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Russia faces stricter new sanctions after Vladimir Putin recognises Ukraine's breakaway regions

The Russian UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, warned Western powers to "think twice" and not worsen the situation.

Feb 22, 2022, 12:39 PM IST

Our borders remain 'unchangeable', return to negotiation table, Ukraine tells Russia

"We demand Russia to return to the table for negotiations. We condemn the order to deploy additional Russian occupation troops in the territories of Ukraine," said Ukrainian envoy to UN Sergiy Kyslytsya at an emergency meeting on Ukraine.

Feb 22, 2022, 11:41 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow’s actions will have dire consequences, warns US

Speaking at the UN Security Council emergency meeting, the US said Russia’s peacekeeping operation in eastern Ukraine is "nonsense" and Moscow's recognition of the breakaway regions as independent is part of its pretext for war.

Feb 22, 2022, 10:39 AM IST

Air India special flight departs to bring Indians from Ukraine as tensions escalate

The Boeing Dreamliner AI-1947 flight from Delhi has taken off as part of the special operation for Ukraine. It has a capacity of over 200 seats.

Feb 22, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Ukraine says 'we are not afraid' after Russia recognises rebel-backed regions

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his address to the nation early morning, said that Russia's actions are a violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Feb 22, 2022, 09:38 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine conflict: India calls for 'restraint on all sides', backs diplomatic dialogue

“India calls for "restraint on all sides" and "immediate priority is deescalation of tensions taking into account the legitimate security interests of all countries," India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations TS Tirumurti said at the UNSC emergency meet on Ukraine.

Feb 22, 2022, 08:22 AM IST

India calls for dialogue on Ukraine crisis, abstains from 'Procedural vote' at UNSC

The Russian representative to the UN thanked countries who abstained and voted against holding the meet at the UNSC during his statement.

Feb 01, 2022, 08:15 AM IST

Pakistan has 'established' history of aiding and actively supporting terrorists: India at UN

India said that Pakistan holds the 'ignoble record' of hosting the largest number of terrorists proscribed by the UN Security Council.

Jan 26, 2022, 06:40 AM IST

'No one can win nuclear war': Russia, China, Britain, US, France in joint declaration

China, Russia, Britain, the United States and France have agreed that a further spread of nuclear arms and a nuclear war should be avoided, according to a joint statement by the five nuclear powers published by the Kremlin on Monday.

Jan 03, 2022, 22:51 PM IST

India votes against western attempt to bring climate change at UNSC

In the explanation, the country's envoy to the UN said, "India is second to none when it comes to climate action and climate justice. But the UN Security Council is not the place to discuss either issue."

Dec 14, 2021, 14:28 PM IST

Terrorism continues to pose serious threat to Afghanistan, region: India at UNSC

"Security Council Resolution 2593 clearly sets out boundaries outlining the international community`s expectations on a range of critical and immediate issues," said TS Tirumurti at UNSC.

Nov 18, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

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Nov 17, 2021, 07:49 AM IST

India slams Pakistan at UNSC, asks it to ‘vacate illegally occupied areas of J&K’

India`s Counsellor also underlined that Pakistan "holds the ignoble record of hosting the largest number of terrorists proscribed by the UNSC".

Nov 17, 2021, 07:10 AM IST

India underlines need to address implications of terrorist exploitation of cyber domain at UNSC

"New media, especially social media, is increasingly being used by various actors, including terrorists, for amplifying discriminatory ideas and promoting violent radicalization," said Mathur at UNSC.

Oct 29, 2021, 11:23 AM IST

Kandahar mosque blast: Islamic State claims responsibility, UNSC condemns 'horrendous terrorist attack' in Afghanistan

Suicide bombers attacked a Shia mosque packed with worshippers attending Friday prayers in Afghanistan's Kandahar province which killed at least 47 people and injured 70 others.

Oct 16, 2021, 06:59 AM IST

Increasing spread of terrorism in Africa is a matter of serious concern: India at UNSC

India also said that these terrorist forces and groups receive encouragement from member states, seeking to divide communities by legitimising terrorist activities.

Oct 12, 2021, 23:54 PM IST

India's priority is permanent UNSC seat: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

FS Shringla said India will continue to work towards the reformed United Nations during its stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Sep 25, 2021, 23:06 PM IST

COVID, terrorism and climate: What PM Narendra Modi will tell the world at UN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in a few hours from now

Sep 25, 2021, 13:57 PM IST

Situation in Afghanistan ‘very fragile’: India's UNSC envoy TS Tirumurti, calls for ‘inclusive dispensation’

Speaking at the United Nations Security Meeting on Afghanistan, Tirumurti said, "inclusive dispensation" should "represents all sections of Afghan society".

Sep 10, 2021, 12:41 PM IST