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Russia plans to disconnect communications followed by fake reports about surrender: Ukraine
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"Initially, they plan to disconnect communications. After that, there will be a lot of fake reports that the Ukrainian military and political leadership seems to have agreed to surrender. "So-called confirmation of this fake news will be distributed by allegedly signed documents, as well as filmed fake videos," the Defence Minister of Ukraine, Alexei Reznikov, had warned, Ukrainska Pravda reported.
Zelensky could order troops to lay down arms, and there will be no casualties: Kremlin
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The Ukrainian leader "could order troops to lay down arms, and there would be no casualties", he suggested, RT reported. Asked about the post-invasion status of Ukraine and what Russia would expect from its future elections, Peskov said the issue had nothing to do with the Russian government. "The Kremlin cannot play a role in holding elections in Ukraine. It's a foreign country," he said.
Modi speaks to EU Prez, expresses anguish over humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
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He reiterated India's appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue. The Prime Minister stressed that the contemporary global order is anchored on international law, UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of all the nations. Modi also stressed upon the importance of ensuring free and uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of people.
Russian troops attacking only military targets: Kremlin
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An ICC prosecutor said on Monday that there is "a reasonable basis to believe that both alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity" are being committed in Ukraine.Accusations against Russia were filed with the ICC by Kiev. The Russian official branded such claims as "hoaxes", the report said.
Kiev TV tower bombed after Kremlin told civilians to flee
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At least two large blasts were seen near the foot of the tower, around three miles from central Kiev, at around 5.30 pm local time. It was not immediately clear whether the tower had been the target of the strikes, or whether they had been targeting nearby buildings. The tower remained standing, but several state broadcasts went off air, the report said.
Pak becomes first major nation to back Putin with new trade deal
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his country will import about 2 million tonnes of wheat and supplies of natural gas from Russia after meeting Russian President Putin last Thursday - the day the latter launched a military attack against neighbouring Ukraine.
Bihar-origin Russian lawmaker claims Ukrainians 'mistreating' Indians
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"The Ukrainian authorities and common citizens are not treating Indian students and Indian people in the right manner. It is a kind of racial approach towards them. They are not allowing many students to board the trains and buses from their big cities like Kiev and Kharkiv," Singh, who is a member of the ruling Yedinaya Rossiya (United Russia) party, told IANS over phone.
Russian forces under white flags shooting civilians in Sumy region of Ukraine
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Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyi said, "Urgently, the village of Nizy in the Sumy region, enemy vehicles are driving through the village of Nizy and its environs! The enemy travels through the villages with white flags and shoots civilians!" Ukrainska Pavda reported. Later, the head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration said that a column of enemy vehicles was travelling through Sumy, and there were airstrikes too.
Hardeep Singh Puri, Gen VK Singh & Kiren Rijiju leave for Europe to oversee evacuations
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Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Gen VK Singh (Retd) on Tuesday flew to Budapest and Warsaw respectively to oversee the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine. Taking to Twitter Puri said, "All set to bring back our young students back home safely. Enroute to #Budapest with a refuelling stop in Istanbul with the ever efficient 6E boys & girls."
France pledges to "wage total economic and financial war on Russia"
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The minister was clear that sanctions will be "applied" to individuals and entities until "Vladimir Putin returns to better intentions in Ukraine". Stating that "488 personalities" have been added to the list of individuals currently under European sanctions over the conflict, Le Maire said France will "target the heart of the Russian system", including Putin and 'oligarchs', making it clear that the "Russian people will also pay the consequences", the report said.
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