Page 264 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

Ukrainian Parliament votes to extend martial law for 30 days until May 25

The presidential proposal on the prolongation of the martial law was supported by 300 lawmakers in the 450-seat assembly, Xinhua news agency reported, citing Zheleznyak's statement on Telegram

Ukraine, Russia conduct 6th prisoner exchange since beginning of conflict

Ten Ukrainian soldiers, including two officers, and nine civilians held by the Russian military were released as a result of the exchange, Vereshchuk said on Telegram

Joe Biden reveals new programme for Ukrainian refugees to enter US

According to the statement, this new humanitarian parole programme will complement the existing legal pathways available to Ukrainians, including immigrant visas and refugee processing

Imran Khan once again praises India's foreign policy at Lahore rally

Earlier in March, Imran Khan has admitted that the foreign policy of India is independent and for the betterment of the people

Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won't storm giant steel plant

Mayor Vadym Boychenko rejected any notion that Mariupol had fallen into Russian hands

New Zealand, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns

The two leaders also raised concerns about the situation in the South China Sea, where China has militarised several artificially constructed islands and is pressing its extensive territorial claims

Russia foreign ministry bars Harris, Zuckerberg, other prominent Americans

In a statement Thursday, the ministry said that the travel bans would apply in perpetuity and that the sanctions list would be updated shortly in responsible to the hostile actions of the West

US slams China's support for Russia, pledges to help India with weapons

China said this week it plans to continue strengthening strategic ties with Russia, showing the relationship remains solid despite growing concerns over war crimes committed by Putin's forces

Ruble payments ruled against, Russia comes closer to default: Report

Russia paid bondholders in rubles on April 6 after the US blocked Russia from utilising American banks to channel payments on its dollar-denominated bonds.

Why Russia stares at first foreign default in a century?

Russia's war is now taking a turn for the worse. A host of sanctions has pushed it to the cusp of Russia's first default on foreign debt since the Bolshevik Revolution over a century ago. Find out mor

Putin claims victory in Mariupol, US to send more guns and money

Ukraine offers to negotiate with Russia 'without any conditions' in city with 120,000 civilians blocked from leaving

Have already raised Ukraine issue with Modi at diplomatic level: Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday said his country has already raised the Ukraine war issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a diplomatic level

Ukraine war: Looking at keeping economic ties with Russia stable, says MEA

India reiterated that it has been looking at keeping its economic ties with Russia stable and that it procures "very little" Russian crude oil.

US to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico

The US says it expects to admit up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine and about 15,000 have come since the Feb 24 invasion, mostly through Mexico

Years of turmoil

Gas prices will remain elevated for some time

Vladimir Putin claims Mariupol win, but won't storm Ukrainian holdout

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday claimed victory in the strategic city of Mariupol, even as he ordered his troops not to risk more losses

Rajnath Singh asks Army to prepare for every possible security challenge

In the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked the top commanders of the Army to prepare for every possible security challenge that India may face in the future including that of unconventional and asymmetric warfare. Singh made the remarks at the biannual Army Commanders' Conference that began on Monday. The defence minister also complimented the Army for its operational readiness to deal with any possible eventualities. The commanders carried out an extensive review of India's national security challenges along the borders with China and Pakistan as well as assessed possible geopolitical implications of the Russia-Ukraine war for the region. "Addressed the Army Commanders Conference today. Complimented the Indian Army for their operational preparedness and capabilities. Exhorted the Military leadership to prepare for every possible challenge in future, including the challenge of unconventional & asymmetric warfare," Singh tweeted. The

India okays Japan proposal to pick up supplies for war-hit Ukraine

India has given approval to a request from Japan for permission to pick up humanitarian goods for Ukraine and its neighbouring countries from UNHCR outpost in Mumbai

7.7 million displaced inside Ukraine since Russia's invasion: UN

The UN migration agency says the number of people displaced within Ukraine since Russia's invasion began has risen to 7.7 million.

Biden to announce $800 mn in military assistance for war-torn Ukraine

President Joe Biden is set to announce plans to send an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion