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UK-Pakistan ties hit a new low over Ukraine issue

London [UK], March 10 (ANI): Amid escalating war in Ukraine, the diplomatic relations between the UK and Pakistan have hit a new low as two important visits have been cancelled, following Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to Russia and his recent speech condemning the Western countries.

2022-03-09T18:41:08.652539+00:00 IST

Russia-Ukraine war Day 14 highlights: NATO ramps up security of its eastern flank, EU imposes further sanctions on Russia

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): As the Russia-Ukraine war completed two weeks, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has sent F-35B Lightning aircraft to Amari airbase in Estonia on Wednesday to provide air policing of NATO airspace.

2022-03-09T18:04:59.861467+00:00 IST

F-35B Lightning aircraft sent to Estonia for policing of NATO airspace

Tallinn [Estonia], March 9 (ANI): To provide air policing of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) airspace, F-35B Lightning aircraft from Royal Air Force station Marham arrived at Amari airbase in Estonia on Wednesday (local time).

2022-03-09T17:32:13.373115+00:00 IST

India's second tranche of humanitarian aid to Ukraine arrives in Romania by IAF flight

Bucharest [Romania], March 9 (ANI): India's second tranche of humanitarian aid to Ukraine arrived in Romania by IAF flight on Wednesday and will be further transported to war-torn Ukraine.

2022-03-09T17:16:58.718808+00:00 IST

Stranded Indian students from Sumy thank PM Modi for safe evacuation from war-torn Ukraine

Sumy [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Students of Sumy State University in Ukraine showed their gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making efforts for the safe evacuation of Indian Nationals from the war-torn country.

2022-03-09T16:48:05.601317+00:00 IST

Experts voice concerns over continued violation of human rights by China in Tibet

London [UK], March 9 (ANI): Experts have raised concerns over the continued violation of human rights inside Tibet and asked the world democracies to join hands towards the cause.

2022-03-09T16:25:00.181968+00:00 IST

EU approves new sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Brussels [Belgium], March 9 (ANI): European Union on Wednesday announced new sanctions against Russia and Belarus targeting Russian leaders, oligarchs, their family members, and the maritime sector.

2022-03-09T14:54:20.479999+00:00 IST

Russia skips ICJ hearing, calls the lawsuit filed by Ukraine as 'absurd'

The Hague [Netherlands], March 9 (ANI): Russia skipped the hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which was taking the case of Ukraine regarding the act of genocide by Russia in the ongoing war and Russia termed the lawsuit as 'absurd'.

2022-03-09T14:27:44.545977+00:00 IST

India needs to reconsider its position on Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine: Ukrainian MP

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Acknowledging strategic partnership between India and Russia, Sviatoslav Yurash, Ukraine's youngest Member of Parliament on Wednesday asserted that in light of the Ukraine crisis India needs to reconsider its position on Moscow.

2022-03-09T14:01:25.416729+00:00 IST

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba denounces Germany, says 'you have done too little'

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Amid heightened war between Russia and Ukraine, sanctions imposed on Russia, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday denounced Germany saying "You have done too little."

2022-03-09T11:56:01.320843+00:00 IST

Asma Shafique, Pakistani student thanks Indian govt for safe evacuation from Ukraine's Sumy

Sumy [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Asma Shafique, a Pakistani student of Sumy State Medical College on Wednesday thanked the Indian Government for her safe evacuation amid the Russia-Ukraine war which entered the fourteenth day today.

2022-03-09T11:38:23.301088+00:00 IST

Youngest Ukrainian MP praises India for humanitarian efforts, thanks PM Modi for connecting with President Zelenskyy

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Sviatoslav Yurash, Ukraine's youngest Member of Parliament praised India for the humanitarian measures taken to help those affected by the Russian military operation against Ukraine and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for speaking with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the current situation in Ukraine.

2022-03-09T11:33:26.444200+00:00 IST

Kyiv confirms opening of humanitarian corridors in a number of Ukrainian cities

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk confirmed on Wednesday the opening of humanitarian corridors from Enerhodar, Mariupol to Zaporizhia, from Sumy to Poltava and other Ukrainian cities.

2022-03-09T09:38:12.489432+00:00 IST

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of covertly planning offensive in Donbas

Moscow [Russia], March 9 (ANI): Amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Russia's Defence Ministry on Wednesday has accused Kyiv of having planned an offensive operation in the breakaway Donbas region for March this year, which was defeated by the Russian forces.

2022-03-09T09:35:39.005803+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: Universal Music Group suspends operations in Russia

Moscow [Russia], March 9 (ANI): The multinational music corporation Universal Music Group on Tuesday said it is suspending its operations in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

2022-03-09T08:18:27.715057+00:00 IST

Russia's central bank limits cash withdrawal in foreign currencies

Moscow [Russia], March 9 (ANI): The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) on Wednesday announced that it is imposing a temporary restriction on the withdrawal of cash in foreign currencies, local media reported.

2022-03-09T05:43:18.202579+00:00 IST

Ukraine: Chernobyl NPP no longer sending safeguards monitoring system data

Chernobyl [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is no longer transmitting data from safeguards monitoring systems installed at the facility, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi informed in a statement on Tuesday.

2022-03-09T05:08:38.691042+00:00 IST

Ukraine conflict: Sumy evacuation of stranded Indian students-- how it unfolded

Sumy [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): More than 650 Indian students were evacuated from the war-torn Ukrainian city of Sumy on Tuesday.

2022-03-09T01:24:23.440943+00:00 IST

West will form 'Marshall Plan' for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has committed to a new "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine and hinted the US and allies will garner support for the plan.

2022-03-09T01:17:37.824210+00:00 IST

EU announces EUR500mn for humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Brussels [Belgium], March 9 (ANI): The European Union has announced 500 million euros for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, saying it had taken in two million refugees fleeing the Russian invasion so far and expected millions more.

2022-03-08T22:55:08.092289+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy thanks Biden for banning energy imports from Russia

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 9 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked US President Joe Biden Tuesday banning Russian oil, natural gas and coal imports to the US.

2022-03-08T21:27:53.555150+00:00 IST