Vladimir Putin’s invasion enters 10th day, third round of talks between Ukraine and Russia
Russian invading troops blockaded Ukrainian strategic port city Mariupol
New Delhi:
Invading Russian troops have blocked the strategic Ukrainian port city Mariupol, its mayor announced on Saturday, as Moscow and Kiev aimed to hold further talks this weekend. While besieging Mariupol for days, Russian forces also cut off its electricity, food, water, heat and transportation in the depths of winter, drawing comparisons to the Nazi blockade of Leningrad during the Second World War. “At the moment we are looking for solutions to humanitarian problems and all possible ways to get Mariupol out of the blockade,” Mayor Vadim Boychenko said. He called for a ceasefire and a humanitarian corridor for food and medicine.
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Ceasefire to evacuate residents of Mariupol: Russia
Russia‘s Defense Ministry announced a ceasefire on Saturday to allow residents of two besieged towns, including the strategic port city of Mariupol, to evacuate.
Ceasefire to evacuate residents of Mariupol, says Russian Defense Ministry
The Russian Defense Ministry today announced a ceasefire to allow residents of two besieged towns, including the strategic port city of Mariupol, to evacuate. “Today, March 5, starting at 10 a.m. Moscow time, the Russian side declares a regime of silence and opens humanitarian corridors for the exit of civilians from Mariupol and Volnovakha,” the ministry said.
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Ukrainian port city of Mariupol blocked by Russian forces
Invading Russian troops have blocked the strategic Ukrainian port city Mariupol, its mayor announced on Saturday, as Moscow and Kiev aimed to hold further talks this weekend. While besieging Mariupol for days, Russian forces also cut off its electricity, food, water, heat and transportation in the depths of winter, drawing comparisons to the Nazi blockade of Leningrad during the Second World War.
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Swiss economy shaken by sanctions against Russia
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Samsung suspends shipments to Russia
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Singapore imposes sanctions on the Russian Central Bank and other banks for the situation in Ukraine
Singapore has imposed sanctions on the Russian Central Bank and some other Russian banks and imposed restrictions on exports to the country following Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, Singapore’s foreign ministry said on Saturday.
The measures taken by West to help Ukraine
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Three IAF planes carrying 629 Indian citizens land in Delhi.
Three IAF C-17 heavy transport aircraft landed at Hindan today morning. These flights evacuated 629 Indian nationals from Romania, Slovakia and Poland.
Explore all possible mechanisms to evacuate 🇮🇳n citizens to Sumy, safely.
Discussion on evacuation and identification of exit routes with all interlocutors, including the Red Cross.
The control room will continue to be active until all of our citizens are evacuated.
Be safe Be strong– India in Ukraine (@IndiainUkraine) March 4, 2022
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