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Russia claims victory over ‘Ukrainian nationalists’ in border region
Moscow: “A Ukrainian nationalist formation” that broke into Russia’s Belgorod region has been defeated, the Russian Defence Ministry said. “During a counter-terrorist operation, the nationalist formation was blocked and destroyed due to…
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Bakhmut falls to Russian forces with Wagner Group’s assistance
Moscow: Russia said that its forces had taken full control of the hotly contested city of Bakhmut, also known as Artyomovsk, while the Ukrainian side said the situation there was “critical”. Yevgeny…
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India will do whatever possible to find solution to Ukraine conflict: PM Modi to Zelenskyy
Hiroshima: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held in-person talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time after Russia invaded Ukraine 15 months back and conveyed to him that India…
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Zelensky claims some Arab leaders turned ‘blind eye’ to Russia-Ukraine war
London: Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky who travelled to Jeddah to attend the 32nd Summit of the Arab League, has claimed that some of the regional bloc’s leaders have turned a “blind eye” to…
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Canada announces new sanctions against Russia
Ottawa: Canada has announced new sanctions against Russia. According to a statement on the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s website, Canada is imposing new sanctions on 17 individuals and 18 entities linked to…
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Russia bans entry to ‘500 Americans’ including former US President Obama
Washington: Former US President Barack Obama is among 500 Americans banned by Russia from entering the country in response to sanctions imposed by America, CNN reported on Saturday. Russia stated on Friday…
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UK announces ban on Russian diamonds in fresh round of sanctions ahead of G7
London: In a fresh round of sanctions, the UK has announced a ban on Russian diamonds, alongside the military-industrial complex and metals amid the ongoing Ukraine war. An industry worth USD4 billion…
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G7 finance ministers to vow support for Ukraine
Niigata: Financial leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are discussing ways to support Ukraine and pressure Russia to end the war as they meet in Japan starting on Thursday. Ukraine’s…
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118,000 evacuated from Ukraine since Aug 2022
Kiev: Some 118,000 people have been evacuated from conflict-affected regions in Ukraine since August 2022, the government press service has said in a statement. In particular, about 70,000 people have moved from…
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Russia launches biggest ever ‘kamikaze’ drone attack on Ukraine
Kiev: Air raid sirens have sounded across Ukraine after Russia launched the biggest ever “kamikaze” drone attack on Kiev since Moscow waged its war in February 2022. In capital Kiev, Mayor Vitaliy…
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US denies any role in Kremlin drone attack
Washington: The US has denied Russia’s claims that the Washington had a role in the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin. A day after accusing Ukraine of carrying out the alleged attack…
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Jaishankar hosts reception for foreign ministers attending SCO meet
Benaulim: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday evening hosted a gala reception for the foreign ministers of Russia, China, Pakistan and other member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), marking…
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We did not attack Putin, says Zelensky
Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied that his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says was an attempt on President Vladimir Putin’s life. Zelensky, who…
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Russia accuses Ukraine of an assassination attempt on Putin
Moscow: Russian authorities accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attempting to attack the Kremlin with two drones overnight in an effort to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin decried the alleged attack attempt…
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Russia accuses US and its allies of opposing multipolar world in Asia-Pacific region
New Delhi: The US and its allies have severely eroded the global security architecture in a bid to maintain global dominance, Russian Defence Minister Gen Sergei Shoigu said on Friday amid Moscow’s…
