Ukraine
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CBI arrests two people in Russia-Ukraine human trafficking case
India | May 07, 2024, 11:26 PM ISTThe arrests come after the CBI uncovered a significant trafficking operation orchestrated by travel agents. These agents promised Indian youths opportunities in Russia but instead forced them into the conflict zone by seizing their passports.
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Gaza ceasefire, Ukraine war and bilateral cooperation: Here's what Macron discussed with China's Xi
World | May 07, 2024, 02:44 PM ISTDuring their talks on Monday, Macron and Xi called for an immediate ceasefire of the Israel-Hamas war and a political settlement of the Iran nuclear issue. On Ukraine, Xi warned against using the crisis to stoke a "new Cold War".
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Russia to hold nuclear weapon drills in response to 'provocative statements' by Western officials
World | May 06, 2024, 03:25 PM ISTRussia's tactical nuclear weapon drills are a response to statements from the West about sending troops to Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Monday.
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Russia puts Zelenskyy on wanted list, opens criminal case; Ukraine calls it 'Moscow's desperation'
World | May 05, 2024, 12:53 PM ISTRussia has opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and put him on a wanted list, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday, an announcement Ukraine dismissed as evidence of Moscow's "desperation".
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US long-range missiles sent to Ukraine will not change war's outcome, says Russia
World | Apr 25, 2024, 08:11 PM ISTThe US had been secretly shipping long-range missiles to Ukraine in recent weeks as the latter's war with Russia has almost reached a breaking point. The missiles were contained in a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine that was approved by President Biden in March.
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Biden signs package for $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel, TikTok ban
World | Apr 25, 2024, 01:22 AM ISTBiden signed the $95 billion war aid measure package into law that includes military assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a provision for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US. The military package was passed by the Senate earlier after months of delays.
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Russian deputy Defence Minister arrested for accepting bribes 'on a particularly large scale'
World | Apr 24, 2024, 01:18 PM ISTDeputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday, according to a brief 22-word statement by Russia's investigative committee. The statute that the investigators cited for his detention is for accepting bribes "on a particularly large scale".
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BIG relief to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as US Senate overwhelmingly passes USD 95 billion aid
World | Apr 24, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTA sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the US Congress after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies.
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Russian strategic bomber goes into tailspin after Ukraine claims to shoot it down | WATCH
World | Apr 19, 2024, 03:18 PM ISTUkraine claims it shot down the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, while Moscow claims the plane crashed due to a malfunction after a combat mission. Previous Ukrainian claims of shooting down Russian warplanes have been denied by the Kremlin.
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'Indian flag became my guarantee during Russia-Ukraine war: PM on how his intervention help students
World | Apr 15, 2024, 06:41 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi said it was the power of the Indian flag which acted as a guarantee during the Russia-Ukraine war. He said not only Indians but also foreign nationals adorned the Tricolour in order to get rescued from the war region.
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Ukraine would be outgunned 'ten to one' in weeks without US help, says top general in Europe
World | Apr 10, 2024, 11:37 PM ISTChristopher Cavoli, the head of the European Command, said Russia was currently firing five artillery shells for every one fired by Ukraine and can launch large-scale attacks daily. The US Congress has delayed passing its $60 billion supplemental bill due to pressure from Republicans.
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Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv kill 6 people, 11 wounded
World | Apr 06, 2024, 05:04 PM ISTRussia fired 32 Iranian-made Shahed drones and six missiles at Ukraine, out of which 28 drones and three missiles were shot down, according to Kyiv's air commander. Meanwhile, Russian forces are carrying out offensive operations day and night and advancing in Ukraine.
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Russia: Putin signs decree on compulsory enrollment of 1.5 lakh youths for military service
World | Apr 01, 2024, 06:48 AM ISTAll Russian men from 18-30 have one year of mandatory military service, although many find ways to avoid serving. The maximum age for conscripts was raised from 27 to 30 in July 2023.
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Ukraine seeks India to play prominent role in peace deal, development of Kyiv post-war: Kuleba
World | Mar 30, 2024, 12:30 AM ISTKuleba arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era. Besides, he emphasised his visit to the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
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'Complete nonsense': Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16s will be shot down in Ukraine
World | Mar 28, 2024, 04:17 PM ISTPutin's remarks came as Russian forces had recently breached Poland's airspace while targeting the border region of Ukraine. This triggered speculations about whether the Kremlin is now planning to target the NATO nations.
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Ukraine Foreign Minister arrives in New Delhi, discussion on peace deal with Russia on top agenda
World | Mar 28, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTThe Ministry of External Affairs said the Ukrainian leader will meet several top Indian leaders including Jaishankar and Deputy NSA during his two-day visit to India. Besides, Kuleba will also meet the business community in an attempt to rebuild the war-torn nation.
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Ukraine Foreign Minister posts emotional video featuring Mahatma Gandhi to confirm his India visit
World | Mar 27, 2024, 12:10 PM ISTIn a video post shared on a social media platform, Kuleba confirmed his visit to India next week. His visit would mark one of the first official visits of a top Ukrainian leader since Russia escalated a war in February 2022.
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Zelenskyy refutes Ukraine link, says Putin seeking way to divert blame for Moscow concert hall raid
World | Mar 24, 2024, 01:04 PM ISTAlthough the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility, Putin did not mention ISIS in his speech to the nation, and Kyiv accused him and other Russian politicians of falsely linking Ukraine to the attack.
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Putin woes revenge as intel agency tracks down 4 terrorists linked to horrific Moscow hall attack
World | Mar 24, 2024, 12:19 PM ISTMilitant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's rampage, but there were indications that Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link, despite emphatic denials from Ukrainian officials that Kyiv had anything to do with it.
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Russia violates Poland's airspace with missiles in its attack on Ukraine, NATO nation responds
World | Mar 24, 2024, 11:42 AM ISTThe latest development came as Moscow launched air strikes on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv on Sunday, officials said, prompting neighbouring Poland's armed forces to activate aircraft to ensure airspace safety near the border.