The United States enlisted the help of the international community as it “prepared rigorously” to avert a potential nuclear strike by Russia on Ukraine after Moscow intensified its offensive on Kyiv in 2022, CNN reported citing two senior administration officials.
India sees US as weak, played it smart staying close to Russia: Nikki Haley
Washington/IBNS: US Republican candidate Nikki Haley on Wednesday said India wants to be with the Americans but as of now, it sees them as weak so played it smart staying close to Russia amid tectonic global power struggles, media reports said.
G20 bemoans Ukraine war avoiding accusations against Russia; Ukraine slams G20
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the ongoing Ukraine war found its place in the G20 declaration of 2023 on Saturday.
Russia-Ukraine war: 'India did the right thing,' says Manmohan Singh praising Modi govt's stand
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has backed the central government, which is run by his Congress' arch-rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in its stand over the Russia-Ukraine war.
'We do not live in era of war': Denmark Envoy echos PM Narendra Modi’s remark
New Delhi/IBNS: Denmark Envoy to India Freddy Svane said on Tuesday that India is already doing a lot in stopping the war between Ukraine and Russia, and quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remark: “We do not live in an era of war.”
'Not our business': Germany on India's purchase of Russian oil at discounted rate
New Delhi/IBNS: German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann, Wednesday stated that India's purchase of oil from Russia is not a matter of concern for Germany and that no government can be held responsible for procuring oil at a low price.
G-20 Summit: PM Modi calls for ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, appealing for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, media reports said.
Every country will try to get the best deal: Jaishankar justifying India's oil purchase from Russia
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has responded to the criticism New Delhi faced for buying oil from Russia amid the Ukraine war stating every country will look to seize the best deal when the energy prices are high, media reports said.
Air India cancels flight from Delhi to Moscow amid Russia-Ukraine war: Reports
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian airline Air India has cancelled its twice-a-week flight from the national capital Delhi to Moscow amid the war between Russia and Ukraine, various media reports said.
India wants immediate end to Russia-Ukraine war: Jaishankar in Parliament
New Delhi/UNI: India wants an immediate cessation of violence and hostilities in Ukraine and believes the only way forward is to return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.
All Indian students stranded in Sumy moved out, says MEA
New Delhi/Kyiv/UNI: All Indian students stranded in Sumy were on Tuesday moved out of the eastern Ukrainian city and are en-route to the central city of Poltava, the MEA said.
3000 Indians airlifted on Saturday: govt
New Delhi/UNI: At least 3000 Indians have been airlifted on Saturday by 15 special flights under 'Operation Ganga' to rescue Indian citizens from war-torn Ukraine's neighbouring countries, the Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement.