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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says no longer insisting on Nato membership

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 09, 2022, 09:18:30 IST

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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says no longer insisting on Nato membership

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a ban on US imports of Russian oil, in the administration's most far-reaching action yet to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine. "We're banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy. That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable at US ports and the American people will deal another powerful blow to (President Vladimir) Putin," Biden said in an address from the White House, adding that the decision was taken "in close consultation" with allies. Stay with TOI for live updates-

22:10 (IST) Mar 07

The two sides met for a third round of talks on Monday, according to Russian state media, though hopes for any breakthrough were dim. The countries’ foreign ministers are also scheduled to meet in Turkey on Thursday, according to that country’s top diplomat.

21:56 (IST) Mar 07

Moscow offered Ukrainians escape routes to Russia and its close ally Belarus on Monday, drawing cries of outrage from Ukraine, where officials said a bread factory had been hit by an air strike in the latest Russian bombardment.

21:21 (IST) Mar 07

Today I'm announcing a further 175 million pounds in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, bringing the total during the crisis to 400 million pounds. After 12 days it's clear that Putin has made a miscalculation. He has underestimated Ukrainians and their heroic resistance: British PM

21:04 (IST) Mar 07

Names of these individuals come from a list compiled by jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. These sanctions put increased pressure on Russia's leadership incl on Putin's inner circle. Canada has sent about a billion dollars worth of financial assistance to Ukraine: Canada PM

20:56 (IST) Mar 07

We will continue to defend democracy and continue to make sure that Putin is held accountable. Today Canada is announcing new sanctions on 10 individuals complicit in this unjustified invasion: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in London

20:40 (IST) Mar 07

Russia-Ukraine talks kick off in Belarus for the third time: Ministry of foreign affairs of Belarus

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20:15 (IST) Mar 07

Russian troops making every effort to evacuate Indian citizens from Sumy, says Putin tells PM Modi

In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Russian military personnel are making every effort to ensure the evacuation of the Indian citizens from the Ukrainian city of Sumy. According to a statement of the Russian embassy in India, PM Modi and the Russian President held a discussion on the current situation in Ukraine and the evacuation of Indian citizens from the war-torn country.

19:59 (IST) Mar 07

Russia backs UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi's idea of a trilateral meeting with Ukraine to ensure the safety of its nuclear facilities after Thursday's scare, but not at Chernobyl as Grossi wants, Moscow and the watchdog said.

19:51 (IST) Mar 07

Ukrainian forces have retaken Mykolaiv airport, reports The Kyiv Independent quoting regional governor Vitaliy Kim.

19:49 (IST) Mar 07

UN human rights office says it has been able to confirm the deaths of 406 civilians in Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion.

19:34 (IST) Mar 07

"We took shelter in a bunker. Ukrainian Army also helped a little bit. When the situation improved we reached Poland through Lviv. We got afraid as the bombing was happening there," says an Indian student who arrived from Poland at Hindan Air Base in Ghaziabad.

19:29 (IST) Mar 07

World Health Organization has confirmed seven attacks on health care infrastructure in Ukraine since the start of a Russian invasion on February 24, up from four the previous day (Reuters)

19:23 (IST) Mar 07

Ukraine prods Israel on aid but grateful for Moscow mediation bid

The Ukrainian envoy to Israel voiced frustration on Monday with its refusal to provide what his country deems defensive aid against Russia, donning a helmet at a news conference and asking rhetorically how such equipment could be regarded as lethal. But Ambassador Yevgen Korniychuk also voiced gratitude for Israel's efforts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, saying this outweighed any possible military assistance from it.

19:03 (IST) Mar 07

Russia's chief negotiator accuses Ukraine of blocking humanitarian corridors for civilians, calls it a 'war crime'

19:02 (IST) Mar 07

Latest round of Moscow-Kyiv talks to focus on humanitarian corridors: Russian chief negotiator

18:55 (IST) Mar 07

Russian banks consider China UnionPay cards after sanctions

18:55 (IST) Mar 07

Hearing on the request for provisional measures of Ukraine in the case concerning Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on Prevention and Punishment of Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russia) concluded before the ICJ: International Court of Justice

18:51 (IST) Mar 07

In India, exit poll results are out for 5 states

The final phase of UP assembly elections concluded today. Other states that went for polls were Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand.

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18:41 (IST) Mar 07

Our Ukraine embassy evacuated him (Harjot Singh) and his condition is stable. He is referred to RR hospital for treatment. We've evacuated over 3,000 Indians from Poland.