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As biological weapons in Ukraine labs issue gets messier, India says abide by global treaty
At a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) emergency meeting called to address related concerns in the conflict zone on Friday, India said that it has noted the recent statements from States and wider information regarding biological activities relating to Ukraine.The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of biological and toxin weapons.
US has deployed 12,000 troops along Russia border but not fighting third World War in Ukraine: Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden on Friday said that he has deployed 12,000 American troops along the Russian borders in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Romania owing to America’s obligation to NATO and ensuring the security of its allies in Europe.
International cadre of Indian-origin volunteers helping refugees fleeing Ukraine
The mission organised by BAPS, as the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha is popularly known by its acronym, has about 25 volunteers from the US, Britain, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria and Poland. At the request of the Indian government, they worked initially with Indian students evacuating from Ukraine but their work has metamorphosised into a programme helping everyone fleeing the Russian onslaught.
Ukraine repairing damaged power lines to Chernobyl: IAEA
"Ukraine's regulatory authority said work that began on the evening of March 10 had succeeded in repairing one section, but off-site electrical power was still down, indicating there was still damage in other places" a statement posted on the IAEA's website on Friday quoted the Director General as saying.
As Russia, West clash on bio-weapon allegations, India calls for 'consultation, cooperation'
As Russia and the West clashed at the UN Security Council over Moscow's allegations about biological warfare plants in Ukraine, India on Friday called for "consultation and cooperation" to deal with the issue. "Any matters relating to obligations under the BTWC (Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention) should be addressed as per the provisions of the Convention, and through consultation and cooperation between the parties concerned.
US and allies to abolish MFN trade status for Russia
US President Joe Biden has said that the American side, together with the G7 and the European Union, will abolish the most favoured nation treatment in trade with Russia. "Each of our countries will take measures to deny Russia the most favoured nation status, which means that the two countries have agreed to trade with each other on the best possible terms," Ria Novosti quoted him as saying, RT reported.
Ukraine crisis: MEA control room received over 13K calls, 9K e-mails
So far, over 20,000 Indians, mostly students, have been evacuated since the government launched 'Operation Ganga' -- the mission to bring back Indian citizens from war-hit Ukraine. The control room was set up to provide information and assistance to Indian nationals stranded in the east European country amid simmering tension prevailing between Russia and Ukraine since the end of January.
Russian planes struck Belarus, claims Ukraine
According to the Air Force Command: "Russian planes entered the territory of Ukraine, turned over our towns of Horodychi and Tumeni, and then fired on the settlement of Kopani in Belarus." The Air Force added that currently the 9th Border Detachment is observing the occupation of the town of Kopani by enemy troops.
Putin preparing terrorist attack on Chernobyl nuclear plant: Ukraine
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence officials said, "According to information available, Vladimir Putin has ordered the preparation of a terrorist attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant". The Russian-controlled Chornobyl nuclear power plant plans to create a man-made catastrophe, for which the occupiers will try to shift responsibility on Ukraine, Ukrayinska Pravda reported.
Captured Russian soldiers fear facing firing squad if they return home
Speaking at a press conference in Kiev, a soldier from the 2nd Motor Rifle Division said he fears being killed when he is returned to Russia, reported the Daily Telegraph. "In Russia, we are already considered dead," said one of the captured soldiers, adding: "I was given the opportunity to call my parents and they told me that a funeral for me had already been arranged. If we are exchanged, then we will be shot by our own people."
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