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7 injured as Russia launches mass drone attack against Kyiv

Kyiv, March 23: Russia launched an overnight drone attack against Kyiv, striking multiple residential buildings and injuring at least seven people, local authorities reported in the early hours on Sunday.

North Korean leader vows to 'invariably' support Russia's war against Ukraine

Seoul, March 22: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reaffirmed his willingness to "invariably" support Russia's war against Ukraine during his meeting with a top Russian security official, Pyongyang's state media reported on Saturday.

Russia accuses Ukraine of gas station blast in Kursk

Moscow, March 21: The Russian Defence Ministry on Friday said Ukrainian forces have "deliberately blown up the Sudzha gas metering station" as they retreated from Russia's western Kursk region.

UAE mediation efforts succeed with new exchange of 350 captives between Russia and Ukraine

Abu Dhabi, March 20: The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.

UAE highlights its mediation efforts as Russia and Ukraine exchange 350 captives

Abu Dhabi, March 20: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.

We've never been this close to peace, WH Press Secy on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Washington DC, March 20: US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing on Wednesday (local time), said that the parties involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have never been closer to a ceasefire than they are now.

Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities an attempt to disrupt peace talks

Moscow, March 19: Russia on Wednesday labelled the Ukrainian attacks against power infrastructure in the Kuban region of the country as sabotage and an attempt to disrupt the peace initiatives announced by President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on the ongoing conflict.

Solution to this conflict has to come through diplomacy: Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war

New Delhi, March 19: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for a diplomatic solution.

Tharoor's admiration for PM Modi over India's stance on Russia-Ukraine war: BJP praises, Cong criticizes

New Delhi, March 19: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent remarks acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic stance on the Russia-Ukraine war have drawn both praise and criticism, from different sides of the political spectrum.

Comments speak for themselves, Shashi Tharoor stands his ground on India's position on Ukraine-Russia conflict

New Delhi, March 19: Congress MP Shahi Tharoor on Wednesday reaffirmed his stand on India's diplomatic stance and said that his earlier comments speak for themselves and that there was nothing to add.

Hope Rahul Gandhi won't act against him, says BJP as Shashi Tharoor agrees with India's Russia-Ukraine diplomatic stance

New Delhi, March 19: A day after Congress leader Shashi Tharoor 'admitted' to wiping 'egg off his face' and conceding that India's diplomatic stance gave the country a unique position to be friendly with both Russia and Ukraine, two nations at war since 2022, Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that he hopes Rahul Gandhi would not "act against" Tharoor for being candid over India's foreign policy.

US engages Russia and Ukraine separately in ceasefire talks: Velina Tchakarova

New Delhi, March 19: Geopolitical expert and author Velina Tchakarova has stated that the US administration is making a concerted effort to engage in direct negotiations with Russian leadership, not solely on the Ukraine conflict, but on a broader strategic dialogue between the two nations.

PM Modi played role in persuading Putin against using Nuclear weapons, says Polish Deputy Foreign Minister

New Delhi, March 18: Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister and Secretary of State, Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski, on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a role in persuading Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

Whenever we speak of peace, the world listens to us: PM Modi on Lex Fridman podcast

New Delhi, March 16: During an extensive podcast with American research scientist Lex Fridman, that touched upon geopolitics and current international issues of importance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about advocating for the role of peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Russia says Europe's statement on sending troops to Ukraine is bluff

Moscow, March 16: Russia calls the statement by the United Kingdom and the European Union countries about moving to the "operational phase" of sending troops of the "coalition of the willing" to Ukraine a bluff since it was conditioned on the provision of security guarantees by the United States, local media reported.

Russia begins demining border areas of Kursk region

Moscow, March 15: Russian engineering units have started demining operations in reclaimed border areas of the Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry said Saturday.

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of manipulating ceasefire proposal

Kyiv, March 14: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of manipulating the ceasefire proposal, stating that Moscow is crowding the idea with preconditions designed to delay or derail progress.

We agree to ceasefire, but...: Putin thanks Trump, PM Modi for efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict

Moscow, March 14: Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first public remarks on Ukraine's willingness to negotiate a ceasefire, expressing gratitude to world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, for their efforts in addressing the conflict.

In surprise visit to Kursk, Putin vows to completely liberate region amid 30-day ceasefire

Moscow, March 13: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday made a surprise visit to the Kursk region, where he told troops that Moscow's goal is to "completely liberate" the area as soon as possible, CNN reported.

Expect US to brief us about Saudi Arabia meeting on Ukraine: Russia

Moscow, March 11: Russia on Tuesday said that it expects that the United States will brief Moscow on the outcome of the US-Ukraine meeting in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah.

Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia

Riyadh, March 11: Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Trump warns Russia of sanctions, tariffs until Ukraine ceasefire deal reached

Washinton, DC, March 8: US President Donald Trump has said he is "strongly considering large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs" on Russia until a "ceasefire and a final peace settlement agreement" with Ukraine is reached.

Trump threatens Russia with sanctions

Washington, March 7: US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened far-reaching sanctions against Russia until a ceasefire and a final settlement is reached with Ukraine.

French President says Russia's aggression knows no borders

Paris, March 6: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Russian aggression "knows no borders" and is a direct threat to Europe as European Union leaders prepare to hold emergency talks in Brussels in the wake of the Trump administration's stance on transatlantic ties, Al Jazeera reported.

Trump says he is 'working tirelessly' to end Russia-Ukraine war

Washington, March 5: President Donald Trump told American lawmakers in a joint sitting of Congress that he is "working tirelessly" to end the Ukraine-Russia war and that he has received strong signals that Moscow wants the same.

Ukrainian border guards refusing to fight against Russian military: report

Moscow, Mar 4: Ukrainian border guards are refusing to perform combat operations against Russian counterparts in the Kursk region, Russian state-owned news agency Ria Novosti reported on Tuesday citing available video recordings.

John Abraham: I have geo-political anxiety

Mumbai, March 2: Actor John Abraham, who is gearing up for his upcoming movie ‘The Diplomat’, has a keen interest in geo-politics. In fact, it’s his interest in geo-politics that drew him to this film. However, an unchecked interest could easily turn into obsession which can later induce anxiety and mess-up the cortisol and adrenaline levels in the body.

Trump not for war, it's a good thing: Ex Indian envoy

Gurugram, March: Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat said that the spat between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump was "not conducive to diplomacy", and it would have been more mature to sort the differences between the leaders.

Russia says Zelensky's Washington visit 'complete political and diplomatic failure'

Moscow, March 1: Russia on Saturday termed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the United States as a "complete political and diplomatic failure" of the Kyiv regime.

Putin allies rejoice after heated Trump-Zelensky meeting at White House

Moscow, March 1: Russian state media and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin took a victory lap after US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance berated Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday.

South Korea spy agency says North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia

Seoul, February 27: North Korea appears to have deployed additional troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday, local media reported.

Canadian PM visits Kyiv on third anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict; discusses defence, sanctions

Kyiv, February 26: On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed key topics including defense cooperation, sanctions against Russia, and continued financial support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war.

UK announces largest sanction package against Russia since start of war against Ukraine

London February 25: The Labour Party-led United Kingdom government has announced the largest sanctions package of over 100 new sanctions against Russia after the completion of three years of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

Donald Trump calls France 'Oldest Ally,' Macron stresses shared vision for long-standing peace

Washington DC, February 25: Former US President Donald Trump described France as America's "oldest ally" and called their partnership a force for peace, while French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the two nations' commitment to "long-standing peace".

UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict

United Nations, Feb 25: The UN Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as the world marked the third anniversary since the full escalation of the crisis.

Envoys of European countries mark solidarity as Russia-Ukraine conflict enters 3rd year

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