Russia Ukraine Relations

Willing to discuss Russia's demand for adoption of neutrality, says Ukrainian President

Ukraine's neutrality is believed to be a key point of contention as negotiators for two neighbouring nations prepare for a fresh round of talks.

India assessing impact of sanctions on Moscow for India-Russia trade: Govt

"Many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia due to the conflict. These are expected to have an impact on the global economy, including through disruption of supply chains. Its impact on energy and commodity prices is already visible," Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi said.

Russia-Ukraine War: Volodymyr Zelensky asks EU leaders for quick membership

He then appealed to the EU leaders, who had gathered in Brussels, to move quickly on Ukraine’s application to join the bloc. “Here I ask you, do not delay. Please,” Zelensky said by video from Kyiv. “For us this is a chance.”

EXPLAINER: How United States is expanding aid to Ukrainian refugees

While in Brussels to meet with European allies, Prez Joe Biden said US would admit up to 1,00,000 Ukrainian refugees and provide $1 bn in humanitarian assistance to countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Kyiv claims Moscow wants to end the war by May 9

On Mar 23, Ukraine established nine humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from two regions.

Russia-Ukraine War: Vladimir Putin not willing to meet Volodymyr Zelensky, says Turkey

According to the spokesman, in Erdogan's proposed meeting, the main point of focus will be on a possible compromise between Ukraine and Russia, after which detailed negotiations on agreement will continue.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky warns of third world war 3 if talks with Putin fail

Russia-Ukraine War: 6.5 million people displaced inside Ukraine due to Russian invasion

Meanwhile, 3.2 million people have already fled the country, said the International Organisation for Migration.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine confirms strike on missile warehouse

Russian Aerospace Forces have launched rocket attacks on strongholds of Ukrainian "nationalists", Defence Ministry in Moscow said. According to Ministry, forces carried out the strikes in pairs from low & extremely low altitudes, RT News reported.

EXPLAINER: Who’s a war criminal, and who gets to decide?

There are set definitions and processes for determining who’s a war criminal and how they should be punished.

Russia-Ukraine War: Emergency UN Security Council meeting called to discuss humanitarian situation

The development comes amidst the continued efforts by Russia and Ukraine to reach a negotiated settlement through the talks being held in Belarus.Ukrainian Prez Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier today that the negotiations towards peace between Russia and Ukraine are in progress but fairly difficult, Sputnik News Agency reported.

Russia’s onslaught continues amid optimism over talks

The airstrike ripped apart the center of the once-elegant building, where hundreds of civilians had been living since their homes had been destroyed in the fighting, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said in a statement.

Russia Ukraine War: Biden, Xi to speak today as tensions rise over Putin's Ukraine invasion

Russia seized the southern port city without a fight in the first days of the war. Control over Kherson allows Russia to restore fresh water supplies to Crimea; Ukraine cut off the water after Russia annexed the peninsula in 2014.

Russia Ukraine War: US sending more anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

Russia is circulating a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution proposing a cease-fire to evacuate civilians and to create safe passage for humanitarian aid.

India may consider buying crude oil from Russia at discounted rate, say reports

As Russian economy faces its worst since 1991, Moscow has urged India to increase its investments after sanctions over its oil-gas exports.

Russia, Ukraine to hold fourth round of peace talks today

Previously, both Russia and Ukraine had confirmed there was progress and that results could materialize in the coming days.

Ukraine's Zelensky claims 'kidnapped' Melitopol mayor alive, being tortured by Russians

Zelenskyy also said that the detention of Mariupol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was an attempt "to bring the city to its knees."

Russia Ukraine War: Putin approves 'volunteer fighters' to Ukraine

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that Russia knew of 'more than 16,000 applications' from countries in the Middle East, many of them from people who he said helped Russia against the Islamic State group, according to a Kremlin transcript.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Aftermath of war will be borne by every country, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi was addressing party workers at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi after their landslide victory in UP and other states.