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Ukraine crisis: Russia declares ceasefire for evacuation of civilians in Mariupol, Volnovakha

Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI): Russia has declared a ceasefire for the evacuation of civilians from the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Sputnik news agency reported citing the Russian Defense Ministry.

2022-03-05T07:27:31.510700+00:00 IST

Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine, opens humanitarian corridors for civilians to leave

Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI): Russia on Saturday declared a ceasefire in Ukraine for opening up humanitarian corridors for civilians to be evacuated.

2022-03-05T07:01:40.615589+00:00 IST

Ukrainian port city Mariupol under 'blockade' by Russian forces

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): After days of "ruthless" attack, Mariupol is under a "blockade" by Russian forces, said Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko on Saturday, according to a media report.

2022-03-05T06:02:16.167408+00:00 IST

Nuclear facilities should never be targeted in military ops: UN chief on Zaporizhzhia NPP

New York [US], March 5 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm over reports of heavy fighting around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.

2022-03-05T01:05:09.378793+00:00 IST

Paris says will put forward measures to safeguard 5 Ukrainian nuclear facilities

Paris [France], March 5 (ANI/Sputnik): France will propose to its partners specific steps to safeguard five main Ukrainian nuclear facilities based on the criteria by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Elysee Palace said on Friday.

2022-03-04T23:58:18.215102+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy slams NATO's decision not to implement no-fly zone over Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has slammed NATO's decision not to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

2022-03-04T23:57:42.503181+00:00 IST

Rijiju meets Slovakia PM, conveys gratitude for evacuation of Indians from Ukraine

Bratislava [Slovakia], March 5 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who is currently in Slovakia as a part of Operation Ganga, on Friday called on the prime minister of the Slovak Republic and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message of gratitude for the help extended in evacuating of Indian nationals from Ukraine.

2022-03-04T22:26:44.951621+00:00 IST

'Hope peace returns to my country', says Ukrainian woman after crossing Poland border

Mlyny [Poland], March 5 (ANI): Nadia, a Ukrainian woman who fled the conflict-torn country, reached a refugee centre in the bordering nation Poland with her two children.

2022-03-04T21:36:12.539313+00:00 IST

Ukraine conflict: Deeply engaged in evacuation of Indians from Kharkiv, says embassy

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Friday said that it was deeply engaged in ensuring the safe evacuation of Indian citizens from the city conflict-ridden Kharkiv.

2022-03-04T21:15:53.172377+00:00 IST

At UNHRC, India urges Sri Lanka for steps to address legitimate aspirations of Tamil community

Geneva [Switzerland], March 5 (ANI): India on Friday called upon Sri Lanka to take necessary steps to address the legitimate aspirations of the Tamil community, including by carrying forward the process of reconciliation and the implementation of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution to ensure that the fundamental freedoms and human rights of all its citizens are fully protected.

2022-03-04T19:07:54.425557+00:00 IST

Ukraine-Russia crisis day 9: Ukraine plans third round of talks with Russia this weekend

New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): Ukraine plans to hold the third round of talks with Russian officials to try to end the fighting triggered by Moscow's invasion this weekend, said one of Kyiv's negotiators as the Ukraine-Russia crisis entered the ninth day today.

2022-03-04T18:04:22.694159+00:00 IST

Afghan embassy in Moscow opposes vote of its representative in favour of Ukraine: Report

Moscow [Russia], March 4 (ANI): Afghan embassy in Moscow opposed the vote of its representative in favour of Ukraine, amid the ongoing crisis due to Russian military operation.

2022-03-04T17:36:57.846652+00:00 IST

Some Indian students in Poland shelter home refuse to leave without pets, say 'won't be able to do so'

Rzeszow [Poland], March 4 (ANI): Some Indian students who safely crossed the Ukraine border and are now living in a shelter home provided by the Indian embassy in collaboration with some other welfare Association in Poland, refused to return to India if their pets are not allowed on board in the flight and said they "won't be able to do it".

2022-03-04T17:33:31.030783+00:00 IST

Moscow says Kyiv sought to accuse Russia of creating radiation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Moscow [Russia], March 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Kyiv wanted to accuse Russia of creating a radiation focus at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP), Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Friday.

2022-03-04T17:16:29.639589+00:00 IST

Ukraine shoots down Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter jet near Volnovakha city

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): A Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter jet was shot down earlier on Friday near the city of Volnovakha in eastern Ukraine, according to The Kyiv independent, a Ukraine media outlet.

2022-03-04T17:11:41.111520+00:00 IST

28 children killed, 64 wounded in Russia's military operation in Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): As many as 28 children were killed and 64 wounded in Russia's military operation in Ukraine, according to The Kyiv independent, a Ukraine media outlet.

2022-03-04T17:06:59.905994+00:00 IST

Ukraine foreign ministry urges international community to force Russia to withdraw its forces from Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Ukrainian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the shelling and seizure of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) site by the Russian Federation and called on the international community to force Russia to withdraw its armed forces from the power plant.

2022-03-04T17:06:32.901439+00:00 IST

Ukraine plans third round of talks with Russia this weekend

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Ukraine plans to hold the third round of talks with Russian officials to try to end the fighting triggered by Moscow's invasion this weekend, said one of Kyiv's negotiators.

2022-03-04T16:35:35.458878+00:00 IST

NATO rejects calls for a no-fly zone as Ukrainian FM Kuleba urges for help

Brussels [Belgium], March 4 (ANI): Outrightly rejecting to police a no-fly zone over Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday warned that such a move could provoke widespread war in Europe with Russia as the Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for urgent help from NATO and European countries.

2022-03-04T16:26:21.288844+00:00 IST

NATO countries sending terrorist fighters to Ukraine, warns Russian Intelligence Service

Moscow [Russia], March 4 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO countries are sending terrorist fighters to Ukraine, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service warned on Friday (local time).

2022-03-04T16:15:51.638565+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: Indian Embassy in Kyiv advises students to pass through Polish borders of Budomeirz, Shehyni-Medyka

Kyiv [Ukraine], March 4 (ANI): Indian Embassy in Kyiv on Friday (local time) advised Indian students to pass through the Polish borders of Budomeirz and Shehyni-Medyka during the daytime to avoid waiting at these points at night as arrangements have been made for smooth movements at these points.

2022-03-04T16:02:09.095613+00:00 IST