Europe

Accrediting Taliban diplomat does not mean recognition: Russia

Moscow [Russia], April 9 (ANI): Over a week after it accredited a diplomat of the Taliban regime, Russia's Foreign Ministry said that accepting the credentials of the first diplomat does not mean recognizing the current government in Kabul.

2022-04-09T14:34:51.756317+00:00 IST

SSU planning to bring dead bodies to Irpin: Defense Ministry

Moscow [Russia], April 9 (ANI/Sputnik): The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is planning to bring the dead bodies of those killed by Ukrainian shelling to Irpin, Kyiv region, to carry out a 'cynical and staged' action for the subsequent distribution of video footage through the Western media, Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Saturday.

2022-04-09T09:29:56.143915+00:00 IST

Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty says she pays all UK taxes

London [UK], April 9 (ANI): After reports of her non-domicile status and alleged tax evasion, Akshata Murthy, the wife of British finance minister Rishi Sunak, claimed that she has been paying all taxes.

2022-04-09T08:54:26.213859+00:00 IST

EU Commission President visits Ukraine's Bucha

Bucha [Ukraine], April 9 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen who visited Ukraine's Bucha town where Russian forces allegedly massacred and raped hundreds of civilians said that the world was mourning with the people of Bucha.

2022-04-09T07:43:43.730353+00:00 IST

UN official stresses priority to hold general elections in Libya

Tripoli [Libya], April 9 (ANI/Xinhua): Stephanie Williams, the adviser to the UN secretary-general for Libya, on Friday stressed the UN priority to hold general elections in the country as soon as possible.

2022-04-08T21:15:30.047547+00:00 IST

Slovakia provides S-300 air defence system to Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], April 8 (ANI): As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 44th day, Slovakia's Prime Minister Eduard Heger on Friday said that his country has provided an S-300 air defence system to Ukraine against Russia's aggression.

2022-04-08T14:02:14.388173+00:00 IST

Russia usupension from UNHRC reinforces UN authority: EU High Rep

Brussels [Belgium], April 8 (ANI): The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles, on Friday said that the decision of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to suspend Russia from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) reinforces the authority of the principal organ of the United Nations.

2022-04-08T11:15:06.019259+00:00 IST

EU sanctions lawmakers, officials of Donbas Republics

Moscow [Russia], April 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union is imposing sanctions against lawmakers and officials of the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic, the European Commission said on Friday.

2022-04-08T10:39:39.383116+00:00 IST

European Commission chief reaches Kyiv

Kyiv [Ukraine], April 8 (ANI): European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and its Vice-President Josep Borrell Fontelles along with Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Eduard Heger arrived in Kyiv on Friday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discuss the bloc's proposals for the country invaded by Russia.

2022-04-08T07:40:21.429851+00:00 IST

EU agrees on new sanctions package against Russia, including coal

Brussels [Belgium], April 8 (ANI): The European Union has agreed on a new sanctions package, including an embargo on Russian coal imports for invading Ukraine.

2022-04-08T04:18:53.370155+00:00 IST

Activist calls on UN to address China's 'crimes' against Uyghurs

Geneva [Switzerland], April 8 (ANI): At the 14th Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, Nobel-nominated activist and sister to detained Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas, Rushan Abbas, called on the UN to address China's 'crimes' against the Uyghurs.

2022-04-07T18:31:52.534635+00:00 IST

Belarus introduces price controls for certain non-food items

Minsk [Belarus], April 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Belarus is introducing price controls for certain non-food products such as toothpaste, toilet paper, and soap, the country's government said on Thursday.

2022-04-07T18:10:33.017630+00:00 IST

Russia blacklists New Zealand Prime Minister in response to sanct

Moscow [Russia], April 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia, in response to anti-Russian sanctions, added 130 New Zealand citizens, including the country's prime minister, to its "black list," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

2022-04-07T17:42:57.694013+00:00 IST

EU passes resolution to combat Chinese disinformation campaigns

Brussels [Belgium], April 7 (ANI): To combat the problem of interference through disinformation by state and non-state foreign entities in the democratic processes of the European Union (EU) member countries, the European Parliament (EP) recently adopted a resolution to combat 'foreign Interference including disinformation'.

2022-04-07T17:34:25.973265+00:00 IST

Mayor of Ukraine's Balakliia fled to Russia along with family

Kyiv [Ukraine], April 7 (ANI): As the Russia-Ukraine war intensifies, Mayor of Balakliia city in Ukraine, Ivan Stolbovyi along with his family, fled to Russia, says Kharkiv Oblast governor, Oleh Synehubov.

2022-04-07T16:35:38.011233+00:00 IST

G7 leaders agree on ban of investments in key sectors of Russian

Moscow [Russia], April 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The G7 Leaders have agreed on a ban of all new investments in key sectors of the Russian economy, including in energy, according to a statement published on Thursday.

2022-04-07T15:07:53.525572+00:00 IST

Delivering arms to Ukraine to negatively impact Moscow-Kyiv talks

Moscow [Russia], April 7 (ANI/Sputnik) - Delivering weapons from the West to Ukraine will have a negative impact on the negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

2022-04-07T11:34:07.954329+00:00 IST

Moscow will respond to new US sanctions against Russia

Moscow [Russia], April 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Moscow will definitely respond to new US sanctions against Russia and President Vladimir Putin's relatives, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

2022-04-07T11:18:17.496939+00:00 IST

EU monitoring human rights violations in PoK, GB

Brussels [Belgium], April 7 (ANI): The European Union on Wednesday (local time) said that it is monitoring the human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

2022-04-07T08:46:21.142313+00:00 IST

Indian community in Netherlands bridge with Europe: President

Amsterdam [Netherlands], April 7 (ANI): The Indian community is an important pillar in India-Netherlands growing bilateral relations and also serves as a bridge not only between the two countries but also between India and Europe, President Ram Nath Kovind said.

2022-04-07T07:59:32.021612+00:00 IST

UK Foreign Secretary says working with G7 on new Russia sanctions

London [UK], April 7 (ANI/Sputnik): UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said that she was working with G7 partners on new restrictions against more Russian banks over the Russian military operation in Ukraine.

2022-04-07T00:46:49.885932+00:00 IST