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In a major step toward bolstering bilateral defence cooperation, India and the United States on Thursday signed a 10-year U.S.-India Defence Framework Agreement, aimed at...
Earlier in the day, Ukrainian ambassador Igor Polikha sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's support amid the ongoing operation by Russia in Ukraine calling India a 'very influential global player'.
Ukraine's ambassador to India requests India for a high-level meeting between leaders of Ukraine and Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an order for a "special military operation" in Ukraine's Donbas.
More than 20,000 Indian nationals, including students, are located in different parts of Ukraine, including in border areas.
The Ukrainian air defense shot down Russian planes and Kyiv said "situation remains under control" as it also urged the world to swiftly issue sanctions against Moscow and isolate it.
India also called on all parties to exert greater efforts to bridge divergent interests.
India's top UN ambassador voiced regret and warned that the situation is in danger of spiralling into a major crisis. Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a special military operation in Ukraine. India has long supported the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
TS Tirumurti, addressing a UNSC session on Ukraine, said the safety and security of civilians is essential, as well as of the more than 20,000 Indian students and nationals who live and study in Ukraine.
It is now reported that US President Joe Biden has said that he is ready for talks with Russian President Putin.
Speaking at the UNSC meet on Monday, Tirumurti stressed on the safety and security of civilians.
He recalled that some NATO countries had opposed the admission of Ukraine to the alliance.
India and France plan to organise an annual bilateral dialogue on the blue economy and ocean governance.
India's Permanent Representative to the UN T S Tirumurti, speaking at a crucial UN Security Council meeting on the Ukraine situation, under Russia's Presidency, also said that India has been in touch with all concerned parties.
The Indian Embassy in Kyiv in their official statement asked Indian nationals and students who could continue with their course online to consider leaving Ukraine temporarily.