Amid the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 22 said that India is in favour of maintaining international peace. “India wants a solution through talks, and peace to be established. I am sure, a solution will emerge following talks between Russian President Putin and US President Biden. India is in…Continue Reading
The latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after the latter recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. The latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after the latter recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalated on February 21, 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in…Continue Reading
Family members of Indian diplomats in Ukraine have been asked to return back to India even as the situation remains precarious. The development shows that New Delhi is worried about the situation on the ground. While Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for an immediate ceasefire, concerns rise with the deteriorating situation in the Eastern…Continue Reading
Air India stated today that it will run three Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) flights between India and Ukraine this month, following the chaos and confusion surrounding Indians stranded in a tense Ukraine. The flights will be operational on February 22, 24 and 26. “Air India will operate 3 flights between India-Ukraine (Boryspil International Airport) India…Continue Reading
A service member of the Ukrainian Naval Infantry Corps (Marine Corps) drives a tank during drills at a training ground in an unknown location in Ukraine (Image: Reuters)While shelling increased in eastern parts of Ukraine where pro-Russian rebels hold Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Biden reiterated that Ukraine remains Russia’s targetNews18.com Last Updated:February 19, 2022, 07:35…Continue Reading
After the Indian embassy issued an advisory asking its nationals including students to consider leaving Ukraine due to tensions with Russia, reports claim the government may increase flights to Ukraine to bring back Indians. The Indian embassy had asked citizens to avoid “non-essential” travel to Ukraine. India’s ministry of external affairs has set up a control…Continue Reading
Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Vershinin held talks with secretary west Reenat Sandhu on Monday in Delhi. The talks come even as Russia is set to take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) from February 1 for a period of one month. India is also a non-permanent member of the council…Continue Reading
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: The Ukraine crisis puts India in a diplomatic bind, Norway hosts a conference with Taliban officials, and South Asia fares poorly in new global corruption rankings. If you would like to receive South Asia Brief in your inbox every Thursday, please sign up here.…Continue Reading
Home World News Rest of the World News Ukraine Crisis LIVE: Pentagon says some US troops can be ready to deploy in five days Last Updated: 26th January, 2022 22:47 IST Pentagon has said that US troops will be deployed in eastern Europe within five days should the NATO alliance requests them as tensions escalate…Continue Reading
Even as Covid cases due to Omicron variant have surged, global as well as India’s own domestic diplomatic engagements have been impacted. Several events have been postponed and cancelled. The biennial investor mega-summit, Vibrant Gujarat was postponed due to increasing number of Covid cases. The summit initially due to take place from January 10th to…Continue Reading