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War in Ukraine Updates: “repression”. “Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to conduct a special military operation to demilitarize and nazify Ukraine, so that, freed from oppression, Ukrainians can independently determine their future,” Lavrov told a news conference in Moscow. “
According to a report by BNO News, the Kiev Bridge has been blown up to block the entry of Russian forces into the capital. CNN and the Guardian have reported citing US officials. That the Russian army is now just kilometers (about 20 miles) from Kiev. While several attacks have targeted civilian objects in the capital. President Zelensky has called it an attempt to pressure the citizens of Ukraine as well as the authorities.
Ukraine’s president said Friday that his country was left to fight Russia after 130 Ukrainians were killed earlier in the day after the Kremlin launched a massive offensive. “We have been left alone to defend our state,” said Volodymyr Zelensky in a video address to the nation after midnight. “Who is ready to fight with us? I don’t see anyone. Who is ready to guarantee Ukraine NATO membership? Everyone is scared,” he said.
Zelensky said 137 Ukrainians, both military personnel and civilians, had been killed since the start of the attack early Thursday. Another 316 were injured, he said.
Zelensky also said Russian “sabotage groups” had entered the capital Kiev, and urged the city’s citizens to remain vigilant and follow the curfew. The president said he and his family remained in Ukraine while Russia identified him as “target number one”. “They want to destroy Ukraine politically by removing the head of state,” Zelensky said.
US President Joe Biden on Thursday said Washington is still in unresolved “consultations” with India. Asked whether Washington and Delhi are fully coordinating their response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine ahead of the UN Security Council vote.
Biden did not elaborate, but his brief response to a question at a briefing in which he announced tough new sanctions on Ukraine over Russia drew attention to a strange divide between his administration and India. Which is a central country for China’s efforts to push back against development. Power.
India has developed close ties with Washington in recent years, but has long had close ties with Moscow, which remains a major supplier of its defense equipment.
The 15-member UN Security Council, of which India is a member, is likely to vote on a draft resolution on Friday. That would condemn Russia for attacking Ukraine and require Moscow to withdraw immediately and unconditionally, a senior US administration official said.
Russia is expected to veto the move, but Washington sees the vote as an attempt to isolate Moscow. At least 13 votes in favor and calls for a boycott by Russia’s ally – China.
Biden said Putin would be crippled on the international stage as a result of his attack on Ukraine and that “any country that faces Russia’s naked aggression against Ukraine will be tainted by the union.”
Asked whether India is fully in sync with the United States, he said: “We are consulting with India today. We haven’t fully resolved it.”
In a statement, the US State Department said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Indian Secretary of State Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday and “condemned Russia’s aggression and called for an immediate withdrawal and ceasefire as a strong collective response”. stressed the importance.”
Jaishankar said in a tweet that he discussed the implications of developments in Ukraine with Blinken, without disclosing further details about the call.
War in Ukraine Updates: Putin, Lavrov on EU Sanctions List: Joseph Borrell
The EU’s foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell said the bloc’s foreign ministers on Friday added Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the EU’s sanctions list over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Discussed Sanctions, Defence Assistance and Anti-war Coalition with Biden: Ukraine President
Strengthening sanctions, concrete defense assistance and an anti-war coalition have just been discussed with @POTUS. Grateful to US for the strong support to Ukraine!: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Air India to Evacuate Stranded Indians from Bucharest & Budapest Tomorrow
Based upon inputs from MEA on the emerging situation in Ukraine, Air India will operate 2 flights from Delhi to Bucharest (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary) tomorrow February 26: Air India
Putin Speaks to Permanent Members of Security Council on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with permanent members of the Security Council on the situation in Ukraine.
WATCH | ‘We Are All Here’ in Kyiv, Says Ukraine President Zelensky
“We are here. We are in Kiev. We are defending Ukraine,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says in video.
US President Biden Joins Emergency NATO Session on Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden joined an emergency NATO summit Friday to strengthen the frantic Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and fears for the security of Europe.
Russia Warns of ‘Detrimental Consequences’ if Sweden and Finland Try to Join NATO
Russia foreign ministry spokeswoman says there will be ‘detrimental consequences’ if Sweden and Finland try to join NATO.
Ukraine Urges Bahrain to Call on Russia to Cease Hostilities, Commit Dialogues
Call with Foreign Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to brief him about the latest developments of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. I urged Bahrain as a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council to call on Russia to cease hostilities and commit to dialogue: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba.
Russia Says ‘Partially Restricting’ Access to Facebook
Russia’s media regulator said Friday it was limiting access to Facebook, accusing the US tech giant of censorship and of violating the rights of Russian citizens.
Russia Barred from Participating in Eurovision over Ukraine Invasion
Russia on Friday was barred from participating in Eurovision over Ukraine invasion: European Broadcasting Union.
More than 50,000 Ukrainians Flee Country in 48 Hours: UN
The United Nations said more than 50,000 Ukrainians fled the country in 48 hours.
India’s Bilateral Payments with Russia Unlikely to be Impacted Amid Sanctions
Bilateral payments with Russia may not be impacted even as the US and other western countries have imposed economic sanctions on Moscow in the wake of the attack on Ukraine. India and Russia bilateral payments are made in Indian rupee. For both imports and exports, payments are made or received in rupee for shipments. So, sanctions by the West may not have an impact on the payments, barring exchange rate fluctuation, sources said on Friday.
State Govt Fully Committed to Bring Stranded Biharis to Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar
In view of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the state government is fully committed to bring the stranded Biharis to Bihar. The local commissioner of Bihar has been directed to take appropriate action in coordination with the officials of the Ministry of External Affairs: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Biden Joins Emergency NATO Session on Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden joined an emergency NATO summit Friday to strengthen the frantic Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and fears for the security of Europe.
India Explores Setting Up Rupee Trade Accounts With Russia
India explores setting up rupee trade accounts with Russia to soften sanctions blow, sources told Reuters.
Council of Europe Suspends Russia over Ukraine Invasion
Council of Europe suspends Russia over Ukraine invasion, an official statement said.
Putin, Lavrov on EU Sanctions List: Joseph Borrell
The EU’s foreign policy chief Joseph Borrell said the bloc’s foreign ministers on Friday added Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the EU’s sanctions list over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Discussed Sanctions, Defence Assistance and Anti-war Coalition with Biden: Ukraine President
Strengthening sanctions, concrete defense assistance and an anti-war coalition have just been discussed with @POTUS. Grateful to US for the strong support to Ukraine!: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky
Air India to Evacuate Stranded Indians from Bucharest & Budapest Tomorrow
Based upon inputs from MEA on the emerging situation in Ukraine, Air India will operate 2 flights from Delhi to Bucharest (Romania) and Budapest (Hungary)
Putin Speaks to Permanent Members of Security Council on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with permanent members of the Security Council on the situation in Ukraine.
WATCH | ‘We Are All Here’ in Kyiv, Says Ukraine President Zelensky
“We are here. We are in Kiev. We are defending Ukraine,” Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says in video.
US President Biden Joins Emergency NATO Session on Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden joined an emergency NATO summit Friday to strengthen the frantic Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and fears for the security of Europe.
Russia Warns of ‘Detrimental Consequences’ if Sweden and Finland Try to Join NATO
Russia foreign ministry spokeswoman says there will be ‘detrimental consequences’ if Sweden and Finland try to join NATO.
Ukraine Urges Bahrain to Call on Russia to Cease Hostilities, Commit Dialogues
Call with Foreign Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani to brief him about the latest developments of the Russian aggression against Ukraine. I urged Bahrain as a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council to call on Russia to cease hostilities and commit to dialogue: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba
Russia Says ‘Partially Restricting’ Access to Facebook
Russia’s media regulator said Friday it was limiting access to Facebook, accusing the US tech giant of censorship and of violating the rights of Russian citizens.
Russia Barred from Participating in Eurovision over Ukraine Invasion
Russia on Friday was barred from participating in Eurovision over Ukraine invasion: European Broadcasting Union
More than 50,000 Ukrainians Flee Country in 48 Hours: UN
The United Nations said more than 50,000 Ukrainians fled the country in 48 hours.
India’s Bilateral Payments with Russia Unlikely to be Impacted Amid Sanctions
Bilateral payments with Russia may not be impacted even as the US and other western countries have imposed economic sanctions on Moscow in the wake of the attack on Ukraine. India and Russia bilateral payments are made in Indian rupee. For both imports and exports, payments are made or received in rupee for shipments. So, sanctions by the West may not have an impact on the payments, barring exchange rate fluctuation, sources said on Friday.
State Govt Fully Committed to Bring Stranded Biharis to Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar
In view of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the state government is fully committed to bring the stranded Biharis to Bihar. The local commissioner of Bihar has been directed to take appropriate action in coordination with the officials of the Ministry of External Affairs: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Biden Joins Emergency NATO Session on Russia’s Ukraine Invasion
President Joe Biden joined an emergency NATO summit Friday to strengthen the frantic Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and fears for the security of Europe.
WATCH | First Batch of Stranded Indians in Ukraine Reach Romania
India Explores Setting Up Rupee Trade Accounts With Russia
India explores setting up rupee trade accounts with Russia to soften sanctions blow, sources told Reuters.
Council of Europe Suspends Russia over Ukraine Invasion
Council of Europe suspends Russia over Ukraine invasion, an official statement said.
Belarus Risks Becoming Vassal of Russia: France
France on Friday expressed fear that Belarus could become a vassal state of Russia, after autocratic leader Alexander Lukashenko allowed Russian troops to use its territory for the invasion of Ukraine.4
Nestle Suspends Operations in Ukraine Facilities
Swiss food giant Nestle said Friday it had temporarily halted operations at its Ukraine facilities after Russian troops invaded the country in order to protect the safety of its employees. The firm, which makes Nespresso coffee capsules, Maggie soup cubes and Smarties candies along with dozens of other food brands, employs 5,000 people in Ukraine, where it operates three factories.
Channi Requests Jaishankar to Make Arrangements for Safe Evacuation of Indians from Ukraine
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, requesting the central government to make immediate arrangements for the safe evacuation of Indians, including Punjabis, stuck in Ukraine following a Russian military offensive.
IOC Urges All Federations to Cancel Events in Russia or Belarus
The International Olympic Committee, angry at the Russian invasion of Ukraine breaching the ‘Olympic Truce’, on Friday urged all international sports federations to cancel their forthcoming events in Russia. “The IOC EB (executive board) today urges all international sports federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus,” read the IOC statement.
Putin Calls on Ukraine Army to Remove Leadership in Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Ukraine army to remove leadership in Kyiv, according to AFP. The Russian leader also called Ukrainian authorities ‘gang of drug addicts and neo-Nazis’.
Urged India to Support Today’s Draft Resolution on Restoring Peace in Ukraine: Dmytro Kuleba
Asked India to use all influence in its relations with Russia to force it to cease military aggression against Ukraine. Urged India as a non-permanent UNSC member to support today’s draft resolution on restoring peace in Ukraine: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba.
Remain Strong, Safe and Alert: Indian Embassy in Ukraine to Stranded Indians
The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Friday appealed to the stranded Indians to continue to remain “strong, safe and alert” and said efforts are on to evacuate them through the Romanian and Hungarian border crossings. In an advisory, the embassy said Indian teams are being deputed at the Chop-Zahony border point on the Hungarian border as well as at Porubne-Stret on the Romanian border around Chernivtsi in Uzhhorod.
In Pictures | More Than 470 Indian Students Enter Romania From Ukraine
More than 470 students will exit the Ukraine and enter Romania through the Porubne-Siret Border. We are moving Indians located at the border to neighbouring countries for onward evacuation. Efforts are underway to relocate Indians coming from the hinterland: Indian Embassy in Ukraine.
UK Looks to ‘Hobble’ Russian Economy over War in Ukraine, But Tougher Sanctions Not Tough Enough
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced what he known as a troublesome new vary of sanctions in opposition to Russia. But not many believe these go far sufficient, actually not far sufficient to deter Vladimir Putin’s plans, and even dent them.
More Sanctions Needed on ‘Putin’s Inner Circle’: North Europe Defence Allies
A bloc of 10 northern European defence allies, which includes the Baltic states, agreed on a call Friday that further sanctions were needed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, the UK said. “The leaders agreed that more sanctions were needed, including focusing on (Russian) President (Vladimir) Putin’s inner circle, building on the measures that had already been agreed,” a spokesman for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office said following the call.
France Sends Elite Police Unit to Protect Kyiv Embassy
France has sent an elite police unit to Kyiv to bolster the safety of its embassy in the Ukrainian capital, a security source told AFP on Friday. The team of eight, deployed since Wednesday at the embassy, is part of the GIGN, the French gendarmerie’s elite tactical police force, the source said.
In Pictures | Woman Waits for a Train Trying to Leave Kyiv
A woman reacts as she waits for a train trying to leave Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo)
Americans to Leave Immediately and be Cautious if They Remain: US Embassy in Ukraine
The US embassy in Ukraine again urges Americans to leave immediately and be cautious if they remain “due to the potential for active combat, crime, and civil unrest.”
WATCH | Ukrainians Seek Shelter Inside Metro Station
Ukrainians seek shelter inside Kyiv’s Zoloti Vorota metro station on Friday as Ukrainian forces fight off Russian invaders in the streets of the capital.
EU Agrees to Freeze Putin, Lavrov Assets
The EU has agreed to freeze assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov over Ukraine invasion, reports AFP.
No Direct Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on India
There is no direct impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis on India in terms of bilateral trade but a surge in oil prices poses considerable risk to the economy, an analyst report said on Friday. International oil prices which have surged past USD 100 per barrel “pose risks to external stability and currency movement,” a Bank of Baroda Economics Research report said.
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