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. Read More: https://bit.ly/3sJzSy5
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. Read More: https://bit.ly/3Chh8Jo
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. Read More: https://bit.ly/3sITORs
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. Read More: https://bit.ly/36YYrhX
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. Read More: https://bit.ly/3tyiWJT
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." Read More: https://bit.ly/3sIq3QO
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. Read More: https://bit.ly/3pHBxSV
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. Read More: https://bit.ly/3trZ5fw