Russia-Ukraine Round 2 Of Ceasefire Talks On Wed, India Ramps Up Evacuation | Top 10 Developments

From Russia's military advance In Ukraine's Kyiv and Kharkiv to PM Modi's high-end meeting to oversee the evacuation of Indians from the war-torn nation, know about all top developments of the day.

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New Delhi: As Russia's military attack on Ukraine entered its sixth day on Tuesday, Moscow has now said that it will carry out strikes against facilities in capital Kyiv, warning civilians living in nearby areas to leave at the earliest possible. 

Additionally, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the country will continue its special military operation in Ukraine until it achieves the main goal of defending Russia from Western threats. 

Meanwhile, the second round of talks for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is planned for March 2 (Wednesday), news agency Reuters reported quoting Russia's TASS.

Here are top developments on Day 6 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the security crisis in Eastern Europe:

Russia Bombs TV Tower In Kyiv

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine continued to escalate for the sixth day as a Russian airstrike on the main TV tower in Kyiv left 5 persons dead, reports news agency AFP quoting official sources.

 Ukraine Prez Volodymyr Zelensky Calls For Western Unity

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today addressed the European Parliament. Zelenskyy received a standing ovation after his address at the session. He told the European Union (EU) to 'prove' they are with Ukraine, according to AFP.

Indian Student Killed In Russian Shelling

A student from Karnataka was killed amid heavy shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. The student has been identified as Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, a native of Chalageri in Karnataka's Haveri district.

Embassy Didn't Reach Out To Students: Father Of Student Killed In Ukraine

The father of the Karnataka boy who died in shelling in Ukraine said that no one from the Indian Embassy reached out to Indian students stuck in Kharkiv. Naveen's father alleged that nobody from the Indian consulate arrived at the students trapped in Kharkiv, which is witnessing hostilities.

PM Modi Chairs High-End Meet On Evacuation Efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with concerned officials in view of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, which has been jolted by the enormous military advance from Russia since last six days.

7 Evacuation Flights With Stranded India To Land In Delhi Tomorrow

Around seven flights will arrive in Delhi on Wednesday carrying stranded Indians from the war-torn east European country. The first flight of Indigo Airlines will take off from Hungary’s capital Budapest on Tuesday evening and is expected to land at Delhi airport at around 7:20 am on Wednesday.

Russia Asks Civilians To Leave Kyiv Ahead Of Strikes

Russia today asked civilians in Ukraine's capital Kyiv to leave the city as it warned of strikes against intelligence facilities. Defence Ministry said it would target the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the 72nd Main Centre for Information and Psychological Operations (PSO) in Kyiv.

Uk Govt May Propose Russia's Eviction From UNSC

Amid the ongoing escalation of Russia's military offensive in Ukraine, the United Kingdom government said it is open to removing Moscow as one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Ukraine's Kharkiv Hit By Russian Shelling

The Central square of Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, was shelled by Russian military earlier in the day. UK Defence Ministry said that Russian forces have increased their use of artillery north of Kyiv and in the vicinities of Kharkiv & Chernihiv.

Russia Excluded From Women's Junior Hockey World Cup

The International Hockey Federation on Tuesday has excluded Russia from taking part in the upcoming FIH Women’s Junior World Cup. Recently, Russian teams were suspended from all worldwide football, including qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.