Ukraine

Ukraine Prez speaks to Modi seeking political support at UNSC
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He revealed speaking to Modi soon after after Russia praised India's decision to abstain from a vote at the United Nations to condemn its invasion. He said that he spoke with Prime Minister Modi and informed about Ukraine repulsing Russia's aggression.
Zelensky says weapons, equipment from partners 'on the way to Ukraine'
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"A new day on the diplomatic frontline began with a conversation with Emmanuel Macron. Weapons and equipment from our partners are on the way to Ukraine. The anti-coalition is working," Zelensky said on Twitter, Xinhua news agency. reported.Volodymyr Zelensky had also posted a video on social media earlier on Friday, reassuring people that he is still in the capital.
Hungary offers capital as venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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"Due to a dispute on the possible location -- in Minsk, Warsaw -- of peace talks, I recommended Budapest to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and to Andriy Yermak, chief of cabinet of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky," Szijjarto said in a video message posted on his Facebook page. He added that neither party rejected the proposition during the telephone conversations, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine Prez speaks to Modi seeking political support at UNSC
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He revealed speaking to Modi soon after Russia praised India's decision to abstain from a vote at the United Nations to condemn its invasion. Zelensky said that he spoke with Modi and informed of the course of Ukraine repulsing Russian aggression. He tweeted: "More than 100,000 invaders are on our land. They insidiously fire on residential buildings."
Baby's birth in Kiev bomb shelter hailed as miracle and ray of hope amid war
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While invading Russian forces bombarded terrified families, one woman, 23, had reason to be perhaps more fearful than others. Her baby was due as she hid protected from the onslaught in a shelter in the city as gunfire raged outside. But just before 8.30 pm on Friday (local time), tiny Mia was brought into the world in what must have been some of the most stressful circumstances to give birth, Daily Mail reported.
France to deploy 500 soldiers in Romania amid Ukraine crisis
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"NATO has decided to reinforce its presence, to send a very clear sign of strategic solidarity, to position forces in Romania," Xinhua news agency reported citing General Burkhard. "We will deploy around 500 men, with armoured vehicles, combat vehicles, to provide support to Romania," said Burkhard late on Friday night.
Stuck in Ukraine's Odessa, Indian students share their ordeal
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Two Indian students from Gurugram's Bhondsi village narrated their ordeal to IANS over a phone call from the Odessa region of Ukraine and appealed for help. Ankit Raghav, a 22-year-old student of MBBS fourth year and 24-year-old Prateek Chauhan, a fifth year student at Odessa National Medical University on Saturday said they are at their flat located near the varsity.
Ukraine won't lay down weapons: Zelensky
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"We will not lay down any weapons, we believe in our army and our country. We will protect it. Glory to Ukraine!" Zelensky said, noting that he did not leave Kiev, which was under heavy shelling overnight, Xinhua news agency reported. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that at least 35 Kiev residents, including two children, were injured in clashes with Russian forces or shelling.
Ukraine won't lay down weapons: Zelensky
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"We will not lay down any weapons, we believe in our army and our country. We will protect it. Glory to Ukraine!" Zelensky said, noting that he did not leave Kiev, which was under heavy shelling overnight, Xinhua news agency reported. Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that at least 35 Kiev residents, including two children, were injured in clashes with Russian forces or shelling.
Russian forces adopted four axes to seize Ukraine: US think-tank
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The Institute for the Study of War said in its report released on February 25 said Russian forces have adopted four axes -- Belarus/Kiev, Kharkiv, Donbas and Crimea-Kherson, to seize the country. It states that Russia's military operation that began on February 24 was well thought of and it adopted brilliant strategy and executed in a well-coordinated manner.
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