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Feb 20, 2022 06:46 AM ISTWhite House says Russia could launch an attack against Ukraine at any time
An upsurge in shelling has thrust the region to the centre of tensions between Moscow and the West over a Russian military buildup near Ukraine.
Feb 19, 2022 09:51 PM ISTUkraine president says will not respond to Russian provocations
Russia, which has massed some 150,000 troops along Ukraine's eastern borders, has said that for its own long-term security it needs a commitment that Kyiv will never join the NATO military alliance.
Feb 19, 2022 09:27 PM ISTGermany asks citizens to leave Ukraine 'urgently'
National carrier Lufthansa also said it was suspending regular flights to the cities of Kyiv and Odessa from Monday until the end of February "due to the current situation."
Feb 19, 2022 08:38 PM ISTAs Warnings of War Grow Louder, Ukrainians Try to Keep Their Bearings
The crisis has taken a toll on many Ukrainians, including Po, an artist. She had been planning an exhibition in western Ukraine, but she forgot about it until the last moment, overwhelmed by stress over the Russian troop buildup.
Feb 19, 2022 04:58 PM ISTPutin launches nuclear drills as US says Russia poised to invade Ukraine
As Western nations fear the start of one the worst conflicts since the Cold War, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Russian forces were beginning to "uncoil and move closer" to the border with its former Soviet neighbour.
Feb 19, 2022 02:59 PM ISTWill they, won't they invade? Gas at the centre of the Russia Ukraine conflict
Russia has claimed that it has begun its withdrawal of troops, but Biden says that Vladimir Putin is lying and the invasion can occur… any time.
Feb 19, 2022 01:24 PM ISTSeparatist leaders in eastern Ukraine declare full military mobilisation
Separatist authorities on February 18 announced plans to evacuate around 700,000 people, citing fears of an imminent attack by Ukrainian forces – an accusation Kyiv flatly denied
Feb 19, 2022 10:12 AM ISTRussia Ukraine Conflict Highlights: Zelenskiy says will not respond to Russian provocations
Russia Ukraine Crisis Highlights: Russia, which has massed some 150,000 troops along Ukraine's eastern borders, has said that for its own long-term security it needs a commitment that Kyiv will never join the NATO military alliance.
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Feb 19, 2022 06:55 AM ISTBiden convinced Russia will invade Ukraine as civilians bussed out
Warning sirens blared in the breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk on Friday after rebel leaders there announced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people to Russia
Feb 19, 2022 06:36 AM ISTStocks on downhill drive, bonds spike as Ukraine crisis sustains
Sentiment soured as shelling increased in eastern Ukraine and a rebel leader announced the surprise evacuation, a surprise development in a conflict the West suspects Russia will use to justify an all-out invasion of its neighbour
Feb 18, 2022 10:51 PM ISTPutin tells Russian government to house people leaving Donbass
A Kremlin statement said Putin had ordered the minister responsible for dealing with emergency situations to travel to southern Russia to organise accommodation for what the Kremlin called "refugees from Donbass".
Feb 18, 2022 10:32 PM ISTGold edges lower as hopes of US-Russia talks calm markets
Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,895.91 per ounce by 10:12 a.m. ET (1512 GMT), after earlier touching its highest since June 2021 at $1,902.22, en route to a weekly gain of about 1.9%.
Feb 18, 2022 10:03 PM ISTStocks slide, bonds rise as Ukraine tensions simmer
The dollar rebounded and the safe-haven Swiss franc rose as sentiment that had improved on news late Thursday that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken would meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov next week soured.
Feb 18, 2022 07:01 PM ISTAir India to operate 3 flights from India to Ukraine next week
Russia has positioned around 1 lakh troops near its border with Ukraine, besides sending warships to the Black Sea for naval exercises, triggering concerns among the NATO countries about a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 18, 2022 06:40 PM ISTUkraine conflict would be 'catastrophic': UN Chief Antonio Guterres
"With a concentration of Russian troops around Ukraine, I am deeply concerned about heightened tensions and increased speculation about a military conflict in Europe," UN chief Antonio Guterres said.
Feb 18, 2022 05:46 PM ISTUS sees 'more forces moving into' Ukraine border region
"Although Russia has announced that it is moving its forces back to garrison, we have yet to see that. In fact, we see more forces moving into that region, that border region," Austin said in Warsaw alongside Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.
Feb 18, 2022 02:52 PM ISTVladimir Putin to oversee Russian 'strategic' missile drills
"On February 19, 2022, under the leadership of the supreme commander-in-chief of Russia's armed forces, Vladimir Putin, a planned exercise of strategic deterrence forces will be held, during which ballistic and cruise missiles will be launched," the defence ministry said in a statement carried by news agencies.
Feb 18, 2022 02:49 PM ISTRussia welcomes India's position on Ukraine situation
The reaction came a day after India said at the UN Security Council that "quiet and constructive diplomacy" is the need of the hour and that any step that could escalate the tension should be avoided
Feb 18, 2022 12:33 PM ISTRussia says withdrawing military forces from near Ukraine
"Another military train carrying personnel and military equipment belonging to tank army units of the western military district returned to their permanent bases in the Nizhny Novgorod region after completing scheduled exercises," the Russian defence ministry said in a statement.
Feb 18, 2022 11:15 AM ISTUkraine rebels say govt forces shelled them again: Report
Kyiv and the rebels blamed each other for escalating tensions after artillery and mortar attacks on Thursday, prompting fears that Russia, which has massed over 100,000 troops near Ukrane's borders, could get involved.
Feb 18, 2022 10:36 AM ISTWhat Vladimir Putin wants versus what Joe Biden wants. Hint: It’s not all about Ukraine
And to be more precise, Germany But to understand the present, we must look into the past. Just months after President Joe Biden entered the White House in 2021, a standoff with Russia at the Ukraine bordes took shape and war frysteria took over.
Feb 18, 2022 09:53 AM ISTGermany accuses Russia of 'Cold War demands' before security conference
Fears are growing in the West that Russia is on the verge of invading its neighbour, with the United States warning of a possible attack in the "coming days".
Feb 18, 2022 09:51 AM ISTG7 nations 'ready for serious dialogue' with Russia on Ukraine: Germany
"We will use Munich to send out a message of unity: we are ready for a serious dialogue on security for all," Baerbock said in a statement. Russia is not scheduled to attend the annual Munich Security Conference, which opens Friday and runs until Sunday.
Feb 18, 2022 07:57 AM ISTUS says Antony Blinken, Sergei Lavrov to meet next week if no Ukraine invasion
The meeting, which was initially suggested by the United States, was initiated "because we believe the only responsible way to resolve this crisis is through diplomacy and dialogue," State Department spokesman Ned Price said.
Feb 18, 2022 07:52 AM ISTUkraine crisis: India says in touch with all concerned parties, 'constructive' diplomacy need of the hour
Speaking at a crucial UN Security Council meeting on the Ukraine situation under Russia’s Presidency of the 15-nation Council, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said New Delhi’s interest is in finding a solution that provides for “immediate de-escalation of tensions”.
Feb 18, 2022 07:07 AM ISTAsian markets drop as investors cut risk on Ukraine tension
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan, was down 0.3% in early trade. Japan's Nikkei fell 1.4%. Korean shares and Australian shares each fell 1%.
Feb 18, 2022 07:03 AM ISTUkraine shelling renews invasion fears as Russia expels US diplomat
Early morning exchanges of fire between Kyiv's forces and pro-Russian separatists - who have been at war for years and where a ceasefire is periodically violated - caused alarm as Western countries have said an incursion could come at any time.
Feb 18, 2022 06:18 AM ISTRussia Ukraine Conflict Highlights | NATO member Estonia delivers Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
Russia Ukraine Crisis Highlights | "Units of the southern military district that ended tactical exercises at training grounds on the Crimean peninsula are returning by rail to their permanent bases," the defence ministry said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies.
Feb 17, 2022 07:51 PM ISTMoscow expels deputy chief of US mission: US official
"We can confirm that Russia expelled US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) to Russia Bart Gorman," a State Department spokesperson said.
Feb 17, 2022 07:41 PM ISTRussia moving towards 'imminent invasion' of Ukraine: US envoy to UN
Anthony Blinken, on his way to a security conference in Munich later this week, would appear at the UN to "to offer and emphasize the path toward de-escalation, and to make it clear to the world that we are doing everything we can to prevent war," she continued.
Feb 17, 2022 07:39 PM ISTRussia misleads world on troop movements near Ukraine: NATO
With Western fears high that Russia is planning to invade, tensions also spiked Thursday along the line that separates Ukrainian forces from Russia-backed separatists in the country’s east, with the parties accusing each other of intensive shelling.
Feb 17, 2022 06:08 PM ISTNo immediate plan to evacuate Indians from Ukraine, says MEA
The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs assured that the embassy is monitoring the developments closely and a few advisories have already been issued and added: “We have set up control rooms too, but I don’t think any decision on evacuation has been taken. Our embassy continues to function normally and provide services to Indian nationals in Ukraine.”
Feb 17, 2022 03:16 PM ISTUkraine says Russian-backed artillery strike hits kindergarten, no injuries
Ukraine's military on Thursday accused Russian-backed forces in eastern Ukraine of firing shells at a village in the Luhansk region, hitting a kindergarten.
Feb 17, 2022 02:11 PM ISTImages show Russian military activity near Ukraine still high: Satellite firm
Russia on Tuesday announced a partial pullback of its forces near Ukraine that have fuelled fears of a looming invasion, but Western countries warned on Wednesday that there was a growing - not reduced - Russian military presence.
Feb 17, 2022 02:04 PM ISTEuropean stocks mostly higher at open
Frankfurt's DAX index gained 0.3 percent to 15,418.70 points and the Paris CAC 40 grew 0.7 percent to 7,010.11.
Feb 17, 2022 01:55 PM ISTAmid Russia-Ukraine conflict, UK to scrap 'golden visa' scheme
Russia-Ukraine conflict: The announcement to scrap Tier 1 “investor visa”, often called a “golden visa” may come next week, as per a report.
Feb 17, 2022 01:40 PM ISTRussia announces new military withdrawal from annexed Crimea
Reacting to the Ukraine developments and mixed earnings news, Europe's top stock markets mostly rose at the start of trading Thursday
Feb 17, 2022 01:18 PM ISTGo First will evaluate operating flights to Ukraine: Airline official
India has asked its citizens to temporarily leave Ukraine amid rising tensions between the Eastern European country and Russia.
Feb 17, 2022 01:06 PM ISTUkraine: On Unity Day, flags convey endurance, defiance
A 200 metre long Ukrainian flag unfolded at the Olympiyskiy stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, February 16. As Western officials warned a Russian invasion could happen as early as today, the Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for a Day of Unity, with Ukrainians encouraged to raise Ukrainian flags across the country.
Feb 17, 2022 12:45 PM ISTG20 finance leaders' meeting begins with Ukraine warning
The Group of 20 -- which brings together the world's biggest economies including the US, China and some European nations -- is holding the talks in hybrid format in the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
Feb 17, 2022 12:13 PM ISTRussia 'likely' to launch 'limited' military attack against Ukraine, says Estonian intelligence
The attack would include missile bombardment and the occupation of "key terrain" in Ukraine, said Mikk Marran, director general of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service.
Feb 17, 2022 11:35 AM ISTCivil Aviation Ministry removes curbs on number of flights between India-Ukraine
Amid the prevailing situation in Ukraine due to the rising tensions with Russia, India has advised its citizens to temporarily leave Ukraine.
Feb 17, 2022 11:09 AM ISTOlaf Scholz, Joe Biden demand 'real steps towards de-escalation' from Russia
"The risk of a further military agggression by Russia against Ukraine remains high, utmost caution is required," according to a statement issued by the German chancellery following a phone call between Scholz and Biden.
Feb 17, 2022 10:14 AM ISTUkraine rebels accuse govt forces of mortar shelling: Report
Russia has massed more than 100,000 troops close to Ukraine's borders while demanding that NATO pledge not to accept Kyiv as a member. The West has threatened Moscow with new sanctions if it attacks Ukraine; Russia denies planning any attacks.
Feb 17, 2022 09:09 AM ISTAsian stocks mainly up, bond yields ease as investors weigh Fed against Ukraine risks
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares gained 0.27%, capped by declines in Japanese stocks, with the Nikkei sinking 0.29% on persistent worries that Russia could invade Ukraine.
Feb 17, 2022 07:57 AM ISTRussia adds 7,000 more troops near Ukraine border: US official
While a Russian invasion of Ukraine did not materialize as feared, the United States and its allies maintained that the threat is still strong, with Europe’s security and economic stability in the balance.
Feb 17, 2022 07:38 AM ISTRussia Ukraine Conflict Highlights |Reiterate our call for the peaceful resolution of the situation: India at UNSC
Russia Ukraine Conflict Highlights | "Units of the southern military district that ended tactical exercises at training grounds on the Crimean peninsula are returning by rail to their permanent bases," the defence ministry said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies.
Feb 17, 2022 07:25 AM ISTRussian invasion of Ukraine can happen anytime now: White House
"We are in the window where we believe an attack could come at any time, and that would be preceded by a fabricated pretext that the Russians use as an excuse to launch an invasion," Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference.
Feb 17, 2022 07:03 AM ISTUkraine stand-off keeps euro pinned
The standoff on Europe's eastern edge is one of the deepest crises in East-West relations for decades, and markets - and the euro - had rallied in relief at earlier Russian statements about a military pullback. A senior U.S. official told reporters on Wednesday that those statements were false.
Feb 17, 2022 06:55 AM ISTOn the edge of a polish forest, where some of Vladimir Putin’s darkest fears lurk
The fence is the perimeter of a highly sensitive US military facility protected by Polish soldiers and is expected to operate this year. Washington claims to help protect Europe and the United States from ballistic missiles launched by fraudulent nations like Iran.
Feb 17, 2022 06:25 AM ISTJoe Biden, Olaf Scholz highlight NATO reinforcements if Russia invades Ukraine
A German government spokesperson said the two leaders agreed the situation in Ukraine must be assessed as "extremely serious" as there is still a risk of further Russian military aggression.
Feb 17, 2022 06:23 AM ISTWest warns Russia is moving troops towards, not away from, Ukraine
There have been sightings of additional armoured vehicles, helicopters and a field hospital moving towards Ukraine’s borders, Britain's defence intelligence chief Jim Hockenhull said in a rare public statement.
Feb 17, 2022 06:13 AM ISTGold, oil rise on Ukraine crisis; US stocks end flat
Stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales data and higher inflation readings from Canada and Britain added to the outlook for tighter monetary policy worldwide, but geopolitical tensions kept markets for the most part focused on the Ukraine standoff.
Feb 16, 2022 06:47 PM ISTUS condemns Russian bid to recognize Ukraine separatist provinces: Anthony Blinken
The United States on Wednesday strongly condemned a Russian parliament proposal to recognize Ukraine's two separatist republics as independent.
Feb 16, 2022 06:42 PM ISTRussian threat to Ukraine to remain critical in February, intelligence official says
The senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Western intelligence had established that the greatest period of risk of conflict or an unintended military incident was at the present time.
Feb 16, 2022 06:41 PM ISTMEA sets up control room to help Indians in Ukraine; govt looks at increasing flights
The Indian embassy in Kyiv said it has been receiving calls about the non-availability of flights from Ukraine to India and advised Indians not to panic, but book the earliest available and convenient flights to travel home.
Feb 16, 2022 06:33 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine Conflict | Russian troops leaving Crimea, ending drills
Russia's Defence Ministry released video on February 16, which showed its military vehicles being transported out of Crimea.
Feb 16, 2022 06:17 PM ISTNATO says Russia still adding troops to Ukraine build-up
At the start of two days of talks among NATO defence ministers, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg appeared unconvinced the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine had lessoned, and voiced guarded hopes for diplomacy.
Feb 16, 2022 04:57 PM ISTUkraine-Russia crisis: What to know as NATO eyes Russia move
Fears among Western governments that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is imminent have eased, but not disappeared.
Feb 16, 2022 03:36 PM ISTKremlin denies Russia behind Ukraine cyberattack
Kyiv had suggested the attack came from Russia as fears persist that Moscow is planning to invade its Western-backed neighbour Ukraine.
Feb 16, 2022 03:05 PM ISTMovement of Russian forces alone does not confirm withdrawal: NATO
"It remains to be seen whether there is a Russian withdrawal ... What we see is that they have increased the number of troops, and more troops are on the way," Jens Stoltenberg told reporters at the start of a two-day meeting of NATO defence ministers at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels.
Feb 16, 2022 12:03 PM ISTWhat are Europe's options in case of Russian gas disruption?
Russia said on Tuesday some of its troops were returning to base after exercises near Ukraine and mocked repeated Western warnings about a looming invasion, but NATO said it had yet to see any evidence of de-escalation.
Feb 16, 2022 11:54 AM ISTUS ready to respond 'decisively' to Russian attack on Ukraine: President Joe Biden
Providing an update on the crisis involving Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday, Joe Biden said the United States was prepared no matter what happens.
Feb 16, 2022 11:19 AM ISTRussia Ukraine Conflict Highlights: How Russia uses sarcasm as weapon in Ukraine crisis
Russia Ukraine Crisis Highlights: Ukraine said on Tuesday that the sites of the country's defence ministry and armed forces as well as two state banks were hit by a cyberattack that could have Russian origins. The announcement from Ukraine's communications watchdog comes with the former Soviet republic fearing a possible attack from Russian forces conducting massive military drills at its frontiers
Feb 16, 2022 11:02 AM ISTRupee gains 18 paise to 75.14 against US dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 75.24 against the American dollar and then inched higher to quote 75.14, registering a rise of 18 paise from the last close.
Feb 16, 2022 10:10 AM ISTGold flat as easing Ukraine tensions offset support from subdued yields
Spot gold was little changed at $1,852.62 per ounce, as of 0415 GMT. U.S. gold futures dropped 0.1% to $1,854.10.
Feb 16, 2022 07:44 AM ISTUkraine marks 'Day of Unity' as US warns Russian may yet attack
President Volodymyr Zelensky chose the date for what he hoped would be a patriotic outpouring after US reports suggested Russian forces could attack as early as February 16.
Feb 16, 2022 07:37 AM ISTAsia stocks rally as fears of Russia invading Ukraine ease
The tension between world powers over the Ukraine situation, which has developed into one of the deepest crises in East-West relations for decades, has been front-and-centre of investors' minds.
Feb 16, 2022 07:13 AM ISTGold slips further away from 8-month high as Ukraine tensions ease
Spot gold was down 0.1% at $1,850.91 per ounce, as of 0110 GMT. U.S. gold futures dropped 0.2% to $1,852.40.
Feb 16, 2022 07:11 AM ISTEuro holds gains after hopes of easing in Ukraine tensions
The Russian defence ministry on Tuesday published footage to demonstrate it was returning some troops to base after exercises, however, U.S. President Joe Biden said the United States had not verified the move.
Feb 16, 2022 06:27 AM ISTStocks rally, oil slips as Russia-Ukraine tensions ease
Gold and bond prices slid as safe-haven assets lost some of their appeal with tensions possibly easing over Ukraine. But NATO said it had yet to see any evidence of de-escalation and a vote in Russia's lower house threatened a wider standoff.
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Feb 16, 2022 06:20 AM ISTUS has not verified claim of Russia troop withdrawal: Joe Biden
Joe Biden made the remarks at the White House hours after Russia announced that some units participating in military exercises near Ukraine's borders would begin returning to their bases.
Feb 16, 2022 06:17 AM ISTRussian invasion of Ukraine distinct possibility: Joe Biden
Joe Biden said the US is still open for diplomacy to resolve the issue while stressing that more than 150,000 Russian troops remain on the Ukrainian border.
Feb 16, 2022 06:14 AM ISTStep back from the brink of war with Ukraine: Joe Biden to Vladimir Putin
In a nationally televised speech, Biden said the United States estimates that 150,000 Russian troops now encircle Ukraine, a higher number than previous estimates of about 100,000. He said reports that some forces had withdrawn were welcome, but they were unverified and an invasion remained very much a possibility.
Feb 16, 2022 06:10 AM ISTUS, allies ready to retaliate for Russian cyberattacks, say officials
U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking hours after Ukraine reported its defense ministry and two banks had been hacked, told reporters that Washington was coordinating closely with NATO allies and other partners to expand defenses against threats in cyberspace.
Feb 15, 2022 10:49 PM ISTStocks rebound, oil slips as Russia-Ukraine tensions ease
Gold and bond prices also slid as safe-haven assets lost some of their appeal with tensions easing a bit over Ukraine, but NATO said it had yet to see any evidence of de-escalation.
Feb 15, 2022 08:48 PM ISTUkraine Crisis | 'Ready to work further' with West on security: Vladimir Putin
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's meeting with Putin comes a day after he travelled to Kyiv to shore up support for Ukraine during talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Feb 15, 2022 06:56 PM ISTRussia says some troops pull back from near Ukraine, West says no proof yet
Russia did not say how many units were being withdrawn, and how far, after a build-up of some 130,000 Russian troops to the north, east and south of Ukraine that has triggered one of the worst crises in relations with the West since the Cold War.
Feb 15, 2022 04:30 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine conflict explained in 5 points
Russian defence ministry spokesman told AFP said that some forces deployed near Ukraine had completed their exercises and were packing up to leave.
Feb 15, 2022 04:00 PM ISTTimeline: Russia's worrying stand-off with Ukraine
Russia's massing of troops along the border with Ukraine has put Washington and Moscow into an increasingly tense Cold War-style stand-off. Here is a timeline of the situation.
Feb 15, 2022 02:45 PM ISTUkraine and West have stopped Russian escalation: Kyiv
"We and our allies have managed to prevent Russia from any further escalation. It is already the middle of February, and you see that diplomacy is continuing to work," Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told reporters.
Feb 15, 2022 02:19 PM ISTUK says still time for Vladimir Putin to step back from conflict
"We could be on the brink of a war in Europe, which would have severe consequences not just for the people of Russia and Ukraine, but also for the broader security of Europe," Foreign Minister Liz Truss told Sky News.
Feb 15, 2022 01:53 PM ISTSome Russian forces near Ukraine returning to bases: Ministry
"Units of the Southern and Western military districts, having completed their tasks, have already begun loading onto rail and road transport and today they will begin moving to their military garrisons," a defence ministry spokesman said in comments carried by Russian news agencies.
Feb 15, 2022 01:50 PM ISTEuropean stocks steady on easing Ukraine fears
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index edged up 0.1 percent to 7,539.83 points.
Feb 15, 2022 01:42 PM IST'Our responsibility': Ukraine teens dig trenches facing Russia threat
The 15-year-old joined other boys from disadvantaged families digging trenches for soldiers serving on his country's eastern front and facing off with Russian-backed separatists.
Feb 15, 2022 01:41 PM ISTRussians scoff at Western fears of Ukraine invasion
The Kremlin has cast the US warnings of an imminent attack as “hysteria” and “absurdity,” and many Russians believe that Washington is deliberately stoking panic and fomenting tensions to trigger a conflict for domestic reasons.
Feb 15, 2022 01:27 PM ISTImages show new Russian military activity near Ukraine
Russia, which has repeatedly denied plans to invade, is holding large military exercises in ex-Soviet Belarus, part of a dramatic buildup of forces to the north, east and south of Ukraine.
Feb 15, 2022 01:11 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine Crisis: India advises citizens, particularly students, to leave temporarily as tension mounts
In an advisory the Embassy wrote, "In view of the uncertainties of the current situation in Ukraine, Indian nationals in Ukraine, particularly students whose stay is not essential, may consider leaving temporarily. Indian nationals are also advised to avoid all non-essential travel to and within Ukraine."
Feb 15, 2022 12:26 PM ISTGermany calls on Russia to 'withdraw its troops' around Ukraine
"The situation is particularly dangerous and can escalate at any moment," Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said in a statement, ahead of the talks in Moscow between the two leaders. "The responsibility for de-escalation is clearly with Russia, and it is for Moscow to withdraw its troops."
Feb 15, 2022 12:21 PM ISTUkraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up
Diplomatic efforts to head off what US officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine entered a new round on Monday. Russia’s top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin to continue talks and Germany’s chancellor met the Ukrainian president.
Feb 15, 2022 11:26 AM ISTAviation fears grow over Russia fallout from Ukraine crisis
US officials have warned that Moscow could launch an attack on Ukraine after amassing more than 100,000 troops close to its neighbour's border, with the West preparing heavy sanctions.
Feb 15, 2022 11:25 AM ISTRussia says it’s ready to keep talking about Ukraine crisis
At a made-for-television meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signaled Monday that Russia was ready to keep talking about the security grievances that have led to the crisis.
Feb 15, 2022 11:02 AM ISTRussia-Ukraine conflict Highlights | Russia ready to continue talks with West on missiles, says Putin
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Highlights | "We and our allies have managed to prevent Russia from any further escalation. It is already the middle of February, and you see that diplomacy is continuing to work," Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told reporters.
Feb 15, 2022 09:56 AM ISTGold prices hit 8-month high as Russia-Ukraine tensions mount
Spot gold was up 0.3% at $1,876.71 per ounce, as of 0350 GMT, after hitting its highest level since June 11 at $1,878.88 earlier in the day. U.S. gold futures rose 0.5% to $1,879.00.
Feb 15, 2022 08:11 AM ISTSliver of hope: Kremlin sees a diplomatic path on Ukraine
Questions remain about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions, however. And countries are evacuating diplomats and on alert for possible imminent war amid the worst East-West tensions since the Cold War.
Feb 15, 2022 07:57 AM ISTOil falls on profit-taking, all eyes on Russia, Ukraine
Brent crude futures was at $96.19 a barrel by 0205 GMT, down 29 cents, or 0.3%, after rising $2.04 on Monday.
Feb 15, 2022 07:54 AM ISTAsia markets slip, investors mull potential impact of Russia invading Ukraine
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.4% in early regional trade after stock markets in the United States and Europe lost ground on Monday.
Feb 15, 2022 07:38 AM ISTUkraine tensions, Fed hike talk drag on euro
The euro was at $1.1308 in early Asia having touched $1.1278 the day before, its lowest in a week-and-a-half. The yen was at 115.33 per dollar, after briefly hitting 114.99 on Monday, its strongest in a week
Feb 15, 2022 06:42 AM ISTOil hits 7-year highs as market fears Russian attack on Ukraine imminent
Russia is one of the world's largest oil and gas producers, and fears that it could invade Ukraine have driven the rally in oil closer to $100 per barrel, a level not seen since 2014.
Feb 15, 2022 06:34 AM ISTWorld Bank, IMF relocate some staff from Ukraine, operations continue
The World Bank said in an internal memo seen by Reuters that it has temporarily suspended staff missions to Ukraine and is closely monitoring the situation at the border, where Russia has massed a large military force within striking distance of Ukraine.
Feb 15, 2022 06:32 AM ISTWednesday? Next week? Ukraine invasion predictions cause turmoil, roil markets
U.S. intelligence has been closely monitoring troop, equipment and other moves in the region, while trying to factor in international events, like the Beijing Olympics and an upcoming meeting of Western allies.
Feb 15, 2022 06:15 AM ISTShares slide, oil rises on growing Ukraine crisis
World shares slid on Monday as the United State's warnings that Russia could invade Ukraine at any time kept oil prices near seven-year peaks and sent investors scurrying to the safe-haven government debt they have mostly shunned this year.
Feb 14, 2022 10:38 PM ISTExclusive-Russian mercenaries with spy links increasing presence in Ukraine: Western sources
The Western security sources said mercenaries were deploying from Russian private military companies (PMCs) with close ties to the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor to the Soviet-era KGB, and the GRU military intelligence agency.
Feb 14, 2022 06:50 PM ISTEU is ready to take action if Russia invades Ukraine, but not yet sure it will do so, official says
Vedanta is the first company to make the announcement to invest in semiconductor manufacturing after the government announced a Rs 76,000-crore programme to boost electronic chip and display ecosystem in the country.
Feb 14, 2022 06:07 PM ISTUkrainian veterans in Poland prepare to re-enlist as Russia tensions mount
The Ukrainian Ministry of Veterans said in an emailed statement there are no statistics on how many veterans from the conflict that started in 2014 are abroad but there are a total of 420,000 people registered as having once defended Ukraine.
Feb 14, 2022 05:16 PM ISTEXPLAINER: Putin's Ukraine strategy mixes threats, diplomacy
Even as Moscow continues to bolster its forces and holds sweeping war games, President Vladimir Putin is keeping the window open for more negotiations in a calculated game of brinkmanship intended to persuade Washington and its allies to accept Russia's demands.
Feb 14, 2022 04:45 PM ISTSensex tanks over 1,700 pts; Nifty cracks below 17,000
On the Sensex chart, barring TCS, all shares closed with steep to moderate losses — with Tata Steel, HDFC, and SBI tumbling over 4 percent. Elsewhere in Asia also, bourses closed in deep red after concerns that Russia may soon invade Ukraine, which sent oil prices soaring.
Feb 14, 2022 03:51 PM ISTIn Pics | A look at Russia-Ukraine military capabilities
Russia has mobilized a massive combat force – equipped with tanks, artillery, rockets etc., – near its border with Ukraine. How do the two countries stack up on military capabilities? In the wake of Russia’s troop build-up along the Ukraine border, here’s a comparison of Ukraine and Russia’s military strengths in 2022.
Feb 14, 2022 03:31 PM ISTWorld stocks, Wall St futures sink on Ukraine invasion fears
Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index lost 1.9% on Friday after the White House told Americans to leave Ukraine within 48 hours. Other governments including Russia pulled diplomats and their citizens out of the country.
Feb 14, 2022 12:07 PM ISTUS says Russia may create pretext to attack Ukraine
Russia has more than 100,000 troops massed near Ukraine, which is not part of the Atlantic military alliance, and Washington - while keeping open the diplomatic channels that have so far failed to ease the crisis - has repeatedly said an invasion is imminent.
Feb 14, 2022 11:44 AM ISTUkraine tension reins in euro, lifts dollar and safe-havens
The risk of war in Ukraine pushed the euro down on Friday and it was nursing losses at $1.1346 on Monday, well below last week's top of $1.1495.
Feb 14, 2022 09:53 AM ISTExplained: What happens to Europe’s energy if Russia acts?
The tensions show the risk of Europe’s reliance on Russia for energy, which supplies about a third of the continent’s natural gas. And Europe’s stockpile is already low. While the US has pledged to help by boosting exports of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, there’s only so much it can produce at once.
Feb 14, 2022 08:42 AM ISTWar, peace, stalemate? Week ahead may decide Ukraine’s fate
A convergence of events over the coming week could determine whether the stalemate is resolved peacefully or Europe is at war. At stake are Europe’s post-Cold War security architecture and long-agreed limits on the deployment of conventional military and nuclear forces there.
Feb 14, 2022 07:30 AM ISTGold perched near 3-month peak as Ukraine tensions spur demand
Spot gold was steady at $1,859.16 per ounce, as of 0125 GMT. In the previous session, bullion prices hit the highest since Nov. 19 at $1,865.15, in their biggest daily gain since mid-October.
Feb 14, 2022 06:05 AM ISTAsia stocks wary on Ukraine warnings, oil climbs
The United States on Sunday said Russia might create a surprise pretext for an attack, as it reaffirmed a pledge to defend "every inch" of NATO territory.
Feb 14, 2022 06:04 AM ISTBritain working to provide more military support to Ukraine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make a trip to Europe later this week to build support to end the standoff with Russia. Although there were no details of where Johnson would visit, his office said he wanted to engage more with Nordic and Baltic countries.
Feb 14, 2022 06:02 AM ISTCanada relocates military personnel out of Ukraine amid Russia threats
Canada, which has the world's third-largest Ukrainian population after Ukraine and Russia, has kept a 200-strong training mission in western Ukraine since 2015.
Feb 13, 2022 05:35 PM ISTUkraine sees no point closing airspace amid Russia tension: Official
Dutch carrier KLM said on Saturday it would stop flying to Ukraine immediately, while Ukraine's SkyUp airline said on Sunday it had to divert one its planes after the owner of the leased aircraft barred the flight from entering Ukrainian airspace.
Feb 12, 2022 09:28 AM ISTEmmanuel Macron refused a Russian Covid test. How his meeting with Putin went
French President Emmanuel Macron was made to sit at an enormously long table for his talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Moscow because he refused to take a Kremlin-performed Covid test.
Feb 12, 2022 09:15 AM ISTTimeline | Russia’s growing threat to invade Ukraine
Russia's massing of troops along the border with Ukraine has put Washington and Moscow into an increasingly tense Cold War-style stand-off. Here is a timeline of the spiraling situation.
Feb 10, 2022 02:27 PM ISTExplained: What are the key parts of Ukraine’s peace deal?
Top officials from Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany are meeting Thursday in Berlin to discuss ways of implementing the deal that was signed in Belarusian capital Minsk in 2015. Here is a look at the document’s key points and the contested issues regarding its implementation.
Feb 08, 2022 07:34 AM ISTIt 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine: Joe Biden
Joe Biden made his comments during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House, shortly after the two leaders met for talks about the simmering crisis.
Feb 08, 2022 06:39 AM ISTJoe Biden pledges end to Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades Ukraine
At a White House press conference with the new German leader, Biden, a longtime opponent of the decade-old pipeline project to Germany from Russia, said Russian forces crossing into Ukraine would trigger a shutdown.
Feb 08, 2022 06:24 AM ISTEmmanuel Macron sees decisive next few days for Ukraine after Vladimir Putin meeting
Vladimir Putin said the first Moscow summit he has held with a Western leader since the Kremlin began massing troops near its neighbor had been substantive, but also repeated warnings about the threat of war were Ukraine to join NATO.
- Feb 07, 2022 06:11 AM IST
Russian attack on Ukraine possible 'any day' but diplomacy still an option: White House
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan made the comments in television interviews after two U.S. officials on Saturday said Russia, which seized Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, has in place about 70 percent of the combat power it believes it would need for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 03, 2022 01:39 PM ISTTayyip Erdogan visits Ukraine hoping to play mediator with Russia
The Turkish official told Reuters that Ankara expects tensions to ease after the meeting in Kyiv. On Wednesday, Ankara and Kyiv said they would sign a free trade agreement and other deals.
Feb 03, 2022 08:30 AM ISTJoe Biden orders US troops to Europe as talks with Ukraine stall
Russia fired back with a sharply worded objection, calling the deployments unfounded and destructive
- Jan 31, 2022 03:06 PM IST
Ukraine stand-off may add new worries for India
The face-off will be between Russia, and the US and EU combined. Any of the many options on the table are likely to have global ramifications. There’s little India can do now, other than brace for a rough ride ahead
- Jan 31, 2022 09:44 AM IST
Gold Prices Today: Hawkish Fed outlook to keep yellow metal under pressure, global concerns to lend support
"Technically, on daily charts gold is in a bearish state but further weakness is only expected below $1777 and, on the contrary, if prices sustain above $1803 then we may witness bulls coming back in the picture," said Vidit Garg, director at MyGoldKart.
Jan 30, 2022 07:48 AM ISTUK to offer NATO 'major military deployment' in Europe
The offer, set to be made to NATO military chiefs next week, could see London double the approximately 1,150 UK troops currently in eastern European countries and "defensive weapons" sent to Estonia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office said.
Jan 28, 2022 07:06 PM ISTIndia closely following developments relating to Ukraine, calls for peaceful resolution of situation
The Indian Embassy in Kyiv is also monitoring local developments, external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said while replying to a query on the Ukraine situation.
Jan 28, 2022 02:30 PM ISTRussian troops hold drills in Rostov region amid tensions with Ukraine
Russia held military drills on January 26 and deployed more forces and fighter jets to Belarus for exercises next month as officials prepared to sit down for four-way talks in Paris on the conflict in east Ukraine.
- Jan 28, 2022 06:14 AM IST
Joe Biden calls Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy; commits to supporting its sovereignty and territorial integrity
“President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden reaffirmed the readiness of the United States along with its allies and partners to respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine. He also underscored the commitment of the United States to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” White House said in a readout of the call.
Jan 27, 2022 12:29 PM ISTChina warns US over Ukraine, 'interfering' in Winter Olympics
Global concerns are growing over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, as tens of thousands of Russian troops have been stationed at the border in recent weeks.
Jan 27, 2022 09:51 AM ISTGold steady as higher yields, dollar counter Ukraine uncertainty
Spot gold was unchanged at $1,816.41 per ounce by 0324 GMT, after closing 1.6% lower on Wednesday in its worst session since Nov. 22. U.S. gold futures fell 0.7% to $1,816.20.
Jan 27, 2022 07:38 AM ISTUS responds to Russia security demands as Ukraine tensions mount
In a written response to Russia’s demands delivered in person by its ambassador in Moscow, the U.S. repeated its commitment to upholding NATO’s "open-door" policy while offering a "principled and pragmatic evaluation" of the Kremlin’s concerns, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
- Jan 26, 2022 07:09 PM IST
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Why should India care
The standoff can affect India’s commodity markets and upset its energy plans.
Jan 26, 2022 09:33 AM ISTOil dips on profit-taking ahead of Fed update
Brent crude futures were down 15 cents, or 0.2%, at $88.05 a barrel at 0105 GMT, having jumped 2.2% in the previous session.
Jan 25, 2022 09:01 PM ISTWall Street heads lower as Fed, Ukraine capture investor attention
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.28% in early trading, while the S&P 500 lost 2.72% and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.92%. The MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 45 nations, was down 1.74%.
Jan 25, 2022 11:33 AM ISTExplained: What are US options for sanctions against Vladimir Putin?
The financial options being considered to punish President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine range from the sweeping to the acutely personal — from cutting Russia off from US dollars and international banking to slapping sanctions on a former Olympic gymnast reported to be Putin’s girlfriend.
Jan 25, 2022 11:17 AM ISTUS orders 8,500 troops on heightened alert amid Russia worry
Putting the US-based troops on heightened alert for Europe on Monday suggested diminishing hope that Russian President Vladimir Putin will back away from what Biden himself has said looks like a threat to invade neighboring Ukraine.
- Jan 25, 2022 09:55 AM IST
Gold muted as Fed caution counters Ukraine risks
Spot gold was little changed at $1,840.24 per ounce by 0323 GMT. U.S. gold futures were also steady at $1,840.70.
- Jan 25, 2022 08:12 AM IST
Asian shares, US futures slide as traders fret about Ukraine, rate rises
NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets, in what Russia denounced as Western "hysteria" in response to its build-up of troops on the Ukraine border.
Jan 25, 2022 07:35 AM ISTUS dollar near two-week high amid jitters over hawkish Fed, Ukraine tensions
The Australian dollar rose briefly after strong consumer price numbers boosted the case for a Reserve Bank interest rate increase this year.
Jan 25, 2022 07:32 AM ISTWall Street shakes off Fed, Ukraine worries as crude goes down
All three major U.S. stock indices closed the day in positive territory, after the Dow Jones Industrial Average had posted an over 1,000-point decline earlier in the day.
Jan 24, 2022 04:26 PM ISTBitcoin tumbles to six-month low as Ukraine conflict fears shake markets
The largest cryptocurrency trading down 7.4% at $33,650, its lowest since July 24, taking losses from its all-time high of $69,000 hit in November past 50%.
- Jan 24, 2022 11:45 AM IST
US dollar edges up on Fed and Ukraine jitters, cryptocurrencies slip
The euro lost 0.19% to 1.1319 and the dollar also gained 0.1% on the safe-haven yen with one dollar worth 113.8 per yen, though the Japanese currency was still near its recent top of 113.47.
Jan 24, 2022 11:14 AM IST5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine and why the US is involved
Russia has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine over the past several months.
Jan 24, 2022 07:19 AM ISTUS orders departure of its diplomats' families from Ukraine
Washington has also authorized the "voluntary" departure of its non-essential embassy staff and urged US citizens in the Eastern European country to "consider departing now," saying it will not be in a position to evacuate them after any possible incursion by Moscow.
Jan 21, 2022 11:17 AM ISTRussia will have to pay 'heavy price' if it invades Ukraine, warns Joe Biden
On Thursday, the Treasury Department announced sanctions on individuals who engaged in influencing activities directed by the Russian government.
Jan 16, 2022 08:55 AM ISTUkraine suspects group linked to Belarus intelligence over cyberattack
Serhiy Demedyuk, deputy secretary of the national security and defence council, told Reuters that Ukraine blamed Friday's attack – which defaced government websites with threatening messages – on a group known as UNC1151 and that it was cover for more destructive actions behind the scenes
Jan 15, 2022 10:57 PM ISTUS charges Russia sent saboteurs into Ukraine to create pretext for invasion
The accusation by the United States came a day after the conclusion of a week of diplomatic encounters with Russia, moving from Geneva to Brussels to Vienna, in an effort to de-escalate the confrontation.
Jan 09, 2022 10:13 PM ISTUS details costs of a Russian invasion of Ukraine
In interviews, officials described details of those plans for the first time, just before a series of diplomatic negotiations to defuse the crisis with Moscow, one of the most perilous moments in Europe since the end of the Cold War.
Jan 07, 2022 09:44 AM ISTThe energy sector has a gas problem
Rising natural gas prices have disrupted economies in Europe and Asia and has brought Kazakhstan to the brink of revolution
Dec 23, 2021 06:29 PM IST‘No further expansion of NATO eastward’, warns Russian President Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin said: “We want to ensure our security. We put it straight: ‘There must be no further expansion of NATO eastward.’”
Dec 22, 2021 10:21 PM ISTEurope’s energy crunch continues as gas and power prices soar
The buildup of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine, through which Russian gas flows to the West, also has added to concerns about whether gas will run out.
Dec 22, 2021 06:21 PM ISTUS provocations towards Russia should convince India of who the ‘aggressor’ is
That the US is a country whose sole bedrock of all its alliances are military sales, should prove to India the destabilisation that is effected through such partnerships
Dec 21, 2021 11:04 PM ISTRussian President Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats
The United States has been sounding the alarm since mid-November that Moscow could be planning a large-scale attack on its ex-Soviet neighbour Ukraine and has warned Putin of unprecedented sanctions.
Dec 07, 2021 09:31 PM ISTBiden, Putin begin talks after US warns of toughest sanctions yet if Russia invades Ukraine
The US sanctions that could target Russia's biggest banks and Moscow's ability to convert roubles into dollars and other currencies, were designed to dissuade President Vladimir Putin from using tens of thousands of troops massed near the Ukrainian border to attack its southern neighbour.
Nov 04, 2021 04:59 PM ISTWeapons tracing study implicates Russia in Ukraine conflict
A study of weapons and ammunition used in the war in Ukraine shows that Russia has been systematically fanning the conflict with arms shipments, according to a new report funded by the European Union and the German government.
Aug 24, 2021 01:29 PM ISTAfghanistan Crisis: Ukraine, Iran deny reports of evacuation plane hijacking
Earlier in the day, Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Yevgeny Yenin reportedly claimed that a Ukrainian plane was hijacked by armed hijackers in Kabul and flown to Iran instead
Jul 04, 2021 11:53 AM ISTWomen troops marching in heels spark Ukraine outrage
More than 31,000 women now serve in the Ukrainian armed forces, including more than 4,000 of whom are officers.
Jun 30, 2021 08:58 AM ISTIn Pics| Euro 2020: Ukraine snatch extra-time win over Sweden to advance to quarters
Euro 2020: Ukraine squeezed through to the last 16 despite taking just three points in the group stage, qualifying in part because Sweden beat Poland to top Group E ahead of Spain.
Jun 22, 2021 07:51 AM ISTIn Pics | Euro 2020: Austria beats Ukraine 1-0 to advance to Euro 2020 last 16
Euro 2020: Despite a 2-0 loss to the Netherlands, the Austrians finished in second place in Group C behind the Dutch and will next play against Italy in London on Saturday.
Jun 19, 2021 01:33 PM ISTDecoupling: Ukrainian couple split after 123 days handcuffed together
Alexandr Kudlay and Viktoria Pustovitova handcuffed to save their on-again off-again relationship but it didn’t work. They shed their bonds on national TV, saying the experiment had brought home uncomfortable truths.
Jun 17, 2021 10:07 PM ISTUEFA Euro 2020: Ukraine defeats North Macedonia 2-1 as Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk score again
Euro 2020 | Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk's two goals in five minutes midway through the first half earned Ukraine its first win.
Jun 14, 2021 08:57 AM ISTIn Pics | Euro 2020: Netherlands beat Ukraine 3-2 in dramatic thriller
It was by far the most exciting of all the matches at Euro 2020. Ukraine looked set to spoil the party for Netherlands, after they scored 2 quick goals to level the score, but Denzel Dumfries broke Ukrainian hearts with a few minutes to spare.
May 26, 2021 08:26 AM ISTJoe Biden will discuss Ukraine and Belarus during Joe Biden-Vladimir Putin meeting
Republican lawmakers have criticized Biden for agreeing to meet the Russian leader despite his provocative behavior in the region. Psaki said the criticism was misguided.
Apr 26, 2021 10:23 PM ISTUnsealed Soviet archives reveal cover-ups at Chernobyl plant before disaster
The archives show there was a radiation release at the plant in 1982 that was covered up using what a KGB report at the time called measures 'to prevent panic and provocative rumours', Ukraine's security service (SBU) said in a statement on Monday.
Apr 22, 2021 06:00 PM ISTAbandoned plant and wasteland: Ukraine eyes UNESCO World Heritage tag for Chernobyl
On April 26, the former Soviet republic marks the 35th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, when a reactor at the plant, located some 108 km (67 miles) north of the capital Kyiv, exploded during a botched safety test.
Jan 20, 2021 07:45 PM ISTUkraine in talks with Serum Institute of India on COVID-19 vaccine supply: Report
"Negotiations are underway with an Indian manufacturer, Serum Institute, which can produce the American Novovax vaccine and has the ability to produce the AstraZeneca vaccine at the moment," Interfax quoted Ihor Ivashchenko as saying.
Jan 11, 2021 07:46 PM ISTCOVID-19 pandemic | A village doctor in Ukraine faces coronavirus challenge
Riding a horse-drawn cart, Dr. Viktoria Mahnych trots along country roads to attend to her patients in several villages nestled in the Carpathian Mountains in western Ukraine.
Jan 03, 2021 11:35 AM ISTRussia ready to trial combined AstraZeneca, Sputnik V vaccine in Ukraine
Russia's sovereign RDIF, which is marketing the Sputnik V vaccine abroad, announced in December trials to test a combination of the AstraZeneca vaccine with the Sputnik V shot to see if this can boost the efficacy of the British drugmaker's vaccine.
Dec 14, 2020 02:47 PM ISTUkraine seeks World Heritage status for Chernobyl zone
More than three decades after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster forced thousands to evacuate, there is an influx of visitors to the area that has spurred officials to seek official status from UNESCO.
Jun 12, 2020 05:45 PM ISTUkraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's wife tests positive for coronavirus
She said she felt well, was not hospitalised, but was isolating from her husband and children.
Jun 11, 2020 09:15 AM ISTIran says will now send Ukraine airliner black boxes to Paris: Sources
The other countries involved are Ukraine, Canada and the United States. Canada previously pressed Iran to send the black boxes to France for analysis.
May 22, 2020 07:47 PM ISTIMF to give Ukraine $5 billion to cope with coronavirus fallout
She added that the agreement with Ukraine was reached on “staff level” and requires approval by the IMF executive board.
Apr 14, 2020 08:31 AM ISTFire raging near Ukraine's Chernobyl poses radiation risk, say activists
Ukraine’s Emergency Situations Service said it was still fighting the fires, but that the situation was under control.
Feb 03, 2020 07:55 PM ISTRecording shows Iran knew immediately it had shot down plane: Volodymyr Zelenskiy
All 176 people aboard the flight were killed when the plane crashed shortly after takeoff en route from Tehran to Kiev on January 8.
Jan 21, 2020 01:25 PM ISTIran confirms two missiles fired at Ukraine airliner
"Investigators... discovered that two Tor-M1 missiles... were fired at the aircraft," it said late Monday, adding an investigation was ongoing to assess the bearing their impact had on the accident.
Jan 15, 2020 09:00 AM ISTUkraine plane struck by two missiles: Report
The missiles were fired 30 seconds apart and help explain a mystery as to why the plane's transponder was not working -- it was disabled by the first strike, before being hit by a second, the Times said.
- Jan 14, 2020 03:56 PM IST
Iran makes first arrests over airliner downing
The Ukraine International Airlines plane was brought down by a missile shortly after takeoff on Wednesday, killing all 176 passengers and crew on board.
Jan 14, 2020 01:30 PM ISTIran says some people arrested for their role in Ukrainian plane crash
Iran's judiciary has arrested some people for their role in the crash of a Ukrainian plane that Tehran said was accidentally hit by an Iranian missile, judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said on Tuesday.
Jan 13, 2020 03:12 PM ISTAhead of impeachment trial, Donald Trump suggests not having it
The president is giving mixed messages ahead of the House's landmark vote that will launch the Senate proceedings in a matter of days, only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history. Trump faces charges that he abused power by pushing Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden and then obstructed Congress.
- Jan 10, 2020 02:48 PM IST
Iran wants to handle black box data after plane crash blamed on missile
Iran, which has denied the Boeing 737-800 was downed by a missile, said it could take one or two months to extract information from the voice and flight data recorders. If it needed help, it said it could ask Russia, Canada, France or Ukraine.
Jan 10, 2020 08:26 AM ISTIran says rumours missile caused plane crash make 'no sense'
The plane crashed shortly after take off Wednesday, killing all 176 people on board, shortly after Iran fired a volley of missiles against military bases in Iraq housing US personnel.
Jan 10, 2020 08:26 AM ISTTehran asks Canada to share its intel that Iran downed Ukraine jet: Official
The Iranian government, in a statement, urged Canada to share its information after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said "multiple" intelligence sources indicate that Iran shot down the Boeing airliner after it took off from Tehran on Wednesday, killing all 176 on board, including 63 Canadians.
Jan 10, 2020 08:26 AM ISTUK PM Boris Johnson says information suggests Ukraine jet hit by Iran missile
"There is now a body of information that the flight was shot down by an Iranian Surface to Air Missile. This may well have been unintentional," Johnson said in a statement on the air disaster in which four British passengers died.
- Jan 10, 2020 08:25 AM IST
US to join Iran crash probe: NTSB
"The NTSB has designated an accredited representative to the investigation of the crash," said the agency which probes transport accidents.
- Jan 10, 2020 07:52 AM IST
US believes Iran brought down Ukraine airliner with anti-aircraft missiles: Officials
Citing an extensive review of satellite data, one official said the U.S. government had concluded with a high degree of certainty that Iranian anti-aircraft missiles brought down the plane.
- Jan 09, 2020 11:40 AM IST
Iran investigation says Ukrainian jet was on fire before crash
The Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737-800, flying to Kiev and carrying mostly Iranians and Iranian-Canadians, crashed shortly after taking off on Wednesday from Tehran's Imam Khomeini airport.
- Jan 08, 2020 01:04 PM IST
Ukrainian embassy says engine failure, not missile, caused airliner crash in Iran
In a statement, the embassy also said that 168 people had bought tickets for the flight.
Dec 31, 2019 08:37 AM ISTMike Pompeo to reaffirm US support on visit to Ukraine
Trump's conduct of Ukraine policy has raised questions about his commitment to the country's security as it battles Russia-backed rebels and seeks to recover Crimea, seized by Moscow in 2014.
Dec 12, 2019 07:57 AM ISTDonald Trump impeachment: What happens next?
The move sets in motion a process that will probably move toa trial in the U.S. Senate.
- Dec 09, 2019 08:33 AM IST
Ukraine, IMF reach $5.5 billion agreement
The agreement, which still must be approved by the fund's management, was reached in a Saturday telephone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva.
- Apr 22, 2019 01:10 PM IST
Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy wins Ukrainian presidential race by landslide
The Central Election Commission says Monday that Zelenskiy has won 73% of the vote while the incumbent President Petro Poroshenko got just 24% support with more than 95% of the ballots counted.
Feb 19, 2019 04:41 PM ISTReel to real? Ukrainian actor who plays role of president on TV to run for presidency this year
Zelenskyy is known to be an anti-establishment candidate and opinion polls indicate him to be holding a favourable position.
Dec 26, 2018 07:50 AM ISTRussia expands economic sanctions on Ukraine
According to a decree by Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev, 245 individuals and seven companies, mostly in the energy and defence sectors, were sanctioned by Moscow.
Dec 19, 2018 09:50 AM ISTIMF approves $3.9 billion credit line for Ukraine ahead of elections
IMF aid had effectively been frozen since April 2017 due to Ukraine's stop-start efforts to implement reforms and tackle corruption as required by the IMF and other donors.
Dec 07, 2018 10:30 AM ISTPentagon sends flight over Ukraine following Russian naval incident
The Open Skies Treaty is aimed at promoting military transparency through reciprocal, unarmed observation flights over each of the 34 signatory countries' terrains.
Dec 04, 2018 05:16 PM ISTKiev states Russia 'partially' unblocks Ukrainian Azov Sea ports
Ukraine has accused Moscow of blocking merchant vessels from entering and leaving the ports.
Nov 30, 2018 12:45 PM ISTUK PM May: Russia must release Ukrainian vessels and crew
Earlier this week several senior European politicians raised the possibility of new sanctions against Russia to punish it for capturing the boats.
Nov 29, 2018 11:10 AM ISTUkraine president asks NATO to send ships to Sea of Azov
President Vladimir Putin insisted on November 28 that Russian forces were right to seize three Ukrainian ships last weekend.
Nov 28, 2018 03:20 PM IST"Put Putin in his place", Ukrainian ambassador tells Germany
The ambassador even raised the possibility of sending German marines to the region.
Nov 28, 2018 02:40 PM ISTRussian navy ship moves towards sea shared by Ukraine and Russia
The Sea of Azov is used by both Russia and Ukraine.
Nov 28, 2018 10:30 AM ISTEuropean politicians call for new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
The United States urged European nations on November 27 to do more to assist Ukraine in its standoff with Russia.
- Nov 27, 2018 02:58 PM IST
Russian President Putin warns against 'reckless' moves after Ukraine declares martial law
The Ukrainian parliament late on November 26 voted in favour of President Petro Poroshenko's request for the introduction of martial law in parts of the country for 30 days.
- Nov 27, 2018 02:40 PM IST
Ukraine says counterintelligence officer wounded in Russian missile fire
Ukraine and Russia have traded accusations after Russia seized three Ukrainian ships after firing on them on November 25.
- Nov 27, 2018 11:20 AM IST
Ukraine introduces martial law citing threat of Russian invasion
U.S. President Donald Trump said he did not like what was happening between Russia and Ukraine and was working with European leaders on the situation.
Aug 08, 2018 11:27 PM ISTUkraine: Election officials launch voting trials using blockchain
For the commission, a 'test vote' in association with NEM Foundation was created in July.
Jun 22, 2018 02:27 PM ISTUkraine extends its Russian sanctions list
"The Council has imposed sanctions symmetrical to the sanctions imposed by the US government on June 11 against legal entities involved in the activities of Russian special services in cyberspace," it said in a statement.
May 18, 2018 04:55 PM ISTUkraine claims its dolphin army died after refusing Russian takeover
Many countries around the world train sea animals to recover objects at sea and detect mines and other naval hazards, as well as alert officers and help in rescuing people overboard
Jul 17, 2017 08:11 PM ISTFedEx says cyber attack to hurt its fiscal 2018 results
The Netherlands-based TNT Express is still experiencing widespread service delays following the attack, FedEx said in a regulatory filing on Monday.
Apr 04, 2017 11:00 AM ISTUkraine president says IMF releases $1 billion loan
"The IMF board took the decision to grant Ukraine one billion dollars," wrote Petro Porochenko on his Facebook page, seeing it as "another sign of the reforms under way in Ukraine."
Feb 20, 2017 06:03 PM ISTIndia's wheat imports to slow on fumigation rule change
India's wheat imports from Russia, France and Ukraine could come to a halt after March, as New Delhi has asked exporters to fumigate their cargoes with methyl bromide, an insect control gas banned in Europe and the Black Sea region.
Jan 29, 2017 02:44 PM ISTTrump reaffirms NATO commitment during talks with EU leaders
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to NATO and recognised that it must be capable of confronting 21st century threats during talks with leaders from EU's traditional power couple France and Germany.
Jan 17, 2017 09:58 AM ISTIndia imports 2.7 mn tonnes wheat so far this fiscal
However, traders have not signed any import deals for wheat delivery beyond March as they are sceptical that the government may reimpose customs duty on the grain when the harvesting of the new crop starts from April 2017.
- Nov 28, 2016 05:10 PM IST
India imports 17.2 lakh tonnes of wheat this year
Additional 6-7 lakh tonnes of wheat shipments are expected to arrive in the coming months of the 2015-16 crop year (July-June), taking the country's overall imports to 24 lakh tonnes this year.
Nov 15, 2016 08:28 AM ISTPutin warns that Ukraine may siphon Europe-bound Russian gas
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel that Ukraine could siphon off gas intended for European consumers in the coming winter.
Nov 02, 2016 11:24 AM IST6 countries question India on anti-dumping action at WTO
China has told the World Trade Organisation that it is concerned about anti-dumping probe initiated by India on its steel. It has maintained that even unrelated companies are being questioned by India.
Jul 20, 2016 03:20 PM ISTUkraine keen to set up aircraft MRO facility in Andhra
The delegation met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu last night and put forth the proposal to set up the MRO facility in association with Secunderabad-based Titan group, a release from the Chief Minister's Office said.
Jul 15, 2016 07:38 AM ISTIMF could resume aid to Ukraine in July: Spokesman
A new disbursement would mark the resumption of the IMF's USD 17.5 billion bailout approved in 2015. That is part of USD 40 billion global package aimed at helping Ukraine's leaders along on their westward path after they pulled the ex-Soviet republic out of Russia's orbit following a revolt in 2014.
Apr 01, 2016 12:22 PM ISTAustralia seals uranium export deal with Ukraine
Ukraine has previously expressed interest in buying the material, as well as coal, from Australia, the world's third- ranking uranium producer behind Kazakhstan and Canada.
Jul 23, 2015 08:15 AM ISTPutin, Blatter put troubles aside for 2018 World Cup
Putin has been cast as a villain in the West because of Russia's military involvement in Ukraine, while Blatter's presidency is ending next year in the wake of a huge scandal over alleged FIFA corruption.
- Jul 08, 2015 09:56 PM IST
BRICS has no plans to form political alliance: Putin
BRICS has no plans to form a military and political alliance, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, in an apparent effort to allay apprehensions of the West.
Jun 08, 2015 06:04 PM ISTG7 must stand up to Russian aggression in Ukraine: Obama
One of the many issues G7 leaders would be discussing during their two-day summit was "standing up to Russian aggression," Obama said in opening remarks as he was welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Jun 08, 2015 09:20 AM ISTGreece and Ukraine crises drown out G7 agenda
Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) industrial nations meet on Sunday in the Bavarian Alps for a summit overshadowed by Greece‘s debt crisis and ongoing violence in Ukraine.
May 11, 2015 04:53 PM IST'Pharma exports may have grown 2.2% to $15.2 bn in FY15'
According to Pharmexcil Director General PV Appaji, depreciation of Russian rouble, coupled with the Ukraine situation, mainly led to a degrowth in overall pharma export
Mar 27, 2015 08:34 AM ISTUkraine's Russia debt threatens IMF rescue
The Fund has approved a USD 17.5 billion loan to Ukraine as part of the package in exchange for the government's successful implementation of economic, budget and monetary reforms.
Mar 03, 2015 08:31 AM ISTRussia and Ukraine strike gas delivery deal
The deal struck after tense talks in Brussels secures gas supplies to the European Union until the end of winter after they had been put at risk by a row over supplies to rebel-held eastern Ukraine.
- Feb 25, 2015 10:07 AM IST
This year's best performing stock market is Russia
The Country's benchmark stock index has surged almost 27 percent in the year-to-date as investors dip their toes back into a market that suffered sharp losses at the end of last year.
Feb 21, 2015 12:50 PM ISTMoody's downgrades Russia sovereign debt to junk
"Russia is expected to experience a deep recession in 2015 and a continued contraction in 2016," the ratings agency said in a statement.
Feb 19, 2015 07:33 AM ISTMkts mixed on Fed, Greece woes; positive Nifty opening seen
Global markets are mixed following the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's recent meeting. The Nasdaq was positive, about 100 points off the key 5,000 level, while the Dow Jones industrial average briefly turned positive before ending mildly lower above 18,000.
Feb 17, 2015 05:21 PM ISTUkraine GDP tanks 15% as fighting drags on
The country - ravaged by conflict between government troops and pro-Russian separatists posted a fall in gross domestic product (GDP) of 15.2 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine on Tuesday morning.
Feb 16, 2015 12:15 PM ISTSee higher funds allocation into EMs; like banks: Choksey
Deven Choksey, managing director of KR Choksey Shares & Securities believes global as well as domestic investors will be keenly watching the Budget for growth-related announcements.
Feb 16, 2015 11:25 AM ISTUkraine military: Rebel shelling continues after ceasefire
The ceasefire, negotiated in four-power talks on Thursday, foresees the creation of a neutral buffer zone and withdrawal of heavy weapons responsible for many of the 5,000 deaths in a conflict that has caused the worst crisis in Russia-West relations since the Cold War a generation ago.
Feb 14, 2015 04:11 PM IST'Storm is coming': Russians still fear crisis
Russia's economy has been hit hard by the severe decline in global oil prices and sanctions imposed on the country for its part in the Ukraine conflict. This, in turn, has caused the currency to weaken 90 percent against the dollar over the last 12 months, further pushing up the rate of inflation which stands around 11.4 percent.
- Feb 12, 2015 04:25 PM IST
Ukraine, IMF in deal for USD 17.5 bn bailout: Lagarde
Talks have been under way in Kiev for days to reach an agreement on Ukraine's fourth IMF bailout in 10 years, with the last package in April 2014 failing to stave off financial crisis in the former Soviet republic.
- Dec 18, 2014 09:26 PM IST
Russian economy will rebound inevitably, says Prez Putin
Under pressure to show he has a plan to fix the economy, Putin told an end-of-year news conference the actions of the central bank and government had been "adequate" in a crisis he blamed on external factors.
Dec 16, 2014 03:46 PM ISTRouble hits new lows as Russian rate hike fails to support
The rouble opened around 9 percent stronger against the dollar following the overnight 650 basis point rate hike, but it quickly reversed gains and fell to new lows, pushing losses this year against the dollar to 50 percent.
Dec 11, 2014 08:33 AM ISTPutin, Modi seek to revive jaded Russia-India relationship
The Indian leader, elected by a landslide six months ago, will host Putin for a one-day summit. In January, he will give U.S. President Barack Obama what is expected to be a far more lavish reception for India's Republic Day celebration.
- Dec 11, 2014 08:07 AM IST
Modi, Putin to meet today to ink pacts on energy, defence
Putin is likely to seek deeper economic engagement with India to try to minimise impact of sanctions against Russia by the US and its Western allies over the Ukraine issue.
Nov 15, 2014 01:27 PM ISTAt G20 summit, US and Europe blast Russia over Ukraine
Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brisbane, Obama placed security and climate change at the centre stage of the leaders meeting, overshadowing talks on global economic growth.
Sep 13, 2014 01:34 PM ISTMore sanctions on Russia despite Ukraine ceasefire
New sanctions from the European Union would limit access by Russian oil companies to funds. Sanctions from the United States hit Russia's biggest bank and an arms maker, and bar US firms from helping five big Russian oil companies explore hard to reach deposits.
- Sep 03, 2014 05:46 PM IST
Russia must stop meddling in Ukraine: Barack Obama
Obama was speaking in Estonia, one of three ex-Soviet Baltic states bordering Russia that fear separatist rebellion in eastern Ukraine could herald problems for them. All three have sizeable Russian minorities and rely on Russian fuel deliveries
- Sep 03, 2014 02:52 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Putin acts tough, no deal
Arnab Das, MD-macro-strategy, Trusted Sources says though the emerging markets (EMs) were largely unaffected by the violence in the Ukrainian region, if tensions in the area continue and flow into other regions, then EM may start seeing some negative impact.
Aug 29, 2014 07:55 AM ISTGold heads for first monthly gain since June on Ukraine
Ukraine's president said on Thursday that Russian troops had entered his country in support of pro-Moscow rebels who captured a key coastal town, sharply escalating a separatist war and prompting anger and alarm among Kiev's Western allies.
Aug 29, 2014 07:48 AM ISTWall Street loses ground as Ukraine crisis deepens
Worries over tension abroad had largely receded from Wall Street, with major indexes seeing few negative days over the past two weeks, and the Dow and S&P both hitting record highs.
Mar 13, 2014 08:32 AM ISTGold near six-month high as Ukraine prompt safe-haven bids
The EU agreed on a framework on Wednesday for its first sanctions on Russia since the Cold War, a stronger response to the Ukraine crisis than many expected and a mark of solidarity with Washington in the drive to make Moscow pay for seizing Crimea.
Mar 13, 2014 08:05 AM ISTWall St little changed as Ukraine, China woes brushed off
The EU agreed a framework for its first sanctions on Russia since the Cold War, a stronger response to the Ukraine crisis than many had expected and a mark of solidarity with Washington in the effort to make Moscow pay for seizing Crimea.
Mar 10, 2014 06:07 PM IST'Development in Russia, Ukraine key for precious metals'
This week is pretty light on economic data but the developments surrounding Russia and Ukraine will keep activity high in precious metals. While equity markets are near all-time highs, their reaction to geopolitical events will be closely watched.
Mar 10, 2014 03:56 PM ISTMkts more worried about China slowdown than Ukraine: Expert
Most EMs have rallied in the past few trading sessions; investors are likely to utilize any negative news as a fantastic opportunity to take some profits at this stage, Patrick Legland said.
Mar 10, 2014 02:17 PM ISTFactbox: What is Crimea and why does it matter?
Crimea accounts for 3 percent of Ukraine's GDP, with 60 percent of its own output made up by services. The land is intensely farmed, with wheat, corn and sunflowers as main crops.
Mar 08, 2014 04:28 PM ISTRussia sticks to its demands in Ukraine crisis
The peace deal on February 21 between now-deposed President Viktor Yanukovich and leaders of what were then opposition parties foresaw the creation of a national unity government and an investigation into the deaths of protesters in Kiev.
- Mar 07, 2014 03:39 PM IST
Putin rebuffs Obama as Ukraine crisis escalates
Moscow and Washington were still far apart on the situation in the former Soviet republic, where he said the new authorities had taken absolutely illegitimate decisions on the eastern, southeastern and Crimea regions: Putin
- Mar 07, 2014 03:12 PM IST
China says sanctions won't help Ukraine crisis
China and Russia, both permanent members of the United Nations' Security Council, have close ties and see eye-to-eye on many global diplomatic issues, such as the crisis in Syria.
Mar 07, 2014 12:38 PM ISTContained or contagion: How to play Ukraine
The S&P 500, a broad measure of US stocks, hit a record high on Thursday after data showing jobless claims hit a three-month low boosted sentiment ahead of Friday's key non-farm payrolls report.
- Mar 07, 2014 12:16 PM IST
Russia, US still far apart on Ukraine, says Putin
In a statement issued by the Kremlin on Friday, the Russian leader told US President Barack Obama in a telephone call on Thursday that Ukraine's new leaders, who had come to power in an anti-constitutional coup, had imposed "absolutely illegitimate decisions on the eastern, southeastern and Crimea regions".
- Mar 07, 2014 10:07 AM IST
Why the world should keep an eye on Ukraine
While Russia's President Vladimir Putin appears to have backed down from military action on the Ukrainian borders, there is still unrest in plenty of Ukraine outside the Crimea, and potential for this to spread. International efforts to reach a solution so far have failed to reach a resolution.
Mar 06, 2014 06:54 PM ISTUS imposes visa, economic restrictions on Russia
Crimea's parliament has voted for the region to become a part of the Russian federation. Reports suggest that the region will hold a referendum in the next 10 days time.
Mar 06, 2014 01:08 PM ISTKlitschko: Putin scared of what's happening in Ukraine
Klitschko believes that Ukraine was suffering not only from a political crisis, but an economic one too.
Mar 06, 2014 08:39 AM ISTUS accuses Putin of making false claims about Ukraine
A fact sheet released by the State Department's press office said Putin had ignored or distorted the facts in justifying Russian aggression in the Ukraine.
Mar 05, 2014 06:03 PM ISTTurmoil in Ukraine to impact Indian exports: EEPC
The commerce ministry along with different chambers has planned to organise 14 India shows in the next 14 months in key countries of CIS to regain significant trade ground in the former member states of the erstwhile USSR.
Mar 05, 2014 03:39 PM ISTIs political risk the new norm?
Financial markets have had a tumultuous week - with risk assets selling off sharply and safe-havens such as gold rallying on Monday after Russia tightened its grip on Russian-speaking Crimea in a move that followed the ousting last month of Ukraine`s president after bloody street protests.
Mar 05, 2014 12:20 PM ISTSituation unpredictable for oil mkts in Russia: Solaris
In an interview to CNBC-TV18‘s Menaka Doshi, Tim Ghriskey, CIO of Solaris Asset Management shared his views and analysis of what the developments, in terms of Ukraine and Russia, mean for the American markets and markets across the world.
Mar 04, 2014 10:08 PM ISTPutin reserves right to use force in Ukraine as last resort
"There can be only one assessment of what happened in Kiev, in Ukraine in general. This was an unconstitutional coup and the armed seizure of power. No one argues with this. Who can argue with it?" Putin asked a small group of reporters at a state residence near Moscow.
Mar 04, 2014 03:08 PM ISTWhy market panic over Ukraine may be 'short-term'
Global markets were rattled on Monday following Russia`s military advance into Ukraine that prompted world leaders to call for sanctions on Moscow, including measures targeting banks and officials
Mar 04, 2014 01:28 PM ISTCan the Ukraine conflict plunge US, Europe into recession?
If Russia wanted to punish the West for its support for Ukraine, it could potentially impose an embargo of energy exports that could have “crippling repercussions†for EU and consequently US economies.
Mar 04, 2014 09:27 AM ISTUkraine crisis to hit Dr Reddy's significantly: Religare
In the latest in the geopolitical toughening of stances, it has been reported that Ukrainian President asked Russia to send troops across the border to protect civilians. More than thousand Russian troops have been pouring into the Crimean peninsula sparking outrage and theats of economic sanctions from the US and European Union.
- Mar 04, 2014 08:01 AM IST
Global mkts edgy over Ukraine woes; Nifty to fall further?
Wall Street ended Monday sharply lower as political tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate. US president has warned that US will mull economic & diplomatic sanctions that will isolate Russia if it doesn‘t stop its military threat to Crimea.
Mar 04, 2014 07:49 AM ISTWall Street sells off as Ukraine-Russia tension rises
The S&P 500 found some support when it fell to 1,840, but broke below it after the first attempt. The S&P 500 extended losses in early afternoon trading and then recovered slightly to close above the support level.
Mar 03, 2014 08:54 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine standoff drags mkt; Nifty ends at day's low
Russia-Ukraine standoff drags mkt; Nifty ends at day's low
- Mar 03, 2014 05:49 PM IST
Ukraine crisis: Russian mkt slumps but no contagion seen
Even as stocks in Russia have sold off on the fear of a full-blown war with Ukraine on the issue of the Crimea region, which falls under Ukrainian sovereignty, analysts are not yet worried this could lead to a global sell-off in key asset classes.
Mar 03, 2014 09:29 AM ISTRussia violated international law in Ukraine: Merkel, Obama
Merkel and Obama also agreed on the need to establish a "fact-finding mission" like a contact group, possibly under the leadership of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), to start a political dialogue.
Mar 03, 2014 09:21 AM ISTOil jumps over $2 as Ukraine mobilises for war
Russia is the world's biggest oil producer and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said Moscow's move to use military force was a "declaration of war". Brent crude hit a session peak of USD 111.24 per barrel, its highest since January 2, and was up USD 1.48 at USD 110.55 by 0208 GMT.
- Mar 03, 2014 09:16 AM IST
Why the Ukraine crisis matters to the world
Here are five reasons the world's largest economies are watching what happens in Ukraine.
- Mar 03, 2014 08:38 AM IST
G7 finance ministers say ready to aid Ukraine
The G7 said the IMF, which is sending a team to Kiev this week, needed to be in the forefront of efforts to help Ukraine with both policy advice and financing to help it through its most-pressing economic challenges.
Mar 03, 2014 07:51 AM IST
Ukraine spooks global mkts; Nifty may see weak opening
Turmoil in Ukraine has spooked the equity markets worldwide with the Wall Street closing mixed. The S&P 500, however, managed a record close on Friday.
Feb 24, 2014 08:47 AM ISTVolatile Ukraine may now face default risk
Ukraine's economic woes run deep and the country has been reliant on aid from Russia. A slump in demand for exports of steel and industrial machinery and poor economic policy has taken a toll, analysts say.
