25 February 2022, 22:11 PM
More than 50,000 Ukrainians flee country in 48 hours: UN
More than 50,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled their country in less than 48 hours — a majority to Poland and Moldova — and many more are moving towards its borders.
Heartfelt thanks to the governments and people of countries keeping their borders open and welcoming refugees.
— Filippo Grandi (@FilippoGrandi) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 22:03 PM
Russia announces 'partial restriction' of access to Facebook over platform's ban of Kremlin-backed media, reports AP.
25 February 2022, 21:33 PM
Latest advisory for Indians in Ukraine desiring to be evacuated via Poland: Embassy of India in Poland and Lithuania
Latest advisory for Indians in Ukraine desiring to be evacuated via Poland: Embassy of India in Poland and Lithuania pic.twitter.com/uZ3w4tWTDG
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 21:32 PM
The first batch of evacuees from Ukraine reach Romania via the Suceava border crossing. Our team at Suceava will now facilitate travel to Bucharest for their onward journey to India: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
#WATCH The first batch of evacuees from Ukraine reach Romania via the Suceava border crossing. Our team at Suceava will now facilitate travel to Bucharest for their onward journey to India: MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi
(Source: Arindam Bagchi's Twitter handle) pic.twitter.com/c4uevDh68l
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 20:56 PM
UK Ministry of Defence released an update on Ukraine crisis:
Read below for an update from Defence Intelligence: pic.twitter.com/blwf1hv0bq
— Ministry of Defence DefenceHQ) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 20:55 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin to Ukrainian military- "Take power into your own hands": Reuters
25 February 2022, 20:54 PM
International Chess Federation (FIDE) Council has decided that the 44th Chess Olympiad, including the competition for players with disabilities and the FIDE Congress, will not take place in Russia: FIDE (ANI)
25 February 2022, 20:29 PM
In addition to the Control Rooms in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi & the Embassy of India in Kyiv, the presence of MEA Teams have been expanded in western Ukraine and its neighbouring border regions to assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine: MEA
In addition to the Control Rooms in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi & the Embassy of India in Kyiv, the presence of MEA Teams have been expanded in western Ukraine and its neighbouring border regions to assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine: MEA pic.twitter.com/Q1wCpC4IfY
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 20:05 PM
Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba tweeted, "Call with my Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. Asked India to use all influence in its relations with Russia to force it to cease military aggression against Ukraine. Urged India as a non-permanent UNSC member to support today’s draft resolution on restoring peace in Ukraine."
Call with my Indian counterpart @DrSJaishankar. Asked India to use all influence in its relations with Russia to force it to cease military aggression against Ukraine. Urged India as a non-permanent UNSC member to support today’s draft resolution on restoring peace in Ukraine.
— Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 20:16 PM
The European Union will accept all people fleeing the violence caused by Russia`s invasion of Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday. "We need to do everything to accept without delay the people who are now fleeing the bombs, the tanks," she told reporters as she arrived for a meeting with her EU counterparts in Brussels. (Reuters)
25 February 2022, 19:54 PM
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urges all International Sports Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus: International Olympic Committee (ANI)
25 February 2022, 19:45 PM
MoS Ministry of External Affairs V Muraleedharan to receive Indian nationals arriving from Ukraine in a special flight on February 26 in Delhi. (ANI)
25 February 2022, 19:45 PM
Ukraine's Defence Ministry says more than 1,000 Russian soldiers were killed so far in Ukraine conflict: Reuters
25 February 2022, 19:44 PM
EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks to Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba He shared his assessment of current situation. I emphasised that India supports diplomacy and dialogue as the way out. Discussed predicament of Indians, incl students. Appreciate his support for their safe return, EAM says. (ANI)
25 February 2022, 19:31 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation of high-ranking officials to Minsk to hold talks with Kiev- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Russian Embassy in India (ANI)
25 February 2022, 18:27 PM
The EU has agreed to freeze European assets linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, three EU officials and a European diplomat: AFP
25 February 2022, 17:59 PM
The road leading to India's diplomatic enclave blocked as Police braces for Anti-Russia protestors in front of Russian embassy over Ukraine invasion.
25 February 2022, 17:53 PM
Russian Grand Prix cancelled for 2022: Formula 1 statement
Russian Grand Prix cancelled for 2022: Formula 1 statement pic.twitter.com/PweWHolJWd
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 17:52 PM
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on Europeans with 'combat experience' to fight for Ukraine, reports AFP
25 February 2022, 17:27 PM
The first batch of Indian students have left Chernivtsi for the Ukraine-Romania border. MEA Camp Offices are now operational in Lviv and Chernivtsi towns in western Ukraine. Additional Russian speaking officials are being sent to these Camp Offices.
The first batch of Indian students have left Chernivtsi for the Ukraine-Romania border
MEA Camp Offices are now operational in Lviv and Chernivtsi towns in western Ukraine. Additional Russian speaking officials are being sent to these Camp Offices. pic.twitter.com/OvRlqA8Q4t
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 17:13 PM
President of China, Xi Jinping speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calls for 'negotiation' with Ukraine- state media: AFP
25 February 2022, 16:45 PM
Indian nationals arriving at the Poland-Ukraine border by public conveyance are advised to make for the Shehyni-Medyka border crossing: Embassy of India, Warsaw
Indian nationals arriving at the Poland-Ukraine border by public conveyance are advised to make for the Shehyni-Medyka border crossing: Embassy of India, Warsaw pic.twitter.com/l8RZt2xFl4
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 16:37 PM
MEA has established 4 locations in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic & Romania for evacuation of Indian citizens. Roughly 1000 people from Telangana & Andhra Pradesh are in Ukraine. We are communicating with MEA: Chief Secretary Sameer Sharma, Andhra Pradesh (ANI)
25 February 2022, 16:35 PM
Kremlin says will retaliate against new Western sanctions, 'restrictions have yet to be analysed'. (AFP)
25 February 2022, 16:08 PM
Two flights to Bucharest in Romania today and one flight to Budapest in Hungary tomorrow are being planned to be operated as GoI chartered flights: Government sources (ANI)
25 February 2022, 15:58 PM
We are ready for talks once Ukraine's Army stops fighting, says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, reports Reuters.
25 February 2022, 15:39 PM
EU 'urgently' preparing more sanctions against Russia: Council President Michel (AFP news agency)
25 February 2022, 15:39 PM
Russian forces approaching Kyiv from northeast and east- Ukraine army, reports AFP.
25 February 2022, 15:32 PM
Embassy of India in Ukraine issues advisory to all Indian nationals/students in Ukraine - Govt of India is working to establish evacuation routes from Romania and Hungary.
Embassy of India in Ukraine issues advisory to all Indian nationals/students in Ukraine - Govt of India is working to establish evacuation routes from Romania and Hungary pic.twitter.com/MUWwh8wTLG
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 15:30 PM
Heads of Mission of the EU & its Member States stand in solidarity with Ukraine Ambassador. EU condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s unprovoked & unjustified military attack: Ambassador of the European Union to India and Bhutan
Heads of Mission of the EU & its Member States stand in solidarity with Ukraine Ambassador. EU condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s unprovoked & unjustified military attack: Ambassador of the European Union to India and Bhutan pic.twitter.com/2q1mySo5ne
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 14:43 PM
The government of India will arrange evacuation flights for Indian nationals in Ukraine, the cost will be borne by the government, ANI reported quoting sources.
25 February 2022, 14:42 PM
Russia has banned British airlines from landing at its airports or crossing its airspace, said state civil aviation regulator said on Friday
25 February 2022, 14:24 PM
Gunfire heard near government quarter of Ukrainian capital, reports AP.
25 February 2022, 14:22 PM
Adviser to Ukraine's President said Ukraine shot down two cruise missiles, one plane over Kyiv.
25 February 2022, 14:15 PM
Ukraine's nuclear agency said on Friday it was recording increased radiation levels from the site of the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant, reported Reuters.
25 February 2022, 14:12 PM
At least three people were injured when a rocket hit a multi-story apartment building in Ukraine's capital on Friday, said Kyiv mayor Vitaly Klitschko.
25 February 2022, 14:10 PM
South Korea is preparing to evacuate 36 of its 64 nationals who are still in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Chung Eui-Yong said on Friday.
25 February 2022, 14:09 PM
Sri Lanka on Friday said it won't take sides in the ongoing military conflict involving Russia and Ukraine, even as it admitted that the escalation of violence will have a "severe" economic impact on the island nation.
25 February 2022, 13:52 PM
A student stranded in Ukraine from Gorakhpur said, "Due to blasts near the airport, all flights from Ukraine have been cancelled. Food supplies are available but our stock is getting over. We're allowed to go outside but prefer not to."
#UkraineRussiaCrisis | A student stranded in Ukraine from Gorakhpur, UP, says, "Due to blasts near the airport, all flights from Ukraine have been cancelled. Food supplies are available but our stock is getting over. We're allowed to go outside but prefer not to." pic.twitter.com/ES4EZMTw4w
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 13:45 PM
Tamils in Ukraine who need help can contact Jacintha Lazarus IAS, State Nodal Officer facilitating evacuation of stranded Tamils in Ukraine (Contact Nos.9445869848, 9600023645, 9940256444 and 044-28515288).
25 February 2022, 13:37 PM
China's foreign ministry hit back on Friday against US President Joe Biden's comment that any country that backed Russia`s invasion would be "stained by association", saying that it was countries that interfered in the domestic affairs of others that would see their reputations stained.
25 February 2022, 13:23 PM
Clashes were reported in the northern district of Kyiv city between Russian and Ukrainian forces reported AFP.
25 February 2022, 13:22 PM
Govt of India and the Embassy of India working to establish evacuation routes from Romania & Hungary. At present, teams are getting in place at the CHOP-ZAHONY Hungarian border near Uzhhorod, PORUBNE-SIRET Romanian Border near Chernivtsi, said Indian Embassy in Hungary.
25 February 2022, 12:44 PM
Ukraine Army said it is fighting Russian forces outside capital Kyiv, reported AFP.
25 February 2022, 12:43 PM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced that the state government would bear the repatriation expenses of around 5000 students from the state, who are stuck in Ukraine.
25 February 2022, 12:43 PM
Telangana government offers to bear the return expenses of the students from the state who are trying to get out of war-torn Ukraine.
Humble appeal to Sri @DrSJaishankar Ji on the plight of students from Telangana stranded in Ukraine.
We appeal to Govt of India to arrange for special aircrafts & Telangana Govt is ready to bear the full travel expenses for these students so we can bring them home safe &soonest
— KTR (@KTRTRS) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 11:46 AM
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik spoke to Union HM Amit Shah over the telephone this morning & requested for the safe evacuation of stranded Odia students/labourers from Ukraine.
25 February 2022, 11:39 AM
Ukrainian forces downed a Russian aircraft over Kyiv in the early hours on Friday, which then crashed into a residential building and set it on fire, reported Reuters.
Visuals from the ground.
Ukrainian forces downed a Russian aircraft over Kyiv in the early hours on Friday, which then crashed into a residential building and set it on fire: Reuters
Visuals from Kiev, Ukraine.
(Visuals - Reuters)#RussiaUkraineConflict pic.twitter.com/zYvlHrDTYM
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2022
25 February 2022, 11:37 AM
The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday appointed officials to coordinate with the Union External Affairs Ministry to provide the best possible help to the stranded students from the state in Ukraine.
The helpline numbers are as follows: P Ravi Shankar, OSD, (mobile number-9871999055), MVS Rama Rao, Assistant Commissioner (9871990081) and ASRN Saibabu, Assistant Commissioner (9871999430) and email id- rcapbnd@gmail.com.The helpline number set up is 0863-2340678 and WhatsApp number- 8500027678.
25 February 2022, 11:34 AM
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that lawmakers on Capitol Hill want to provide Ukraine with "lethal defence weapons" worth $600 million to help Kyiv defend itself against military attacks from Russia.
