Wednesday said its armed forces are ready to take all necessary measures for the safe evacuation of Indian citizens from the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

Russian troops have control of Ukraine port city Kherson, says mayor

The Mayor of Kherson, a key port city in southern Ukraine, on Thursday claimed that Russian troops have seized control, making it the first major city to be taken by Moscow