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Indian embassy in Ukraine issues fresh advisory as martial law imposed

Movement of people is now difficult in Ukraine as it is under martial law and those hearing air sirens and bomb warnings should find nearby bomb shelters, the Indian embassy in Kyiv said

'Russia launched war on Ukraine': NATO chief calls for summit of leaders

NATO's secretary-general says Russia has launched war on Ukraine and shattered peace on the European continent.

Ukraine breaks diplomatic relations with Russia: President Zelenskyy

Soon after Russia launched its military operations in the Donbas region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the decision of severing his country's diplomatic relations with Moscow

Oil rises above $105 after Russia attacks Ukraine

US and EU promise toughest sanctions on Russia; Brent and WTI hit highest since 2014

Russia-Ukraine conflict raises big risks for global economy

Just what a vulnerable world economy didn't need a conflict that accelerates inflation, rattles markets and portends trouble for everyone from European consumers to indebted Chinese developers

'Darkest hours of Europe' as Russia invades Ukraine

Putin authorises military operation in east; explosions heard in Kyiv and across Ukraine, Kyiv declares martial law, urges 'all possible' sanctions

Scurrying to safety, Indian students hopeful of normalcy in Ukraine

According to the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, over 18000 students from India are in Ukraine studying medicine or engineering, forming roughly 24 per cent of total international students

About 40 killed in Ukraine so far in Russian attack: President's adviser

An adviser to Ukraine's president says about 40 people have been killed so far in the Russian attack on the country. Oleksii Arestovich, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that several dozen people have been wounded. He didn't specify whether the casualties included civilians. Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian authorities will hand weapons to all those willing to defend the country. The future of the Ukrainian people depends on every Ukrainian, he said, urging all those who can defend the country to come to the Interior Ministry's assembly facilities. Ankara: Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey has called on the NATO member country to close its airspace and to shut down the straits at the entrance of the Black Sea to Russian ships. We are calling for the airspace, Bosporus and Dardanelles straits to be closed, Ambassador Vasyl Bodnar told reporters on Thursday. We have conveyed our relevant demand to the Turkish side. At the same time, we want sanctions imposed on th

Putin's erasing of Ukraine's distinct history shows his imperial ambitions

Vladimir Putin has long insisted Ukraine is part of the country he rules. "Kiev is the mother of Russian cities...," he wrote in March 2014

Ukrainian envoy to India seeks PM Modi's intervention in ongoing crisis

Ukraine's envoy to India Dr Igor Polikha on Thursday urged PM Narendra Modi to activate dialogue with Russia amid the ongoing crisis.

Ukraine crisis: Kiev residents empty ATMs, exit city via car and rail

Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital and other major cities following Putin's announcement that a military operation had begun

Russia could use cryptocurrency to blunt the force of US sanctions

Russian companies have many cryptocurrency tools at their disposal to evade sanctions, including a so-called digital ruble and ransomware

China rejects calling Russia move in Ukraine 'invasion'

During a packed daily media briefing in Beijing, Hua Chunying, spokesperson at China's foreign ministry, bridled at journalists' characterisation of Russia's actions

Wheat and corn up by daily maximum after Ukraine attacks

Wheat and soybeans hit highest since 2012; corn jumps to eight-month peak

US 'aware' of Pak PM's Moscow visit, says position on Russia communicated

Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's maiden visit to Moscow, the US has communicated its position to Islamabad on Russia's "renewed invasion" of Ukraine

Asked to carry cash, hoard ration & not go out: Indian students in Ukraine

With Russian President Valadimir Putin announcing military operation against Ukraine, the Indian students in Ukraine have been advised not to go out of their homes and carry cash.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: MEA says India's stand neutral, hopes for peace

Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis, Union Minister of State for External Affairs said that India's stand is neutral and the country hopes for a peaceful solution to the conflict.

AI's special flight returns mid-air due to closure of airspace in Ukraine

A special Air India flight returning from mid-air as Ukraine airspace is closed due to notice to airmen (NOTAM) as war has been started between Russia and Ukraine.An empty flight of Air India AI-1947 is returning from over Iran air space as Ukraine imposed restrictions on civilian aircraft, sources said."Air India flight AI1947 is coming back to Delhi due to NOTAM at, Kyiv, Ukraine," Air India informed.Notice to airmen (NOTAM), is a notice filed with an aviation authority to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a location that could affect the flight.Air India is scheduled to operate a second special flight for Ukraine to bring back stranded Indian citizens.Amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, several airlines are operating special flights, including Air India, to bring back Indian nationals safely."A special flight of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) landed at Delhi Airport from Kyiv, at 7:45 am today, with 182 Indian citizens, including students,"

European stocks in correction territory after Russia attacks Ukraine

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 2.9% - hitting its lowest since May 2021 while marking a correction or 10% decline from its January record high

Japan, Spain, France, Italy condemn Russian move against Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned Russia's military actions in Ukraine and said his country will respond in a speedy fashion in concert with the US and other allies.