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Russia appoints new general to command forces in Ukraine war

Defense Ministry Spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashekov telling reporters. He earlier served as Commander of Russia`s Eastern Military District and led Russian troops in Syria.

Oct 08, 2022, 22:58 PM IST

'It's not a bluff': President Putin threatens the WEST, sets partial mobilisation in Russia after losing ground in Ukraine war

Russia-Ukraine war: President Vladimir Putin's televised address to the nation comes a day after Russian-controlled regions in eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans to hold votes on becoming integral parts of Russia.

Sep 21, 2022, 13:53 PM IST

Russia claims to have taken full control of eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, captures Lysychansk

Russia says it is capturing the Luhansk region in order to give it to the self-proclaimed Russian-backed Luhansk People`s Republic whose independence it recognised on the eve of the war. 

Jul 04, 2022, 12:02 PM IST

Ukraine shoots down five Russian planes, helicopter in Luhansk

Ukraine's border guard agency said that the Russian military has attacked the country from neighbouring Belarus. The agency said the Russian troops unleashed an artillery barrage as part of an attack backed by Belarus. 

Feb 24, 2022, 11:53 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow’s actions will have dire consequences, warns US

Speaking at the UN Security Council emergency meeting, the US said Russia’s peacekeeping operation in eastern Ukraine is "nonsense" and Moscow's recognition of the breakaway regions as independent is part of its pretext for war.

Feb 22, 2022, 10:39 AM IST

Air India special flight departs to bring Indians from Ukraine as tensions escalate

The Boeing Dreamliner AI-1947 flight from Delhi has taken off as part of the special operation for Ukraine. It has a capacity of over 200 seats.

Feb 22, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Ukraine says 'we are not afraid' after Russia recognises rebel-backed regions

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his address to the nation early morning, said that Russia's actions are a violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Feb 22, 2022, 09:38 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: India calls for 'restraint on all sides', backs diplomatic dialogue

“India calls for "restraint on all sides" and "immediate priority is deescalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries," India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said at the UNSC emergency meet on Ukraine.

Feb 22, 2022, 08:22 AM IST

Five Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say five soldiers have been killed in the latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia rebels in eastern Ukraine.

Dec 19, 2016, 16:27 PM IST