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US ready to hold summit talks with Russia if invasion of Ukraine does not happen: France
“(Macron) proposed a summit to be held between President BIDEN and President PUTIN and then with relevant stakeholders to discuss security and strategic stability in Europe. Presidents BIDEN and PUTIN have both accepted the principle of such a summit,” The Elysee said in a press release after the French President spoke to his Russian and American counterparts.
Indian students, nationals advised to leave Ukraine temporarily
"In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily," Xinhua news agency reported, citing the advisory issued by the Indian embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Macron, Putin hold phone call over Ukraine, stress need for diplomatic solution
According to the Elysee, Macron and Putin have agreed to resume the work within the framework of the Normandy format on the basis of the exchanges and proposals made by Ukraine in recent days, and to enable a meeting of the trilateral contact group to be held in the next few hours with the aim of obtaining "a commitment to a ceasefire" from all the stakeholders, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine reports further ceasefire violations
The Ukrainian defence ministry has reported further ceasefire violations in the east, after a day of heavy weapons fire Saturday, CNN reported. The Minsk II agreement led to a shaky ceasefire between the Ukrainian military and Russian-backed separatist forces, and bans heavy weapons near the line of contact between the two sides. Ukraine said it recorded a total of 136 ceasefire violations on Saturday, the report said.
Russian armoured tanks painted with a letter 'Z' move towards Ukraine border
It is suspected the markings have been allocated for specific roles amid rising tensions over an imminent invasion, with footage showing the letters sprayed on tanks, self-propelled guns, fuel trucks and supply vehicles. Independent Russian Telegram channel Hunter's Notes said 'all equipment [marked with "Z"] was seen near Kursk and in the Shebekino region of Belgorod' on the border with Ukraine, the report said.
Putin could annex former Soviet states after Ukraine
UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin will keep waging war on neighbouring countries if he is allowed to invade Ukraine, the Daily Mail reported. As the Russian President put on a huge show of military strength with nuclear drills involving ballistic missiles, submarines and tank convoys on Saturday, Truss issued a last-ditch plea for the international community to unite to face down Moscow's aggression.
S.Korea issues new warning to evacuate last remaining citizens from Ukraine
South Korea has issued an emergency warning to urge the last remaining citizens to quickly leave Ukraine due to escalating military tension along the eastern border with Russia, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The Korean Embassy in Ukraine stepped up its warning as shelling in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine intensified in new signs of fears that a war could start within days, reports Yonhap News Agency.
German FM warns against guessing Russian decisions on Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has warned against guessing or assuming Russia's decisions on Ukraine, after the US warned of an imminent invasion. Biden said Friday that he was "convinced" that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "made the decision" to attack Ukraine in the coming days, raising fears that a major conflict could break out in Europe.
Russia opens criminal case after reporting shelling from Ukraine
From 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Saturday, unidentified persons on the territory of Ukraine attacked the border area of the Rostov region by using a multiple launch rocket system, the Committee said in a statement. No casualties among the civilians were reported, and an investigation is underway, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement as saying. Explosions were reported in the border area of the Rostov region as a large number of refugees are fleeing from Ukraine's Donbas to Russia to escape a possible war.
German Chancellor calls for negotiated solution to Ukraine crisis
He made the remarks on Saturday in his first speech at the 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC), which will last through Monday, reports Xinhua news agency. The conflict in Ukraine shows no sign of easing, and "there is a danger of another war in Europe", he said. Ukraine's membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which has been a major concern for Russia, is not on the agenda either now or in the near future, he noted.
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