Page 77 - Latest Updates on Ukraine peace talks

India supports Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said India supported his country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, underlining that New Delhi's support was "critical" because everyone in the world must equally respect the UN Charter. "Today, history was made. The Prime Minister of India @narendramodi made his first visit to Ukraine since our country's independence, on the eve of our Independence Day," Zelenskyy posted on X after holding talks with Modi. Modi arrived in Kyiv this morning on a special train on the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister after it became independent in 1991. Zelenskyy noted that four documents between Ukraine and India, covering the medical field, agricultural cooperation, humanitarian relations, and culture, were signed. Following the visit, "we also agreed on a joint statement focusing on the development of a strategic partnership, bilateral trade, and continued military-technical cooperation." "India supports Ukrai

PM Modi repeats India stance, bats for diplomacy to end Russia-Ukraine war

During PM Modi's visit to Ukraine on Friday, New Delhi and Kyiv signed four agreements in the fields of agriculture, food industry, medicine, culture, and humanitarian assistance

India, Ukraine ink 4 agreements during PM Modi's visit to war-hit nation

India and Ukraine on Friday inked four agreements following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The agreements would provide for cooperation in areas of agriculture, food industry, medicine, culture and humanitarian assistance, officials said. Earlier, Modi began the historic visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv under the shadow of war to hold talks with President Zelenskyy. It is the first-ever visit to Ukraine by an Indian prime minister after Ukraine became independent in 1991, and his trip comes amid Kyiv's fresh military offensive in Russia's western Kursk region.

PM Modi highlights Gandhi's message of peace ahead of talks with Zelenskyy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored the relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's eternal message of peace in building a harmonious society, as he paid floral tribute to the statue of the iconic Indian leader here in war-torn Ukraine. Modi arrived here earlier in the day after a nearly seven-hour trip from Poland to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid Kyiv's fresh military offensive into Russian territory. Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Oasis of Peace' park in Kyiv. "Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Kyiv. The ideals of Bapu are universal and give hope to millions. May we all follow the path he showed to humanity," Modi wrote on X. "Remembering Mahatma's timeless message of peace. PM @narendramodi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in the Oasis of Peace' park in Kyiv. PM underscored the relevance of Mahatma's eternal message of peace in building a harmonious society and finding solutions to present-day global challenges," Randhir Jaiswal, ...

Ukraine's Navy says it destroyed ferry in attack on Russian port of Kavkaz

The ferry was carrying 30 fuel tanks, said Fyodor Babenkov, district head of the town of Temryuk which includes the port

PM Modi in Ukraine: Here's what to expect from his talks with Zelenskyy

PM Narendra Modi arrived in Ukraine on Friday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the war-torn nation since it gained independence in 1991

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Ukraine on historic visit to war-torn country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Ukraine on a historic visit to the war-torn country during which he is expected to share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict with the Ukrainian leader. Modi is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. His visit to Kyiv comes nearly six weeks after his high-profile trip to Moscow which triggered criticism from the US and some of its Western allies. This is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine since the country became independent in 1991. "I look forward to the opportunity to build upon earlier conversations with President Zelenskyy on strengthening bilateral cooperation and share perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing Ukraine conflict," Modi had said before leaving Delhi. "As a friend and partner, we hope for an early return of peace and stability in the region." The prime minister travelled to Kyiv from Poland in a 'Rail Force One' train that took aro

PM Modi's meeting with Zelenskyy, presentation of BHISHM Cube on cards

Earlier, addressing a press meeting with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, PM Modi said India supports dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stability to friendly nations

Putin accuses Ukraine of attempting to strike Kursk nuclear power station

Putin said that Moscow had reported the event to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

US sending $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, say officials

The Biden administration will send about USD 125 million in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Thursday, even as Washington works to get a better understanding of Kyiv's incursion into Russia and how it advances the broader battlefield goals more than two years into the war. U.S. officials said the latest package of aid includes air defense missiles, munitions for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), Javelins and an array of other anti-armour missiles, counter-drone and counter-electronic warfare systems and equipment, 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, vehicles and other equipment. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the aid has not been publicly announced. The formal announcement could come as soon as Friday, which is the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day. The weapons are being provided through presidential drawdown authority, which means they are taken from Pentagon stockpiles and can be delivered more quickly. The aid comes as ...

Poorly trained recruits leading to loss of territory: Ukraine's commanders

Some new Ukrainian soldiers refuse to fire at the enemy. Others, according to commanders and fellow fighters, struggle to assemble weapons or to coordinate basic combat movements. A few have even walked away from their posts, abandoning the battlefield altogether. While Ukraine presses on with its incursion into Russia's Kursk region, its troops are still losing precious ground along the country's eastern front a grim erosion that military commanders blame in part on poorly trained recruits drawn from a recent mobilisation drive, as well as Russia's clear superiority in ammunition and air power. Some people don't want to shoot. They see the enemy in the firing position in trenches but don't open fire. ... That is why our men are dying, said a frustrated battalion commander in Ukraine's 47th Brigade. When they don't use the weapon, they are ineffective. The accounts come from commanders and soldiers who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in order to speak freely

Diplomacy, not war: PM Narendra Modi's keynote on Ukraine crisis

India and Poland take relations to the next level with strategic partnership upgrade

India can play constructive role in resolving Russia-Ukraine war: Poland PM

As the second day of Prime Minister Modi's Warsaw visit begins, he has numerous engagements lined up, which also include talks with President Andrzej Duda, followed by a lunch hosted by Tusk

United Nations' nuclear watchdog sees Chernobyl-style risk at Kursk reactor

The Kursk Nuclear Power Plant has been thrust onto the front line of the war between Russia and Ukraine after an incursion by Kyiv's forces placed them within artillery range

Zelenskyy visits border for 1st time since Ukrainian forces entered Kursk

President Voldymyr Zelenskyy toured the northeastern Ukrainian region of Sumy on Thursday in his first visit to the border area since his forces entered Russian territory more than two weeks ago. During a meeting with Ukraine's military commander, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces have claimed control of another settlement in the Russian region of Kursk and taken more Russian prisoners of war whom he hopes to exchange for captured Ukrainians. But the gains there come as Ukraine continues to lose ground in its eastern Donetsk region. The Russian Defence Ministry announced Thursday that its military has claimed control of the village of Mezhove.

India ready for cooperation to bring peace: PM Modi ahead of Ukraine trip

A day ahead of his visit to conflict-torn Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India firmly believes that a solution to any conflict cannot be found on the battlefield and it is ready to extend all possible cooperation for restoration of peace and stability in the region. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that saw the elevation of India-Poland ties to the level of strategic partnership. In the second leg of his two-nation trip, Modi will be in Kyiv for around seven hours. He will leave for the Ukrainian capital onboard a train this evening and the journey will take around 10 hours. "The conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are matters of deep concern for all of us. It is India's firm belief that a solution to any problem cannot be found on the battlefield," Modi said in his media statement after talks with Tusk. "The loss of lives of innocent people in any crisis has become the biggest challenge for the ent

PM Modi voices 'deep concern' over conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday voiced "deep concern" over the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, saying India firmly believes that no problem can be solved in the battlefield and it supports dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stability. He made the remarks in a joint press statement after his meeting with Polish counterpart Donald Tusk during which they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and decided to elevate the bilateral relationship into a Strategic Partnership. "The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are a matter of deep concern for all of us. India firmly believes that no problem can be solved in the battlefield," Modi said. Modi, who will travel to Ukraine tonight at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said that the loss of lives of innocent people in any crisis has become the biggest challenge for the entire humanity. "We support dialogue and diplomacy for the early restoration of peace and stabilit

Russia begins to install concrete shelters in Kursk amid Ukrainian attacks

Smirnov published a photograph of one of the concrete structures being delivered by truck, city of Kursk has a population of around 450,000 people

Russia repels another Ukrainian attempt to pierce Kursk border: Governor

Russia's defence ministry said it had shot down 28 drones over Russian territory, including 13 in Volgograd region, seven in Rostov, four in Belgorod, two in Voronezh and one each in Bryansk and Kursk

Poorly trained recruits contribute to loss of Ukraine territory: Commanders

Some new Ukrainian soldiers refuse to fire at the enemy. Others, according to commanders and fellow fighters, struggle to assemble weapons or to coordinate basic combat movements. A few have even walked away from their posts, abandoning the battlefield altogether. While Ukraine presses on with its incursion into Russia's Kursk region, its troops are still losing precious ground along the country's eastern front a grim erosion that military commanders blame in part on poorly trained recruits drawn from a recent mobilization drive, as well as Russia's clear superiority in ammunition and air power. Some people don't want to shoot. They see the enemy in the firing position in trenches but don't open fire. ... That is why our men are dying, said a frustrated battalion commander in Ukraine's 47th Brigade. When they don't use the weapon, they are ineffective. The accounts come from commanders and soldiers who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity in order to speak freely