Russia and Ukraine held the latest round of talks on Tuesday in Istanbul. Moscow said that it will significantly scale back military operations near Ukraine's capital and a northern city, as the outlines of a possible deal to end the grinding war which started on February 24.
Speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine on Thursday, India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said there was an "urgent need to address the humanitarian needs of the affected population.
The COVID-19 pandemic and developments in Afghanistan are expected to dominate the 76th UNGA session, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti told PTI in an exclusive interview.
Tirumurti, who assumed charge as India's Permanent Representative to the UN last week, presented his credentials virtually as telecommuting arrangements are in place at the UN headquarters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At present, Tirumurti is holding the key position of Secretary, Economic Relations at the MEA headquarters in Delhi
Huge billboards welcoming the Indian premier are all over downtown Kuala Lumpur. There is huge excitement among local ethnic and expatriate Indians who are all eager to meet Modi.