It is day 32 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Armies of both countries have been involved in intense fights since Russian troops entered Ukraine. Now, Ukraine called Poland to send warplanes.

Ukraine: Poland must send warplanes amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

Britain said on Saturday it would&nbsp;fund&nbsp;2&nbsp;million&nbsp;pounds&nbsp;($2.6&nbsp;million) worth of vital&nbsp;food&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;for areas of&nbsp;Ukraine which are&nbsp;encircled&nbsp;by Russian forces following a direct request from the&nbsp;Ukrainian government.

Just over a month after Moscow invaded&nbsp;Ukraine in what it describes as a "special military operation", Russian troops have failed to capture any major&nbsp;Ukrainian&nbsp;cities&nbsp;and have resorted to pounding them with artillery and air strikes.

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Worst hit has been the eastern port of Mariupol, a city of 400,000 under siege since the war's early days. Tens of thousands of people are still believed to be trapped inside with no access to&nbsp;food, power or heating.

Britain said around 25 truckloads of dried&nbsp;food, tinned goods and water will be transported by road and rail from warehouses in Poland and Slovakia to the most at-risk&nbsp;Ukrainian towns and&nbsp;cities.

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"The need on the ground in&nbsp;Ukraine is clear, with so many people in&nbsp;encircled&nbsp;areas trapped in basements without access to&nbsp;food&nbsp;or water," Alice Hooper, the British Foreign Office's Humanitarian Adviser, said in a statement.

"We are working with partners at the borders to ensure these vital&nbsp;UK&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;reach the places they are needed most as quickly as possible."

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Britain said on Saturday it would fund 2 million pounds ($2.6 million) worth of vital food supplies for areas of Ukraine which are encircled by Russian forces following a direct request from the Ukrainian government.

Britain said on Saturday it would fund 2 million pounds ($2.6 million) worth of vital food supplies for areas of Ukraine which are encircled by Russian forces following a direct request from the Ukrainian government. Just over a month after Moscow invaded Ukraine in what it describes as a "special military operation", Russian troops have failed to capture any major Ukrainian cities and have resorted to pounding them with artillery and air strikes. Also read | After heavy casualties, distraught Russian troops turn on own commander, run him over, says report Worst hit has been the eastern port of Mariupol, a city of 400,000 under siege since the war's early days. Tens of thousands of people are still believed to be trapped inside with no access to food, power or heating. Britain said around 25 truckloads of dried food, tinned goods and water will be transported by road and rail from warehouses in Poland and Slovakia to the most at-risk Ukrainian towns and cities. Also read | Ukraine war: Main goal is the liberation of Donbass, says Russian general "The need on the ground in Ukraine is clear, with so many people in encircled areas trapped in basements without access to food or water," Alice Hooper, the British Foreign Office's Humanitarian Adviser, said in a statement. "We are working with partners at the borders to ensure these vital UK supplies reach the places they are needed most as quickly as possible." Watch | UK FM Rishi Sunak challenged over wife Akshata Murthy's Russia link

UK to fund 2 million pounds of food supplies for encircled Ukrainian cities

U.S. President Joe Biden has called for unity among democracies ahead of his meeting with Polish President Duda. Meanwhile, humanitarian groups briefed both the Presidents.

U.S. President Biden calls for unity among democracies ahead of meeting with Polish President Duda

On the second day of Poland's trip, Joe Biden met top ministers of Ukraine including Ukrainian finance minister and defence minister. He will address the Ukrainian refugees later today.

Joe Biden meets Ukrainian ministers on second day of Poland trip

The 20-year-old Iga Swiatek is set to become Poland's first World No. 1 in tennis history.

After her 6-2, 6-0 victory over Viktorija Golubic on Friday night at the Miami Open, Swiatek secured the WTA Tour's No.1 ranking.

It will become official on Monday, April 4, when the newly retired Ashleigh Barty's name will come off the list at her request.

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Swiatek becomes the 28th woman to reach the WTA summit. By comparison, since the rankings were introduced in 1975, there have been 184 major tournaments, with 52 different women winning titles.

She's the youngest player to make her No.1 debut since Caroline Wozniacki, who was 216 days younger, in 2010.

Swiatek is currently the WTA's most in-form player. She's on a career-best 12-match winning streak and has a tour-high 21 wins this year, with WTA 1000 titles in Doha and Indian Wells.

The 20-year-old Iga Swiatek is set to become Poland's first World No. 1 in tennis history. After her 6-2, 6-0 victory over Viktorija Golubic on Friday night at the Miami Open, Swiatek secured the WTA Tour's No.

The 20-year-old Iga Swiatek is set to become Poland's first World No. 1 in tennis history. After her 6-2, 6-0 victory over Viktorija Golubic on Friday night at the Miami Open, Swiatek secured the WTA Tour's No.1 ranking. It will become official on Monday, April 4, when the newly retired Ashleigh Barty's name will come off the list at her request. ALSO READ: Swiss Open: PV Sindhu, H S Prannoy storm into semis with victories in respective women, men singles events Swiatek becomes the 28th woman to reach the WTA summit. By comparison, since the rankings were introduced in 1975, there have been 184 major tournaments, with 52 different women winning titles. She's the youngest player to make her No.1 debut since Caroline Wozniacki, who was 216 days younger, in 2010. Swiatek is currently the WTA's most in-form player. She's on a career-best 12-match winning streak and has a tour-high 21 wins this year, with WTA 1000 titles in Doha and Indian Wells.

Iga Swiatek set to become Poland's first World No. 1 in tennis history after win against Golubic in Miami Open

US President Joe Biden landed in the city of Rzeszow in southeastern Poland near Ukraine border where he was attended by his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda.

US President Joe Biden arrives in Poland to discuss Ukraine

A semi-professional female soccer team which fled war in Ukraine has found a new training ground and shelter at the German Bundesliga club- 1. FC Cologne.

Ukrainian Female Footballers have found a new training ground

The Polish government expelled 45 Russian diplomats on Wednesday for espionage, an accusation that the Russian ambassador in Poland immediately dismissed as baseless.

Poland's Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski announced on Twitter that his country has "expelled 45 Russian spies pretending to be diplomats."

"Poland expelled 45 Russian spies pretending to be diplomats. With full consistency and determination, we are breaking up the agents of the Russian secret services in our country," Kaminski wrote.&nbsp;

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Sergey Andreyev, the Russian ambassador to Poland, confirmed the expulsion, adding that the expelled individuals had been given five days to leave.

"There are no grounds for these kinds of accusations," he said, adding that Russia reserves the right to take retaliatory action.&nbsp;

As far as bilateral diplomatic relations are concerned, he stated: "The embassies remain, the ambassadors remain."

Poland's counter-espionage service, ABW had earlier on Wednesday said that it had identified 45 Russian diplomats as suspected spies and recommended that the foreign ministry expel them.

"The internal security agency has drawn up a list of 45 people working in Poland under the cover of diplomatic activities," ABW spokesman Stanislaw Zaryn told reporters, accusing the suspects of targeting Poland.

He said the list of suspects had been transferred to the foreign ministry, tweeting that "ABW is requesting that they be expelled from Polish territory".

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The ABW "has detained a Polish national on suspicion of espionage for the Russian secret services," the spokesman added on Twitter.

"The detainee worked in the archives of Warsaw's registry office," he said.

"The activity of the suspect posed a threat to both (the) internal and external security of Poland."

(With inputs from agencies)

The Polish government expelled 45 Russian diplomats on Wednesday for espionage, an accusation that the Russian ambassador in Poland immediately dismissed as baseless.

The Polish government expelled 45 Russian diplomats on Wednesday for espionage, an accusation that the Russian ambassador in Poland immediately dismissed as baseless. Poland's Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski announced on Twitter that his country has "expelled 45 Russian spies pretending to be diplomats." "Poland expelled 45 Russian spies pretending to be diplomats. With full consistency and determination, we are breaking up the agents of the Russian secret services in our country," Kaminski wrote. Polska wydala 45 rosyjskich szpiegów udających dyplomatów. Z pełną konsekwencją i determinacją rozbijamy agenturę rosyjskich służb specjalnych w naszym kraju. — Mariusz Kamiński (@Kaminski_M_) March 23, 2022 × Also read | Amid Ukraine invasion, Russia intesifies crackdown on media Sergey Andreyev, the Russian ambassador to Poland, confirmed the expulsion, adding that the expelled individuals had been given five days to leave. "There are no grounds for these kinds of accusations," he said, adding that Russia reserves the right to take retaliatory action. As far as bilateral diplomatic relations are concerned, he stated: "The embassies remain, the ambassadors remain." Poland's counter-espionage service, ABW had earlier on Wednesday said that it had identified 45 Russian diplomats as suspected spies and recommended that the foreign ministry expel them. "The internal security agency has drawn up a list of 45 people working in Poland under the cover of diplomatic activities," ABW spokesman Stanislaw Zaryn told reporters, accusing the suspects of targeting Poland. He said the list of suspects had been transferred to the foreign ministry, tweeting that "ABW is requesting that they be expelled from Polish territory". Watch | Day 28 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russia reiterates 'Nuclear' threat The ABW "has detained a Polish national on suspicion of espionage for the Russian secret services," the spokesman added on Twitter. "The detainee worked in the archives of Warsaw's registry office," he said. "The activity of the suspect posed a threat to both (the) internal and external security of Poland." (With inputs from agencies)

Russian spies in Poland?: Country expels 45 Russian diplomats for espionage

In a late addition to his Europe trip US president Joe Biden will travel to Poland at the end of the week. There are no current plans for him to set foot on Ukrainian soil however Joe Biden will hold a bilateral meeting with Poland's president on Thursday.

Joe Biden to visit NATO member Poland for urgent talks

US President Joe Biden will head to Warsaw for a bilateral during his Europe tour amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

US President Joe Biden adds Poland to Europe tour amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

World number four Iga Swiatek reached her first Indian Wells final on Friday after overpowering former champion Simona Halep 7-6(6) 6-4 in just under two hours.

Swiatek, the 2020 French Open champion, prevailed in a topsy-turvy first set, saving two set points and hitting 19 winners to Halep's five to close out the opener.

Halep swung the momentum back in her favour in the second set but was unable to fight past the 20-year-old Swiatek, who rallied from 4-2 down before winning 16 of the final 21 points to seal the semi-final result.

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After being pushed to three sets in her first three matches this week, Swiatek picked up her second straight-sets win in a row, following up her 6-1 6-0 dismissal of Madison Keys with victory over Halep.

The win means Swiatek has reached her second straight final, and extended her winning streak to 10 matches, having claimed the WTA 1000 title in Doha last month.

"It is insane, honestly," Swiatek said. "At the beginning of the tournament, I wouldn't even think of it, especially after winning in Doha... It's really over my expectations so I'm really happy.

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"In my previous matches against Simona, I always felt like I had nothing to lose because I was always not the favourite, but this one, I felt like my ranking is higher and obviously I've been playing well.

"It was stressful for sure but I wanted to fight until the end and be mentally stronger because Simona is a really strong player, mentally. She's not giving up so I wanted to do that better. I'm pretty proud that I did that."

Swiatek will face either sixth seed Maria Sakkari or reigning Indian Wells champion Paula Badosa, who will play their semi-final later on Friday.

World number four Iga Swiatek reached her first Indian Wells final on Friday after overpowering former champion Simona Halep 7-6(6) 6-4 in just under two hours. Swiatek, the 2020 French Open champion, prevailed in a topsy-turvy first set, saving two set points and hitting 19 winners to Halep's five to close out the opener.

World number four Iga Swiatek reached her first Indian Wells final on Friday after overpowering former champion Simona Halep 7-6(6) 6-4 in just under two hours. Swiatek, the 2020 French Open champion, prevailed in a topsy-turvy first set, saving two set points and hitting 19 winners to Halep's five to close out the opener. Halep swung the momentum back in her favour in the second set but was unable to fight past the 20-year-old Swiatek, who rallied from 4-2 down before winning 16 of the final 21 points to seal the semi-final result. ALSO READ: All England Open: Lakshya Sen and doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly advance to semis After being pushed to three sets in her first three matches this week, Swiatek picked up her second straight-sets win in a row, following up her 6-1 6-0 dismissal of Madison Keys with victory over Halep. The win means Swiatek has reached her second straight final, and extended her winning streak to 10 matches, having claimed the WTA 1000 title in Doha last month. "It is insane, honestly," Swiatek said. "At the beginning of the tournament, I wouldn't even think of it, especially after winning in Doha... It's really over my expectations so I'm really happy. ALSO READ: Roman Abramovich handed Chelsea director control of firm on day of Ukraine invasion "In my previous matches against Simona, I always felt like I had nothing to lose because I was always not the favourite, but this one, I felt like my ranking is higher and obviously I've been playing well. "It was stressful for sure but I wanted to fight until the end and be mentally stronger because Simona is a really strong player, mentally. She's not giving up so I wanted to do that better. I'm pretty proud that I did that." Swiatek will face either sixth seed Maria Sakkari or reigning Indian Wells champion Paula Badosa, who will play their semi-final later on Friday.

Indian Wells: World No. 4 Iga Swiatek beats Simona Halep to book final berth

Amid the Ukraine war, the UK government said it would be deploying the Sky Sabre missile system in Poland.

"We are going to deploy the Sky Sabre medium-range, anti-air missile system to Poland with about 100 personnel to make sure that we stand alongside Poland," UK defence secretary Ben Wallace said.

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The request was reportedly made by the Polish government, the UK government said. The development comes as the US announced it would be sending defence equipment worth $800 million to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

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President Biden on Thursday had announced the US would be sending 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 2,000 Javelin, 1,000 light anti-armour weapons and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armour systems and 100 tactical unmanned aerial systems.

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The defence package also includes drones, grenade launchers, 5,000 rifles, 1,000 pistols, 400 machine guns and 400 shotguns. Biden declared his administration will also be sending "short-range air defence systems" to Zelensky's government to defend their position in Ukraine.

At least 30 countries have provided security assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began.

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Amid the Ukraine war, the UK government said it would be deploying the Sky Sabre missile system in Poland. "We are going to deploy the Sky Sabre medium-range, anti-air missile system to Poland with about 100 personnel to make sure that we stand alongside Poland," UK defence secretary Ben Wallace said.

Amid the Ukraine war, the UK government said it would be deploying the Sky Sabre missile system in Poland. "We are going to deploy the Sky Sabre medium-range, anti-air missile system to Poland with about 100 personnel to make sure that we stand alongside Poland," UK defence secretary Ben Wallace said. Also Read in Pics: Russia's Tsar bomba: World's most powerful nuclear weapon of mass destruction The request was reportedly made by the Polish government, the UK government said. The development comes as the US announced it would be sending defence equipment worth $800 million to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. Watch: 16-storey building hit by missile; 1 killed, 4 injured in attack President Biden on Thursday had announced the US would be sending 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 2,000 Javelin, 1,000 light anti-armour weapons and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armour systems and 100 tactical unmanned aerial systems. Also Read in Pics: Why has Ukraine been able to stall Russian advance? The defence package also includes drones, grenade launchers, 5,000 rifles, 1,000 pistols, 400 machine guns and 400 shotguns. Biden declared his administration will also be sending "short-range air defence systems" to Zelensky's government to defend their position in Ukraine. At least 30 countries have provided security assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began. (With inputs from Agencies)

Amid Ukraine war, UK to deploy Sky Sabre missile system in Poland

NATO has rejected requests for an armed peace mission in Ukraine. Earlier on Tuesday, NATO member Poland had suggested that Western alliance must provide humanitarian to Ukraine. Instead NATO is now looking to booster its Eastern flank following in the Russian invasion. This is what NATO chief had to say after meeting NATO Defence Ministers.

NATO rejects Ukraine 'Peace Mission', instead seeks to bolster its eastern flank

Ukraine refugee crisis raises other concerns; fleeing women & minors may be targetted for trafficking

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for trying to smuggle undocumented children out of Ukraine and into Romania.

Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported on Monday that border guards held off foreigners from taking babies out of the country at the Porubne Border Crossing Point in Chernivtsi Oblast.&nbsp;

The people who have been identified as Chinese nationals were carrying two infants as they attempted to cross the border and into Romania when they attracted suspicion from the border guards who suspected that something was off.

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Upon inspection, border officials discovered that the foreigners did not have any identification documents for the infants.&nbsp;

In an investigation conducted by the State Border Guard Service, it was found that both Chinese had arrived in the country without children a few weeks before this incident.

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When border guards questioned the two men, they were unable to explain where the children came from.&nbsp;

Now the Ukrainian National Police is looking into the matter.&nbsp;The Ukrainian government's website features pictures of the babies being looked after by its border force.

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However, it remains unclear what will become of the babies as the identities of their parents remain a mystery.

According to a US Department of State report, many of the trafficked children in China are forced into labour.

The report said: “China is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children who are subjected to trafficking in persons, specifically forced labour and forced prostitution.

“Well-organised international criminal syndicates and local gangs play key roles in both internal and cross-border trafficking."

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"Women and girls from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and several countries in Africa experience forced labour in domestic service, forced concubinism leading to forced childbearing, and sex trafficking via forced and fraudulent marriage to Chinese men."&nbsp;

"Traffickers target adults and children with developmental disabilities and children whose parents have left them with relatives to migrate to the cities—estimated at 6.4 million—and subject them to forced labour and forced begging."

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Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for trying to smuggle undocumented children out of Ukraine and into Romania. Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported on Monday that border guards held off foreigners from taking babies out of the country at the Porubne Border Crossing Point in Chernivtsi Oblast.

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for trying to smuggle undocumented children out of Ukraine and into Romania. Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported on Monday that border guards held off foreigners from taking babies out of the country at the Porubne Border Crossing Point in Chernivtsi Oblast. The people who have been identified as Chinese nationals were carrying two infants as they attempted to cross the border and into Romania when they attracted suspicion from the border guards who suspected that something was off. Also read | Ukraine refugee crisis raises other concerns; fleeing women & minors may be targetted for trafficking Upon inspection, border officials discovered that the foreigners did not have any identification documents for the infants. In an investigation conducted by the State Border Guard Service, it was found that both Chinese had arrived in the country without children a few weeks before this incident. 🚫Прикордонники припинили спробу вивезення з України громадянами Китаю немовлят без документів ▪️У пункті пропуску «Порубне», що у Чернівецькій області, прикордонники припинили спробу іноземців вивезти немовлят. ▪️Двоє громадян Китаю намагалися пішки перейти з України в Румунію pic.twitter.com/44Kmp2TsAl — Держприкордонслужба (@DPSU_ua) March 14, 2022 × When border guards questioned the two men, they were unable to explain where the children came from. Now the Ukrainian National Police is looking into the matter. The Ukrainian government's website features pictures of the babies being looked after by its border force. Also read | Jumping the gun: As calls for its expulsion grow, Russia announces 'Ruxit' from Council of Europe However, it remains unclear what will become of the babies as the identities of their parents remain a mystery. According to a US Department of State report, many of the trafficked children in China are forced into labour. The report said: “China is a source, transit, and destination country for men, women, and children who are subjected to trafficking in persons, specifically forced labour and forced prostitution. “Well-organised international criminal syndicates and local gangs play key roles in both internal and cross-border trafficking." Watch | Surrogacy industry in Ukraine hit by war, citizenship of newborn babies unclear "Women and girls from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and several countries in Africa experience forced labour in domestic service, forced concubinism leading to forced childbearing, and sex trafficking via forced and fraudulent marriage to Chinese men." "Traffickers target adults and children with developmental disabilities and children whose parents have left them with relatives to migrate to the cities—estimated at 6.4 million—and subject them to forced labour and forced begging." (With inputs from agencies)

Two Chinese nationals arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle infants from Ukraine

The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to NATO, despite Russia's continued destabilisation of eastern Europe.

While US forces will not be fighting in Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that the US will remain committed to its NATO allies.

On ABC News on Sunday, Kirby said, "An armed attack against one is considered an armed attack against all."

"We've made it very clear to Russia that NATO territory will be guarded by our friends, not only the US."

The remarks come after Russian soldiers stormed a military post in western Ukraine near the Polish border on Sunday, killing at least 35 people and destroying the International Peacekeeping and Security Center (IPSC) in Yavoriv. 
 
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Yavoriv is around 15 miles from the border with Poland, which has been a NATO member since 1999.&nbsp;

Last Tuesday, the United States delivered two Patriot missile defence batteries to Poland.

On the same day, the US Department of Defense turned down a Polish offer to send fighter jets to a US airbase in Germany, where they could be transported to Ukraine to battle Russian soldiers.

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On Tuesday, Kirby tweeted that it was up to Polish officials to decide whether or not to send their own planes to Ukraine. 
 
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In late February, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki issued a similar warning, saying: "Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland, as well as Poland, could be next in line tomorrow...Putin's war on Ukraine is also a battle for the soul of West."&nbsp;

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The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to NATO, despite Russia's continued destabilisation of eastern Europe. While US forces will not be fighting in Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that the US will remain committed to its NATO allies.

The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to NATO, despite Russia's continued destabilisation of eastern Europe. While US forces will not be fighting in Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby stated that the US will remain committed to its NATO allies. On ABC News on Sunday, Kirby said, "An armed attack against one is considered an armed attack against all." "We've made it very clear to Russia that NATO territory will be guarded by our friends, not only the US." The remarks come after Russian soldiers stormed a military post in western Ukraine near the Polish border on Sunday, killing at least 35 people and destroying the International Peacekeeping and Security Center (IPSC) in Yavoriv. Also read | US journalist shot dead in Ukraine, another wounded: Report Yavoriv is around 15 miles from the border with Poland, which has been a NATO member since 1999. Last Tuesday, the United States delivered two Patriot missile defence batteries to Poland. On the same day, the US Department of Defense turned down a Polish offer to send fighter jets to a US airbase in Germany, where they could be transported to Ukraine to battle Russian soldiers. Also Read | Russia can plan chemical weapons operations behind lies about biological weapons laboratories: NATO On Tuesday, Kirby tweeted that it was up to Polish officials to decide whether or not to send their own planes to Ukraine. Also see | What does aftermath of Russian invasion look like for Ukraine? In late February, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki issued a similar warning, saying: "Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Poland, as well as Poland, could be next in line tomorrow...Putin's war on Ukraine is also a battle for the soul of West." (With inputs from agencies)

Pentagon says 'armed attack on one, attack on all' if Russian forces strike in Poland

Russia on Sunday (March 13) launched an attack on Ukrainian military training ground which is closer to Poland. The training ground is located in Ukraine's western city of Lviv.&nbsp;

Russia "launched an air strike on the International Centre for Peacekeeping and Security," the head of the Lviv regional administration, Maxim Kozitsky, said on his verified Facebook page.&nbsp;

"Unfortunately, we have 9 dead. 57 people were injured," Lviv's mayor, Andriy Sadoviy, wrote on Telegram. 
Some of the injured have been taken to Lviv hospitals, he said.

The military base in Yavoriv, located some 40 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of the city, was a training centre for Ukrainian forces with foreign instructors, including from the United States and Canada.

It was also a hub for joint exercises of Ukrainians soldier with NATO allies.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said "foreign instructors work here," although it was unclear whether any were present during the attacks.

Foreign troops left Ukraine shortly before Russian launched an invasion of its pro-Western neighbour on February 24.

The United States said on February 12 that it withdrew 150 of its instructors from Ukraine.&nbsp;

Reznikov condemned the bombardment as a "new terrorist attack on peace &amp; security near the EU-NATO border", calling for the imposition of a no-fly zone.

"Action must be taken to stop this. Close the sky!" he wrote.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia on Sunday (March 13) launched an attack on Ukrainian military training ground which is closer to Poland. The training ground is located in Ukraine's western city of Lviv.

Russia on Sunday (March 13) launched an attack on Ukrainian military training ground which is closer to Poland. The training ground is located in Ukraine's western city of Lviv. Russia "launched an air strike on the International Centre for Peacekeeping and Security," the head of the Lviv regional administration, Maxim Kozitsky, said on his verified Facebook page. "Unfortunately, we have 9 dead. 57 people were injured," Lviv's mayor, Andriy Sadoviy, wrote on Telegram. Some of the injured have been taken to Lviv hospitals, he said. The military base in Yavoriv, located some 40 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of the city, was a training centre for Ukrainian forces with foreign instructors, including from the United States and Canada. It was also a hub for joint exercises of Ukrainians soldier with NATO allies. Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said "foreign instructors work here," although it was unclear whether any were present during the attacks. Foreign troops left Ukraine shortly before Russian launched an invasion of its pro-Western neighbour on February 24. The United States said on February 12 that it withdrew 150 of its instructors from Ukraine. Reznikov condemned the bombardment as a "new terrorist attack on peace & security near the EU-NATO border", calling for the imposition of a no-fly zone. "Action must be taken to stop this. Close the sky!" he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia conducts airstrike on Ukrainian military target near Poland, 9 dead

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US deploys missile system in Poland to secure against potential threats in the area

US Vice President Kamala Harris visits Warsaw as the US deploys missile system to Poland

Vice President of United States Kamala Harris is in Poland in order to smooth its relation with its key ally after a recent turbulence over fighter jets. She is currently holding a joint presser with the Polish President, listen in.

Polish Prez, US VP Kamala Harris hold joint presser on ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis

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Vice President of United States Kamala Harris is in Poland in order to smooth its relation with its key ally after a recent turbulence over fighter jets.

Kamala Harris in Poland, tasked to strengthen ties with close ally

The United States has rejected Poland's offer to send mig-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via its air base. The US says that the proposal raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance here's what the proposal entails.

US rejects Poland's offer on MIG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Pentagon rejected a surprise offer from Poland to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase. Warsaw made the surprise offer on Tuesday amid repeated appeals from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for more warplanes.

US rejects Poland's offer to send MiG-29 to Ukraine

The United States on Tuesday (March 8) rejected Poland's offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase, saying it was "not tenable" as the proposal raised "serious concerns" for the entire NATO alliance.&nbsp;

"Poland... is ready to deliver its Mig-29 planes to Ramstein airbase (in Germany) and make them available to the US for free and without delay," Warsaw said earlier.&nbsp;

Zbigniew Rau, Poland's foreign minister, had said that his government was "ready to deploy – immediately and free of charge – all their MiG-29 jets to the Ramstein airbase and place them at the disposal of the government of the United States of America".&nbsp;

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However, under a reported deal, Poland would receive F-16 fighters as replacements for the Soviet-era planes that Ukrainian pilots are trained on.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the prospect of the jets flying from a US-NATO base "into airspace that is contested with Russia over Ukraine raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance."&nbsp;

"We will continue to consult with Poland and our other NATO allies about this issue and the difficult logistical challenges it presents, but we do not believe Poland's proposal is a tenable one," Kirby said in a statement.&nbsp;

"It is simply not clear to us that there is a substantive rationale for it," he added. &nbsp;

Kirby stressed that Washington's stance was that "the decision about whether to transfer Polish-owned planes to Ukraine is ultimately one for the Polish government."&nbsp;

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Previously, US officials, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had downplayed the possibility of any NATO country supplying besieged Ukraine.&nbsp;

While speaking in Moldova on Sunday, Blinken confirmed it was under active discussion&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Can't speak to a timeline, but I can just say we're looking at it very, very actively," he told reporters.&nbsp;

"We are looking actively now at the question of aeroplanes that Poland may provide to Ukraine and looking at how we might be able to backfill should Poland decide to supply those planes," he said.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine crisis: Will West's arms supply to Ukraine make any difference?

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The United States on Tuesday (March 8) rejected Poland's offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase, saying it was "not tenable" as the proposal raised "serious concerns" for the entire NATO alliance.

The United States on Tuesday (March 8) rejected Poland's offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase, saying it was "not tenable" as the proposal raised "serious concerns" for the entire NATO alliance. "Poland... is ready to deliver its Mig-29 planes to Ramstein airbase (in Germany) and make them available to the US for free and without delay," Warsaw said earlier. Zbigniew Rau, Poland's foreign minister, had said that his government was "ready to deploy – immediately and free of charge – all their MiG-29 jets to the Ramstein airbase and place them at the disposal of the government of the United States of America". ALSO READ | US intel says Russia may escalate invasion despite Ukraine setbacks, brands Vladimir Putin 'angry, frustrated' However, under a reported deal, Poland would receive F-16 fighters as replacements for the Soviet-era planes that Ukrainian pilots are trained on. Meanwhile, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the prospect of the jets flying from a US-NATO base "into airspace that is contested with Russia over Ukraine raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance." "We will continue to consult with Poland and our other NATO allies about this issue and the difficult logistical challenges it presents, but we do not believe Poland's proposal is a tenable one," Kirby said in a statement. "It is simply not clear to us that there is a substantive rationale for it," he added. Kirby stressed that Washington's stance was that "the decision about whether to transfer Polish-owned planes to Ukraine is ultimately one for the Polish government." IN PICS | What are Czech hedgehogs?: Homemade obstacles that can destroy Russian tanks It is simply not clear to us that there is a substantive rationale for it. We will continue to consult with Poland and our other NATO allies about this issue and the difficult logistical challenges it presents, but we do not believe Poland’s proposal is a tenable one. (4/4) — John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) March 8, 2022 × Previously, US officials, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had downplayed the possibility of any NATO country supplying besieged Ukraine. While speaking in Moldova on Sunday, Blinken confirmed it was under active discussion "Can't speak to a timeline, but I can just say we're looking at it very, very actively," he told reporters. "We are looking actively now at the question of aeroplanes that Poland may provide to Ukraine and looking at how we might be able to backfill should Poland decide to supply those planes," he said. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine crisis: Will West's arms supply to Ukraine make any difference? × (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine under attack: Here's why US rejected Poland's plan to offer MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine

The US gave NATO allies the “green light” to supply fighter jets to Ukraine but Russia warned it will be at war with any country supplying planes. Foreign Minister Antony Blinken sealed a deal with Poland and other countries to send their Russian-made MiGs to help Ukraine’s armed forces.

US gives green light to Poland to supply fighter jets

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that the United States is "working actively" on a deal with Poland to supply Ukraine with fighter jets. The deal, could involve Poland handing over its existing MIG-29s jet.

US-Poland actively working on deal to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, US and Poland are actively working on a deal to supply fighter jets to Ukraine. An announcement was made after the Blinken-Kuleba meeting.

US-Poland actively working on a deal to supply fighter jets to Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, around 875,000+ Ukrainians have fled to neighbouring nations. Hungary & Poland will deal with the refugee crisis.

Poland at forefront of hosting refugees from Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Indian minister General V.K. Singh (retd) who arrived in Budomierz—a border between Ukraine and Poland—to facilitate the evacuation of Indian students assured them that the Polish university have agreed to help them finish their studies.

While interacting with around 600 Indian students at Hotel Prezydenckie in Rzeszow, Poland, Gen. VK Singh said that many of the polish people he met are willing to take up the responsibility of education of Indian students who had to leave their course due to the Russian attack on Ukraine.

&nbsp;“If your course isn't complete...all people I met in Poland said that they'll take up responsibility for the education of all students who were in Ukraine,” he said.

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Taking to Twitter, he said, “Poland and India share centuries of friendship and cordial relations which have brought our people together. I am happy to share with you that Polish universities will be opening their doors to our students from Ukraine so that they can finish their studies. Jai Hind!”

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India has evacuated 18,000 citizens from the neighbouring countries of Ukraine. Till a week ago, there were over 20,000 Indian students in Ukraine, with the majority of them pursuing MBBS.

Fifteen flights landed in India during the last 24 hours, bringing back more than 3,000 Indians, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday.

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Bagchi also informed that 18 flights have been scheduled for the next 24 hours to bring back Indian nationals from Ukraine.

A total of about 18,000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since our first advisory was released, he said.

Indian minister General V.K. Singh (retd) who arrived in Budomierz—a border between Ukraine and Poland—to facilitate the evacuation of Indian students assured them that the Polish university have agreed to help them finish their studies.

Indian minister General V.K. Singh (retd) who arrived in Budomierz—a border between Ukraine and Poland—to facilitate the evacuation of Indian students assured them that the Polish university have agreed to help them finish their studies. While interacting with around 600 Indian students at Hotel Prezydenckie in Rzeszow, Poland, Gen. VK Singh said that many of the polish people he met are willing to take up the responsibility of education of Indian students who had to leave their course due to the Russian attack on Ukraine. “If your course isn't complete...all people I met in Poland said that they'll take up responsibility for the education of all students who were in Ukraine,” he said. Poland and India share centuries of friendship and cordial relations which have brought our people together. I am happy to share with you that Polish universities will be opening their doors to our students from Ukraine so that they can finish their studies. Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/7BNAmPJJtW — General Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) March 2, 2022 × Taking to Twitter, he said, “Poland and India share centuries of friendship and cordial relations which have brought our people together. I am happy to share with you that Polish universities will be opening their doors to our students from Ukraine so that they can finish their studies. Jai Hind!” Also read | What are ‘vacuum’ and cluster bombs and is Russia using them against Ukraine? India has evacuated 18,000 citizens from the neighbouring countries of Ukraine. Till a week ago, there were over 20,000 Indian students in Ukraine, with the majority of them pursuing MBBS. Fifteen flights landed in India during the last 24 hours, bringing back more than 3,000 Indians, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday. Also read | China told Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until end of Winter Olympics: Report Bagchi also informed that 18 flights have been scheduled for the next 24 hours to bring back Indian nationals from Ukraine. A total of about 18,000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since our first advisory was released, he said.

Polish varsities to help Indian students from Ukraine complete their studies: Minister VK Singh

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