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Russia-Ukraine War: IAF deploys C-17 Globe Master in operation Ganga

IAF officials on Tuesday (March 1) informed that the C-17 will leave for Romania at 4 am on Wednesday (March 2) to bring back Indian citizens from Ukraine. 

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 00:03
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New Delhi: Satellite images taken on Monday (February 28) showed a Russian military convoy north of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv that stretches for about 40 miles (64 km), substantially longer than the 17 miles (27 km) reported earlier in the day, a U.S. private company said.

Russian forces shelled Ukraine's second-largest city on Monday, rocking a residential neighbourhood, and closed in on the capital, Kyiv, in a 40-mile convoy of hundreds of tanks and other vehicles, as talks aimed at stopping the fighting yielded only an agreement to keep talking.

As the talks along the Belarusian border wrapped up, several blasts could be heard in Kyiv, and Russian troops advanced on the city of nearly 3 million. The vast convoy of armored vehicles, tanks, artillery and support vehicles was 17 miles (25 kilometers) from the center of the city, according to satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies.

At the UNGA meeting, Ambassadors from dozens of countries on Monday backed a proposal demanding that Russia halt its attack on Ukraine, as the UN General Assembly held a rare emergency session during a day of frenzied and sometimes fractious diplomacy surrounding the five-day-old war.

Meanwhile, at the high-level meeting on Monday evening over the Ukraine crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the entire government machinery is working round the clock to ensure that all Indians there are safe and secure, informed Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

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1 March 2022, 23:27 PM

The Prime Minister welcomed the talks between the two parties & stressed upon the importance of ensuring free & uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of all people: PMO

1 March 2022, 22:40 PM

Indian Air Force C-17 transport aircraft to leave for Romania at 4 am tomorrow to bring back Indian citizens from Ukraine. The aircraft will take off from its home base in Hindan near Delhi: IAF officials (ANI)

1 March 2022, 22:39 PM

NATO foreign ministers will hold emergency talks in Brussels on Friday (March 4) over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the alliance said in a statement. 

NATO allies have rushed to bolster their eastern flank after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the attack, but remain adamant that they will not get involved militarily in the war in non-NATO member Ukraine.

1 March 2022, 22:35 PM

Two tonnes of humanitarian aid including tents, blankets, surgical gloves, protective eye gear, water storage tanks, sleeping mats, tarpaulin and medicines have been sent to Ukraine today: MEA Sources (ANI)

1 March 2022, 22:22 PM

Over the next 3 days, 26 flights have been scheduled to bring out Indian citizens apart from Bucharest and Budapest. Airports in Poland and Slovak Republic will also be used: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla

1 March 2022, 22:18 PM

Mortals of the Indian student who lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv taken to a morgue in university. I did speak to his parents in Karnataka earlier today. We'll not only try and evacuate our nationals from the conflict zone as soon as possible but also bring back Naveen's body. We are in touch with local authorities in that regard: Foreign Secy H V Shringla. (ANI)

1 March 2022, 22:08 PM

Russian forces have attacked a television tower in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, potentially disrupting its signal,  says Ukrainian Interior Ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko. (Reuters)

 

1 March 2022, 21:02 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin miscalculated two things. He miscalculated the strength of the Ukrainian resistance and he also miscalculated and underestimated the strength of Western unity: British PM Boris Johnson (ANI)

1 March 2022, 21:02 PM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggests Russia should be stripped of UN Human Rights Council membership: AFP News Agency

1 March 2022, 21:01 PM

If Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks he’s going to push NATO back by what he is doing then he is gravely mistaken. This will end up with a fortified and strengthened NATO on his western flank. You will have more NATO, not less NATO: British PM Boris Johnson. (ANI)

1 March 2022, 21:00 PM

"We will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine," reported Reuters quoting British PM Boris Johnson.

1 March 2022, 19:43 PM

Indian PM, French President Macron hold talks amid war in Ukraine

1 March 2022, 19:42 PM

President of European Council Charles Michel speaks to PM Modi; Extend condolences over the death of an Indian national in Ukraine's Kharkiv, assures support for Evacuation Efforts.

1 March 2022, 18:36 PM

The Divisional Administration Kashmir has established a helpline for stranded residents/students of Kashmir in Ukraine. In case of any assistance from the government, the concerned and their family members can contact on phone numbers---01942457312 & 01942473135. (ANI)

1 March 2022, 18:46 PM

UK says evicting Russia from UN Security Council among 'all options' on the table.  (AFP)

1 March 2022, 18:36 PM

Russia must immediately withdraw its troops and end the "bloodshed" in Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, warning of further sanctions to punish Moscow's aggression. (AFP)

1 March 2022, 18:18 PM

BJP MP Shivkumar Chanabasappa Udasi from Haveri meets kin of Naveen Shekharappa, the MBBS student, who died in shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine this morning.

1 March 2022, 18:04 PM

The special flight under Operation Ganga carrying Indian nationals takes off from Romanian capital Bucharest for Delhi.

1 March 2022, 16:14 PM

Naveen Shekharappa, a Haveri district student died in Ukraine. CM Bommai spoke with his father. All efforts will be made to bring back Naveen's body to India. The CM said that the matter is being negotiated with foreign ministry officials: Karnataka CMO (ANI)

1 March 2022, 16:13 PM

Ministry of External Affairs says that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine this morning. The Ministry is in touch with his family.

1 March 2022, 12:46 PM

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is enroute to Budapest in Hungary to aid the evacuation of Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine. 

1 March 2022, 12:46 PM

Refugees from Ukraine cross into Romania after Russian invasion

1 March 2022, 12:46 PM

Ukrainians cross over the border into Poland

1 March 2022, 12:22 PM

Russian forces have increased their use of artillery north of Kyiv & in the vicinities of Kharkiv & Chernihiv. The use of heavy artillery in densely populated urban areas greatly increases the risk of civilian casualties: UK Ministry of Defence

1 March 2022, 12:18 PM

Despite talks aimed at securing a ceasefire, fighting continues in the Russian war against Ukraine. Missile strikes killed dozens of civilians in the country`s second city, Kharkiv, while air raid sirens sounded again in the capital, Kyiv, BBC reported. Ukraine`s President Volodymyr Zelensky called the Russian bombardment of Kharkiv a "war crime".

There were reports of fierce shelling in the northern city of Chernihiv, BBC reported. Russia is attacking Ukraine on several fronts, but its advance has been slowed by Ukrainian resistance. All three cities remain under Ukrainian control.

1 March 2022, 12:17 PM

Embassy of India in Ukraine advises Indians to leave Kyiv urgently today

1 March 2022, 11:50 AM

In order to scale up the ongoing evacuation efforts from Ukraine under Operation Ganga, PM Narendra Modi has called for the Indian Air Force to join the evacuation efforts: Sources

1 March 2022, 11:30 AM

SpiceJet will operate a special evacuation flight to Kosice, Slovakia today to bring back Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine. Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju is travelling to Kosice as a Special Envoy of the Indian Government to oversee the evacuation.

1 March 2022, 11:29 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet President Ram Nath Kovind. 

1 March 2022, 10:38 AM

The US has expelled 12 diplomats from Russia's mission to the UN, saying they engaged in "espionage activities", a move which Moscow described as a "hostile action" and gross violation of the commitments by the US as host country of the United Nations headquarters.

US Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Olivia Dalton said that the US has informed the United Nations and the Russian Permanent Mission to the United Nations that we are beginning the process of expelling twelve intelligence operatives from the Russian Mission who have abused their privileges of residency in the United States by engaging in espionage activities that are adverse to our national security.

1 March 2022, 09:36 AM

More than 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed after Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka, a city between Kharkiv and Kyiv, the head of the region wrote on Telegram. Dmytro Zhyvytskyy posted photographs of the charred shell of a four-story building and rescuers searching rubble.

1 March 2022, 09:17 AM

Australia will provide Ukraine with $50 million in missiles, ammunition and other military hardware to fight Russian invaders. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday elaborated on his country's plans after revealing a day earlier that his government would provide Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with lethal military equipment. Morrison promised only non-lethal military equipment last week.

1 March 2022, 09:16 AM

Disney, Warner Bros. pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion: Reuters

1 March 2022, 09:16 AM

Netflix will not add state-run channels to Russian service, defying regulation: Reuters

1 March 2022, 09:15 AM

Pratik Mathur, Counsellor, India's Permanent Mission to UN speaks at UNSC meeting on the situation in the Middle East: 

1 March 2022, 09:09 AM

Indian students at the temporary camps set up at the Siret border in Romania

1 March 2022, 09:08 AM

An Air India Express flight carrying 182 Indians nationals from war-torn Ukraine landed here from the Romanian capital Bucharest on Tuesday morning, an airline spokesperson said. The AI Express flight IX-1202 from Bucharest via Kuwait touched down the runway at 7.40 am, he said.

1 March 2022, 08:40 AM

ALSO READ | What is the Wagner Group? Russian mercenaries on secret mission to kill Ukraine President Zelenskyy

1 March 2022, 07:57 AM

More than 400 specially trained Russian mercenaries have been flown in from Africa to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a Daily Mail report. A private militia, known as the Wagner Group, allegedly has orders from Vladimir Putin to take out Zelensky - and 23 other government figures - to allow Moscow to take over its eastern European neighbour, the report said.

1 March 2022, 07:36 AM

Ukraine envoy to U.S. says Russia used a vacuum bomb in its invasion

1 March 2022, 07:35 AM

Ukraine's president has signed a decree temporarily lifting the requirement for entry visas for any foreigner willing to join Ukraine's International Defense Legion and fight on Ukraine's side against invading Russian troops. The decree by President Volorymyr Zelenskyy takes effect Tuesday and will remain in effect as long as martial law is in place. (PTI)

1 March 2022, 07:25 AM

Taiwan has sent 27 tonnes of medical supplies to Ukraine, the government announced on Tuesday, saying it was extending a helping hand as a member of the "democratic camp" in the international community. Taiwan has joined with Western allies in putting sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, and expressed cross-party sympathy for the Ukrainian people, seeing parallels with what Taipei views as Beijing`s threats against the island.

1 March 2022, 07:24 AM

"Peaceful settlement of disputes has been India's consistent position; my govt firmly believes that there's no other choice but to return to the path of diplomacy," said India's Permanent Rep to UN, TS Tirumurti, at 11th Emergency Special Session of UNGA on Ukraine. 

1 March 2022, 07:24 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to other leaders to condemn "President Putin’s brutal war, and we’re working together to hold Russia accountable and support Ukraine."

1 March 2022, 07:22 AM

After waiting in long lines at the border, refugees from Ukraine arrive in Poland. 

1 March 2022, 07:22 AM

Russian ground forces move closer to Kyiv, convoy stretches for miles -Maxar

1 March 2022, 07:21 AM

Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Kyiv residents showed up at local civil territorial defense centers to get enrolled and receive arms. 

1 March 2022, 07:20 AM

EU sanctions (Russian President) Putin's spokesman, oligarchs, journalists: Reuters

1 March 2022, 07:19 AM

Taking into account the humanitarian requirements in Ukraine, Ambassador of India to United Nations, T S Tirumurti, on Monday (local time), said that India has decided to provide urgent relief supplies, including medicines to Ukraine, which is expected to be despatched tomorrow. Tirumurti made these remarks at the UNSC meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. He said that there is an urgent and pressing humanitarian situation developing in Ukraine.

"In such times of conflict, India attaches the highest priority to safety and well-being of civilians, in particular women, children and elderly. We are of the view that core principles of humanitarian assistance should be fully honoured," he said.

1 March 2022, 07:18 AM

India voiced concern over the "urgent and pressing" humanitarian situation developing in Ukraine and told the UN Security Council that apart from evacuating its own citizens, New Delhi stands ready to help those from neighbouring and developing countries stranded in Ukraine and in need of assistance.

"There is an urgent and pressing humanitarian situation developing in Ukraine. In such times of conflict, India attaches the highest priority to safety and well-being of civilians, in particular women, children and elderly. We are of the view that core principles of humanitarian assistance should be fully honoured," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said at the Security Council meeting Monday on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

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