Russia-Ukraine War Day 14 Highlights:
The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues on Day 14, with US President Joe Biden announcing to target "the main artery of Russia's economy" by banning the import of Russian energy products.
Meanwhile, iconic U.S. brands Coca-Cola, Pepsi, McDonald’s and Starbucks suspended business in Russia, condemning Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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In addition, the UN refugee chief says the number of people fleeing Russia's advance into Ukraine has reached 2 million, safe corridors intended to let civilians escape the Russian onslaught in Ukraine could also open.
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Russia-Ukraine War Day 14 Highlights:
17:28 pm |
Indian students who left from Sumy, Ukraine yesterday, reached Lviv Railway Station today. They are taking a special train straight to Poland.
Officials of the Indian Embassy & Red Cross escorted them.
17:19 pm |
We are further tightening the net of sanctions responding to Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine: Ursula von der Leyen, President of European Commission
16:55 pm |
State's 441 students have returned home. Eight students have reached Ukraine's neighbouring countries & don't want to return to India as of now out of their own volition. Only 9 more students of the state remain to return, 7 of them reached Poland/Romania: Himachal CM in Assembly
16:45 pm |
Russia Says Not Trying To "Overthrow" Ukraine Government
16:22 pm |
On March 7-8, UN Int'l Court of Justice in The Hague held a hearing on request for provisional measures presented by Ukraine in an unsubstantiated lawsuit against Russia. In light of the apparent absurdity of the lawsuit, we decided not to attend it: Russian Foreign Ministry Spox
16:17 pm |
Our party's workers approached families of 18.5 thousand students who were stranded in Ukraine. They met the family members and sent their grievances to the central government: Union minister Piyush Goyal
16:15 pm |
Unfortunately, Congress & other political parties were spreading misinformation and misleading people instead of helping families of those stranded in Ukraine while PM Modi was constantly worried about Indians stuck in Ukraine: Union minister Piyush Goyal
16:14 pm |
Our party's workers approached families of 18.5 thousand students who were stranded in Ukraine. They met the family members and sent their grievances to the central government: Union minister Piyush Goyal
16:11 pm |
We're proud to say that the last batch of students has left the epicenter of war (eastern Ukraine) and is moving towards western Ukraine, they'll soon enter the neighbouring countries and will be evacuated from there: Union Min Piyush Goyal on Operation Ganga
16:04 pm |
Asma Shafique, Pakistani student of Sumy State medical college enroute to western Ukraine with fellow batchmates for further evacuation from the country.
16:00 pm |
Many countries floundered in evacuating citizens from Ukraine. India still evacuated its citizens through neighboring nations & people brought their pets back too. We evacuated citizens from Nepal, Pakistan & Bangladesh as well: Union min Piyush Goyal on Operation Ganga
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15:50 pm |
Just spoke with Pres Zelenskyy. I let him know that Canada will send Ukraine another shipment of highly-specialized military equipment. Discussed sanctions against Russia & humanitarian assistance for Ukraine. Invited him to address Canada’s Parliament: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
15:43 pm |
Russia says 'some progress' being made in talks with Ukraine, says not trying to 'overthrow' Ukraine government
15:38 pm |
Indian students from Sumy on board the special train organised with assistance of Ukrainian authorities. Mission will continue to facilitate their movement westwards. Bringing back our students safely & securely will remain our priority: Embassy of India in Kyiv, Ukraine
15:35 pm |
Indian students from Sumy on board the spl train organised with assistance of Ukrainian authorities. Mission will continue to facilitate their movement westwards. Bringing back our students safely & securely will remain our priority: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
14:48 pm |
We understand West does right thing after exhausting other options. Reality is, it takes time for those institutions to spring into action. We don't have time, so we're fighting Russian invaders: Sviatoslav Yurash, youngest Ukrainian MP, on if they feel betrayed by their partners
14:45 pm | As far as the West is concerned, we have received a lot of aid, we have received a lot of help and we are thankful for that. But again nothing is enough, nothing is too much and all are welcome: Sviatoslav Yurash, youngest Ukrainian MP, in Kyiv
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14:00 pm
| Ukrainian authorities said it would make a fresh attempt to evacuate stranded civilians through 6 "humanitarian corridors" amid reports of Russian forces breaching local ceasefire agreements.
13:35 pm
| At least 10 people killed in a Russian military attack in the eastern Ukrainian town of Severodonestk, reports AFP quoting local officia
10:55 am
| An air alert has been declared in and around Kyiv, with residents urged to get to bomb shelters as quickly as possible, reports AP
10:33 am
| As many as 20,000 foreigners are currently fighting in the Ukraine armed forces against the ongoing invasion by Russia, according to The Kyiv Independent
9:00 am |
Pakistan's Asma Shafique thanks the Indian embassy in Kiev and Prime Minister Modi for evacuating her. She has been rescued by Indian authorities and is enroute to Western #Ukraine for further evacuation out of the country. She will be reunited with her family soon.
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8:40 am |
Four major American corporations, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Starbucks have announced plans to suspend their operations in Russia over Moscow's invasion of Kiev.
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8:14 am |
US President Joe Biden announced a ban on US imports of Russian oil, gas and coal and said that Ukraine will "never be a victory for Putin". Meanwhile, Britain said it will also phase out Russian oil imports by the end of this year.
-PTC News
