Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.   Russian forces fired missiles at several targets as loud explosions were reported…Continue Reading

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now   For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS   LIVE | Updated: Thursday, February 24, 2022, 16:27 [IST] Moscow, Feb 24: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine and called on soldiers there to lay down their arms.Ukraine has said that the Russian military vehicles have crossed into the…Continue Reading

For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now   For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS   | Published: Thursday, February 24, 2022, 14:23 [IST] New Delhi, Feb 24: Expressing concern over ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, India on Thursday said that the situation is in danger of spiralling into a major crisis which may undermine the peace and…Continue Reading

Signaling a morose end to Pax Americana, Russian President Vladimir Putin early Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine; with the Ukrainian foreign minister terming it a “full-scale invasion”. US President Joe Biden has called Putin’s move “an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces” and said the “world will hold Russia accountable.” The…Continue Reading

Expressing concern over ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, India on February 24 said that the situation is in danger of spiralling into a major crisis which may undermine the peace and security of the region. “We call for an immediate de-escalation; situation is in danger of spiralling into a major crisis. If not handled…Continue Reading

The UK and US have repeatedly over the last weeks cited intelligence as indicating that Russia is planning an invasion of Ukraine. (Image: Reuters File)Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced the first tranche of UK sanctions targeting five Russian banks and three billionaire oligarchs.AFP LondonLast Updated:February 23, 2022, 17:48 ISTFOLLOW US ON:Russian President Vladimir…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

Oil hits $90/bbl for the first time since 2014 on Russia-Ukraine tension

NEW YORK: Oil touched $90 a barrel for the first time in seven years on Wednesday, supported by tight supply and rising political tensions in Europe and the Middle East that raised concerns about further disruption in an already-tight market. Brent crude rose $1.67, or 1.9 per cent, to $89.87 by 10:40 a.m. EST (1540…Continue Reading