Russia Attacks Ukraine, Day 9, HIGHLIGHTS | Hope Round 2 Talks Will Lead To Safe Humanitarian Corridor: India At UNSC

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Background

Russia Ukraine Crisis HIGHLIGHTS: The tension between Ukraine and Russia entered its ninth day today with no solution or negotiations in sight. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russian military was offering safe corridors for the civilians. 

According to Ukraine’s presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak, the two sides will together provide humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians and to deliver food and medicine to the areas with the harshest battles, reported news agency AFP. 

Meanwhile, on Thursday, 33 persons were reported dead while 18 were injured after Russia conducted airstrikes on Chernihiv residential area in Ukraine, the State Emergency Service reported.

UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT: FULL COVERAGE 

Putin delivered a speech on Thursday where he said that Russia and Ukraine are "one people." In the same speech, he said that Ukrainian Army has held 3000 Indian students hostage.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also held a press conference on Thursday where h called for direct negotiation with Putin, saying that it was "the only way to stop war." Addressing Putin, Zelenskyy said, "We are not attacking Russia and we do not plan to attack it. What do you want from us? Leave our land."

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a press briefing on Thursday said that more than 3000 Indian students have been brought back from Ukraine in the last 24 hours. 18 flights have been scheduled for the next 24 hours to bring back more Indians stranded in Ukraine, said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. 

Under ‘Operation Ganga’ 30 flights have brought back 6,400 Indians from Ukraine so far, he added. 

23:21 PM (IST)  •  04 Mar 2022

Hope Round 2 Talks B/W Russia & Ukraine Lead To Safe Humanitarian Corridor: India At UNSC

While we're discussing the nuclear dimension of this conflict, there is a pressing humanitarian crisis confronting us in Ukraine, where safety of civilians including 1000s of Indians is at stake. We hope that 2nd round of talks b/w 2 sides leads to safe humanitarian corridor: India

We continue to carefully follow developments regarding safety of Ukraine’s nuclear power reactors & facilities. India attaches highest importance to ensuring safety and security of nuclear facilities as any accident involving the nuclear facilities may have severe consequences.

India accords the highest priority to the discharge by the IAEA of its safeguards and monitoring activities, in accordance with its Statute in an effective, non-discriminatory and efficient manner: TS Tirumurti, at UNSC

23:18 PM (IST)  •  04 Mar 2022

Microsoft Suspends Sales In Russia As Western Sanctions Tighten: Report

Microsoft on Friday suspended sales in Russia as Western sanctions tighten, news agency AFP reported.

22:02 PM (IST)  •  04 Mar 2022

BBC Says 'Temporarily Suspending' Work Of All Journos In Russia

BBC says 'temporarily suspending' work of all journalists and support staff in Russia due to new legislation, news agency AFP reported.

21:04 PM (IST)  •  04 Mar 2022

Ukraine Planning To Hold 3rd Round Of Talks With Russia This Weekend: Report

Ukraine is planning to hold the third round of talks with Russian officials this weekend, said a presidential advisor on Friday, AFP reported.

21:03 PM (IST)  •  04 Mar 2022

Smooth Movements At Polish Borders, Students Adviced To Pass During Day: Indian Embassy In Ukraine

Smooth Movements At Polish Borders, Students Adviced To Pass During Day: Indian Embassy In Ukraine

Embassy team visited Polish borders of Budomeirz and Shehyni-Medyka. Smooth movements at these points have been facilitated. Students are advised to pass through these borders during the day to avoid waiting at these points at night.

— India in Ukraine (@IndiainUkraine) March 4, 2022