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India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In another news,&nbsp;Baloch separatists armed with guns and bombs attacked Pakistan's strategic Gwadar port on Wednesday (Mar 20). A government official said that seven militants were shot dead by security forces.

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India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In another news, Baloch separatists armed with guns and bombs attacked Pakistan's strategic Gwadar port on Wednesday (Mar 20). A government official said that seven militants were shot dead by security forces. Click on the links to read more. Indian PM Modi affirms support for dialogue in talks with Putin and Zelensky As the war in Ukraine persists with no apparent resolution in sight even after two years, India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Pakistan's Gwadar port under attack: Baloch separatists open fire, seven dead Baloch separatists armed with guns and bombs attacked Pakistan's strategic Gwadar port on Wednesday (Mar 20). A government official said that seven militants were shot dead by security forces PM Modi's state visit to Bhutan postponed due to bad weather Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled trip to Bhutan was postponed at the last moment due to adverse weather conditions affecting Paro airport. The Ministry of External Affairs is currently collaborating with its counterparts to determine new dates for this significant visit. Biden assures Netanyahu US not trying to push him out over Rafah plan US President Joe Biden in a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured him of Washington's state of non-interference in Israel's domestic affairs, two sources familiar with the matter told Axios publication. Disgraced Barcelona star Dani Alves granted bail after conviction in rape case Disgraced former Brazil footballer Dani Alves has been granted bail, a Barcelona court ruled on Wednesday. The court said Alves would be able to secure the conditional release after paying the $1.08 million bail bond fee. Indian-origin Leo Varadkar resigns as Ireland's prime minister in a surprise move Indian-origin Leo Varadkar on Wednesday (Mar 20) announced that he will step down as the prime minister of Ireland and the leader of the governing Fine Gael party. He cited "personal and political" reasons behind this surprise move as he spoke about his decision. Vietnam's president resigns abruptly, prompting concerns about stability The Vietnamese Communist Party officially accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, as declared by the government on Wednesday (Mar 20). This development suggests a period of political instability that could potentially undermine foreign investors' trust in the nation. At least three killed in raid at Haiti’s Central Bank A criminal group targeted the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) on Monday (March 18), according to an employee who informed AFP. The incident resulted in up to four fatalities and left a guard injured. South Korean chemical tanker capsizes near Japan’s Mutsure island, 7 dead A South Korean chemical tanker, the Keoyoung Sun, capsized near Mutsure Island in southwestern Japan, approximately 1,000 kilometres from the capital of Tokyo, media reports said. Johnny Depp responds to 'Blow' co-star Lola Glaudini's harassment accusations Johnny Depp has responded to harassment claims by co-star Lola Glaudini with whom he worked on the film Blow. Lola had accused Johnny Depp of verbal abuse on the sets of Blow. She recounted her experience of working with the A-lister on one episode of the podcast Powerful Truth Angels.

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In the midst of the continuous Russia-Ukraine strife, prime serve Narendra Modi talks to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky hours after talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi's discussion with the two pioneers comes within the scenery of Putin's re-election as president and no sign of a de-escalation within the Russia-Ukraine war. Question remains will Modi be the Ukraine peacemaker?

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin, Zelensky invite PM Modi after elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been extended invitations by both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;to visit their respective countries after the general elections in India, WION learned.&nbsp;

The invitations were extended during telephonic conversations earlier in the day, which also show&nbsp;optimism for Modi's third term and India's peacemaker role amid the conflict.

India goes to election from April, with the announcement of results due on June 4.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi conveyed his heartfelt congratulations on Putin's re-election as the President of the Russian Federation.

Indian readout stated, "PM Modi congratulated Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation and conveyed his best wishes for peace, progress, and prosperity of the friendly people of Russia."

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The discussions also broached the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Modi reaffirming India's steadfast stance in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the pivotal means to resolve disputes.

The readout mentioned, "While discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM reiterated India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward."

Echoing similar sentiments, talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Zelensky&nbsp;underscored the commitment to strengthen the partnership between India and Ukraine across various domains.

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Emphasising a people-centric approach, PM highlighted India's unwavering support for dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred avenues for conflict resolution.

The Indian readout said, "While discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the PM reiterated India’s people-centric approach and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward."

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He underscored India's backing for all endeavours towards an early and peaceful resolution of issues between the concerned parties, affirming India's commitment to contribute meaningfully to the pursuit of global peace. The readout said, "India supports all efforts for an early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the Parties. India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution."

In a significant development, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is scheduled to undertake a visit to India next week, marking the first such visit since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022.

Ukraine's keen interest in India's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland further underscores the pivotal role India plays in global peace&nbsp;initiatives.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been extended invitations by both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit their respective countries after the general elections in India, WION learned.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been extended invitations by both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit their respective countries after the general elections in India, WION learned. The invitations were extended during telephonic conversations earlier in the day, which also show optimism for Modi's third term and India's peacemaker role amid the conflict. India goes to election from April, with the announcement of results due on June 4. Earlier in the day, PM Modi conveyed his heartfelt congratulations on Putin's re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Indian readout stated, "PM Modi congratulated Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation and conveyed his best wishes for peace, progress, and prosperity of the friendly people of Russia." Also Read | Australia tells visiting Chinese FM that Hong Kong reforms 'erode rights' The discussions also broached the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Modi reaffirming India's steadfast stance in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the pivotal means to resolve disputes. The readout mentioned, "While discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, PM reiterated India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward." Echoing similar sentiments, talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Zelensky underscored the commitment to strengthen the partnership between India and Ukraine across various domains. Also Read | Biden allocates 'single biggest' multibillion-dollar grant to Intel to boost semiconductor production in US Emphasising a people-centric approach, PM highlighted India's unwavering support for dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred avenues for conflict resolution. The Indian readout said, "While discussing the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the PM reiterated India’s people-centric approach and called for dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward." Watch | Taiwan raises alarm over Chinese military bases | Palestinians lose hope for truce × He underscored India's backing for all endeavours towards an early and peaceful resolution of issues between the concerned parties, affirming India's commitment to contribute meaningfully to the pursuit of global peace. The readout said, "India supports all efforts for an early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the Parties. India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution." In a significant development, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is scheduled to undertake a visit to India next week, marking the first such visit since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022. Ukraine's keen interest in India's participation in the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland further underscores the pivotal role India plays in global peace initiatives.

PM Modi invited by Putin, Zelensky for post-election visits

As the war in Ukraine persists with no apparent resolution in sight even after two years, India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a call with the Russian president, PM Modi&nbsp;congratulated him on his re-election and expressed aspirations to further strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between India and Russia. The leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged perspectives on regional and global affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Prime Minister Modi reiterated "India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward.&nbsp;The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.&nbsp;

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"Spoke with President Putin and congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. We agreed to work together to further deepen and expand India-Russia Special &amp; Privileged Strategic Partnership in the years ahead," PM Modi wrote in a statement on X social media platform.&nbsp;

In another statement, the foreign ministry said that the Indian prime minister also engaged in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;

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Both leaders discussed bilateral relations.&nbsp;

During the call with President Zelensky, PM Modi highlighted India's backing for peaceful resolutions to all disputes and reiterated India's commitment to supporting peace efforts.

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said PM Modi in his call with Ukrainian president "highlighted India supports all efforts for an early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the parties. He added that India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution."&nbsp;

President Zelensky&nbsp;expressed appreciation for India's humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and both leaders agreed to maintain communication. On social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "Had a good conversation with President @ZelenskyyUa on strengthening the India-Ukraine partnership. Conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to the ongoing conflict. India will continue to provide humanitarian assistance guided by our people-centric approach."&nbsp;

Last Month, Ukraine's Deputy FM Iryna Borovets visited India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-hopeful-that-pm-modi-will-attend-ukraine-peace-summit-says-ukrainian-minister-iryna-borovets-693299">spoke to WION in a rare interview </a>on India-Ukraine ties. She expressed gratitude for the humanitarian assistance received from India and also pointed out the role India could potentially play in halting the ongoing hostilities.&nbsp;

She also referred to Prime Minister Modi's words, "This is not an era of war," and said that while Ukraine concurs with&nbsp;Modi's message, there is a lack of acknowledgment from Russia on the same. She also held out hope that PM Modi would attend the Swiss peace summit in 2024. Moreover, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is due to visit India next week.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As the war in Ukraine persists with no apparent resolution in sight even after two years, India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

As the war in Ukraine persists with no apparent resolution in sight even after two years, India continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy, with the latest being telephonic conversations Indian PM Narendra Modi held with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a call with the Russian president, PM Modi congratulated him on his re-election and expressed aspirations to further strengthen the longstanding strategic partnership between India and Russia. The leaders also discussed bilateral cooperation and exchanged perspectives on regional and global affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Modi reiterated "India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch," as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. Also Read | PM Modi invited by Putin, Zelensky for post-election visits "Spoke with President Putin and congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. We agreed to work together to further deepen and expand India-Russia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership in the years ahead," PM Modi wrote in a statement on X social media platform. In another statement, the foreign ministry said that the Indian prime minister also engaged in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Also Read | Startup Mahakumbh 2024: PM Modi affirms India boasts more than 125,000 startups Both leaders discussed bilateral relations. During the call with President Zelensky, PM Modi highlighted India's backing for peaceful resolutions to all disputes and reiterated India's commitment to supporting peace efforts. WATCH | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vows to provide more aid to Ukraine × The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said PM Modi in his call with Ukrainian president "highlighted India supports all efforts for an early and peaceful resolution of all issues between the parties. He added that India would continue to do everything within its means to support a peaceful solution." President Zelensky expressed appreciation for India's humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and both leaders agreed to maintain communication. On social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "Had a good conversation with President @ZelenskyyUa on strengthening the India-Ukraine partnership. Conveyed India’s consistent support for all efforts for peace and bringing an early end to the ongoing conflict. India will continue to provide humanitarian assistance guided by our people-centric approach." Last Month, Ukraine's Deputy FM Iryna Borovets visited India and spoke to WION in a rare interview on India-Ukraine ties. She expressed gratitude for the humanitarian assistance received from India and also pointed out the role India could potentially play in halting the ongoing hostilities. She also referred to Prime Minister Modi's words, "This is not an era of war," and said that while Ukraine concurs with Modi's message, there is a lack of acknowledgment from Russia on the same. She also held out hope that PM Modi would attend the Swiss peace summit in 2024. Moreover, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is due to visit India next week. (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Mar 18) congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation.

In his message to the Russian president, PM Modi said that he was looking forward to further strengthen strategic partnership ties between India and Russia.

The Indian prime minister took to his official social media account and wrote, "Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation."

"Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special &amp; Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come. @KremlinRussia," PM Modi said.

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<h2>Putin wins elections</h2>

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed a landslide victory in the country's presidential elections extending his rule till 2030.&nbsp;

Vladimir Putin won 87.28% of the votes in the presidential election based on the results of processing 100% of the protocols, according to the CEC data. 
 
Putin's closest opponent, the Communist Party's Nikolay Kharitonov secured the second spot with 4.31% of the votes polled whereas New People Party candidate Vladislav Davankov stood third with 3.85% votes and Leonid Slutsky (LDPR) got&nbsp;3.20%. 
 
The CEC will announce the official election results at a special meeting on Thursday.

The voter turnout across Russia topped 74 per cent, the country's Central Election Commission said.&nbsp;

In a speech at his campaign headquarters on Sunday evening, Putin attempted to denounce the Western criticism of the elections and told his supporters that the West's reaction was on "expected" lines.&nbsp;

"What did you want, for them to applaud us? They’re fighting with us in an armed conflict … their goal is to contain our development. Of course, they are ready to say anything," he said.

<h2>Putin clinches landslide victory in 'new' territories&nbsp;</h2>

Putin gained 94.12 per cent of the votes in Luhansk and over 95 per cent in the Donetsk region, sometimes collectively referred to as the Donbas region that Russia now claims as its own in the wake of the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;

The Russian state media reported that the results from the Republics of Tyva, Khakassia, and Yakutia, the regions of Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Khabarovsk, and from Chukotka Autonomous Region also show Putin leading with roughly 90 per cent of the vote.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Mar 18) congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. In his message to the Russian president, PM Modi said that he was looking forward to further strengthen strategic partnership ties between India and Russia.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Mar 18) congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. In his message to the Russian president, PM Modi said that he was looking forward to further strengthen strategic partnership ties between India and Russia. The Indian prime minister took to his official social media account and wrote, "Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation." "Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come. @KremlinRussia," PM Modi said. Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come.… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 18, 2024 × Putin wins elections Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed a landslide victory in the country's presidential elections extending his rule till 2030. Vladimir Putin won 87.28% of the votes in the presidential election based on the results of processing 100% of the protocols, according to the CEC data. Putin's closest opponent, the Communist Party's Nikolay Kharitonov secured the second spot with 4.31% of the votes polled whereas New People Party candidate Vladislav Davankov stood third with 3.85% votes and Leonid Slutsky (LDPR) got 3.20%. The CEC will announce the official election results at a special meeting on Thursday. The voter turnout across Russia topped 74 per cent, the country's Central Election Commission said. In a speech at his campaign headquarters on Sunday evening, Putin attempted to denounce the Western criticism of the elections and told his supporters that the West's reaction was on "expected" lines. "What did you want, for them to applaud us? They’re fighting with us in an armed conflict … their goal is to contain our development. Of course, they are ready to say anything," he said. Putin clinches landslide victory in 'new' territories Putin gained 94.12 per cent of the votes in Luhansk and over 95 per cent in the Donetsk region, sometimes collectively referred to as the Donbas region that Russia now claims as its own in the wake of the war in Ukraine. The Russian state media reported that the results from the Republics of Tyva, Khakassia, and Yakutia, the regions of Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Khabarovsk, and from Chukotka Autonomous Region also show Putin leading with roughly 90 per cent of the vote. (With inputs from agencies)

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A Russian ballistic missile strike devastated a residential area in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukraine on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people and injuring over 70 others, marking Moscow's deadliest attack in weeks, according to Ukrainian officials.

President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the vile strike, vowing that Ukrainian forces would deliver a fair response to Russia for the assault on a city that has faced near-daily attacks by Russian drones or missiles throughout the month.

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Ukrainian regional governor Oleh Kiper reported that two Iskander-M missiles launched from the Russian-occupied Crimea peninsula caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure, gas pipelines, and electricity supply lines in Odesa. Some residents experienced disruptions in gas and electricity services due to the strikes.

Kiper described the impact as severe, particularly from the second missile, emphasising its swift trajectory from the occupied Crimea. Tragically, a medic and rescuer were killed by a subsequent missile strike while attending to victims of the initial attack, with ten individuals sustaining serious injuries.

Zelensky assured that the Ukrainian Defense Forces would retaliate against the "Russian killers" in a proportionate manner.

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In response to the casualties, residents rushed to donate blood, leading to long queues at medical centers, prompting local authorities to declare Saturday as a day of mourning.

The assault obliterated a three-story recreational facility and approximately ten private residences, as confirmed by the southern military command. Rescue teams worked tirelessly to extinguish fires and clear debris, while bodies were solemnly attended to and laid out for identification.

Odesa, a vital Ukrainian port, has been a frequent target of Russian aggression, particularly following Moscow's withdrawal from a UN-brokered agreement that had ensured safe passage for Ukrainian grain shipments via the Black Sea.

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Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak characterised the attack as Russian terror,&nbsp;underscoring the enemy's vulnerability as it engages in brutalities against civilians while struggling to maintain security within its own borders.

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Despite Moscow's denial of targeting civilians, numerous civilian casualties have resulted from recurrent Russian airstrikes across Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Ukraine has retaliated using long-range drones, notably targeting oil refineries in the lead-up to Russia's presidential election from March 15-17, including an assault on a small refinery in Russia's Kaluga region.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Russian ballistic missile strike devastated a residential area in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukraine on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people and injuring over 70 others, marking Moscow's deadliest attack in weeks, according to Ukrainian officials.

A Russian ballistic missile strike devastated a residential area in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukraine on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 people and injuring over 70 others, marking Moscow's deadliest attack in weeks, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the vile strike, vowing that Ukrainian forces would deliver a fair response to Russia for the assault on a city that has faced near-daily attacks by Russian drones or missiles throughout the month. Also read: 14 killed in Russian missile strike on Odesha, 1 dead in Ukraine shelling in Belgorod as Russian polls start Ukrainian regional governor Oleh Kiper reported that two Iskander-M missiles launched from the Russian-occupied Crimea peninsula caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure, gas pipelines, and electricity supply lines in Odesa. Some residents experienced disruptions in gas and electricity services due to the strikes. Kiper described the impact as severe, particularly from the second missile, emphasising its swift trajectory from the occupied Crimea. Tragically, a medic and rescuer were killed by a subsequent missile strike while attending to victims of the initial attack, with ten individuals sustaining serious injuries. Zelensky assured that the Ukrainian Defense Forces would retaliate against the "Russian killers" in a proportionate manner. Also read: Putin's Russia enters election mode with 'new' territories from Ukraine In response to the casualties, residents rushed to donate blood, leading to long queues at medical centers, prompting local authorities to declare Saturday as a day of mourning. The assault obliterated a three-story recreational facility and approximately ten private residences, as confirmed by the southern military command. Rescue teams worked tirelessly to extinguish fires and clear debris, while bodies were solemnly attended to and laid out for identification. Odesa, a vital Ukrainian port, has been a frequent target of Russian aggression, particularly following Moscow's withdrawal from a UN-brokered agreement that had ensured safe passage for Ukrainian grain shipments via the Black Sea. Watch: Russia holds presidential election amid war with Ukraine × Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak characterised the attack as Russian terror, underscoring the enemy's vulnerability as it engages in brutalities against civilians while struggling to maintain security within its own borders. Also read: Putin threatens West, says Moscow 'ready' for nuclear war Despite Moscow's denial of targeting civilians, numerous civilian casualties have resulted from recurrent Russian airstrikes across Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Ukraine has retaliated using long-range drones, notably targeting oil refineries in the lead-up to Russia's presidential election from March 15-17, including an assault on a small refinery in Russia's Kaluga region. (With inputs from agencies)

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