Russia blames Ukraine for fuel depot blast; Kyiv denies role
A fiery explosion at a Russian fuel depot brought accusations from Moscow that Ukraine had attacked the facility, but Kyiv demoed any involvement, and there was no independent confirmation of details about the incident
Russia’s Sberbank closing London investment arm, says lender
Ukraine denies attacking fuel depot inside Russia
Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out an air strike against a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday, an incident the Kremlin said could affect peace talks, but a top Kyiv security official denied responsibility. Ukraine’s top security official rebuffed the Russian accusation – the first by Moscow of an air strike on Russian soil since Moscow launched its invasion on Feb. 24. Belgorod is one of Russia’s main logistics hubs for the war.”For some reason they say that we did it, but according to our information this does not correspond to reality,” Security Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said on Ukrainian national television.
US says India should use its leverage with Russia to call out Moscow for its aggression
The US the State Department a acknowledged India’s right to proximate ties with Russia, while suggesting this is precisely why it could use its leverage the relationship to get Moscow to relent on its aggression against Ukraine. “Different countries are going to have their own relationship with the Russian Federation. It’s a fact of history. It’s a fact of geography. That is not something that we are seeking to change…. What we are seeking to do, whether it is in the context of India or other partners and allies around the world….(is for) speaking loudly against this unjustified, unprovoked, premeditated aggression, calling for an end to the violence, using the leverage that countries, including India, have to those ends,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
Local governor says Russia is breaking promises on humanitarian corridor for Mariupol
The governor of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on Friday accused Russia of breaking its promises in terms of allowing humanitarian aid to reach the city of Mariupol, which is encircled by Russian troops.”Humanitarian deliveries, despite all the agreements and promises of the Russian side, are not being carried out,” Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said in a televised address. “The humanitarian corridor … is essentially not operational.”Repeated efforts to deliver aid to Mariupol and help civilians evacuate have failed, with both sides blaming the other.
Ukraine’s helicopters entered Russian air space at around 5am: Report quotes Russia’s defence ministry
Russian defence ministry says two of Ukraine’s Mi-24 helicopters hit oil depot in Russia’s Belgorod region
New Ukrainian law allows confiscating property that belongs to Russian state or its residents and also to non-residents connected to Russian govt, who deny or support Russia’s war: The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian Parliament passes law allowing seizure of property of Russian war supporters: Media report
India will continue to buy oil from Russia, says Nirmala Sitharaman
“We have started buying, we have received quite a number of barrels — I would think three-four days supply and this will continue,” Sitharaman said at a an event on Friday. “India’s overall interest is what is kept in mind.”State refiners have been doubling down on Russian barrels that are being shunned away by European buyers since the beginning of war in Ukraine.
In call with Putin, Erdogan calls for common sense, dialogue: Turkish presidency
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for Russia and Ukraine to act with common sense and maintain dialogue in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, his office said on Friday.Erdogan and Putin also discussed peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul this week. Erdogan said the “positive and constructive” talks had raised hopes for peace, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.
Russia hints at intensifying trade with India in national currencies
PM Modi meets Russian foreign minister, says India ready to aid peace efforts in Ukraine
Ukraine strikes fuel depot in Russia’s Belgorod, regional governor says
Two of Ukraine’s military helicopters struck a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday, a Russian official has said, making the first accusation of a Ukrainian air strike on Russian soil since Moscow invaded its neighbour in late February.Video images of the purported attack posted online showed what looked like several missiles being fired from low altitude, followed by an explosion. Reuters has not yet been able to verify the images.
Foreign minister Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations. Prime Minister reiterated his call for an early cessation of violence, and conveyed India’s readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts: PMO
Russia hints at intensifying trade with India in national currencies
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said Russia has begun moving towards conducting trade in national currencies with India and its other partners to bypass the impediments of Western sanctions, and vowed to continue the momentum of bilateral strategic ties.Lavrov made the comments after holding wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in which the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its implications for ties between Moscow and New Delhi figured.
After 36 days of the war, I assure you that no one in Europe or overseas will even dare to put pressure on President Zelensky or Ukraine
Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba (media report)
I believe that India’s foreign policy is characterised by independence and the concentration on the real national legitimate interests
Sergeey Lavrov, Russian foreign minister
Various aspects of India-Russia relations were discussed during Lavrov’s meeting with Jaishankar
Lavrov had earlier met foreign minister S Jaishankar
Russia blames Ukraine for fuel depot blast; Kyiv denies roleA fiery explosion at a Russian fuel depot brought accusations from Moscow that Ukraine had attacked the facility, but Kyiv demoed any involvement, and there was no independent confirmation of details about the incidentRussia’s Sberbank closing London investment arm, says lenderUkraine denies attacking fuel depot inside RussiaRussia accused Ukraine of carrying out an air strike against a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday, an incident the Kremlin said could affect peace talks, but a top Kyiv security official denied responsibility. Ukraine’s top security official rebuffed the Russian accusation – the first by Moscow of an air strike on Russian soil since Moscow launched its invasion on Feb. 24. Belgorod is one of Russia’s main logistics hubs for the war.”For some reason they say that we did it, but according to our information this does not correspond to reality,” Security Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said on Ukrainian national television.US says India should use its leverage with Russia to call out Moscow for its aggressionThe US the State Department a acknowledged India’s right to proximate ties with Russia, while suggesting this is precisely why it could use its leverage the relationship to get Moscow to relent on its aggression against Ukraine. “Different countries are going to have their own relationship with the Russian Federation. It’s a fact of history. It’s a fact of geography. That is not something that we are seeking to change…. What we are seeking to do, whether it is in the context of India or other partners and allies around the world….(is for) speaking loudly against this unjustified, unprovoked, premeditated aggression, calling for an end to the violence, using the leverage that countries, including India, have to those ends,” State Department spokesman Ned Price said.Local governor says Russia is breaking promises on humanitarian corridor for MariupolThe governor of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on Friday accused Russia of breaking its promises in terms of allowing humanitarian aid to reach the city of Mariupol, which is encircled by Russian troops.”Humanitarian deliveries, despite all the agreements and promises of the Russian side, are not being carried out,” Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said in a televised address. “The humanitarian corridor … is essentially not operational.”Repeated efforts to deliver aid to Mariupol and help civilians evacuate have failed, with both sides blaming the other.Ukraine’s helicopters entered Russian air space at around 5am: Report quotes Russia’s defence ministryRussian defence ministry says two of Ukraine’s Mi-24 helicopters hit oil depot in Russia’s Belgorod regionNew Ukrainian law allows confiscating property that belongs to Russian state or its residents and also to non-residents connected to Russian govt, who deny or support Russia’s war: The Kyiv IndependentUkrainian Parliament passes law allowing seizure of property of Russian war supporters: Media reportIndia will continue to buy oil from Russia, says Nirmala Sitharaman“We have started buying, we have received quite a number of barrels — I would think three-four days supply and this will continue,” Sitharaman said at a an event on Friday. “India’s overall interest is what is kept in mind.”State refiners have been doubling down on Russian barrels that are being shunned away by European buyers since the beginning of war in Ukraine.In call with Putin, Erdogan calls for common sense, dialogue: Turkish presidencyTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for Russia and Ukraine to act with common sense and maintain dialogue in a call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, his office said on Friday.Erdogan and Putin also discussed peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Istanbul this week. Erdogan said the “positive and constructive” talks had raised hopes for peace, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.Russia hints at intensifying trade with India in national currenciesPM Modi meets Russian foreign minister, says India ready to aid peace efforts in UkraineUkraine strikes fuel depot in Russia’s Belgorod, regional governor saysTwo of Ukraine’s military helicopters struck a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod on Friday, a Russian official has said, making the first accusation of a Ukrainian air strike on Russian soil since Moscow invaded its neighbour in late February.Video images of the purported attack posted online showed what looked like several missiles being fired from low altitude, followed by an explosion. Reuters has not yet been able to verify the images.Foreign minister Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations. Prime Minister reiterated his call for an early cessation of violence, and conveyed India’s readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts: PMORussia hints at intensifying trade with India in national currenciesRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said Russia has begun moving towards conducting trade in national currencies with India and its other partners to bypass the impediments of Western sanctions, and vowed to continue the momentum of bilateral strategic ties.Lavrov made the comments after holding wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in which the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its implications for ties between Moscow and New Delhi figured.After 36 days of the war, I assure you that no one in Europe or overseas will even dare to put pressure on President Zelensky or UkraineUkrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba (media report)I believe that India’s foreign policy is characterised by independence and the concentration on the real national legitimate interestsSergeey Lavrov, Russian foreign ministerVarious aspects of India-Russia relations were discussed during Lavrov’s meeting with JaishankarLavrov had earlier met foreign minister S Jaishankar