Meeting on Ukraine crisis begins in Saudi Arabia
A meeting on the Ukraine crisis has begun in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.
A meeting on the Ukraine crisis has begun in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has paid a surprise visit to Mariupol -- the Ukrainian port city captured by Russian forces, the media reported. The visit is believed to be Putin's first to a newly-occupied Ukrainian territory.
India’s approach to the Ukraine crisis being equidistant, independent, and balanced came under scrutiny within the country and outside.
When the war ends, sooner rather than later, and the information iron curtain on the Russian people is finally lifted, they will be horrified at what they have done to their neighbour as well as to themselves.
Ukrainian authorities will on Monday the evacuation of people stranded in the besieged city of Mariupol which began the previous day, head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak said.
“I am very much worried about the lives of the Indian students held up in Ukraine. Life is very precious. Why is it taking so much time to bring them back? Why was not things done earlier?” “I urge the central government that adequate number of flights be arranged immediately and all the students brought back as soon as possible,”
The prevailing Ukraine crisis may “worsen the situation if not resolved within a few months,” he observed. “Its impact on the Indian economy will depend on how long this high price will remain”.
They also exchanged views on the situation with Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics.
Earlier in the day, President Joe Biden at a presser said it would be "good" if reports are true that Russia pulled some troops from the Ukraine border.
"The official described the call as "professional" and noted there was "no fundamental change in the dynamic that has been unfolding now for several weeks."
