Russia-Ukraine crisis LIVE updates: The US, UK and Canada have taken the lead in announcing sanctions against Russia in the wake of Vladimir Putin announcing Moscow’s recognition of Ukraine’s separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as ‘independent nations.’
Updated on Feb 23, 2022 05:39 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine Latest News Today: World governments have started announcing sanctions against Russia after President Vladimir Putin, on Monday, announced recognition of Ukraine’s separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as ‘independent’ countries. The United States, United Kingdom and Canada have taken the lead in slapping sanctions against Moscow.
Meanwhile, an Air India flight, carrying around 240 Indian nationals, landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport late last night, after taking off from the eastern European nation’s capital Kyiv.
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Feb 23, 2022 05:39 PM IST
UK to provide Ukraine with more military support: PM Johnson
Britain will provide further military support to Ukraine, including lethal defensive weapons, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday.
“In light of the increasingly threatening behaviour from Russia and in line with our previous support, the UK will shortly be providing a further package of military support to Ukraine. This will include lethal aid in the form of defensive weapons and non-lethal aid,” Johnson told Parliament.
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Feb 23, 2022 05:35 PM IST
Putin wants to ‘negate’ Ukraine as sovereign country, says French FM
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Russian President Vladimir Putin no longer accepted Ukraine’s independence under international law.
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Feb 23, 2022 05:31 PM IST
Watch | ‘NATO ambitions, Crimea…’: Putin sets 3 conditions for Ukraine
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Feb 23, 2022 05:07 PM IST
Ukraine mobilises military reserves as Russia sharpens demands
Ukraine mobilised its military reserve Wednesday and urged its citizens to leave Russian territory as Moscow sharpened its demands, increasing fears of all-out war. Read more
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Feb 23, 2022 04:24 PM IST
State of emergency to last for 30 days, may be extended: Ukraine official
A top security official said Ukraine will introduce the state of emergency in all Ukrainian territory apart from Donetsk and Luhansk regions. The official said the state of emergency would last 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days.
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Feb 23, 2022 04:03 PM IST
Ukraine security council calls for state of emergency
Ukraine security council has called for state of emergency amid tensions with Russia, reports AFP.
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Feb 23, 2022 03:04 PM IST
Pope calls for restraint in face of ‘increasingly alarming scenarios’ in Ukraine
Pope calls for restraint in face of ‘increasingly alarming scenarios’ in Ukraine amid the European country’s tension with Russia, reports AFP.
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Feb 23, 2022 12:58 PM IST
We expect full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine: UK
We are very much expecting full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, says UK foreign secretary Liz Truss.
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Feb 23, 2022 11:33 AM IST
Ukraine’s breakaway regions have officially applied for recognition of ‘independence’: Russia
Today Donetsk and Luhansk applied officially to Russia for recognition of their independence. But from the very beginning,US started its internal influence in domestic affairs in countries on all post-Soviet space, including Ukraine: Russia’s deputy chief of mission, New Delhi
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Feb 23, 2022 10:30 AM IST
New Zealand summons Russian ambassador
New Zealand’s foreign ministry Russian ambassador Georgii Zuev to condemn Moscow’s recent announcements related to Ukraine.
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Feb 23, 2022 08:51 AM IST
Canada deploys additional 460 troops with NATO
We’re also deploying up to an additional 460 members of the @CanadianForces to strengthen NATO. This involves more troops to Latvia, as well as the deployment of an additional frigate and maritime patrol aircraft: Justin Trudeau, Canada PM
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Feb 23, 2022 07:50 AM IST
Japan announces sanctions against Russia
Japan imposes sanctions against Russia over Moscow’s recognition of ‘independence’ of separatist regions in Ukraine.
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Feb 23, 2022 06:57 AM IST
Explosions heard on Ukraine’s frontline
Blasts heard near Ukraine-controlled Shchastya and the self-proclaimed Republic of Luhansk, reports AFP.
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Feb 23, 2022 06:12 AM IST
Indian students’ relieved’ after arriving in Delhi from Ukraine
The situation is peaceful right now but the tension seems to be building up, feeling good after returning home: Shivam Chaudhary, a student pursuing MBBS in Ukraine.
Ukraine mobilises military reserves as Russia sharpens demands
Russia-Ukraine crisis: President Volodymyr Zelensky has put Ukraine’s more than 200,000 reservists on notice that they will receive summons to return to their units
Published on Feb 23, 2022 05:06 PM IST
Canadian mayor attends vigil for Deep Sidhu, India expresses concerns
The Indian government’s concern was related to flags of the secessionist Khalistan movement being seen in the backdrop to Brampton mayor Patrick Brown’s speech, as other attendees held placards reading #IndiaKIlls
Published on Feb 23, 2022 04:44 PM IST
Ukraine security council calls for state of emergency amid tensions with Russia
- The measure, which must be formally approved by parliament, requires stepped-up document and vehicle checks, among other measures, the council’s secretary Oleksiy Danilov said.
Published on Feb 23, 2022 04:35 PM IST
Bringing up a child costlier in China than in US, Japan: Research
The average cost of raising a child in China is nearly seven times China’s per capita GDP, according to new research published on Tuesday
Published on Feb 23, 2022 04:29 PM IST
Sri Lanka imposes rolling power cuts as cash crisis deepens
The deepening financial crisis in the island nation has lead to shortage of fuel and handicapped its power grid.
Published on Feb 23, 2022 01:04 PM IST
Canada imposes sanctions on Russia: Trudeau
Canada’s move came after US President Joe Biden announced sanctions on Russia for “beginning” an invasion of Ukraine and as President Vladimir Putin signalled plans to send troops beyond Russia’s borders
Published on Feb 23, 2022 12:42 PM IST
Ukraine crisis: Russia ‘open for diplomatic solutions but…’: says Vladimir Putin
Russia’s recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as ‘independent entities’ has invited sanctions from the West, with Canada and the US among those to impose measures
Updated on Feb 23, 2022 12:35 PM IST
Ukraine minefield greets Imran Khan during Russia visit
It will be interesting to watch how Pakistan PM Khan, famous for swinging cricket ball both ways, diplomatically manoeuvres the Ukraine minefield in Moscow with all western eyes on the Pakistani leader
Published on Feb 23, 2022 11:13 AM IST
Treaties, annexation, fears of war: Genesis of the Ukraine crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the deployment of Russian troops for a peacekeeping mission in the “people’s republics” of Donetsk and Luhansk, triggering fears of an occupation of these enclaves
Updated on Feb 23, 2022 12:29 PM IST
Satellite images show new deployment in Belarus, over 100 military vehicles seen
Russia-Ukraine crisis: The images released by Maxar Technologies, which has been tracking the buildup of Russian forces for weeks, could not be independently verified by Reuters.
Published on Feb 23, 2022 07:10 AM IST
LIVE: Ukraine security council calls for state of emergency as crisis deepens
Russia-Ukraine crisis LIVE updates: The US, UK and Canada have taken the lead in announcing sanctions against Russia in the wake of Vladimir Putin announcing Moscow’s recognition of Ukraine’s separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as ‘independent nations.’
Updated on Feb 23, 2022 05:35 PM IST
Imran Khan’s stepson booked for possessing liquor; threatens officials
When Maneka, Imran Khan’s stepson, was picked up for possessing liquor, he threatened security officials with dire consequences as he was the son of Pakistan’s First Lady.
Published on Feb 23, 2022 05:53 AM IST