Europe

Russia's proposed pause in fire in Mariupol 'attempt to deflect intl condemnation': UK

London [UK], March 6 (ANI): The UK Ministry of Defence said Saturday called Russia's proposed pause in fire in Mariupol a likely "attempt to deflect international condemnation" while they resettled forces for "renewed offensive activity."

2022-03-05T22:21:22.822930+00:00 IST

Ask Russia to stop ongoing conflict: Ukraine FM Kuleba urges India

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 6 (ANI): Demanding fresh rounds of sanctions against Russia, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Saturday called on governments of several countries including India to appeal to Russia to stop the ongoing conflict.

2022-03-05T20:46:04.120176+00:00 IST

Ukraine confirms to IAEA 2 reactors at Zaporizhhzhya NPP operational: Grossi

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 6 (ANI): Ukraine has confirmed to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that two out of 6 reactors of Zaporizhhzhya NPP are working, and the radiation levels are normal, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said in his statement on Saturday.

2022-03-05T20:22:43.876550+00:00 IST

First shipment of UNICEF humanitarian aid arrives in Ukraine as conflict escalates

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 6 (ANI): The first batch of UNICEF humanitarian supplies has arrived today in Lviv, western Ukraine, from UNICEF's Global Supply and Logistics Hub in Copenhagen. It is part of a six-truck convoy containing an estimated 62 tonnes of supplies on its way to the war-ravaged country.

2022-03-05T19:04:22.901117+00:00 IST

Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks may take place on March 7: Reports

Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI): The third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine may take place on March 7, according to Sputnik News Agency. Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI): The third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine may take place on March 7, according to Sputnik News Agency.

2022-03-05T17:40:35.790456+00:00 IST

Russian diplomat physically assaulted in Lithuania: Foreign Ministry

Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI/Sputnik): A Russian diplomat has been physically assaulted in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

2022-03-05T17:29:58.260935+00:00 IST

'Will leave no stone unturned for safe evacuation of Indian students'

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Kyiv on Saturday (local time) said that they will not leave any stone unturned to ensure the safe evacuation of Indian students from the Ukrainian city of Sumy and requested them to keep some more hours of strength.

2022-03-05T16:34:27.704945+00:00 IST

Warsaw playing vital work in Ukraine crisis, US doubled number of military personnel deployed in Poland: Blinken

Brussels [Belgium], March 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday praised Warsaw for playing a "vital" role in the Ukraine crisis, by stating that the United States has deployed doubled the number of military personnel in Poland.

2022-03-05T16:20:04.010617+00:00 IST

All Indians evacuated from Ukraine's Pisochyn: Indian embassy in Kyiv

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): Indian Embassy in Kyiv on Saturday (local time) said that all Indian nationals have been evacuated from the Pisochyn city of Ukraine.

2022-03-05T16:07:00.639838+00:00 IST

Sewa International extends help to about 30,000 people across multiple nationalities amidst Russia-Ukraine crisis

Budapest [Hungary], March 5 (ANI): Sewa International, a not for profit organisation through its journey in Europe, has been able to extend help to as many as 30,000 people who are stuck in Ukraine as it faces conflict from Russia.

2022-03-05T14:34:10.127279+00:00 IST

Russia decides to put deterrence forces on alert over UK Minister's statement on NATO involvement in Ukraine conflict: Putin

Khimki [Russia] March 5 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) said that UK Foreign Minister Liz Truss's remark about the possible involvement of NATO in the conflict in Ukraine has prompted Moscow to put its deterrence forces on high alert.

2022-03-05T14:33:29.448014+00:00 IST

Russia has no plans to declare state of emergency: Putin

Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian government has no plans to declare a state of emergency or make any other extraordinary provisions, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.

2022-03-05T14:25:27.328154+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy to hold zoom meeting with bipartisan group of US senators today

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): The Ukrainian Embassy in Washington extended an invitation to Democratic and Republican US senators to attend a Zoom meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.

2022-03-05T13:48:10.001090+00:00 IST

Blinken meets EU President, says united against Russia's 'unjustifiable war'

Brussels [Belgium], March 5 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday (Local Time) met with President of EU commission Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels and showed US' solidarity with Ukraine saying the US and EU are united against Russia's 'unjustifiable war'.

2022-03-05T13:43:59.508001+00:00 IST

3 buses reach Pisochyn: Indian Embassy in Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): Three buses arranged by the Government of India have reached Pisochyn and will shortly be making their way westwards, said the Indian Embassy in Ukraine on Saturday.

2022-03-05T13:37:54.088219+00:00 IST

West encouraging mercenaries to fight Russians, says Russian Embassy

Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI): Western countries have increased dispatch of mercenaries to the combat zones in Ukraine, the Russian Embassy has said.

2022-03-05T13:12:36.813200+00:00 IST

After being denied flights over restrictions on boarding pets, student finally allowed to come to India from Ukraine with his cat

Budapest (Hungary) [India], March 5 (ANI): A student from Kerala stranded in war-hit Ukraine who earned praises for his struggle to return with his pet cat, will finally land in India soon.

2022-03-05T12:06:20.042279+00:00 IST

Ukrainian FM Kuleba urges European nations to close all their ports for Russian ships

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Saturday called on the European countries to close all their ports for the Russian ships amid the heightened tensions in Ukraine.

2022-03-05T11:40:10.982523+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: 29 flights from Romania flew back many Indian students home in last 7 days

Bucharest [Romania], March 5 (ANI): Under Operation Ganga, in the last 7 days, a total of 29 flights from Romania alone have flown many students back to India, said Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Saturday.

2022-03-05T10:49:16.796291+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: Seven-hour long ceasefire begins in Mariupol, Volnovakha to set up humanitarian corridors

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): A seven-hour ceasefire has begun in Mariupol and Volnovakha cities of Ukraine to set up humanitarian corridors for the evacuation of civilians and delivery of food and medicines, said a media report.

2022-03-05T09:35:02.015487+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy wanted to use provocation at nuclear plant to establish no-fly zone over Ukraine: Former Ukraine PM

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Volodymyr Zelenskyy had attempted to use provocations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in order to convince Western countries to establish a no-fly zone over Ukraine, Ukrainian Former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has told Sputnik.

2022-03-05T08:23:27.449694+00:00 IST