24 February 2022, 23:58 PM
Russian banks would be excluded from London's financial system as part of further sanctions: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a statement on Ukraine in Parliament (ANI)
24 February 2022, 23:36 PM
Canada sanctions 58 Russian individuals and entities, reports AFP quoting Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. (ANI)
24 February 2022, 23:35 PM
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been captured by Russian forces, reports Reuters quoting an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak (ANI)
24 February 2022, 23:12 PM
Amid Russia's ongoing military operations in Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Foreign Minister of Slovakia, Ivan Korcok "Discussed situation in Ukraine. Appreciate his willingness to facilitate evacuation of Indian nationals through Slovakia," EAM Jaishankar said. (ANI)
24 February 2022, 22:46 PM
Russia gave its first confirmation that its ground forces have moved into Ukraine, saying troops entered from Crimea, reports AP.
24 February 2022, 22:43 PM
South Ukraine region says 13 civilians, 9 troops killed: AFP
24 February 2022, 22:17 PM
Key points from PM Modi and Russian President Putin's conversation on Ukraine crisis:
PM Narendra Modi speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin Pres Putin briefed PM about the recent developments regarding Ukraine. PM reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia & NATO can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue: Prime Minister's Office
PM Modi appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue: PMO
Prime Minister Modi also sensitised the Russian President Putin about India's concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return to India: PMO
PM Modi and President Putin agreed that their officials and diplomatic teams would continue to maintain regular contacts on issues of topical interest: PMO
24 February 2022, 22:16 PM
G7 nations 'ready to act' on potential disruption to energy supplies- statement, reports AFP (ANI)
24 February 2022, 22:14 PM
Indian students request the govt to bring them back to India. "We came to Ukraine for studies. We are requesting the Government and our Embassies to take us back to India as soon as possible," said two Indian students
Ternopil, Ukraine | Indian students request the govt to bring them back to India
"We came to Ukraine for studies. We are requesting the Government and our Embassies to take us back to India as soon as possible," said two Indian students pic.twitter.com/k3AdiVONXt
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 22:05 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts business summit to discuss sanctions in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts business summit to discuss sanctions in Moscow
(Source: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/SyL1uor31I
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 22:05 PM
What we've heard today are not just missile blasts, fighting & the rumble of aircraft. This is the sound of a new iron curtain, which has come down & is closing Russia off from civilized world: President of Ukraine
Our national task is to make sure this curtain does not fall across our land: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (ANI)
24 February 2022, 21:59 PM
The Russian Defence Attaché was summoned to the Ministry of Defence in response to the totally unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia’s Armed Forces: UK Ministry of Defence
The Russian Defence Attaché was summoned to the Ministry of Defence in response to the totally unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia’s Armed Forces: UK Ministry of Defence pic.twitter.com/3freJkucTy
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 21:53 PM
We will handle the evacuation with utmost precaution. Roadways have been mapped out to evacuate Indian nationals from Kyiv and reach safer places: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla
It would be difficult to guess in advance the nature of the conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversations will be around the situation in Ukraine today: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla
We are in touch with the Ministry of Defence to keep provision for airlift (of Indians) capacity, in regard to the situation in Ukraine: Shringla (ANI)
24 February 2022, 21:46 PM
Some sanctions have been imposed on Russia by the UK, US, Australia, Japan among others. We have to see what impacts these sanctions will have on our interests. Any sanctions will have an impact on our relationship, I think it would be correct to acknowledge that: Foreign Secy (ANI)
24 February 2022, 21:35 PM
Our Embassy in Ukraine continues to be functional. A number of advisories have been issued by embassies on the situation as it evolves. We're consulting universities, student contractors in the process of providing welfare and safety of our students: Foreign Secy Harsh V Shringla
One important step we have taken is to pursue all universities in Ukraine to conduct online classes. PM Modi has specifically stated that the MEA should do everything possible for our citizens in Ukraine: Shringla
The situation on the ground is difficult and is rapidly evolving: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on Ukraine crisis
24 February 2022, 21:34 PM
4000 Indian nationals have already left Ukraine in the past few days. The MEA control room in Delhi has got 980 calls and 850 emails: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla (ANI)
24 February 2022, 21:33 PM
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will speak to Foreign ministers of Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla (ANI)
24 February 2022, 21:31 PM
A number of steps have been taken to deal with the emerging situation in Ukraine. We started the registration of Indian nationals in Ukraine about a month ago. Based on online registration, we found that 20,000 Indian nationals were there: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla (ANI)
24 February 2022, 21:29 PM
At the CCS meeting, PM Modi has stated that the topmost priority of the government is the safety and security of Indian nationals including students in Ukraine: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla (ANI)
24 February 2022, 21:26 PM
The Prime Minister is scheduled to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla (ANI)
The Prime Minister is scheduled to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla pic.twitter.com/IEfgyT5BeE
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 21:24 PM
Ministry of External Affairs briefs the media on Ukraine crisis: Watch
#WATCH Ministry of External Affairs briefs the media on Ukraine crisis https://t.co/puBkO2eJVM
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 21:21 PM
Embassy of India, Kyiv writes to the Government of Ukraine for the safety & security of Indian students in the country.
Embassy of India, Kyiv writes to the Government of Ukraine for the safety & security of Indian students in the country pic.twitter.com/5cuONaqhvC
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 21:20 PM
Earlier this morning, President Biden convened a meeting of the National Security Council in the White House Situation Room to discuss the unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine: The White House
Earlier this morning, President Biden convened a meeting of the National Security Council in the White House Situation Room to discuss the unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine: The White House pic.twitter.com/iGsmjdBpN5
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 21:20 PM
Ukraine capital Kyiv declares curfew-mayor, reports new agency AFP (ANI)
24 February 2022, 20:43 PM
To assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine, MEA teams are being sent to the land borders with Ukraine in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania, says the Ministry
To assist in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine, MEA teams are being sent to the land borders with Ukraine in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania, says the Ministry pic.twitter.com/L6iZYbukUS
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 20:19 PM
Russian occupation forces are trying to seize Chornobyl. Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated. Reported this to Swedish PM. This is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Russian occupation forces are trying to seize Chornobyl. Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated. Reported this to Swedish PM. This is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pic.twitter.com/Law3Q46h5k
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 20:03 PM
Embassy of India in Ukraine accommodates more than 200 Indian students at school near the Embassy in Kyiv.
Embassy of India in Ukraine accommodates more than 200 Indian students at school near the Embassy in Kyiv
(Source: Embassy of India in Kyiv, Ukraine) pic.twitter.com/5aTjObCvN7
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 19:23 PM
President Biden met with his national security team in the Situation Room this morning to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine. He discussed how we will hold Russia accountable for its unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine: The White House (ANI)
24 February 2022, 19:48 PM
PM Narendra Modi- Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold talks later today. Sources says, "call for talks been requested from Russian side".
24 February 2022, 19:18 PM
The embassy of India in Kyiv continues to operate round the clock looking out for the safety of all the Indians...If someone is stranded in Kyiv then reach out to friends, families, Indian community members, and the Indian Embassy: Partha Satpathy, Ambassador of India to Ukraine (ANI)
24 February 2022, 19:16 PM
A large no. of Indian students in Ukraine turned up outside Indian Embassy in Kyiv today morning. Not all could be accommodated in Embassy premises. The Embassy organised safe premises nearby, students moved there. No Indian is currently stranded outside the Embassy: Sources to ANI
This process took some time given the ground situation in Kyiv. As fresh students arrive, they are being moved to the safe premises. The Embassy is continuing to assist Indian nationals, including students, in Ukraine: Sources
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
This process took some time given the ground situation in Kyiv. As fresh students arrive, they are being moved to the safe premises. The Embassy is continuing to assist Indian nationals, including students, in Ukraine: ANI Sources
24 February 2022, 19:15 PM
Creating anti-Putin coalition. Spoke with Ursula von der Leyen(European Commission Pres), E Macron (French Pres), Karl Nehammer(Austrian Chancellor) & RT Erdoğan(Turkish Pres) about concrete sanctions & concrete assistance for our military.Waiting for decisive action: Ukrainian President (ANI)
24 February 2022, 18:32 PM
Team from Embassy of India in Hungary dispatched to the border post Zohanyi to coordinate and provide assistance to facilitate exit of Indians from Ukraine. Mission is working with Govt of Hungary to provide all possible assistance: Indian Embassy in Hungary.
Embassy of India in Kyiv, Ukraine and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is closely monitoring the situation and evacuation plans are being worked out: Indian Embassy in Hungary (ANI)
24 February 2022, 18:19 PM
Ukraine military plane with 14 aboard crashes near Kyiv: AFP News Agency
24 February 2022, 18:14 PM
NATO ordered its military commanders to intensify preparations to defend allied territory after Russia invaded Ukraine, putting hundreds of warplanes and ships on alert and agreeing to increase troop numbers on its eastern flank: Reuters
24 February 2022, 18:02 PM
A telephonic discussion with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Exchanged perspectives on the Ukrainian situation: EAM Dr S Jaishankar
A telephonic discussion with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Exchanged perspectives on the Ukrainian situation: EAM Dr S Jaishankar
(File photo) pic.twitter.com/Icz9ffgPoy
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Embassy of India in Ukraine in its third advisory asks Indian nationals to head to bomb shelters if they are at places where air sirens/bomb warnings can be heard.
Embassy of India in Ukraine in its third advisory asks Indian nationals to head to bomb shelters if they are at places where air sirens/bomb warnings can be heard pic.twitter.com/YmHGZrnZwt
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 17:48 PM
In a show of solidarity, G7 countries envoy and Ukraine envoy meet in Delhi.
24 February 2022, 17:39 PM
Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation has allowed passengers traveling from Ukraine to travel by transit under India-Qatar bilateral air bubble arrangement: Embassy of India in Doha, Qatar (ANI)
24 February 2022, 17:39 PM
Ukraine's military says Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 30 strikes on civilian and military infrastructure, including with Kalibr cruise missiles: Reuters
24 February 2022, 17:31 PM
Today, with our allies, we will agree on a massive package of economic sanctions designed in time to hobble the Russian economy. We must also collectively seize our dependence on Russian oil & gas that for too long has given Putin his grip on western politics: UK PM Boris Johnson (ANI)
24 February 2022, 17:26 PM
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Our government is taking all measures to bring back our citizens including students. India wants peace to prevail and no situation promoting a war should arise."
#WATCH Our government is taking all measures to bring back our citizens including students. India wants peace to prevail and no situation promoting a war should arise: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pic.twitter.com/KOlQ5t9bdt
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 17:25 PM
Turkey will continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity and sees Russia's attack on it as unacceptable, the presidency said today in a statement after President Tayyip Erdogan chaired a security summit over Moscow's offensive: Reuters
24 February 2022, 17:22 PM
Eighteen killed in attack near Ukraine's Odessa-official, reports AFP.
24 February 2022, 16:57 PM
Deconfliction is extremely important for us. There have been contacts between our military commanders and Russia. We will continue to reach out to them to make sure that we do everything we can to ensure deconfliction: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg
NATO stands in solidarity with Ukraine. NATO allies are imposing severe costs on Russia for their reckless invasion of Ukraine. NATO allies in close coordination with EU & other partners all over the world are now imposing severe economic sanctions on Russia: NATO Secy-Gen
Today, we activated NATO's defence plans that give our military commanders more authority to deploy forces when needed. No NATO troops inside Ukraine. We are increasing the presence of NATO troops in the eastern part of all the alliance on NATO territory: NATO Secretary-General
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
Today, we activated NATO's defence plans that give our military commanders more authority to deploy forces when needed. No NATO troops inside Ukraine. We are increasing the presence of NATO troops in the eastern part of all the alliance on NATO territory: NATO Secretary-General
24 February 2022, 16:53 PM
NATO condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the strongest terms. We call on Russia to immediately seize its military action & withdraw from Ukraine: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg (ANI)
NATO condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the strongest terms. We call on Russia to immediately seize its military action & withdraw from Ukraine: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg pic.twitter.com/jCEmUVjt31
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 16:41 PM
Smoke rises from the territory of the Ukrainian Defence Ministry's unit in Kyiv. (Reuters)
#WATCH Smoke rises from the territory of the Ukrainian Defence Ministry's unit in Kyiv
(Source: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/fi9yXrm4o0
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 16:40 PM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls emergency parliamentary sitting on Sunday over Ukraine invasion. Putin 'jeopardising peace in Europe', he says: AFP
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls emergency parliamentary sitting on Sunday over Ukraine invasion. Putin 'jeopardising peace in Europe', he says: AFP
(file pic) pic.twitter.com/mjfOjogSEX
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
24 February 2022, 16:39 PM
MEA is taking steps to bring back about 18,000 Indians including students from Ukraine. As the air space in Ukraine is closed, alternative arrangements are being made for the evacuation of Indian nationals. Central govt will ensure the safety of all Indians: V Muraleedharan, MoS MEA
I spoke to Malayali students in Ukraine on phone. Indian students in the southern areas of Ukraine have told us that they're getting food, water & power. Students & parents should not panic. Our govt has brought back Indians even from places like Iraq: MoS MEA V. Muraleedharan
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
I spoke to Malayali students in Ukraine on phone. Indian students in the southern areas of Ukraine have told us that they're getting food, water & power. Students & parents should not panic. Our govt has brought back Indians even from places like Iraq: MoS MEA V. Muraleedharan (ANI)
24 February 2022, 16:38 PM
Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa called on Thursday for a diplomatic solution to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said potential refugees from Ukraine were welcome in the Iberian country, home to a large Ukrainian community: Reuters
Portugal's Prime Minister António Costa called on Thursday for a diplomatic solution to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said potential refugees from Ukraine were welcome in the Iberian country, home to a large Ukrainian community: Reuters #RussiaUkraineConflict
(File photo) pic.twitter.com/wBl4E9ojQd
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2022
