Europe

'Let us sit down at negotiation table': Ukraine President to Putin

Kiev [Ukraine], February 25 (ANI): Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested to Russian President Vladimir Putin that they sit down at the negotiation table amid escalating tensions over Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

2022-02-25T13:16:48.274794+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Poland issues advisory to its citizens desiring to be evacuated

Warsaw [Poland], February 25 (ANI): Amid Russian military operations in Ukraine and condition worsening, the Indian Embassy in Warsaw issued an urgent advisory for its citizens who desire to be evacuated via Poland.

2022-02-25T13:12:46.148876+00:00 IST

EU, Member States stand in solidarity with Ukraine Ambassador: Envoy to India, Bhutan

Kiev [Ukraine], February 25 (ANI): Heads of Mission of the EU and its Member States stand in solidarity with the Ukraine Ambassador and condemned Russia's "unprovoked and unjustified" military attack, said Ugo Astuto, the Ambassador of the European Union to India and Bhutan on Friday.

2022-02-25T10:46:01.898811+00:00 IST

Ukraine crisis: President Zelenskyy slams allies for 'looking on from a distance'

Kiev [Ukraine], February 25 (ANI): The sanctions imposed on Moscow are not enough to curtail Russian military operations against Ukraine, the country's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday and added that they are defending their country alone.

2022-02-25T07:24:38.851465+00:00 IST

Denmark ready to take in refugees from Ukraine: PM Frederiksen

Copenhagen [Denmark], February 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Denmark will accept refugees fleeing from Ukraine, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told journalists on Thursday.

2022-02-25T06:26:20.873202+00:00 IST

Inflicted 800 casualties among Russian forces, claims Ukraine Defence Ministry

Kiev [Ukraine], February 25 (ANI): The Ukrainian Defence Ministry has said its armed forces have inflicted some 800 casualties on Russian forces since the military operations began on Thursday.

2022-02-25T05:11:15.393966+00:00 IST

Ukraine: Explosions heard in central Kiev

Kiev [Ukraine], February 25 (ANI): A number of explosions were heard in the capital city of Ukraine as the Russian special military operation entered the second day, local media reported on Friday.

2022-02-25T04:35:32.030825+00:00 IST

EU decides to impose additional sanctions on Russia: European Council President

Brussels [Belgium], February 25 (ANI): President of the European Council Charles Michel on Friday said that the European Union has made a political decision to impose additional sanctions on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine.

2022-02-25T03:48:08.521999+00:00 IST

Russian forces take control of Chernobyl power plant

Kyiv [Ukraine], February 25 (ANI): Russian forces have taken control of the Chernobyl power plant in northern Ukraine on Thursday (local time), as per an official.

2022-02-24T20:12:54.719271+00:00 IST

Package of tough sanctions against Russia from EU is approaching, says Ukraine President Zelensky

Kiev [Ukraine], February 24 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that a package of additional tough sanctions against Russia from the European Union is approaching amid Moscow's ongoing military operations in Ukraine as discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron.

2022-02-24T17:07:29.105831+00:00 IST

Embassy of India in Hungary despatched team to facilitate exit of Indians from Ukraine

Budapest [Hungary], February 24 (ANI): With Ukraine closing its airspace after Russia launched a military operation against it, the Embassy of India in Hungary on Thursday said it has sent a team to coordinate and facilitate the exit of Indians from Ukraine.

2022-02-24T14:36:26.036889+00:00 IST

Turkish President calls on Russia, Ukraine to resolve crisis through dialogue

Ankara [Turkey], February 24 (ANI/Sputnik): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday called on Russia and Ukraine to resolve the crisis through dialogue within the Minsk Agreements.

2022-02-24T13:46:50.635358+00:00 IST

NATO's defence plans activated, but no troops deployment inside Ukraine, says Stoltenberg

Brussels [Belgium], February 24 (ANI): NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said that the organization has activated its defence plans, however, there will be no deployment of troops inside Ukraine.

2022-02-24T13:08:44.118293+00:00 IST

Deploying additional forces in eastern part of Alliance: NATO over Russian military operations on Ukraine

Brussels [Belgium], February 24 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is deploying additional defensive land and air forces to the eastern part of the Alliance, as well as additional maritime assets, the alliance's council said on Thursday.

2022-02-24T12:42:22.038630+00:00 IST

Ukraine breaks diplomatic relations with Russia: President Zelenskyy

Kiev [Ukraine], February 24 (ANI): Soon after Russia launched its military operations in the Donbas region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday announced the decision of severing his country's diplomatic relations with Moscow.

2022-02-24T11:20:30.736188+00:00 IST

UK will respond 'decisively' to Russia attack on Ukraine: Johnson

London [UK], February 24 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday termed the Russian invasion of Kiev as a "catastrophe for the European continent" and said that Britain and its allies 'will respond decisively'.

2022-02-24T11:07:05.266447+00:00 IST

Russia's military operation is 'blatant aggression', have caused civilian casualties: Ukrainian envoy to India

New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Ukrainian ambassador to India Igor Polikha on Thursday termed Russia's military operation in Ukraine a case of 'blatant aggression' which it says has led to civilian casualties.

2022-02-24T09:49:27.326215+00:00 IST

Ukrainian envoy seeks support amid Russian military operation, says India 'very influential' global player

New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): Calling India a "very influential global player", the Ukrainian ambassador to India Igor Polikha on Thursday sought India's support amid the ongoing military operation from Russia in Ukraine.

2022-02-24T09:37:53.888054+00:00 IST

Russia must 'immediately' end military operations in Ukraine: Macron

Paris [France], February 24 (ANI): Russia must "immediately" end military operations in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday as he extended solidarity with Kiev.

2022-02-24T09:31:27.578695+00:00 IST

India closely monitoring rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, focus remains on safety of our citizens

New Delhi [India], February 24 (ANI): India is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, sources said on Thursday as the situation continues to escalate near the Ukrainian border after Russia launched its military operations in the Donbas region.

2022-02-24T07:21:59.866591+00:00 IST

Will hold Kremlin accountable, says EU chief, condemning Russia's military operations in Ukraine

Brussels [Belgium], February 24 (ANI): Terming Russia's military operations as 'unjustified attack', EU chief Ursula von der Leyen strongly condemned Moscow's actions in Ukraine and said the bloc will hold the Kremlin accountable.

2022-02-24T06:43:28.705153+00:00 IST