Overnight global developments after Russian attack on Ukraine: See pics
US President Joe Biden, while addressing the nation on the situation in Ukraine, condemned Russia for launching the military strike on Thursday and announced "new strong sanctions and limitations" on Russia.
Feb 25, 2022, 09:19 AM IST
Joe Biden's BIG warning to Vladimir Putin: 'US will intervene if Russian troops move into NATO nations'
Joe Biden, though, said he has no plans to talk to Putin but he spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and assured him that the US will provide humanitarian relief to ease the suffering of the people of Ukraine.
Feb 25, 2022, 09:04 AM IST
Oil tops $105 per barrel after Russia attacks Ukraine
Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea in the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two.
Feb 25, 2022, 08:55 AM IST
Twitter 'mistakenly' blocked accounts sharing info on Russian-Ukraine war
Several researchers sharing Russia-Ukraine information found their Twitter accounts "unexpectedly" suspended since late Wednesday.
Feb 25, 2022, 08:48 AM IST
Karnataka appoints nodal officer for safe evacuation of its residents from war-hit Ukraine
India is focusing on evacuating its 16,000 nationals still stuck in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said late on Thursday, after Russian forces mounted a mass assault by land, air and sea on the former Soviet republic.
Feb 25, 2022, 08:43 AM IST
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vows to stay in Kyiv as Russian troops approach
Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea on Thursday following a declaration of war by President Vladimir Putin. An estimated 100,000 people fled as explosions and gunfire rocked major cities. Dozens have been reported killed.
Feb 25, 2022, 08:19 AM IST
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Day 1: Total chaos in Kyiv, 137 dead
Zelenskyy says that despite Russia's claim it is attacking only military targets, civilian sites also have been struck. In his words, "They're killing people and turning peaceful cities into military targets. It's foul and will never be forgiven."
Feb 25, 2022, 07:42 AM IST
Russia-Ukraine War: Over 50,000 Ukrainians flee country in 48 hours, says UN
More than 50,000 Ukrainian refugees have fled their country in less than 48 hours, Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees said.
Feb 25, 2022, 07:03 AM IST
Despite collapse of USSR, Russia is one of most powerful nuclear powers: Vladimir Putin warns world
Casting aside international condemnation and sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States and its NATO allies that any attempt to interfere would lead to ‘severe consequences you have never seen.’
Feb 25, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
Champions League: European lawmakers urge UEFA to stop St Petersburg from hosting final
The lawmakers also asked that UEFA ends Gazprom`s sponsorship of the competition.
Feb 24, 2022, 16:26 PM IST
Russian-Ukraine War: Twitter 'mistakenly' blocked accounts sharing info on crisis
Twitter has admitted it "mistakenly" removed a number of accounts sharing details about Russian military activity.
Feb 24, 2022, 16:24 PM IST
D-street bloodbath: Sensex tanks over 2,700 points as Russia invades Ukraine
The BSE Sensex tanked over 2,702.15 points to end at 54,529.91 while the Nifty tumbles 815.30 points to 16,247.95 amidst deepening Russia-Ukraine crisis that continued to dent investor sentiment.
Feb 24, 2022, 16:00 PM IST
New high in post-Cold War tensions: US pressure tactics fail to deter President Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine
He threatened to impose the harshest sanctions ever on Russia. He worked to galvanize US allies into a united front. He supplied Ukraine with more weapons than any American president before him. And he beefed up U.S. forces on NATO`s eastern flank as reassurance of his commitment.
Feb 24, 2022, 15:33 PM IST
Our stand neutral, hope for peaceful solution: India on Russia-Ukraine crisis
India strongly emphasized the need for all sides to exercise the utmost restraint and intensify diplomatic efforts to ensure a mutually amicable solution.
Feb 24, 2022, 15:17 PM IST
Indian girl stranded in Ukraine claims ‘there is no food and water’
The shocking claim was made by the Indian student even as the government stepped up efforts to help the Indians stranded in Ukraine due to the ongoing war with Russia.
Feb 24, 2022, 15:03 PM IST
Ukraine envoy pleads for support, says 'India should fully assume its global role'
"I don't know how many world leaders Putin may listen to but status of Modi ji makes me hopeful that in case of his strong voice, Putin at least should think over. We are expecting for much more favourable attitude of the Indian government," Dr Igor Polikha said.
Feb 24, 2022, 15:00 PM IST
Cryptocurrencies fall after Russia invades Ukraine
Bitcoin slumped to its lowest in a month on Thursday after Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its coast, sparking a sell-off of riskier assets.
Feb 24, 2022, 14:59 PM IST
EU warns of 'harshest' sanctions as Russia invades Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, “the target is the stability in Europe and the whole of the international peace order, and we will hold President (Vladimir) Putin accountable for that.”
Feb 24, 2022, 14:21 PM IST
Ruble hits record low, Euro skids as Russia attacks Ukraine
Riskier commodity-linked currencies like the Australian dollar also tanked as Ukraine said Russia had launched a full-scale invasion.
Feb 24, 2022, 14:20 PM IST
Indian embassy sets up 24-hour Emergency Helpline for Indians stranded in Ukraine
Indian Embassy in Ukraine said, “The present situation in #Ukraine is highly uncertain; set up 24-hour Emergency helpline, which can be accessed by dialling +380 997300428, +380 997300483.”
Feb 24, 2022, 13:55 PM IST
