Page 353 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

PM Modi urges Putin to hold direct talks with Ukraine prez Zelensky

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing Moscow-Kiev war, according to sources.

'PM Modi appreciates Ukraine's commitment for direct peaceful dialogue'

It was the second telephonic conversation between Modi and Zelenskyy after the conflict began in Ukraine.

42 of 43 Meghalaya students returned from Ukraine, one stayed back: CM

Forty-two of the 43 students from Meghalaya have returned to India from war-torn Ukraine, while one chose to stay back in neighbouring Poland with his relatives, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma

China calls Russia its chief ''strategic partner'' despite Ukraine crisis

China's Foreign Minister on Monday called Russia Beijing's most important strategic partner, amid its continued refusal to condemn the invasion of Ukraine.

UK PM Johnson invites world leaders to build coalition against Putin

UK PM Boris Johnson hosts Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Dutch PM Mark Rutte at Downing Street in London, as the trio visit a Royal Air Force (RAF) base to meet members of the UK armed forces.

Pakistan under western pressure to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The NATO, US, UK and the European Union (EU) are taking to global platforms like the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to gather global support in condemning Russia over its aggression in Ukraine

New Zealand imposes sanctions on about 100 Russians, including Putin

New Zealand has introduced sanctions against the Russian leadership, including President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, with the total list amounting to some 100 Russians

Ukraine upends stimulus exit: Five questions for the European Central Bank'

The European Central Bank's plans to dial back stimulus have been upended by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

More than 1 million refugees leave Ukraine for Poland amid Russian invasion

Since Russia's war began 12 days ago, the number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing the country to neighbouring Poland has exceeded one million, the Polish Border Guard said

Paypal suspends services in Russia citing Moscow's aggression in Ukraine

Paypal Holding Inc suspended its services in Russia, citing Moscow's 'violent military aggression in Ukraine', Paypal President and CEO Dan Schulman said in a letter to the Ukrainian government.

Modi thanks Zelensky for extending help to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

In a phone call on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modithanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for extending support in the evacuation of Indian nationals from the war-torn nation

What does Indian trade stand to lose and gain from Russia-Ukraine conflict?

While our import and export to the two warring nations have been hit adversely, there are some sectors which stand to gain

PM Modi speaks to Zelensky; seeks help in evacuation of students from Sumy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sought his "support" in evacuation of Indian students stuck in northeastern Ukraine's Sumy city. Around 700 Indian students are stranded in Sumy amid intense fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops. In a phone conversation that lasted for around 35 minutes, Prime Minister Modi thanked President Zelenskyy for the help extended by the government of Ukraine in evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine, official sources said. "Prime Minister Modi sought continued support from the government of Ukraine in ongoing efforts for evacuation of Indian nationals from Sumy," a source said about the talks. The sources said the two leaders discussed the evolving situation in Ukraine. Modi appreciated the continuing direct dialogue between Russia and Ukraine, they said. It was the second telephonic conversation between Modi and Zelenskyy after the conflict began in Ukraine.

Evacuation stalls amid heavy Russian shelling in cities: Ukraine

Thousands of Ukrainian civilians attempting to flee to safety were forced to shelter from Russian shelling that pummeled cities in Ukraine's center, north and south, leaving corpses in the streets

Russia announces ceasefire, humanitarian corridors for evacuations

Russia announced a ceasefire starting Monday morning and the opening of humanitarian corridors in several areas

Energy conference kicks off as Ukraine crisis leaves oil market in turmoil

The world's biggest gathering of energy industry leaders kicks off in Houston Monday, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine delivers an oil price shock to the global economy

Australian missiles "on the ground" in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Australia's prime minister has described Russia and China's closer relationship as opportunistic rather than strategic

Rupee sinks to record low with stocks as Ukraine crisis boosts oil

The Indian rupee tumbled to a record low along with stocks and bonds as a spike in oil prices spurred by the war in Ukraine threatened to inflate the nation's oil-import bill

PM Modi to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on phone: Reports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday afternoon, official sources said

Oil shock from Ukraine war risks becoming 'nightmare' for India's RBI

The Ukraine war's impact on global supply chains could force India's central bank to raise its inflation forecast, but may leave little scope for it to tighten monetary policy, according to economists