The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has claimed many lives till now, while Russian troops continue to charge assault on Ukrainian towns and cities. All Indian nationals have left Kyiv, according to Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla. US President Joe Biden promised to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. the President has announced that Russia will be banned from accessing US airspace.
Russia Ukraine war updates:
Indian student dies in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia in hospital
Another Indian casualty has been confirmed in Ukraine. An Indian student lost his life while he was being treated in hospital for an illness. The student has been identified as Chandan Jindal. He was aged 21 and had been studying in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia for four years.
Embassy of India asks Indian nationals to leave Kharkiv immediately
The Embassy of India issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine on Wednesday, which tells them to leave Kharkiv immediately. Indian nationals have been asked to proceed to Pesochin, Babaye and Bezlyudocka at the earliest. Under all circumstances, all Indian nationals must reach the mentioned settlements by 1800 hours (Ukrainian time) today.
UN says almost 8,36,000 refugees have fled Ukraine conflict
UN estimates released on Wednesday suggest that about 836,000 refugees have fled Ukraine’s violence for safety in neighbouring countries. According to the website of the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, 835,928 people have fled the country’s borders.
Third World War will involve Nuclear weapons, says Russian Foreign Minister
On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that a third World War would entail nuclear weapons and be destructive.
US is a dictator in velvet gloves, says Russian Ambassador-designate to India
Russian Ambassador-designate to India Denis Alipov addressed the ongoing war in a press briefing on Wednesday. He said that the US only wants global prominence in the guise of democracy, freedom and rules-based international order. He stated that these are the very rules it formulates under the pretence of consulting partners and allies.
Kremlin says Russia is ready to continue talks with Ukraine Wednesday evening
As Moscow’s invasion of the pro-Western country reached its seventh day, the Kremlin claimed a Russian delegation was ready to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine. Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesperson, said that their delegation will be ready to continue negotiations, adding that Moscow expects the talks to resume Wednesday evening.
Mercedes, Shell, BP end partnership with Russia amid ongoing war
Russia’s important industries have suffered a setback due to the sanctions. Petroleum company Shell, which has given Russia millions of dollars in profit for years, has said that it is closing all joint ventures with Russian-owned gas giant Gazprom. Recently, British Petroleum (BP) said that it is selling its stake in Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft. Automobile maker Volvo has said that it is closing its factory to make trucks in Russia. At the same time, Mercedes has said that it is ending its partnership Russia.
Almost 6000 Russians killed in 6 days, says Ukraine President Zelenskyy
On day 7 of war between Russia and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that almost 6,000 Russian lives have been lost in 6 days of war.
Russia intensifies attacks, 21 killed, over 100 injured in Kharkiv
Latest reports suggest that hard shelling by Russian troops on Kharkiv has left 21 people dead and over 112 people injured.
Russia Ukraine Crisis Live Updates: Google blocks RT, Sputnik from Play app store
Alphabet Inc’s Google announced on Tuesday that it had removed RT and Sputnik-related mobile apps from its Play store, after a previous move to remove the Russian state publishers from its news-related services.
UN General Assembly to reprimand Russia, demand Moscow to withdraw military forces
On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly will censure Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and demand that it cease fighting and withdraw its military forces. This move is aimed towards the diplomatc isolation of Russia at the UN.
According to diplomats, nearly half of the 193-member General Assembly had signed on as co-sponsors of a draft resolution by Tuesday evening, ahead of a vote on Wednesday. Russia’s assault towards Ukraine is condemned in the text.
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Russian airborne troops land in Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv, attack local hospital
The Ukrainian army has revealed that Russian airborne troops landed in Kharkiv, the second largest Ukrainian city on Wednesday. There were immediate clashes. The Russian troops also attacked a local hospital, as per reports.