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Feb 24, 2022 / 11:17 pm

Russia-Ukraine News Highlights: PM Narendra Modi speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russia Ukraine News Highlights: Russian President announced a special military operation in Ukraine as weeks of diplomacy to avert war and sanctions on Russia failed to deter Vladimir Putin, who has massed over 150,000 troops on the Ukraine border.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Highlights: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on February 24 military operation in Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country. Russia claims to have destroyed Ukrainian airbases and air defences, according to news agencies.

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also vowed retaliation against those who interfere with Russian-Ukraine operation. Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, a major Ukrainian city just south of the Russian border, after Moscow launched the military operation. Ukrainian forces in the city have been battling Moscow-backed insurgents since 2014

US President Joe Biden said the "world will hold Russia accountable" over its attack on Ukraine that he warned will cause "catastrophic loss of life."

Putin will face significant consequences if Moscow invades Ukraine, the White House warned on Wednesday, noting that the series of sanctions announced against it in the last two days are just a beginning.

Weeks of diplomacy to avert war and sanctions on Russia failed to deter Putin, who has massed over 150,000 troops on the Ukraine border.

Airlines should stop flying over any part of Ukraine because of the risk of an unintended shootdown or a cyber attack targeting air traffic control amid tensions with Russia, a conflict zone monitor said.

  • Russia-Ukraine News Highlights: PM Narendra Modi speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin
    Ukrainian soldiers ride in a military vehicle in Mariupol, Ukraine, February 24. (Image: AP)
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    HIGHLIGHTS
    • 11:06 PM IST

      US President Joe Biden's speech on Russian invasion of Ukraine moved to 1.30 pm ET (1830 GMT, or 12AM IST), says White House

    • 11:03 PM IST

      Russian military says first day of Ukraine invasion 'successful'

    • 10:44 PM IST

      PM Narendra Modi speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin

    • 10:31 PM IST

      Europe's main stock markets close sharply lower as investors flee equities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine 

    • 10:10 PM IST

      Russia does not want to undermine global economic system: Putin

    • 10:03 PM IST

      Red Cross chief says fears 'massive casualty numbers' in Ukraine

    • 09:51 PM IST

      Human Rights Foundation Chairman Garry Kasparov asks Western leaders to listen to Ukrainian leaders

    • 09:46 PM IST

      EAM S Jaishankar will speak to Foreign ministers of Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary

    • 09:21 PM IST

      Ukraine capital Kyiv declares curfew: Mayor

    • 09:19 PM IST

      Czech Republic stops issuing visas to Russians

    • 09:16 PM IST

      IMF chief warns of 'significant economic risk' from Ukraine conflict: Report 

    • 09:10 PM IST

      MEA teams are being sent to the land borders with Ukraine in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania 

    • 07:44 PM IST

      Russia says destroys over 70 military targets, including 11 airfields, in Ukraine

    • 07:40 PM IST

      French President Emmanuel Macron applauds courage and determination of Ukrainian people 

    • 07:37 PM IST

      PM Narendra Modi likely to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin tonight: Report

    • 07:10 PM IST

      Moscow warns Russians against joining anti-war protests

    • 07:04 PM IST

      Indian Embassy continues to assist Indian nationals, including students in Ukraine: Reports 

    • 06:48 PM IST

      Since Air Space is Closed, No Practical Way to Fly Them Back: Congress Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor

    • 06:42 PM IST

      Maharashtra CM asks officials to coordinate with MEA for safe return of state residents from Ukraine

    • 06:40 PM IST

      Pakistan PM Imran Khan meets Russian President Putin amidst Ukraine conflict

    • 06:37 PM IST

      Strategic city of Mariupol wakes to blasts as Russia invades Ukraine 

    • 06:32 PM IST

      Ukrainian military plane shot down, five killed 

    • 06:30 PM IST

      China rejects calling Russia move 'invasion,' urges citizens in Ukraine to stay home 

    • 06:01 PM IST

      Indians advised to head to bomb shelters if they are at places where air sirens/bomb warnings can be heard 

    • 05:49 PM IST

      Indian Passengers travelling from Ukraine can now travel through the India-Qatar bilateral air bubble 

    • 05:47 PM IST

      UK PM Boris Johnson assures support to Ukrainians & safety to Britishers 

    • 05:42 PM IST

      Economic Sanctions will be designed to 'hobble Russian economy': UK Prime Minister Borris Johnson 

    • 05:38 PM IST

      Increasing the presence of NATO troops in the eastern part of all the alliance on NATO territory: NATO Secretary-General 

    • 05:36 PM IST

      Lithuania declares state of emergency after Russia invades Ukraine

    • 05:33 PM IST

      NATO puts warplanes on alert, to increase troop presence on eastern flank 

    • 05:29 PM IST

      Whenever the air-space will open, we'll fly the flights again, says Civil Aviation Minister 

    • 05:25 PM IST

      Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assures govt measures to bring back Indian citizens from Ukraine 

    • 05:23 PM IST

      NATO assures military backup to Ukraine 

    • 05:15 PM IST

      NATO to step up deterrence measures after Russian attack, calls summit

    • 05:11 PM IST

      UEFA to hold emergency meeting over Russian invasion of Ukraine

    • 05:01 PM IST

      MEA is taking steps to bring back about 18,000 Indians incl students from Ukraine, V Muraleedharan, MoS MEA

    • 04:55 PM IST

      European wheat prices hit record high after Ukraine invasion

    • 04:51 PM IST

      European wheat prices hit record high after Ukraine invasion

    • 04:49 PM IST

      Expert Views - Justin Onuekwusi, Portfolio Manager at Legal and General Investment Management, London on Russian forces invading Ukraine

    • 04:46 PM IST

      Expert views from Christian Maggio, Head of strategy at TD Securities, London on Russian forces invading Ukraine

    • 04:35 PM IST

      Message from Ambassador of India to Ukraine 

    • 04:27 PM IST

      Some Kyiv residents try to flee, others stock up after Russia attacks

    • 04:06 PM IST

      Central European countries prepare to receive Ukrainian refugees

    • 04:00 PM IST

      Explosion heard in Ukrainian capital Kyiv

    • 03:59 PM IST

      UK PM Boris Johnson to address nation about ongoing crisis in Europe ‘soon’

    • 03:42 PM IST

      Will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend Ukraine, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 

    • 03:06 PM IST

      Ukraine says killed 'around 50 Russian occupiers': AFP

    • 02:46 PM IST

      Ukrainian side shot down 5 Russian fighter planes: Ambassador of Ukraine to India

    • 02:08 PM IST

      Death toll in Ukraine rises to 3 from Russian invasion: border guards

    • 01:37 PM IST

      Border guards report first death after Russia's ground forces cross Ukraine

    • 01:16 PM IST

      Russia's ground forces crossed into Ukraine from several directions, say border forces

    • 12:05 PM IST

      Russia claims it destroyed Ukraine airbases, air defences

    • 11:51 AM IST

      Ukraine claims it shot down 5 Russian planes, helicopter

    • 11:27 AM IST

      Putin has chosen a path of bloodshed: British PM Boris Johnson on Russia's attack

    • 11:20 AM IST

      European Union to hold Moscow accountable for attack on Ukraine

    • 10:43 AM IST

      Martial Law introduced in Ukraine, President vows victory

    • 10:08 AM IST

      Stop war in the name of humanity: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tells Vladimir Putin

    • 09:26 AM IST

      Oil breaks above $100 after Russia attacks Ukraine

    • 09:11 AM IST

      Putin orders special military operation in Ukraine

  • February 24, 2022 / 06:13 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE | Here's a recap of all the top developments from the day 


    Czech Republic stops issuing visas to Russians
    IMF chief warns of 'significant economic risk' from Ukraine conflict
    MEA teams are being sent to the land borders with Ukraine in Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic and Romania
    Russian occupation forces are trying to seize Chornobyl
    PM Narendra Modi likely to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin tonight
    Moscow warns Russians against joining anti-war protests
    Maharashtra CM asks officials to coordinate with MEA for safe return of state residents from Ukraine

    NATO Secretary- General said they have activated NATO's defence plans, so now, military commanders have more authority to deploy forces when needed.
    NATO also confirmed that they have no plans to send alliance troops into Ukraine
    United Kingdon Prime Minister Borris Johnson has assured support to Ukrainians saying the 'West is readying massive sanctions on Russia'

    Stay tuned to our live blog for all updates on the Russia Ukraine Crisis.

  • February 24, 2022 / 11:07 PM IST

    This live blog session has ended. Stay tuned to MoneyControl for more updates.

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  • February 24, 2022 / 11:06 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    US President Joe Biden's speech on Russian invasion of Ukraine moved to 1:30 pm ET (1830 GMT, or 12AM IST), says White House

    SOURCE:AFP

  • February 24, 2022 / 11:03 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    Russian military says first day of Ukraine invasion 'successful'

    SOURCE:AFP

  • February 24, 2022 / 10:44 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    PM Narendra Modi speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin

    Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24 briefed PM Narendra Modi about the recent developments regarding Ukraine. PM Modi reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia & NATO can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue, informed PMO.


    Apart from this, PM Modi appealed for an immediate cessation of violence, and called for concerted efforts from all sides to return to the path of diplomatic negotiations and dialogue.

    Prime Minister Modi also sensitised the Russian President about India's concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine, especially students, and conveyed that India attaches the highest priority to their safe exit and return to India, added PMO.

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  • February 24, 2022 / 10:31 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    Europe's main stock markets close sharply lower as investors flee equities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

    Source: AFP

  • February 24, 2022 / 10:10 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    Russia does not want to undermine global economic system: Putin

    Source: AFP

  • February 24, 2022 / 10:03 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    Red Cross chief says fears 'massive casualty numbers' in Ukraine

  • February 24, 2022 / 09:51 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    Human Rights Foundation Chairman Garry Kasparov asks Western leaders to listen to Ukrainian leaders

  • February 24, 2022 / 09:46 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    EAM S Jaishankar will speak to Foreign ministers of Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary

    Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla on February 24 said EAM S Jaishankar will speak to Foreign ministers of Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary.

    "A number of steps have been taken to deal with the emerging situation in Ukraine. We started the registration of Indian nationals in Ukraine about a month ago. Based on online registration, we found that 20,000 Indian nationals were there," Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla said.

    "One important step we have taken is to pursue all universities in Ukraine to conduct online classes. PM Modi has specifically stated that the MEA should do everything possible for our citizens in Ukraine," Shringla added.

    Apart from this, Shringla said that the Indian Embassy in Ukraine continues to be functional. "A number of advisories have been issued by embassies on the situation as it evolves. We're consulting universities, student contractors in the process of providing welfare and safety of our students," he said.

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  • February 24, 2022 / 09:21 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    Ukraine capital Kyiv declares curfew: Mayor

    Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko on Thursday announced an overnight curfew in Ukraine's capital as the country battled to repel a Russian invasion.

    The former world heavyweight boxing champion said the curfew would last from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am local time (2000-0500 GMT) and that public transport would stop working during that period.

    Metro stations would remain open throughout to serve as bomb shelters, he said.

    SOURCE: AFP

  • February 24, 2022 / 09:19 PM IST

    Russia-Ukraine Conflict LIVE |

    Czech Republic stops issuing visas to Russians

    Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Thursday said the EU member had stopped issuing visas to Russian citizens in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    "We are suspending the processing of visa applications from Russian nationals at all our consular offices with the exception of humanitarian cases," Fiala told reporters.

    He also announced the closure of Czech consulates in Russian cities Saint Petersburg and Yekaterinburg and said Russia's consulates in the Czech cities of Karlovy Vary and Brno were no longer permitted to operate.

    Earlier Thursday, Czech President Milos Zeman had condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an "unprovoked act of aggression".

    He also called for tough sanctions to isolate "the madman" without mentioning his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by name.

    The criticism marked a stark departure for Zeman, who had previously voiced frequent pro-Russian views and fostered close ties with Putin.

    Last year, Prague and Moscow decided to cap the number of diplomats at their respective embassies following a rift over the role of Russian intelligence services in two explosions on Czech soil.

    Czech intelligence suspects two Russian spies orchestrated the blasts at an eastern Czech military depot that killed two people in 2014.

    Following the spat, Moscow designated the Czech Republic, alongside the United States, as an "unfriendly state" that has "carried out unfriendly actions" against Russia.

    SOURCE: AFP