Russia’s military is generally considered to be the second-most powerful in the world, behind the United States. Ukraine ranks 22nd. That power imbalance that is on stark display as Vladimir Putin’s forces speed towards Kyiv.Members of the Territorial Defence Forces of Ukraine receive weapons to defend the city of Kyiv, on Feb. 25, 2022. (Mikhail…Continue Reading
In the vote for UN Security Council resolution by the US, India abstained as it called for the immediate cessation of hostilities. New Delhi also said that dialogue is the only answer to settle disputes. The resolution looked to “deplore in the strongest terms” “Russia’s aggression” against Ukraine. On Friday afternoon, the 15-nation Security…Continue Reading
European Union’s envoy to India Ugo Astuto has warned that Russia will “pay a price” for invading Ukraine. Speaking to WION’s Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Ugo assured that the sanctions announced by the bloc will “have a very severe impact and will take a toll on the Russian economy.” Talking about the EU’s Indo-Pacific…Continue Reading
Romania’s envoy to Delhi Daniela-Mariana Sezonov Ţane has said that her country will be providing food and accommodation to students who are being evacuated from war-torn Ukraine. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, envoy Daniela said, “Romanian govt offered support for a couple of days with food and accommodation to students and not…Continue Reading
US President Joe Biden holds his remarks after speaking about Ukraine in the East Room of the White House, on February 24, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo)The term Russian oligarch conjures images of posh London mansions, goldplated Bentleys and sleek superyachts in the Mediterranean, their decks draped with partiers dripping in jewels.Associated Press WashingtonLast Updated:February…Continue Reading
Servicemen of the Ukrainian National Guard take positions in central Kyiv, after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, February 25, 2022. (Image: Reuters)Brazil voted on Friday for a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would have deplored the Russian invasion of Ukraine, despite some reluctance by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to condemn Russia.Reuters…Continue Reading
ब्रिटेन के प्रधानमंत्री बोरिस जॉनसन ने कहा कि रूस की हरकत किसी भी संप्रभु राष्ट्र की आजादी छीनने की है, जिसे बर्दाश्त नहीं किया जाएगा। रूस के हमले के तुरंत बाद जॉनसन ने पुतिन के कदम को यूरोप को तबाह करने वाला बताया था और बाद में यहां तक कहा कि रूस के इस घृणित…Continue Reading
The United Nations Security Council at U.N. headquarters in New York. © Reuters Nikkei staff writersFebruary 25, 2022 08:35 JSTUpdated on February 26, 2022 08:27 JST | EuropeRussia has unleashed attacks on Ukraine after months of massing troops near its borders. The military action, ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, amounts to…Continue Reading
During a call with Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russia to halt military action against Ukraine and stressed on taking a diplomatic route to resolve the standoff. “(The) Prime Minister appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path…Continue Reading
India’s Foreign Secretary, Harsh V Shringla, told the media on Thursday that 4,000 Indians had fled Ukraine in the last few days while speaking about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “We started the registration of Indian nationals…about a month ago…We found that 20,000 Indian nationals were there,” he added. He said the Ministry of External Affairs’ control…Continue Reading
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