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US to "move immediately" Patriot missiles to Ukraine in USD 6 bn aid package

United States has announced an additional aid of USD 6 billion to Ukraine, which will enable for procurement of weapons, including critical interceptors Patriot and NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defence systems, the US Defen... read..

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Reiterated US' serious concern about China providing components 'powering' Russia's 'brutal' war against Ukraine: Antony Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated serious concerns of the US about China providing components that are powering Russia's war against Ukraine.... read..

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US announces USD 1 billion new security assistance for Ukraine

The US has announced a new USD 1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a national security supplemental into law, aiming to deliver critical artillery rounds and air defence munitions to Kyiv as "they defend the... read..

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US: Senate passes USD 95 bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

After months of delay, the Senate successfully passed a USD 95 billion package aimed at providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, CNN reported.... read..

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US: Senate set to approve aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Days after the US House of Representatives approved a USD 95.3 billion foreign-aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other American allies, the Senate is set to pass the multi-billion dollar national security package, and has cleared a procedural hurdle, s... read..

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US House passes aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

The House of Representatives approved a USD 95.3 billion foreign-aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other American allies on Saturday. Lawmakers approved the package, most of which is direct military assistance, in separate votes, New York Post reported... read..

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Polish man detained over alleged plot to kill Ukraine president Zelenskyy

A Polish man has been detained for assisting an alleged Russian plot to assassinate Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, reported CNN, citing authorities in Poland and Ukraine.... read..

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Russia denies entry to 235 Australian nationals in response to its sanctions against Ukraine invasion

In response to Australia's sanctions on Russian private individuals and legal entities, Russia's Foreign Ministry decided to indefinitely deny entry to 235 Australian nationals to Moscow.... read..

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At least 17 people killed in Russian missile attack in Chernihiv, says Ukraine

Amid the ongoing conflict between Kyiv and Moscow, at least 17 people were killed and several others were injured after three Russian missiles hit a busy downtown district of Chernihiv in Ukraine just before noon on Wednesday (local time), The New York Ti... read..

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US: Biden offers support to Johnson's bill for Israel and Ukraine, calls for vote this week

US President Joe Biden has offered support to US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson's proposal for three separate bills providing US aid to Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific, The Hill reported.... read..

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"Don't support standalone bill that only funds Israel": White House urges inclusion of Ukraine aid

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby has expressed the Biden administration's opposition to a standalone Israel aid bill without aid to Ukraine.... read..

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Ukraine could not thwart Russian airstrike on power plant as it ran out of missiles: Zelenskyy

Ukraine could not thwart a Russian airstrike on its biggest power plant in Kyiv region as it ran out of missiles, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, CNN reported.... read..

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Indian envoy to Ukraine visits Ivano-Frankivsk city, meets governor

The Indian ambassador to Ukraine, Harsh Jain, paid a visit to Ivano-Frankivsk on Tuesday and met with governor Svitlana Onyshchuk as well as members of the Indian diaspora in the city.... read..

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"Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas War, learning experience for India": Lt Gen Manjinder Singh

The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, has said that the war between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas has been a learning experience for India, as it may face similar warfare practices from terror-h... read..

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China plays backstop to Russia's war against Ukraine

China insists it "has always maintained an objective and impartial position" on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Yet, contrary to these words of assurance, China is aiding and abetting Russia's war of aggression against the Ukrainian people.... read..

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"My flag became my guarantee": PM Modi on Indian students brought back from Ukraine, personal intervention

Noting the power of the tricolour in a foreign land, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was the strength of the Indian flag that became his guarantee when so many people from India, as well as the youth, were trapped in Ukraine at the time of the c... read..

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China helping Russia expand its defence base amid Ukraine conflict: Report

Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, China is helping Russia ramp up its defence industrial base at such a large scale that Moscow is now undertaking its most ambitious expansion in military manufacturing since the Soviet era, CNN reported, citing senior Bide... read..

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"20,000 children who came back from Ukraine were Modi ki Guarantee": EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday emphasised that the 20,000 children who came back from Ukraine were "Modi ki Guarantee," adding that foreign policy is not just for diplomats, but has an impact on every person's life.... read..

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Ukraine's largest power-generating plant destroyed in Russian missile strikes

Ukraine's largest power-generating plant was destroyed followed by Russian airstrikes on Thursday, CNN reported.... read..

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Switzerland to host Ukraine peace conference in June

Swiss President and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday that Switzerland will host a high-level international conference in the month of June with more than 100 countries invited to help chart a path towards peace in Ukraine after more than t... read..

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US transfers thousands of seized weapons, ammunition to Ukraine

The United States has transferred thousands of infantry weapons and over 500,000 rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Ukraine last week, US Central Command stated.... read..

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Russia playing "dangerous game": US calls on Moscow to withdraw military from Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The United States has called on Russia to withdraw its military and civilian personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and return its full control to Ukraine.... read..

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Ukraine attack hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, says Russia

The dome above a shutdown reactor at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear station was struck by Ukraine on Sunday, the plant's Russian-installed administration said, according to Al Jazeera.... read..

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At least eight killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv

At least eight people were killed and 10 injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, on Saturday, Al Jazeera reported, citing regional officials.... read..

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Despite war with Ukraine, number of Indian students in Russia remains steady: Russian official

Despite the war with Ukraine, nearly 25,000 to 30,000 Indian students are studying in Russia, as it is a popular choice for Indian students to pursue a medical career. Moreover, the country is the sixth most popular destination for Indian students to stud... read..

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"Had clear instructions from PM Modi...": Jaishankar on India's firm stand during Russia-Ukraine conflict

Heaping praise on the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India was able to keep a firm stand during the Russia-Ukraine conflict because there were "clear instructions" from the top leadership.... read..

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Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to widespread power outages

Russia's aggressive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have claimed two lives in separate incidents. One casualty occurred in the western Lviv region, where a building was obliterated, igniting a fierce blaze, Governor Maksym Kozytskyi conveyed vi... read..

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Russia vetoes UN resolution on North Korea sanctions amid Ukraine war

Russia exercised its veto power at the United Nations on Thursday, blocking a resolution aimed at renewing an independent panel of experts tasked with investigating North Korea's violations of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions, CNN reported... read..

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India, Ukraine discuss achieving 'peaceful settlement' to Moscow-Kyiv conflict during FM Kuleba's India visit: MEA

India and Ukraine discussed regional and global matters including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and efforts to achieve a 'peaceful settlement', during the visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro to New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said... read..

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Students evacuated from Ukraine pay for MoS Muraleedharan's security deposit for his LS candidature

A group of students who were evacuated by the Union government from Ukraine during the country's war with Russia gave money for Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan's security deposit for his candidature in Attingal Lok Sabha constituenc... read..

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"Looking forward to restoring ties with India...": Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

Calling India and Ukraine "traditional friends', Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv is looking forward to restoring relations with New Delhi that existed before the conflict, adding that there is much more both the nations can do in... read..

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Ukraine Foreign Minister Kuleba, Jaishankar to discuss global and regional issues of common concern: MEA

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who is on a two-day visit to India, will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discuss global and regional issues of common concern, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaisw... read..

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Ukraine FM says will focus on 'Peace Formula' during ongoing India visit

Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba who arrived in India on Thursday, said that his two-day official visit will look to boost bilateral ties between the two countries and build on the dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Volod... read..

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Moscow to attack Europe after Ukraine is 'utter nonsense': Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected reports of Moscow to attack Europe and NATO countries after Ukraine and said, "This is just nonsense," RT news agency reported on Wednesday.... read..

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India has spoken with Russia "frankly and bluntly" on Ukraine conflict: Jaishankar

Highlighting India's efforts to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India has had the opportunity to talk to Moscow "very frankly and bluntly" on the issue.... read..

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"Ukraine sees India as important global power with powerful international voice": FM Kuleba ahead of visit

Ahead of his visit to India, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday that Kyiv views New Delhi as an "important global partner" with a "powerful international voice".... read..

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Ukraine Foreign Minister to visit India from March 28, discuss regional, and global issues

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will embark on a two-day visit to India during which he will discuss bilateral ties as well as cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest.... read..

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"US, UK, Ukraine behind Crocus City Hall terror attack," claims Russian intelligence chief

In a major allegation amid the ongoing investigation into the Crocus City Hall attack, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov said on Tuesday that the United States, the United Kingdom and Ukraine are behind the terrorist attack... read..

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Russia: Putin says "radical Islamists" behind Moscow attack, still implies Ukraine involvement

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time that "radical Islamists" were responsible for last week's attack on a concert hall outside Moscow. However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved, Al Jazeera reported.... read..

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Ukraine says it hit two Russian naval vessels in attack on Crimea

Ukraine said it hit two Russian naval vessels along with a communications centre and several other facilities belonging to the Black Sea Fleet on the Crimean port of Sevastopol in an overnight attack, CNN reported.... read..

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"Unacceptable, must end immediately": UN Secretary-General Guterres on Russian missile strikes on Ukraine

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, "in the strongest terms", condemned the large-scale missile strikes by Russia on Ukraine, that have caused widespread destruction, and have reportedly killed and injured many civilians.... read..

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CM Vijayan seeks Jaishankar's assistance in repatriating three Kerala men stuck in Russia amid Ukraine conflict

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to External Affairs Ministers seeking assistance in repatriating three Kerala residents, who have been trapped in fighting for Russia against Ukraine at the forefront amid the ongoing conflict.... read..

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Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv

Russia launched the biggest assault on the Ukrainian capital in weeks by streaking a missile attack on Kyiv early Thursday, injuring at least eight people and damaging several residential buildings and industrial facilities, reported The New York Post, ci... read..

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US confident in passage of Ukraine aid despite Congressional delays

During his inaugural visit to Kyiv since accompanying US President Joe Biden over a year ago, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed unwavering confidence in the eventual passage of additional military aid for Ukraine, despite prolonged bloc... read..

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Russia, Ukraine see PM Modi role as peacemaker say sources, invite him to visit the countries

The separate telephonic conversations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being seen as a fresh affirmation of how PM Modi is being seen as a peacemaker between t... read..

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Russia, Ukraine see PM Modi role as peacemaker, invite him to visit countries after polls

The separate telephonic conversations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being seen as a fresh affirmation of how PM Modi is being seen as a peacemaker between t... read..

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PM Modi talks with Zelenskyy over telephone, conveys India's support for efforts towards early end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Ukarine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which he reiterated India's people-centric approach and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward in the Russia-Ukraine conflic... read..

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PM Modi stresses dialogue, diplomacy for Ukraine crisis resolution with Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and reiterated India's stand on dialogue and diplomacy as a way for the resolution of the ongoing war against Ukraine, said an official release.... read..

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"Putin won't stop if he is successful in Ukraine", says Lloyd Austin

Reaffirming US support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin warned that if Vladimir Putin is successful here, he will not stop there.... read..

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Zelenskyy appreciates India's support for Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity amid war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday expressed gratitude for India's support for Kyiv's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid its war against Russia, adding that India's participation at the peace formula meetings is very important fo... read..

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"Avoid participating in this farce": Ukraine urges its citizens to ignore Russia's "pseudo elections"

The Ukrainian government has appealed to the citizens living in those territories that are under Russian control, after the start of conflict two years ago, to turn their backs on Moscow's "pseudo-elections," CNN reported.... read..

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