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The latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after Russia launches military operation against Ukraine
As Russian troops continued to close in on the Ukranian capital city of Kyiv, sanctions on Russia were intensified with U.S., European Union, and United Kingdom agreeing to block “selected” Russian banks from the SWIFT global financial system.
The United Nations said more than 1,50,000 Ukrainians had fled for Poland, Moldova and other neighbouring countries and warned the number could grow to 4 million if fighting escalates.
Two Air India flights, each carrying more than 200 Indians evacuees from Ukraine, landed in Mumbai and Delhi yesterday. Air India’s third evacuation flight, AI1940, which will depart from Hungarian capital Budapest, is also scheduled to return with evacuees to Delhi on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a telephonic conversation with Ukranian President Zelensky sought facilitation of Ukranian authorities for an expedited evacuation of Indians. President Zelensky urged India to provide political support in U.N. Security Council. On Saturday, India had abstained from the UNSC resolution condemning Russian agression.
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:
Elon Musk said Saturday his company SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband service had been activated in Ukraine, after a Kyiv official urged the tech titan to provide his embattled country with stations.
Demetrius Frazier, convicted of murder, faces execution in Alabama, using nitrogen gas, despite pleas from his mother and advocates.
US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal for free, saving millions annually, amid tensions with China.
Iran condemns Trump's plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza as a violation of international law.
South Korea mandates bird detection technology at airports following fatal Jeju Air crash, aiming to prevent future accidents.
Israeli PM Netanyahu supports Trump's idea of displacing Palestinians from Gaza, drawing international criticism and condemnation from rights groups.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visits the U.S. to discuss trade, defense, and energy security with President Trump.
Nationwide protests against Trump administration's policies, including immigration crackdown and transgender rights rollback, spark resistance movement.
Rahim Al-Hussaini named new Aga Khan V, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, succeeding his father, Aga Khan IV.
Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports, sparking controversy and legal challenges.
Iran's Foreign Minister criticises Trump's "maximum pressure" policy, denies nuclear ambitions, and calls for diplomatic talks.
President Trump signs executive order preventing transgender women and girls from participating in female sports, sparking controversy.
U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces new support package for Ukraine, including aid for energy system and grain exports.
Argentina withdraws from WHO due to health management differences, echoing Trump's move, citing lack of independence and sovereignty concerns.