Page 407 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

China rejects calling Russia move in Ukraine 'invasion'

During a packed daily media briefing in Beijing, Hua Chunying, spokesperson at China's foreign ministry, bridled at journalists' characterisation of Russia's actions

Wheat and corn up by daily maximum after Ukraine attacks

Wheat and soybeans hit highest since 2012; corn jumps to eight-month peak

Ukraine: President Zelensky pleads for help fending off Russian attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for world leaders to provide large-scale defence support and to protect Ukraine's airspace from the aggressor

Asked to carry cash, hoard ration & not go out: Indian students in Ukraine

With Russian President Valadimir Putin announcing military operation against Ukraine, the Indian students in Ukraine have been advised not to go out of their homes and carry cash.

Ukraine-Russia crisis: MEA says India's stand neutral, hopes for peace

Amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis, Union Minister of State for External Affairs said that India's stand is neutral and the country hopes for a peaceful solution to the conflict.

European Union plans 'harshest' sanctions package ever against Russia

As leaders across Asia and Europe scrambled to condemn the attack, explosions were heard in Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine

Stocks slump, rupee slides, gold glitters amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Domestic stock market opened deep in the negative territory, tumbling over 1,700 points and eroding investors' wealth by more than Rs 8 lakh crore in less than an hour of start of trade on Thursday

AI's special flight returns mid-air due to closure of airspace in Ukraine

A special Air India flight returning from mid-air as Ukraine airspace is closed due to notice to airmen (NOTAM) as war has been started between Russia and Ukraine.An empty flight of Air India AI-1947 is returning from over Iran air space as Ukraine imposed restrictions on civilian aircraft, sources said."Air India flight AI1947 is coming back to Delhi due to NOTAM at, Kyiv, Ukraine," Air India informed.Notice to airmen (NOTAM), is a notice filed with an aviation authority to alert aircraft pilots of potential hazards along a flight route or at a location that could affect the flight.Air India is scheduled to operate a second special flight for Ukraine to bring back stranded Indian citizens.Amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, several airlines are operating special flights, including Air India, to bring back Indian nationals safely."A special flight of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) landed at Delhi Airport from Kyiv, at 7:45 am today, with 182 Indian citizens, including students,"

European stocks in correction territory after Russia attacks Ukraine

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 2.9% - hitting its lowest since May 2021 while marking a correction or 10% decline from its January record high

Oil prices soar after Russia's Putin launch military action against Ukraine

Oil prices surged by nearly $6 per barrel Thursday after President Vladimir Putin launched Russian military action in Ukraine. Brent crude oil jumped to over $100 per barrel on unease about possible disruption of Russian supplies. The price of US benchmark crude briefly surpassed $98 per barrel. The ruble sank 7.5% to more than $87 to the US dollar. The future for Germany's benchmark DAX index lost 5.3% and London's FTSE 100 was off 3.3% as Europe awakened to news of explosions in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other areas of Ukraine. Putin said Russia's military operation was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine, a claim Washington had predicted he would make to justify an invasion. US President Joe Biden denounced the attack as unprovoked and unjustified" and said Moscow would be held accountable, which many took to mean Washington and its allies would impose additional sanctions. Putin accused them of ignoring Russia's demand to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and to offer Mosco

Gold prices jump over 2% as Russian troops attack Ukraine

Spot gold XAU= climbed 1.7% to $1,939.97 per ounce by 0611 GMT, after hitting its best level since January 2021 at $1,948.77

EU plans 'harsh' sanctions package against Russia after Ukraine attack

The European Union is planning the strongest, the harshest package of sanctions it has ever considered at an emergency, as the Russian military attacked Ukraine.

Indian Oil Corp buys first Russian Urals crude in 2 years as prices slump

Urals crude was last imported by IOC at its Paradip port in April 2020, Refinitiv's trade flows data showed

Japan, Spain, France, Italy condemn Russian move against Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned Russia's military actions in Ukraine and said his country will respond in a speedy fashion in concert with the US and other allies.

'Barbarian act': World leaders condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine

As Russian troops attacked Ukraine, world leaders reacted Thursday with outrage one called it an unjustified barbarian act" and vowed to both tighten sanctions and hold the Kremlin accountable.

Stay calm and safe wherever you are: Indian embassy in Ukraine to citizens

The Indian embassy in Ukraine on Thursday asked Indians in that country to maintain calm and remain safe wherever they are.

Russia, Belarus attacking Ukraine from all sides, hundreds killed: Report

Ukraine was under siege on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he was invading in what he termed a "special military operation".

Russia dares West with attack on Ukraine, warned of 'decisive response'

Russia launched a barrage of missile, artillery and air attacks early Thursday, triggering the worst security crisis Europe has witnessed in decades.

Russia's top lender says it's ready for anything after Ukraine invasion

A senior U.S. administration official told reporters on Tuesday that Sberbank and No. 2 lender VTB would face U.S. sanctions.

Ukrainian boxing legend Klitschko flays Russia for attacking country

One of Ukraine's most celebrated sportspersons, Wladimir Klitschko is confident that his country will remain strong amid the military escalation with Russia that has caused global turmoil.