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Large Russian convoy near Kiev redeployed
The convoy was last seen near Antonov Airport, north-west of Kiev, and its movement could signal a renewed push towards the city. The firm that took the photos -- Maxar Technologies -- said parts of the convoy were in position in the surrounding towns. Other parts are further north, with artillery now in firing positions, BBC reported.
Opinion divided as Russians close on Kyiv
Opinion is divided among western military experts as to whether Kyiv, capital of Ukraine, will fall to Russian forces over the next few days. Retired American Lieutenant General Ben Hodges now a security analyst, who visited the city four weeks ago, speaking from Frankfurt in Germany, expressed doubts to BBC about Russia's ability to capture Kyiv. Most others though are apprehensive that this was inevitable.
India, US defence partnership has an “incredible momentum”: Pentagon
Further signaling the depth of this relationship, the next edition 2+2 dialogue between the US and India will be held in April, Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, told members of the House Armed Services Committee during a Congressional hearing. The relationship has been described as “manageable” and is moving rapidly ahead.
15th round of India-China military commanders meeting today, low expectations in New Delhi
Ahead of the 15th round of Corps-Commander level talks between India and China at the LAC on 11th March, the military and diplomatic officials in New Delhi have low expectations in terms of a positive conclusion to the border standoff between the two countries. Nevertheless, the two have maintained communication between the militaries so as to avoid any event of clashes such as the one which took place in the Galwan valley in June 2020.
Musk, Grimes welcome second child via surrogacy
Tech billionaire Elon Musk and Grimes has welcomed a second child, a girl named Exa Dark Siderl Musk, via surrogate in December, the singer revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair. The Canadian singer, born Claire Boucher, was initially reluctant to reveal the couple's second child, nicknamed "Y", but during an interview at her home in Austin, Texas, Vanity Fair journalist Devin Gordon overheard a baby crying.
EU leaders to focus on Russia-Ukraine crisis at informal summit
Discussions at the informal European Council meeting in Versailles, France, will focus on Europe's approach to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron said. The goal of the two-day summit, the first during France's six-month presidency of the European Union (EU), is to "show, and continue to construct and reinforce the unity of Europe", Xinhua news agency quoted the President as saying.
Foreign Ministers of Russia and Ukraine discuss Putin-Zelensky summit to end war
Foreign Ministers of Russia and the Ukraine -- Sergey Lavrov and Dmitry Kuleba--who held their first round of talks in Turkey have discussed the possibility of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky to end their conflict which has now rumbled into its fifteenth day.
Russia shells Mariupol every 30 mins: Mayor
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko on Friday said the Ukrainian city is being shelled by Russian forces every 30 minutes. In a social media post, the Mayor acknowledged that the the last few days have been particularly difficult for the city as Russian forces were "ruthlessly and purposely shelling residential buildings" in the strategic port city.
US lawmakers seek sanctions against Pakistan
A US lawmaker has called to designate Pakistan as a state sponsor of terrorism, while two others have sought a probe into Ambassador Masood Khans alleged links with Kashmiri and Pakistani groups, Dawn reported. The initiator of the move is Scott Perry, a Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania. The bill has now been referred to the US House committee on foreign affairs.
Russia strikes Ukraine's Dnipro city for 1st time, one killed
One person was killed on Friday after three Russian airstrikes hit Dnipro, an inland city located on the Dnieper river deemed as a major stronghold in central-eastern Ukraine, the country's State Emergency Services (SES) reported. This is the first time that the city has been struck by Russian strikes since the war began 16 days ago.
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