Ukraine Invasion: No Indians Left In Kharkiv, Russia Warns West Of Consequences | Top Developments

From India's evacuation efforts to Putin's warning against no-fly-zone in Ukraine, check top developments from tenth day of Russia-Ukraine conflict.

People coming from Ukraine, cross the Ukrainian-Polish border in Korczowa, Poland. (Image: AFP)

New Delhi: As Russia's war on Ukraine completed tenth on Saturday, the Russian military observed a temporary cease-fire in two key areas of Ukraine in order to allow safe evacuation of citizens.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held another high-level meeting with officials to discuss the Ukraine crisis and India's evacuation efforts to bring back its citizens. Meanwhile, the Indian government a total of 6,222 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Romania and Moldova in the last seven days under 'Operation Ganga'. 

Here are top developments on Day 10 of Russian invasion of Ukraine and the security crisis in Eastern Europe:

PM Chairs Another High-Level Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening chaired yet another high-level meeting to discuss the situation in war-hit Ukraine and India's evacuation efforts to bring back its citizens. This was PM Modi's sixth such meeting since Sunday.

No Indians Left In Kharkiv, Focus Now On Sumy Region: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday claimed that no Indian is now left in Ukraine's Kharkiv and the focus is now to evacuate citizens stranded in Sumy region. It also said that the best option to evacuate Indian nationals would be a ceasefire.

Moscow Says Ongoing Conflict With Impact India-Russia Ties

Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alpov, on Saturday said that the current situation would impact the whole world, including India's ties with Russia. "There may be an impact in terms of transactions, possibility of financial cooperation in connection with sanctions, "Russian Envoy to India said.

Ukraine's Pisochyn Evacuated Of All Indians: Indian Embassy

All Indian nationals have been evacuated from Pisochyn, and the embassy will stay in touch with them throughout their travel, according to the Indian Embassy in Ukraine. The Embassy stated in a tweet that India has always prioritised their safety. It has asked Indians to remain safe and strong.

Stay Inside: India Tells Students Stranded In Sumy

Expressing concern over the Indian students stranded in Sumy region in Ukraine, MEA said that it has asked the students to take safety precautions, stay inside shelters and avoid unnecessary risks.

Putin Warns Western Nations Against No-Fly-Zone In Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a strong warning to the West that any establishment of a no-fly zone over Ukraine would be interpreted by the Kremlin as "engagement in the military confrontation."

Russia Continues Attack Despite Ceasefire: Ukraine

Civilian evacuations have been suspended in a region of Ukraine where Russian defence authorities had proclaimed a cease-fire, according to the Ukrainian president's office.

Russia Blocks Facebook Amid Conflict

Russia on Saturday announced that it is blocking popular social media platform Facebook. The country’s communications regulator said that this came in response to the restrictions of access to Russian media platforms.