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Russia Ukraine Crisis HIGHLIGHTS: Russia continued with its offensive on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Day 7 of its invasion. Russia has asked civilians in Ukraine's capital Kyiv to leave the city as it warned of strikes against intelligence facilities, AFP reported.The Russian 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.Citing satellite images, CNN reported that a massive 40-mile long Russian military convoy -- made up of armoured vehicles, tanks, towed artillery and other logistical vehicles -- had reached the outskirts of Kyiv.Meanwhile, Russian air strikes hit a residential block in Kharkiv and the main TV tower in the capital Kyiv, Ukraine said on Tuesday, as Moscow stepped up attacks despite sanctions.On Tuesday, Russia launched an artillery attack on residential areas in Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv. Russian missiles targeted residential structures in Kharkiv.Amidst the heavy shelling on Kharkiv, an Indian student, identified as Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, from Karnataka was also killed.While expressing the grief over the tragic incident, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "With profound sorrow, we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning. The Ministry is in touch with his family. We convey our deepest condolences to the family."In Ukraine, Naveen was living in Arkhitektora Beketova. He was studying medicine at Kharkiv National Medical University.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the Russian bombing of Kharkiv a "war crime" and declared that defending capital Kyiv from Moscow's troops was a top priority.Hours after the demise of the Indian student, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting with concerned officials in view of the deteriorating situation in Ukraine.Before the meeting, PM Modi spoke to the father of the killed student and offered condolences. On the other hand, World Athletics prohibited Russian competitors from all contests on Tuesday in response to Russia's incursion on Ukraine, a sanction the body's president described as "against the grain" but justifiable.

02/03/2022 22:57:46

498 Russian Troops Killed In Ukraine So Far: Moscow In First Death Toll Declaration

Moscow says 498 Russian troops were killed in Ukraine, in first death toll since invasion, news agency AFP reported.

02/03/2022 22:42:51

India, 34 Others Abstain From Voting Against Russia At UNGA. 141 In Favour, 5 Against

India abstains from voting against Russia at UNGA. 141 in favour, 5 against, 35 abstentions, reports ANI.

02/03/2022 20:55:47

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Key Highlights From Day 7

Here's all you need to know about Russia-Ukraine war on Day 7:

* Invasion kills more than 2,000 Ukrainians, Ukraine's emergency service says

* Ukrainians said they were fighting on in the first sizeable city Russia claims to have seized

* Moscow steps up attacks

(Reuters)

02/03/2022 20:39:54

PM Modi Speaks To Vladimir Putin, Evacuation Of Indians Discussed: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing war-like situation in Ukraine.

During the conversation, PM Modi discussed with Putin about the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine, sources told ABP News.

02/03/2022 20:16:25

PM Modi To Chair High-Level Meeting On Ukraine Crisis At 8:30 PM Tonight: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair fifth high-level meeting on the Ukraine issue at 8:30 pm tonight, news agency ANI reported.

The meeting comes as the situation in the war-hit country worsened, with two Indian students also losing their lives in shelling, as Russian troops advanced deeper into Ukraine.

02/03/2022 19:13:04

PM Modi Likely To Speak To Putin Tonight, Focus On Evacuation Of Indians From Ukraine: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin tonight on the backdrop of the ongoing war-like situation in Ukraine, sources told ABP News.

During his conversation with Putin, focus will be on safe evacuation of Indians stranded in Ukraine.

02/03/2022 18:43:46

15 Evacuation Flights Scheduled For Next 24 Hrs: MEA

Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson also informed that a total of 15 flights are scheduled over the next 24 hours to bring back stranded Indians from Ukrainian borders. He also said that some of these are already en route.

02/03/2022 18:42:16

3,352 Indians Have Returned From Ukraine On 15 Evacuation Flights: MEA

During the last 24 hours, 6 flights have landed in India, taking the total number of flights that have landed in India to 15 and the total number of Indians who have returned on these flights to 3,352: Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson

02/03/2022 18:40:22

Nearly 17,000 Indians Have Left Ukraine Borders Since Our Advisories: MEA

There has been a sharp increase in the number of Indians who have left Ukraine. We now estimate that nearly 17,000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine borders since our advisories were issued: Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson

02/03/2022 17:50:24

Russia Attacks Ukraine, Day 7 LIVE | PM Modi To Chair High-Level Meeting Amid Intense Shelling On Kharkiv

As Russian action intensified in Ukraine's second-largest city located in the east, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will chair a high-level meeting. 

02/03/2022 17:33:57

Russia Attacks Ukraine, Day 7 LIVE | EU Excludes 7 Russian Banks From SWIFT Network Under Sanctions: Official

The EU has now disconnected some of Russia’s largest banks such as VTB, Rossiya and Otkritie, Novikombank, Promsvyazbank, Sovcombank, and VEB from SWIFT.

02/03/2022 17:13:55

Russia Attacks Ukraine, Day 7 LIVE | India Asks Citizens To 'Leave Kharkiv Urgently Today' In Latest Advisory

02/03/2022 17:07:33

Russia Wants To Reinstate Yanukovych As President Of Ukraine, Says Ukraine

According to the Kyiv Independent, Kremlin is preparing an operation to replace Zelensky with Viktor Yanukovych, the ex-president ousted by the EuroMaidan Revolution in 2014.

02/03/2022 16:57:42

Russia Attacks Ukraine, Day 7 LIVE | Taken Control Of Ukraine's Kherson, Says Russian Defence Ministry

02/03/2022 15:31:33

Russia To Investigate Death Of Indian Student In Kharkiv: Official

Russia will investigate death of 21-year-old Indian medical student in Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, news agency PTI quoted Russian Ambassador-designate Denis Alipov as saying.

02/03/2022 15:16:10

Russia Ready To Continue Talks With Ukraine Tonight

Amid the ongoing military advance by Russia in Ukraine, Moscow today said that it is ready to continue talks with Kyiv tonight, news agency AFP reported.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had said Russia must stop bombing Ukrainian cities before meaningful talks on a ceasefire could start. The first round of negotiations this week had yielded scant progress.

02/03/2022 14:39:40

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: 60% Indians Have Crossed Ukrainian Borders And Are Safe, Cemtre To Kerala HC

Of estimated 20,000 Indians, including students, who were trapped in Ukraine at start of Russian offensive there, 60 per cent have crossed Ukrainian borders and are safe with efforts underway to rescue remaining people: Centre to Kerala HC

02/03/2022 13:48:56

Russia Attacks Ukraine, Day 7 LIVE: EAM Jaishankar To Meet Consultative Committee of Parliament Tomorrow

Consultative Committee of Parliament on External Affairs to meet tomorrow. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is likely to brief the Committee members in the meeting tomorrow.

02/03/2022 13:02:11

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Russian Military Claims To Have Taken Control Over Kherson, Explosions Heard In Kharkiv

Russian military claims to have taken control of Ukraine's Kherson. "The Russian divisions of the armed forces have taken the regional centre of Kherson under full control," defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said in televised remarks.

02/03/2022 12:55:32

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: US Sanctions On Russia Won't Affect IAF Significantly, Says Air Marshal Sandeep Singh

Sanctions imposed on Russia by the US will not affect IAF significantly; India's relations with both countries are strong: Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, Vice Chief of Air Staff

02/03/2022 12:53:02

Russia Ukraine Crisis LIVE: 3 IAF Aircrafts Sent Since Morning To Evacuate Indians

Three IAF aircraft have been sent since morning to evacuate Indians. The evacuation operation will run round the clock. Relief materials are also being sent. The operation is underway in coordination with MEA: Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sandeep Singh

IAF can send four aircraft in a day to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine. 200 people will be brought back in one round. I am sure we will bring all our people back safely, the Vice Chief further said. 

02/03/2022 12:31:55

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Over 6000 Indians Returned From Ukraine, Says MoS MEA Muraleedharan

Around 20,000 Indians were stuck in Ukraine. Of these, 4000 people returned by 24th Feb. Till yesterday, over 2000 more people have returned. We are trying to bring back the remaining Indians via Romania, Poland Hungary, Slovakia & Moldova: MoS MEA V Muraleedharan

02/03/2022 12:29:39

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Union Min Gajendra Sekhawat Welcomes Indians From Ukraine

Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat to Indians on their return from Ukraine.

02/03/2022 12:13:23

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Powerful Explosions Heard In Kharkiv

A few hours after Russian air troops landed in Kharkiv and attacked a hospital, powerful explosions have been heard in Ukraine's second largest city, reported The Kyiv Independent.

02/03/2022 10:58:53

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: United Airlines Ends Its Use Of Russian Airspace, Suspends 2 India Routes

United Airlines ends its use of Russian airspace, suspends two India routes, reports AP. This comes after President Joe Biden's address today where he announced shutting down of US airspace for Russian aircrafts. 

02/03/2022 10:45:30

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Formula One's Administration Allows Russians To Participate In Racing Events

Formula One's governing body, the FIA, allows Russian drivers to continue competing in its motor racing events, but only in neutral capacity and under its flag

02/03/2022 10:42:21

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Two IAF Aircraft Take Of For Romania And Hungary

Two Indian Air Force aircraft take off for Romania and Hungary from the Hindon airbase to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine.

02/03/2022 09:49:15

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Three More IAF Aircrafts To Visit Poland, Hungary And Romania Today

Three more Indian Air Force aircraft are scheduled to visit Poland, Hungary and Romania today to bring back Indians from Ukraine. One C-17 Globemaster took off at 4 am earlier today for Romania under Operation Ganga: IAF officials

02/03/2022 09:39:54

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Russian Airborne Troops Land In Kharkiv

Russian airborne troops have landed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, the Ukrainian army says, as quoted by AFP. 

"Russian airborne troops landed in Kharkiv... and attacked a local hospital. There is an ongoing fight", said the Ukrainian army.

02/03/2022 09:07:36

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', Indian Students Return From Ukraine In Special Flight

"Bharat Mata Ki Jai" chants by Indians returning from students from 'war-torn' Ukraine. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh received the Indians who returned on a special flight today.

02/03/2022 09:01:11

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: ISSF Bans Shooters From Russia And Belarus

International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) bans shooters from Russia and Belarus from all its events owing to the invasion of Ukraine. Earlier, France have been asking ban on Russia from FIFA World Cup 2022. 

02/03/2022 08:45:56

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: No Visa Required For Indian Students To Exit Romania By Spl Flights

We have received queries from Indian students evacuated from Ukraine and presently in shelters in Romania that they may not be able to leave after some days due to visa requirements. We want to assure that no visa is required to exit Romania by special flights, Indian Embassy in Romania tweeted. 

02/03/2022 08:43:27

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Visuals Of IAF's Transfort Aircraft Carrying Humanitarian Aid

Indian Air Force's C-17 transport aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance left for Romania at 4am.

02/03/2022 08:30:58

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: US Company ExxonMobil Discontinue Ventures At Sakhlin-1 Project

American company ExxonMobil to discontinue ventures at Sakhalin-1 project which operates on behalf of an international consortium of Japanese, Indian & Russian companies.

02/03/2022 08:35:32

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Brent Crude Oil Breaks Above $110 Barrel

Brent crude broke above $110 a barrel on Wednesday and WTI was up more than 5% as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to fan fears over supplies of the crucial commodity from the resource-rich region. Brent climbed 4.88% to $110.09, while WTI was up 5.06% at 108.64

02/03/2022 08:11:35

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Biden Says US Working To Seize Yachts, Apartments Of Russian Oligarch

Biden says US working to seize yachts, apartments of Russian oligarchs, says 'we are coming for your ill-begotten gains', reports AP

02/03/2022 08:10:12

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Putin Will Never Gain Hearts & Souls Of Ukrainians, Says Biden

Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks but he'll never gain the hearts & souls of the Ukrainian people, and he will never weaken the resolve of the free world: US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address

02/03/2022 08:08:35

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Apple 'Paused' All Product Sales In Russia

Apple, in a statement, said "We have paused all product sales in Russia. Last week, we stopped all exports into our sales channel in the country." Apple also announced Apple Pay & other services have been limited, reported AFP.

02/03/2022 08:07:04

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: Six Operation Ganga Flights Departs For India With Nationals

Six Operation Ganga flights have now departed for India in the last 24 hours, including the first flights from Poland. Carried back 1377 more Indian nationals from Ukraine: EAM S Jaishankar said in a tweet

02/03/2022 08:06:01

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: US' Boeing Suspends Its Support For Russian Airlines

American aviation giant Boeing on Tuesday announced it was suspending its support for Russian airlines and its operations in Moscow amid a growing backlash to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"We have suspended major operations in Moscow and temporarily closed our office in Kyiv," the Ukrainian capital, a Boeing spokesperson said.

"We are also suspending parts, maintenance and technical support services for Russian airlines. As the conflict continues, our teams are focused on ensuring the safety of our teammates in the region."

02/03/2022 08:06:00

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: US' Boeing Suspends Its Support For Russian Airlines

American aviation giant Boeing on Tuesday announced it was suspending its support for Russian airlines and its operations in Moscow amid a growing backlash to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

"We have suspended major operations in Moscow and temporarily closed our office in Kyiv," the Ukrainian capital, a Boeing spokesperson said.

"We are also suspending parts, maintenance and technical support services for Russian airlines. As the conflict continues, our teams are focused on ensuring the safety of our teammates in the region."

02/03/2022 07:08:43

Russia Attacks Ukraine Day 7 LIVE: India Demands 'Urgent Safe Passages' For Its Nationals To Exit Ukraine

India on Tuesday "strongly and emphatically" asked Ukraine and Russia to create "urgent safe passages" for the Indian nationals stuck in various conflict zones in Ukraine, after a medical student from Karnataka was killed in intense shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.

At a media briefing, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said all Indian nationals left Kyiv on Tuesday after the Indian embassy issued an advisory, asking them to get out of the Ukrainian capital urgently.

It is learned that most of the officials of the Indian embassy in Kyiv also moved to Lviv in western Ukraine and other locations to help Indians exit the country, but the mission has not been shut down.

Shringla said an embassy office in Ukraine is being set up in Lviv to assist Indian citizens exit Ukraine.