Europe

Australia announces fresh sanctions against 'propagandists' Russia

Canberra [Australia], March 8 (ANI): Australia has imposed another round of sanctions against Russia for its "unjustified invasion" of Ukraine and is targeting Moscow's senior military officers, as well as state propagandists spreading "pro-Kremlin disinformation".

2022-03-08T04:52:15.253164+00:00 IST

Ukraine conflict: Russia declares ceasefire for humanitarian corridors in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Mariupol

Moscow [Russia], March 8 (ANI): Russia on Tuesday declared a ceasefire amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine from 10 am (Moscow time) to provide humanitarian corridors in the cities of Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mariupol, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said in a statement.

2022-03-08T02:37:22.018632+00:00 IST

Ukrainian foreign minister to meet Russian counterpart on Thursday

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 8 (ANI): Amid the escalating Ukraine-Russia conflict, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed his plans to meet with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on March 10.

2022-03-07T23:40:52.833111+00:00 IST

UNHRC: Pashtuns continue to protest in Geneva against rights violations in Pakistan

Geneva [Switzerland], March 8 (ANI): Members of the civil rights movement, Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) will hold protests outside the UN headquarters in Geneva on Tuesday to raise concerns over human rights violations being committed by the Pakistan Army.

2022-03-07T21:24:29.183183+00:00 IST

Hungary offers foreign students affected by Russian military operations to continue studies in Hungary

Budapest [Hungary], March 8 (ANI): Hungarian Universities have offered to foreign students whose studies were disrupted by the Russian military operation in Ukraine to continue their studies in Hungary.

2022-03-07T20:37:34.743834+00:00 IST

EU agrees to begin examining bids from Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova to join bloc

Brussels [Belgium], March 8 (ANI): European Union ambassadors on Monday agreed to examine bids by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova to join the bloc, starting the lengthy process towards accession.

2022-03-07T20:27:46.171453+00:00 IST

Canada announces sanctions against Kremlin Spokesman Peskov, Businessman Deripaska

London [UK], March 7 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday imposed sanctions against ten individuals with close ties to the Russian leadership, including Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, and businessman Oleg Deripaska.

2022-03-07T17:33:51.855288+00:00 IST

Hungary refuses to join new Western sanctions on Russian energy sector: Finance Minister

Budapest [Hungary], March 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Hungary will not support the expansion of anti-Russian sanctions in the energy sector as this would threaten both the national currency and welfare of Hungarians, Hungarian Finance Minister Mihaly Varga said on Monday.

2022-03-07T17:14:59.485875+00:00 IST

Have assisted evacuation of 146,000 foreign citizens since Russia's invasion, says Ukrainian govt

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 7 (ANI): Ukrainian government has assisted around 146,000 foreign citizens to leave Ukraine since Russia's invasion, said the country's foreign ministry on Monday.

2022-03-07T17:05:40.607973+00:00 IST

Human rights situation in Afghanistan continues to be a matter of concern: India at 49th session of UNHRC

Geneva [Switzerland], March 7 (ANI): India at the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Monday (local time) said that the recent developments in Afghanistan particularly the human rights situation continued to be a matter of concern.

2022-03-07T16:58:06.185258+00:00 IST

At least 13 civilians killed in airstrike on bread factory in Kyiv: Ukraine's state emergency service

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 7 (ANI): At least 13 Ukrainian civilians were killed in an airstrike on a bread factory in Kyiv, local media reported citing Ukraine's state emergency service.

2022-03-07T16:33:08.891993+00:00 IST

UK PM Johnson says sanctions on Russian energy very much 'on the table'

London [UK], March 7 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday said that London and other Western governments are seriously considering sanctions on Russian energy exports in response to the ongoing military operation in Ukraine.

2022-03-07T16:32:33.852970+00:00 IST

Geneva: Exhibition in front of UN highlights genocide of Baloch in Pakistan

Geneva [Switzerland], March 7 (ANI): The Baloch Voice Association in coordination with Voice for Baloch Missing Persons and Baloch Peoples Congress started a three-day Banner and Poster Exhibition at Broken Chair in front of the United Nations office in Geneva.

2022-03-07T16:23:55.821493+00:00 IST

Russia mounting resources to 'encircle' city of Dnipro in central Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 7 (ANI): Russia is planning to "encircle" the city of Dnipro in central Kyiv, according to a Ukrainian security official.

2022-03-07T16:23:50.215511+00:00 IST

Ukrainian forces have retaken control of Mykolaiv airport, says regional governor

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 7 (ANI): Ukrainian forces have retaken control of Mykolaiv airport, local media reported citing Mykolaiv governor Vitaliy Kim.

2022-03-07T16:17:46.343638+00:00 IST

1,207 casualties recorded in Ukraine since beginning of Russia's armed attack: UN Human Rights

Geneva [Switzerland], March 7 (ANI): The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Ukraine has recorded 1,207 civilian casualties, including 406 killed and 801 injured people, since Russia's military operation began in the Eastern European country.

2022-03-07T16:11:34.328313+00:00 IST

EU 'needs to be prepared for five million' refugees from Ukraine, says top diplomat Borell

Brussels [Belgium], March 7 (ANI): The European Union should be ready for five million people fleeing Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia, according to European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

2022-03-07T15:33:03.770901+00:00 IST

Third round of talks between Russia, Ukraine begins in Belarus

Minsk [Belarus], March 7 (ANI): The third round of negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine and Russia began on Monday, informed the Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

2022-03-07T15:12:17.268921+00:00 IST

Russian forces destroyed over 1500 residential buildings, 202 schools, 34 hospitals since the beginning of military operation, claims Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 7 (ANI): Nearly 202 schools, 34 hospitals and over 1500 residential buildings have been destroyed by Russian forces since the beginning of their military operation in Ukraine, claimed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's aide Mykhailo Podolyak on Monday.

2022-03-07T14:56:17.683481+00:00 IST

Ukraine moves ICJ seeking immediate suspension of Russian military operations

The Hague [Netherlands], March 7 (ANI): Ukraine on Monday (local time) requested the UN Court - International Court of Justice to intervene in the ongoing conflict with Russia, seeking to "immediately suspend Russian military operations".

2022-03-07T14:43:43.892185+00:00 IST

Russia, Ukraine to discuss political, humanitarian aspects, military settlement during third round of talks today

Moscow [Russia], March 7 (ANI): Russia and Ukraine will discuss political, humanitarian aspects and a military settlement during the third round of talks scheduled to be held today in Belarus, Sputnik reported citing the head of the Russian delegation, presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky.

2022-03-07T14:18:37.998175+00:00 IST