Bhubaneswar: Faceoff between Russia and Ukraine continues for the 10th day amid rumours of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leaving the country. Below is a look at the latest developments.
- Problem is in Sumy. We strongly urge both sides for a ceasefire, hope it happens soon as there is shelling, can risk lives. Indian students are safe in the campus. We have our teams now moving towards the East, problem is shelling: MEA
- We will now be looking at how many are still in Ukraine. The embassy will contact those who happen to be there but haven’t registered. In nearby Pisochyn, we have moved (evacuated) 298 students, hoping to complete it by today: MEA
- 15 flights have landed in the last 24 hours with around 2,900 onboard… Approximately 13,300 people returned to India so far. 13 flights scheduled for the next 24 hours: MEA
- From Pisochyn & Kharkiv, we should be able to clear out everyone in the next few hours, so far I know no one left in Kharkhiv. Main focus is on Sumy now, challenge remains ongoing violence & lack of transportation; best option would be ceasefire: MEA
- 3 buses organised by government have reached Pisochyn and will shortly be making their way westwards. 2 more buses will be arriving soon
- Aviation ministry says 11 evacuation flights with 2,200 Indians will arrive on Sunday
- Russia’s flagship airline halts all international flights except to Belarus in the wake of Ukraine war sanctions
- German broadcasters ARD, ZDF stop reporting from Russia: Statement
- Ukraine accuses Russia of continuing assault during agreed evacuation ceasefire
- Russia accuses Ukrainian ‘nationalists’ of thwarting humanitarian corridors
- Russia declares a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to let residents evacuate.
- The entire staff of Russian news channel TV Rain resigns live on-air.
