Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Russia shells Europe’s largest nuclear plant, starting fire
The Hindu
The latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after Russia launched military operation against Ukraine on February 26, 2022
Russian forces pressed their war Thursday on Ukraine, shelling a nuclear power station even as the two sides negotiated safe corridors to safely evacuate citizens.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Indian students were being held hostage in a train station in Kharkiv. However, this claim was dismmissed by the Ministry of External Affairs saying, “We have not received any reports of any hostage situation regarding any student.”
On Thursday, 2,185 Indian nationals returned in 10 special civilian flights from Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. More than 7,400 persons were expected to be brought back on Friday and Saturday.
The conflict began escalating on February 21, 2022, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in a peacekeeping role.
Here are the latest updates:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy updated U.S. President Joe Biden about the fire at a nuclear power station shelled by Russian troops.
The White House said Biden and Zelenskyy urged Russia to cease its military activities in the area and allow firefighters and emergency responders to access the site.
Acting President Choi Sang-mok urges respect for Constitutional Court ruling on impeachment, warns against challenging public authority.
Trump reiterates desire to annex Greenland for international security, highlighting Chinese and Russian interest in Arctic region.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval for birthright citizenship restrictions amid legal battles, facing nationwide block and constitutional challenges.
Interim government of Ethiopia's Tigray region appeals for federal intervention as TPLF faction seizes control, raising civil war fears.
Possible link between Starlink internet and cyber fraud in Myanmar-Thailand border, as Indian citizens repatriated from scam call centres.
Russian President Putin supports U.S. ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, emphasizing terms must lead to lasting peace.
Russian President Putin supports U.S. ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, emphasizing terms must lead to lasting peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on wine, champagne from France, other EU countries
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European alcohol in response to EU levies, sparking trade tensions and market uncertainty.
Kremlin aide rejects 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine, citing need to consider Russia's interests, sparking tensions.
United Nations report accuses Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza, destroying reproductive healthcare facilities, sparking denial from Israel.
Pakistan train hijack: PM Shehbaz Sharif on March 13, 2025, visited the Balochistan province to review the law and order situation and to express solidarity following the Jaffar Express hijacking incident in which 21 civilians, four soldiers were killed.
Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria alleges discrimination in Pakistan, highlighting the plight of Hindu minorities at a Congressional Briefing.
UN Secretary-General warns of detrimental effects of trade wars, as Trump administration imposes tariffs on global partners.