Putin demands loyalty from oligarchs after prominent figures speak out against conflict

New Delhi (IANS) As the West prepared to cut off Russia financially, Vladimir Putin summoned his oligarchs to demand loyalty over his attack on Ukraine -- perhaps fearing a rebellion from within after prominent Russian TV figures and celebrities spoke…

Panicked Kiev residents empty ATMs, exit city via car and rail

New Delhi (IANS) Residents in Kiev appeared to be filling up on gas and trying to exit the city via car and rail on Thursday just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin moved in with tanks over the Belarusian border, the Daily Mail reported.

Putin's chilling warning to the West: You''ll face consequences greater than any in history

New Delhi (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared war on Ukraine and gave a chilling warning to its allies in the West, Daily Mail reported.

Explosions were heard in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, as Putin announced that…

Biden-Putin summit not in the plans anymore: WH

New Delhi (IANS) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has announced that a proposed meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "certainly is not in the plans" anymore after the latter's decision to declare…

Biden imposes sanctions as Russia begins 'invasion of Ukraine'

Washington (IANS) In response to Russia declaring the two rebel regions of Ukraine as independent states, US President Joe Biden has imposed tough new sanctions on Moscow in the wake of what he called "the beginning of a Russian invasion" of Kiev.

One-third unlikely to vote for Aus govt in upcoming polls

Canberra (IANS) One-third of Australians are less likely to vote for the incumbent Australian government over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and health funding, a poll revealed on Tuesday.

According to the new Essential poll, which…

India warns Ukraine developments could 'undermine' peace security, calls for restraint

United Nations (IANS) As the UN Security Council met for a late-night emergency session, India warned that the latest actions of Russia in regard to Ukraine could "undermine peace and security" and called for restraint and de-escalation.

Addressing…

Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine after recognising rebel regions

Kiev/Moscow (IANS) After signing a decree to recognise Ukraine's rebel regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered more troops to perform "peacekeeping functions" in the conflict-hit eastern…

Biden accepts 'in principle' meeting with Putin: White House

Washington (IANS) White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced that President Joe Biden has "accepted in principle" a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Psaki's confirmation late Sunday night of a potential Biden-Putin…

Bank of Spies: Gen Zia's aide siphoned CIA cash meant for Afghan jihadis

New Delhi (IANS) The 'Suisse Secrets' data reveals that 15 intelligence figures from around the world, or their close family members, have held accounts at the Zurich-based global investment bank, Credit Suisse.

The accounts, many of…