Russia-Ukraine crisis: US to have consultations with India on Ukrainian crisis, says Prez Biden
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 25, 2022, 08:11:33 IST
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Russia-Ukraine crisis: US to have consultations with India on Ukrainian crisis, says Prez Biden

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, forcing residents to flee for their lives and leaving at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers and 10 civilians dead. Russian airstrikes hit military facilities across the country and ground forces moved in from the north, south and east, triggering condemnation from Western leaders and warnings of massive sanctions. Stay with TOI for latest updates:
22:15 (IST) Feb 24
Russian troops have taken over Kakhovka power station: Ukraine energy minister
22:12 (IST) Feb 24
Putin says 'no other way' to defend Russia other than invading Ukraine
22:08 (IST) Feb 24
Russia police detain at least 167 people at anti-war protests
22:06 (IST) Feb 24

We were forced to take these measures

Russian President Vladimir Putin

22:04 (IST) Feb 24

What we've heard today are not just missile blasts, fighting & the rumble of aircraft. This is the sound of a new iron curtain, which has come down & is closing Russia off from civilized world

President of Ukraine

22:01 (IST) Feb 24
Russia says three people injured by alleged Ukrainian shells
Russia's investigative committee said on Thursday three people had been injured by what it said were Ukrainian shells that hit residential areas in the southern Belgorod region near the border with Ukraine.
22:00 (IST) Feb 24
Red Cross chief says fears 'massive casualty numbers' in Ukraine, reports AFP
21:54 (IST) Feb 24

We are in touch with the Ministry of Defence to keep provision for airlift (of Indians) capacity, in regard to the situation in Ukraine

Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla

21:54 (IST) Feb 24
Indian embassy in Ukraine extending all possible assistance to Indians notwithstanding complicated situation: Foreign Secretary
21:46 (IST) Feb 24
Meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security underway to take stock of situation in Ukraine: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
21:39 (IST) Feb 24
PM Modi has specifically stated that the MEA should do everything possible for our citizens in Ukraine: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla
21:38 (IST) Feb 24

The situation on the ground is difficult and is rapidly evolving

Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla

21:34 (IST) Feb 24
We have persuaded the universities to allow online classes for the students: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla
21:33 (IST) Feb 24
Russian speaking officers have been sent to Ukraine. We have asked our officers to set up camps near the border: Foreign secretary
21:32 (IST) Feb 24
4000 Indian nationals have already left Ukraine in the past few days. The MEA control room has answered 980 calls and dealt with 850 emails to facilitate help: Harsh V Shringla
21:31 (IST) Feb 24
Our Embassy in Ukraine has issued a number of advisories to the Indian citizens on the safety: Foreign secretary
21:29 (IST) Feb 24
The Prime Minister is scheduled to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly: Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla
21:29 (IST) Feb 24
Around 20,000 Indian nationals in Ukraine, 4,000 have left the country: Foreign secretary
21:28 (IST) Feb 24
The topmost priority of the govt is the safety and evacuation of the Indians: Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla