The third round of discussions between Ukraine and Russia ended yesterday without any resolution on facilitating “humanitarian corridors” from pummelled cities as Moscow’s invasion mounted.
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Russia announces ceasefire in key Ukrainian cities today
Russia has announced a ceasefire in the major Ukranian cities of Kyiv, Mariupol, Kharkiv and Sumy from 10 am (Moscow time) today, according to Russian media Sputnik.
Russia ups crackdown on media, shuts access to Facebook
Russia’s government and tech giants has tension. Russia has fully restricted access to Facebook after the social media platform made it difficult to find Russian state-controlled media content on its network.
Mariupol evacuation postponed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking ceasefire: Reports
Russia declared a partial ceasefire in two war-hit Ukraine cities – including the strategic port city of Mariupol – to open humanitarian corridors for evacuation of civilians.
Indian PM Modi urges Russian President Putin to end violence in Ukraine, return to diplomacy
PM Narendra Modi in a call with Russian president Vladimir Putin appealed for an immediate end to the violence in Ukraine. The conversation came hours after Ukraine’s urgent appeal to India for intervention.
Russia launches ‘full attack’ to invade Ukraine: 40 soldiers, 10 civilians reported killed
“This is a war of aggression. Ukraine will defend itself and will win. The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now.” President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a major offensive, according to news reports.
India to fly more passengers from Kyiv amid Russia tension
India will be flying more of its passengers from Kyiv, amid simmering crisis between Ukraine and Russia, the embassy informed. Tensions rose dramatically after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the sending of Russian Armed Forces.
Indian Embassy in Ukraine issues evacuation advisory; Air India to run three flights
Russia Ukraine crisis created tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily. Air India has announced it will operate three Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) flights between India and Ukraine this month.
Modi discusses space training, USD 1 bn investment with Putin during Vladivostok visit
There was plenty on the agenda during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flying visit to Russia’s Far East, with discussions ranging from a joint contract to produce Kalashnikovs to Russia training Indian astronauts.
Modi, Trump, Putin star in Israel PM Netanyahu’s campaign ads
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be hoping to leverage his relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure his seat in office.
