Indian Embassy in Ukraine issues second advisory
The Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued a second advisory to all Indian nationals/students in Ukraine today as on 28 February 2022.
It informed those concerned that weekend curfew has been lifted in Kyiv and advised all students to make their way to the railway station for onward journey to the western parts. It said that Ukraine Railways is putting special trains for evacuations and that for students stranded on the left side of Dnipro, there are metros and buses functioning which can be used to move to the train station for onward movement.
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Russia-Ukraine talks kick off in Belarus
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Moscow stock exchange to stay shut on Monday
The Russian Central Bank said that Moscow’s stock exchange will not open Monday after the ruble free fall due to Western sanctions.
“Due to the current situation, the Bank of Russia has decided not to open a stock market section, a derivatives market section, or a derivatives market section on the Moscow Exchange today,” the statement from the bank read.
The Russian Central Bank further said it would announce the opening times for Tuesday on the day, at 9:00 a.m. local time.
Urgently admit Ukraine to EU: Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the European Union to “urgently admit Ukraine” to the bloc on Monday.
“We appeal to the European Union to urgently admit Ukraine using a new procedure. We are grateful to partners for standing with us. But our goal is to be with all Europeans and, to be equal to them. I am sure we deserve it. I am sure it is possible,” Zelensky said in his latest video message.
Russia and Ukraine discuss peace at Belarus Border
Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Belarus have started
Ukrainians say Kyiv attempting to use them for sabotage in Russia
According to a Sputnik News report citing information from the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation, Ukrainians are increasingly reporting attempts by Kyiv to use their compatriots living and working in Russia for sabotage operations inside the country.
The FSB is calling upon all those who have come into contact with individuals that could potentially be used by the Ukrainian special services to conduct subversive activities against Russia’s security to step forward and share this information.
“Immediate ceasefire”, withdrawal of Russian forces among Ukraine’s demands
Ukraine demanded an “immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops” on Monday as the country’s delegation arrived for talks with Russia at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, a statement from the Ukrainian presidency said. The delegation includes several high-ranking officials.
Russia to evacuate citizens from Europe, reports Russia Today
The Russian government has announced that it is developing a plan to evacuate its citizens from Europe, after a number of European countries closed their airspace to all Russian airlines as a result of Moscow’s military conflict with Kiev, reported Russian media outlet Russia Today.
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency and Federal Tourism Agency announced on Sunday that they are collaborating with the Russian Foreign Ministry to evacuate Russians from European countries that are continuing to impose sanctions on Russia by blocking Russian aircraft from their airspaces.
Over 100 civilians killed in Ukraine war, toll may climb: UN
The UN human rights chief said Monday that at least 102 civilians, including seven children, had been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion five days ago, warning the true numbers were likely far higher.
“Most of these civilians were killed by explosive weapons with a wide impact area, including shelling from heavy artillery and multi-launch rocket systems, and airstrikes,” Michelle Bachelet told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, warning that “the real figures are, I fear, considerably higher.”