Tensions between #Ukraine and #Russia escalated after Russian President #VladimirPutin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in a peacekeeping role. Here are the latest updates: trib.al/icTDZe2
A top European Union official says Russia’s recognition of the Ukrainian separatist regions of Luhansk and Donetsk as independent states and to send troops into the territories is an “act of war.” #RussiaUkraineConflict
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Britain will immediately impose hard economic sanctions on #Russia after President #VladimirPutin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern #Ukraine. trib.al/sQDS8PU
@slakster@janusmyth@jagritichandra Correction: #India has special relationship with #Russia and New Delhi can play a more active role in controlling the situation. We urge PM Modi to immediately contact President Putin and our President Zelensky, says Ambassador Igor Polikha of #Ukraine. #RussiaUkraineConflict
@slakster@janusmyth@jagritichandra#NATO ambassadors are to hold an emergency meeting this morning on Russia's attack on Ukraine, an alliance official told AFP.
Just In | After #NawabMalik's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson #MamataBanerjee calls NCP chief #SharadPawar. According to sources, Ms. Banerjee called Mr. Pawar to express her solidarity.
A meeting of top NCP leaders was held at #SharadPawar's Silver Oak residence following #NawabMalik's arrest. Congress leaders Ashok Chavan and Balasaheb Thorat, too, called on Mr. Pawar.
It is believed that the ruling tripartite #MahaVikasAghadi government will back #NawabMalik to the hilt, and put up a strong front against the opposition #BJP's persistent calls for Mr Malik's resignation from the state cabinet.
The escalation of tension along the border of #Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern. These developments have the potential to undermine peace and security of the region: India's Permanent Rep to United Nations TS Tirumurti, reports @suhasinih
Safety, security of civilians essential. More than 20,000 Indian students& nationals live&study in different parts of Ukraine, incl in its border areas. The well-being of Indians is of priority to us: India's Permanent Rep to United Nations TS Tirumurti, reports @suhasinih
We strongly emphasize the vital need for all sides to maintain international peace and security by exercising the utmost restraint and intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure that a mutually amicable solution is arrived at the earliest: Mr. Tirumurti, reports @suhasinih
Just in: Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, have been announced. CDS #BipinRawat given #PadmaVibhushan posthumously, @vijaita reports.