Ukraine says two killed in Russian strikes near frontline

Ukraine says two killed in Russian strikes near frontline

Firefighters work at the site where houses were damaged by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 18, 2023. | Photo Credit: VIA REUTERS Ukraine said two first responders were killed and at least seven people injured in Russian rocket strikes on the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia on … Read more

India tried to defuse Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant situation: EAM Jaishankar 

India tried to defuse Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant situation: EAM Jaishankar 

India tried to defuse the situation around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and quietly helped in the grain deal between Moscow and Kyiv, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said even as he vehemently rejected charges of New Delhi being a war profiteer over its procurement of discounted Russian oil. The External Affairs Minister also … Read more

‘Too late’: Escape routes close on Ukraine’s new front

‘Too late’: Escape routes close on Ukraine’s new front

The newborn peeking out of a pink blanket in a hospital on the north bank of Ukraine’s Dnieper river may never see her grandparents back home in the Russian-occupied south. Her mother fled for the relative safety of government-held Zaporizhzhia to make sure the baby was born a citizen of the country the Russians invaded … Read more

India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’

India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’

India was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the recent events in Ukraine, India’s U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said India was ‘deeply disturbed’ by the recent events in Ukraine, India’s U.N. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said India was among four countries that abstained on a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemning the so-called referenda organised … Read more

11-year-old boy crosses Ukraine border with phone number written on his hand

11-year-old boy crosses Ukraine border with phone number written on his hand

A boy from Zaporizhzhia in southeast Ukraine, was hailed “a hero of the night” by Slovakian authorities after they said he crossed Ukraine’s border into Slovakia on his own, CNN reported. The 11-year-old was carrying a backpack, a plastic bag and a passport, and had a telephone number written on his hand, according to the … Read more

Ensure safety of nuclear facilities: India at UN

Ensure safety of nuclear facilities: India at UN

India attached the highest importance to safety and security of nuclear facilities, its permanent representative told a special UNSC briefing on Friday. The UN Security Council’s emergency meeting came hours after Russian forces reportedly attacked a nuclear power plant in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia. “India attaches the highest importance to ensuring safety and security of nuclear facilities … Read more

Ukraine nuclear firm says it still controls key plants but Russians nearing

Ukraine nuclear firm says it still controls key plants but Russians nearing

Ukraine still controls two key nuclear power plants in the south of the country, including Zaporizhzhia, Europe’s largest, but Russian forces are closing in, the acting head of Ukraine’s state-run nuclear company Energoatom said on Thursday. Petro Kotin, speaking with Reuters in an interview, called Russia‘s capture last week of the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power … Read more