As the world watches the Russian invasion of Ukraine, its envoy in India addressed the media about the situation back in his home country.

Ukraine's envoy to India addresses the media about ongoing Russian invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is trying to negotiate for 30 years now as he slams the NATO alliance and announced military operations in Ukraine. Putin also called on the Ukraine military to 'lay down arms'. Ukraine now claims to have destroyed five Russian planes amid war.

Ukraine claims: Downed five Russian planes, Moscow denies

According to the sources, India is closely monitoring the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine, as the situation continues to escalate near the Ukrainian border after Russia launched its military operations in the Donbas region.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: India closely monitoring situation in Ukraine amid Russian invasion

Ukraine urges UN 'to do everything possible to stop the war' at the second emergency Security Council session. WION's Trent Murray brings you more insights.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Ukraine urges UN to do everything to stop war

The situation in Ukraine has intensified exponentially. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called military operations in Ukraine. Reportedly, loud sound of explosions was heard near Kyiv. Explosions were also reported in the cities of Kharkiv, Mariupol, Mykolaiv and Odessa.

Russia Ukraine Conflict: Series of explosions reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, other cities

As Russia announces military action into Ukraine, the country today shut its airspace for all civilian flights. Russia has also closed some airspace to east of Ukraine border.

Russia Ukraine conflict: Ukraine closes its airspace to civilian planes

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is trying to negotiate for 30 years now as he slams the NATO alliance and announced military operations in Ukraine. Putin also called on the Ukraine military to 'lay down arms'. Now, European Union President spoke on the Ukraine-Russia war and said that it is the 'Darkest hour for Europe since WWII'.

European Commission speaks on the Ukraine crisis: 'Darkest hour for Europe since WWII'

According to sources, India is constantly monitoring the situation in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. India will also hold several high-level meetings over the crisis.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: India holds high-level meetings and monitoring the situation

European Union leaders will impose new sanctions on Russia, freezing its assets, halting access of its banks to the European financial market in reaction to its "barbaric attack" on Ukraine.

Russia Ukraine conflict: EU to launch new sanctions against Russia over attack on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is trying to negotiate for 30 years now as he slams the NATO alliance and announced military operations in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden condemned the 'unprovoked attack by Russia' on Ukraine. In the latest, the US to table a resolution in UNSC condemning Moscow.

US to table a resolution in UNSC condemning Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is trying to negotiate for 30 years now as he slams the NATO alliance and announced military operations in Ukraine. Putin also called on the Ukraine military to 'lay down arms'. As per reports 1 dead, 1 wounded near Kyiv.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: One dead, one wounded near Kyiv

WION speaks to an Indian student living in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is trying to negotiate for 30 years now as he slams the NATO alliance and announced military operations in Ukraine. Putin also called on the Ukraine military to 'lay down arms'.

Kuleba: Russia 'launched a full-scale invasion' of Ukraine

US President Joe Biden slammed Russia over its unprovoked attack on Ukraine late and said that the world will hold Russia accountable. WION speaks to International Affairs Expert Kadira Pethiyagoda for more perspective.

Russia Ukraine conflict: World will hold Russia accountable for attack on Ukraine, says US Prez Joe Biden

Australian PM Scott Morrison briefed the media on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. He said that Australia reiterates its support for Ukraine.

WATCH: Australian PM Morrison says, 'Russia has chosen war, we reiterate our support for Ukraine'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is trying to negotiate for 30 years now as he slams the NATO alliance and announces military operations in Ukraine. The latest reports suggest that explosions were heard across Ukraine after Putin's announcement. Russia said that the action is to disable Ukrainian military infrastructure.

Russia: Military infrastructure being disabled in Ukraine,  no threat to Ukrainian civilians

As tensions mount over the Ukraine crisis and Russia's latest provocations, new Russian troop activity was reported on the border. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Minsk agreement does not exist.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Best if Ukraine adopts neutrality and drops NATO bid

Russia sets diplomatic ties with rebel regions in Ukraine & approves use of forces abroad

Here is a quick summary of the responses of world leaders so far on Russia's move in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sends troops in eastern Ukraine, this is how the world reacted

The United States has called off high-level meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin following Moscow’s recognition of Ukraine’s two rebel regions. WION's correspondent Susan Tehrani brings in more on this.

US cancels scheduled diplomatic meets with Russia

As tensions mount over the Ukraine crisis and Russia's latest provocations, new Russian troop activity was reported on the border. A Power plant unit also caught fire due to continous shelling in Ukraine's frontline towns.

Ukraine: Zelensky rules out general mobilisation

The western nations have started imposing sanctions. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancelled his meeting with Russia's Lavrov. In the latest, US President Joe Biden imposed new sanctions on Russia.

US: Sanctioned banks key to Russia's defence sector amid Ukraine crisis

NATO Chief said that troops are on higher readiness as tensions mount over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. NATO also called the present situation a 'dangerous moment'.

NATO says troops on higher readiness as tensions mount over the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The US says Russia has begun invasion as it imposes new sanctions on Moscow amid Ukraine crisis

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