Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Russia's Parliament Approves President Putin To Use Military Outside Country
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Amid the tensions in Ukraine for the past few weeks, the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The UNSC meet over Ukraine is an 'open' meeting and India will also make a statement today in the Security Council.
Air India is set to operate three flights to Ukraine, starting today. The flights have been scheduled for February 22, 24 and 26 as part of India's evacuation plan from Ukraine.
Last week, the The ministry of external affairs (MEA) set up a control room to provide information and assistance to the Indian nationals in Ukraine. The Indian embassy in Ukraine has also set up a 24-hour helpline for Indians in the eastern European nation.
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Handwara and recovered arms and ammunition from him. The terrorist was nabbed in a joint operation of the police, Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The police said that upon a specific input regarding the movement of terrorists in Rajwar area, Handwara police along with 21 RR, and 92 Bn CRPF established a joint naka at Sultanpora Bridge.
"While conducting the search of pedestrians and vehicles, one suspected person on seeing the naka party tried to conceal his presence and tried to flee from the spot. He was tactfully apprehended by the naka party," police said. Police recovered one pistol with magazine and five pistol rounds from his possession. He disclosed his name as Ubaid Bashir Wani, a resident of Maidan Pora, Lolab, Kupwara.
Breaking News LIVE: Russia Says To Evacuate Diplomats From Ukraine Soon
Russia has announced the evacuation of diplomats and embassy staff in Ukraine, as reported by AFP News Agency.
#BREAKING Russia says to evacuate diplomats from Ukraine soon pic.twitter.com/P6WBSlJHRg
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 22, 2022
Breaking News LIVE: Russia's Parliament Approves President Putin To Use Military Outside Country
The upper house of Russia's parliament approved the use of the Russian Armed Forces outside the country on Tuesday evening, as reported by news agency AFP.
#BREAKING Russian upper house votes to allow Putin to use army abroad pic.twitter.com/bTU3wXZMCY
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 22, 2022
Breaking News LIVE: Putin Asks Lawmakers To Approve Army's Use Outside Russia
In a letter to the Russian upper house of parliament, President Vladimir Putin sought permission to use military force outside the country.
#BREAKING Putin asks upper house to approve use of Russian army outside Russia: deputy defence minister pic.twitter.com/0zqfPQMAxs
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 22, 2022
Breaking News LIVE: White House Welcomes Nord Stream 2 Halt, Will Announce 'Own Measures' Against Russia
US on Tuesday heaped its praise on Germany for shutting down the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after Russia sent troops into eastern Ukraine.
"[Joe Biden] made clear that if Russia invaded Ukraine, we would act with Germany to ensure Nord Stream 2 does not move forward," Psaki tweeted. "We have been in close consultations with Germany overnight and welcome their announcement."
She added: "We will be following up with our own measures today."
@POTUS made clear that if Russia invaded Ukraine, we would act with Germany to ensure Nord Stream 2 does not move forward. We have been in close consultations with Germany overnight and welcome their announcement. We will be following up with our own measures today.
— Jen Psaki (@PressSec) February 22, 2022
Breaking News LIVE: Madhya Pradesh Govt Lifts All Restrictions Imposed Due To COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday lifted all the restrictions imposed due to Covid in the state. The MP govt said that it expects the people will follow social distancing norms and wear face mask.
Madhya Pradesh govt lifts all restrictions imposed due to #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/0RRihuqgLH
— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2022