Large Russian convoy near Kiev redeployed

New Delhi (IANS) Satellite images taken by a US firm of a large Russian military convoy near Ukraine's capital Kiev show that it has been "largely dispersed and redeployed", BBC reported.

The convoy was last seen near Antonov Airport, north-west…

Situation at Chernobyl nuke plant dangerous: Ukraine

Kiev (IANS) Ukraine's Presidential Office on Thursday warned that the situation at Chernobyl was "very dangerous" after an emergency power outage was reported at the now-defunct nuclear power plant.

"The situation in Chernobyl is overall…

Modi discusses Ukraine situation with Netherlands PM Mark Rutte

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to his Netherlands counterpart Mark Rutte and discussed the ongoing situation in the war-torn country of Ukraine, the Ministry of External Affairs said here on Wednesday.

The two leaders…

Poland plan to send fighter jets to Ukraine 'perplexing': US military expert

Washington (IANS) The US on Wednesday rejected an offer by Poland to send all of its Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine through an American airbase in Germany.

Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby has said, "The prospect of fighter jets at…

India, G4 allies call for 'serious' look at veto powers in UNSC

United Nations (IANS) India and its allies in pushing for the reform of the Security Council have called for a serious look at the veto powers of the permanent members which are "undermining the legitimacy" of the UN's highest decision-making…

Crypto exchange Coinbase blocks 25K Russian-linked accounts

New Delhi (IANS) Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has blocked over 25,000 addresses related to Russian individuals or entities engaged in illicit activity.

Coinbase said when a user opens an account, it checks provided…

'Ukraine plans to blow up nuke plant, blame Russia for radioactive contamination'

New Delhi (IANS) Ukraine's domestic security service, the SBU, allegedly conspired with the Azov Battalion fighters to stage a false-flag attack in Kharkiv, Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed.

According to the Ministry, the Ukrainian…

Russia recruiting Syrians adept at fighting in urban areas for Ukraine war

New Delhi (IANS) Russia is recruiting Syrians for the war in Ukraine, who know how to fight in the urban areas of the city.

This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing four US officials. It is unknown exactly how many Syrian mercenaries…

Over 1 mn refugees leave Ukraine for Poland

Kiev/Warsaw (IANS) 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.

"Today at 8 p.m. the number of people who fled…

Modi also likely to speak with Putin on Monday

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday shortly after his phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Moscow's war on Kiev entered the 12th day, government sources…