Europe

Russia must be isolated diplomatically, financially: Boris Johnson

Kyiv [Ukraine], February 27 (ANI): Amid ongoing tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday (local time) spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and said that Russia must be isolated diplomatically and financially.

2022-02-26T21:27:24.228097+00:00 IST

EU Foreign Policy Chief calls virtual meet in support of Ukraine against Russian strike

Brussels [Belgium], February 27 (ANI): EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell on Saturday (local time) said that he had convened a virtual meeting of EU Foreign Ministers on Sunday to adopt further measures in support of Ukraine against Russian aggression.

2022-02-26T21:00:10.901680+00:00 IST

Germany to supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons, 500 Stinger missiles

Berlin [Germany], February 27 (ANI): Germany will supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 anti-aircraft Stinger missiles in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Kyiv.

2022-02-26T20:24:02.475984+00:00 IST

Indian embassy 'closely monitoring' developing situation in Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], February 27 (ANI): Indian embassy in Ukraine on Saturday (local time) said that the embassy is "closely monitoring" the developing situation, especially in Eastern regions of Ukraine and are in constant touch with the authorities on the safety of Indian citizens.

2022-02-26T20:20:33.426645+00:00 IST

UK forces arrive to reinforce NATO's eastern flank

London [UK], February 27 (ANI): United Kingdom's sea, land and air forces have arrived to reinforce NATO in the East in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

2022-02-26T19:01:54.918945+00:00 IST

'Over 40 Ukrainian soldiers voluntarily lay down arms in DPR'

Moscow [Russia], February 27 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 40 Ukrainian soldiers voluntarily laid down their arms and joined the Donetsk People's Republic and those injured were given medical assistance, Daria Morozova, the DPR's human rights envoy, said on Saturday.

2022-02-26T18:42:19.224655+00:00 IST

Russian Military destroy Dam built to stop water flow to Crimea: Head of Region

Simferopol [Crimea], February 26 (ANI/Sputnik) - The concrete dam built by Ukraine in the Kherson region in 2014 to cut off the water supply to Crimea through the North Crimean Canal was destroyed by the Russian military, Governor Sergey Aksenov told Sputnik on Saturday.

2022-02-26T18:12:56.256514+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy thanks Estonian President, its people for their solidarity in difficult times

Kyiv [Ukraine], February 26 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday thanked the President of Estonia Alar Karis and the Estonian people for their solidarity in these difficult times.

2022-02-26T16:48:50.810168+00:00 IST

About 100,000 people have entered Poland from Ukraine, says Polish Interior Ministry

Warsaw [Poland], February 26 (ANI): About 100,000 people have entered Poland from Ukraine over the last several days, a media report said citing the country's Deputy Minister of Interior and Administration Pawel Szefernaker said on Saturday.

2022-02-26T16:03:24.022647+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy thanks Turkish President for banning passage of Russian warships to Black Sea, military support to Ukraine

Kyiv [Ukraine], February 26 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for banning the passage of Russian warships to the Black Sea and for extending military support to Kyiv as Moscow continues with its military operation.

2022-02-26T15:29:48.112757+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: UK PM Johnson calls for end to Russia's involvement in SWIFT

London [UK], February 26 (ANI): Extending support to Ukraine, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday (local time) called for an end to Russia's involvement in the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) international payments system, to limit the ability of Russia to trade outside the country.

2022-02-26T14:28:44.599835+00:00 IST

Batch of Indian students from Ukraine enters Hungary through Zahony-Uzhhorod border crossing

Budapest [Hungary], February 26 (ANI): A batch of Indian students entered Hungary from the Ukrainian side at Zahony crossing, travelling onward to Budapest for return to India by Air India flight on Saturday.

2022-02-26T14:13:57.178369+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: Estonia to close airspace for Russian airlines

Tallinn [Estonia], February 26 (ANI): Extending support to Ukraine against Russia's ongoing military operations, Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas on Saturday said that the country is banning airspace for Russian airlines and invited all EU countries to do the same.

2022-02-26T13:50:29.490514+00:00 IST

India embassy issues fresh advisory for its citizens in Ukraine desiring to be evacuated via Hungary

Budapest [Hungary], February 26 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Hungary on Saturday issued a fresh advisory for Indians in Ukraine baring them not to cross the border from other checkpoints than Zahony- Uzhhorod as there is no presence of the Indian Embassy unit to facilitate entry into the Hungarian side.

2022-02-26T12:45:03.919829+00:00 IST

Zelensky urges Germany, Hungary to support Russia's expulsion from SWIFT banking system

Kiev [Ukraine], February 26 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday urged Germany and Hungary to back Russia's expulsion from the SWIFT banking system as Moscow continues its military operation in Ukraine.

2022-02-26T12:22:04.840572+00:00 IST

Bulk of Russian forces 30km from centre of Kiev: UK Defence Ministry

London [UK], February 26 (ANI): UK Ministry of Defence on Saturday said that the bulk of the Russian forces is now 30 kilometres from the centre of Ukraine's capital city of Kiev.

2022-02-26T12:00:24.756716+00:00 IST

France ready to assist Ukraine with military equipment, says Ukraine Foreign Minister

Kiev [Ukraine], February 26 (ANI): Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Saturday said that France has agreed to supply military equipment to Keiv as well as ban Russia from SWIFT international banking system.

2022-02-26T11:46:29.919616+00:00 IST

EU will put forward UN General Assembly resolution to demand immediate withdrawal of Russian forces: Ambassador Astuto

Brussels [Belgium], February 26 (ANI): Ugo Astuto, Ambassador of the European Union to India and Bhutan on Saturday said that the EU will put forward a UN General Assembly resolution to demand immediate withdrawal of Russian forces amid tension between Kiev and Moscow.

2022-02-26T10:28:23.370973+00:00 IST

Ukraine Health Minister says 198 Ukrainians killed amid Russia's military operation

Kiev [Ukraine], February 26 (ANI): Ukraine Health Minister Viktor Liashko said that a total of 198 Ukrainians have been killed, including three children till now since the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated on Thursday.

2022-02-26T10:13:57.253975+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: Families seek shelter underground in Kiev

Kiev [Ukraine], February 26 (ANI): As the Russian military continues to advance in Ukraine, including the capital Kiev and other cities, terrified families have been forced to seek shelter underground, the UN said on Friday, adding that at least 100,000 people have likely been displaced by the violence.

2022-02-26T09:59:34.781998+00:00 IST

Finding it difficult to evacuate students stuck at Ukraine-Polish border, says Indian official

Kiev [Ukraine], February 26 (ANI): India is finding it difficult to safely evacuate many students stuck at the Ukraine-Polish border, said a government official in Poland on Saturday.

2022-02-26T09:09:17.373506+00:00 IST