Russian troops have opened fire at protesters CCTV footage from Kherson's freedom square shows several hundred protesters running to escape as projectiles land around them.

Russian troops open fire at Ukrainian protesters, CCTV video captures panic at city square

There is still a hope for diplomacy. Ukrainian president Zelenskyy has appealed for direct talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Russia-Ukraine crisis continues: Zelenskyy calls for direct engagement with Putin

It is day 26 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, Russia has shelled a shopping district in Kyiv.

Battle for Kyiv: Shopping district shelled, 4 killed amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine

A senior Chinese diplomat has said that the US's Indo-Pacific strategy is as “dangerous” as NATO's eastward expansion in Europe resulting in Russia's military offensive against Ukraine.

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At least eight people have been killed after a Russian missile attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv destroyed a shopping mall, with rescue teams still combing the rubble for survivors.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Russia shells shopping centre in Kyiv, 8 killed

Eight people have lost their lives in the city of Kyiv after Russian forces shelled a shopping center on Sunday. A huge blast shook the city at the time of the attack, several fires could be seen blazing in the wreckage of a mall. The video of the blast was released by Ukraine state emergency services, rescue teams continued to look for survivors in the rubble.

Kyiv: Several homes, one mall destroyed in shelling by Russian forces

For a suburban-Chicago toy company, it has been unbelievable lately. The owner says what started out as a simple fundraising idea quickly ballooned into something much bigger and now, they've raised a whopping amount for Ukraine.

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It is day 26 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. Over 3.5 million people have fled Ukraine, triggering a refugee crisis.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Refugee arrivals continue across Europe as the conflict enters day 26

Ukraine President Zelensky has compared the Russian invasion to Nazi Germany during his address in front of Israel lawmakers.

Ukraine President Zelensky makes Holocaust comparisons while addressing the Israeli parliament

The sanctions may have finally hit home for the Russian president Vladimir Putin. Reports suggest that the leader may have to live without his rumored Botox treatments as the US drug maker Abbvie suspends operations for its aesthetic products in Russia.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv has batted for 'meaningful' dialogue to resolve the conflict. Zelensky also said that If talks with Russia fail, it could to world war 3.

Ukraine President Zelensky: If talks with Russia fail, it could lead to world war 3

It is day 26 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, Zelensky has issued a grim warning to Russia.

Zelensky issues a grim warning to Russia: 'Generations to suffer war consequences'

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the sanctions imposed by the West has created a global energy crisis. Now, South Korea and Germany held energy talks in Qatar.

South Korea & Germany hold energy talks in Qatar amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict

It is day 26 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 refuses to surrender Mariupol.

Mariupol: People buried on the roadside as Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion intensifies

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Officials on Sunday (March 20) have revealed that a deputy commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet was killed in combat in the besieged port city of Mariupol. The governor of Sevastopol Mikhail Razvozhayev said on Telegram: "Captain 1st Rank Andrei Nikolayevich Paly was killed in the fighting to liberate Mariupol from Ukrainian Nazis." Razvozhayev added that Paly was an "open and decent person" and "enjoyed great authority in the fleet." ALSO READ | Zelensky signs decree to combine national TV channels into one platform Although, media reports have stated that the Russian officials have just confirmed the news as Ukraine had claimed it killed Paly earlier. For the unversed, Sevastopol is a port city in Crimea and the base of Russia's Black Sea Fleet. Crimea was annexed by Moscow from Ukraine in 2014. Paly's death was also confirmed in the Russian upper parliamentary house by Yekaterina Altabaeva, who is the lawmaker of Sevastopol. ALSO READ | 'Go Home': Ukrainian protesters confront Russian military vehicles in Kherson "Sevastopol has suffered a heavy, irreparable loss," Altabaeva said on Telegram, adding that Paly had died during "battles for the liberation of Mariupol from Nazis". The exact date of Paly's death has not been revealed and there was no immediate confirmation from Russia's defence ministry. Russia, which has been conducting a military operation in Ukraine since February 24, has insisted that its neighbour never join NATO, and has also called for its "demilitarisation" and "denazification". WATCH | Zelensky compares Russian invasion to Nazi Germany during his address in front of Israeli lawmakers ×

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Senior Russian naval officer killed in Mariupol, officials confirm death

The Ukrainian authorities have claimed that Russia has deployed its special assassination group to eliminate the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Intel reports: Wagner mercenaries in Kyiv with orders to kill Ukrainian President Zelensky

The Austrian foreign minister is on a visit to India he has said that the Russian president Vladimir Putin miscalculated his invasion of Ukraine and thought that Ukrainians will not put up a fight. Speaking to our principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, the minister spoke about the Austrian model of neutrality and why the Russian invasion will impact global politics for the next coming years.

Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine, says Austrian foreign minister

At least eight people have died in Kyiv after Russian forces shelled a shopping centre on Sunday. A huge blast shook the city, the video of the blast was release by Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Blast rocks Kyiv's shopping district, 8 killed

In a big boost to Slovakia's defence, the Patriot air defence system has arrived in Slovakia amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Slovakia has also offered to send its older S-300 system to Ukraine.

Slovakia to drop S-300 defence system, needs to 'get rid' of Russian dependence

Austrian foreign minister&nbsp;Alexander Schallenberg who is on India visit has said that Russian President Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine and "&nbsp;thought Ukrainians won't put up a fight, and he thought west won't react strongly". The Austrian FM met External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday and he is the first European Foreign minister to visit Delhi since the Russian invasion started on 24th February.&nbsp;

Speaking to our&nbsp;Principal Diplomatic Sidhant Sibal, FM&nbsp;Schallenberg on Austrian Model of neutrality for Ukraine said, " this is something Ukrainians themselves have to decide and we have to respect their own decision". There were reports of Kremlin proposing an Austria, Sweden model for Ukraine.

Asked on French President Macron proposing EU army, FM said, " Austria by constitution is neutral country we could not prevent such a development but might not be part of EU army at the end because that is core issue of being neutral". During the Delhi visit, the foreign minister is accompanied by a large business delegation.

WION: What brings you here to Delhi amid the geopolitical turmoil we are witnessing?

Alexander Schallenberg: I am happy to be here, I grew up here in India Its sort of homecoming to certain degree. And secondly, we have something&nbsp;we thought was never possible, we have war again in Europe and we have a brutal invasion of Russia in Ukraine, and this is a country actually neighboring Austria. Seen from Vienna, the capital of Austria, the border of Ukraine is closer than the western most part of the country and we are not a big country. As you said, we are witnessing an earthquake, tectonic shifts are taking place and while witnessing that we have to realize that we have to not only focus on Ukraine, this is not a European war, the shock waves will be felt all around the globe, also in South Asia, also in India. India has been a key partner in a very geopolitically important region, and we have to look into the Indo pacific region, what is going on here, what is China doing to take out of this conflict we have seen as a message and I believe politics wont be same in next coming years.&nbsp;

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WION: You meet with India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, what were the key focus areas? and I believe Ukraine was the major component of discussion?

Alexander Schallenberg: Yes, we discussed obviously the situation going on in Europe, possible impact in Asia and India in particular, but we also discussed regional issues. I had to spend last couple of days in Pakistan. This is a very important region, it is an important region world wide, key region if you want stability in the wider Asian region. We discussed bilateral issues too, I am accompanied by larger business delegation and believe there is huge potential between Austria and India business wise. The aim of the whole trip is to put Austria more firmly on political and economic map of India and vice versa, to put India more firmly on our political and economic map, in Austria.

WION: How do you India's stance when it comes to Ukraine crisis?

Alexander Schallenberg: For us this is something that is happening in the neighborhood, its a shock basically. We thought this wont happen again, we see tanks moving into, country invading it. I believe everybody has to realize that it is a frontal attack on international security architecture. We have been building after the 2nd world war and after the fall of iron curtain. This is something that will leave no body indifferent because everybody will be touched.&nbsp;

WION: The Ukraine, Russian side have discussed an Austrian model of neutrality? your reaction to it?

Alexander Schallenberg: Yes, it worked for us, I have to say. The Indian audience might not know but Austria after the 2nd world war was occupied for 10 years by the allies, meaning the Brits, The Americans, The French and the Red army, the Soviet Union at that time. We managed to get a treaty and declared our self-neutral and everybody pulled out as a consequence. But this was unique to Austria, every country, people have to take own path and I have to say Ukrainians are struggling the fighting, the courage is impressive and I think you have to be very careful to suggest to them, at this moment when they are being attacked from outside, listen guys get neutral and everything will be over, this is something Ukrainians themselves have to decide and we have to respect there own decision.

WION: France's President Macron has suggested an EU army, your take..

Alexander Schallenberg: If you look at the history of European integration, at the beginning of history there was a deal of having a defence union, including possibly an EU Army but this idea has never dissipated, never disappeared and what we are witnessing now, you can call it a geopolitical shock for Europe. We have been very peaceful force focused on economic affairs but in last 2-3 weeks we have taken geopolitical stance, which I believe will not go away. And yes to be more resilient as far as military means are concerned is a topic which is very much in present, upfront in political debate and yes we have seen countries like Germany, and even Austria has decided to increase defence spending. That is an immediate reaction to situation in Ukraine. EU Army could be at the very end of this development. For us, neutral country, Austria by constitution is neutral country we could not prevent such a development but might not be part of EU army at the end because that is core issue of being neutral.

WION: And I think you haven't allowed weapons to be transferred to Ukraine from your territory...

Alexander Schallenberg: We have allowed it, we have a system that is there is an international decision ether by the EU, by OECD, or by the UN then we can allow transfer through Austrian territory. We have a foreign policy decision by the European Union, so we are not preventing any kind of transport. As far a politically we are concerned, Austria is not neutral. We are neutral in military terms, we are not neutral politically. We have never been since 1955, we know exactly where we stand, we are on the side of international law, humanitarian law, and rules based international order.&nbsp;

WION: Lot of worry for China in the Asia, in India, an aggressive China. Do you see impact of Ukraine crisis in India pacific and what can Austria do to strengthen the vision?

Alexander Schallenberg: I believe what we are witnessing is the fact is Putin miscalculated. He thought Ukrainians won't put up a fight, and he thought west won't react strongly, well he was wrong on both accounts. I believe the west is standing together so strongly, the US, Canada, Australia and the EU and other countries, like minded country has a very strong message for everybody on the planet, that is you attack rules based order, we wont stand ideally and simply watch and there will be a reaction.

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WION: You are here in Delhi, after 15 years a visit by Austrian foreign minister, how will your visit strengthen the ties?

Alexander Schallenberg: I am extremely pleased because I am accompanied by nearly 20 business people and will conclude contracts. This is something, the visit will have very concrete results,&nbsp; and Austrian business can bring a lot to India, on green technologies, infrastructure, rail roads, we are top leaders in the planet, we have hidden champions and we have a very mutual beneficial relationship which could be strengthened and increased in next couple of years. The last time, 15 years ago when an Austrian foreign minister visited India, I was part of the delegation, I was then the spokesperson of the minister and changes are impressive, to the better. I have a soft spot for India, that is obvious, I am seeing the progress and I believe Austria companies, cultural wise we could be part of this development in this beautiful country.&nbsp; &nbsp;

WION: You said you have soft spot for India, and you grew up in India, can you talk about this?

Alexander Schallenberg: As a very small kid, I spent 5 years here, and left at the age of 9 but that is sufficient to get flavor, feeing, the colors, the smell, taste and so on. And I had the opportunity to visit some of the places I have been playing as a kid, and luckily, they remain unchanged like the Lodi Garden where I played as a kid. Its a home coming to a certain degree and this is a country which has been very attaching.

Austrian foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg who is on India visit has said that Russian President Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine and " thought Ukrainians won't put up a fight, and he thought west won't react strongly".

Austrian foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg who is on India visit has said that Russian President Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine and " thought Ukrainians won't put up a fight, and he thought west won't react strongly". The Austrian FM met External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday and he is the first European Foreign minister to visit Delhi since the Russian invasion started on 24th February. Speaking to our Principal Diplomatic Sidhant Sibal, FM Schallenberg on Austrian Model of neutrality for Ukraine said, " this is something Ukrainians themselves have to decide and we have to respect their own decision". There were reports of Kremlin proposing an Austria, Sweden model for Ukraine. Asked on French President Macron proposing EU army, FM said, " Austria by constitution is neutral country we could not prevent such a development but might not be part of EU army at the end because that is core issue of being neutral". During the Delhi visit, the foreign minister is accompanied by a large business delegation. WION: What brings you here to Delhi amid the geopolitical turmoil we are witnessing? Alexander Schallenberg: I am happy to be here, I grew up here in India Its sort of homecoming to certain degree. And secondly, we have something we thought was never possible, we have war again in Europe and we have a brutal invasion of Russia in Ukraine, and this is a country actually neighboring Austria. Seen from Vienna, the capital of Austria, the border of Ukraine is closer than the western most part of the country and we are not a big country. As you said, we are witnessing an earthquake, tectonic shifts are taking place and while witnessing that we have to realize that we have to not only focus on Ukraine, this is not a European war, the shock waves will be felt all around the globe, also in South Asia, also in India. India has been a key partner in a very geopolitically important region, and we have to look into the Indo pacific region, what is going on here, what is China doing to take out of this conflict we have seen as a message and I believe politics wont be same in next coming years. Also read | Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution WION: You meet with India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar, what were the key focus areas? and I believe Ukraine was the major component of discussion? Alexander Schallenberg: Yes, we discussed obviously the situation going on in Europe, possible impact in Asia and India in particular, but we also discussed regional issues. I had to spend last couple of days in Pakistan. This is a very important region, it is an important region world wide, key region if you want stability in the wider Asian region. We discussed bilateral issues too, I am accompanied by larger business delegation and believe there is huge potential between Austria and India business wise. The aim of the whole trip is to put Austria more firmly on political and economic map of India and vice versa, to put India more firmly on our political and economic map, in Austria. WION: How do you India's stance when it comes to Ukraine crisis? Alexander Schallenberg: For us this is something that is happening in the neighborhood, its a shock basically. We thought this wont happen again, we see tanks moving into, country invading it. I believe everybody has to realize that it is a frontal attack on international security architecture. We have been building after the 2nd world war and after the fall of iron curtain. This is something that will leave no body indifferent because everybody will be touched. WION: The Ukraine, Russian side have discussed an Austrian model of neutrality? your reaction to it? Alexander Schallenberg: Yes, it worked for us, I have to say. The Indian audience might not know but Austria after the 2nd world war was occupied for 10 years by the allies, meaning the Brits, The Americans, The French and the Red army, the Soviet Union at that time. We managed to get a treaty and declared our self-neutral and everybody pulled out as a consequence. But this was unique to Austria, every country, people have to take own path and I have to say Ukrainians are struggling the fighting, the courage is impressive and I think you have to be very careful to suggest to them, at this moment when they are being attacked from outside, listen guys get neutral and everything will be over, this is something Ukrainians themselves have to decide and we have to respect there own decision. WION: France's President Macron has suggested an EU army, your take.. Alexander Schallenberg: If you look at the history of European integration, at the beginning of history there was a deal of having a defence union, including possibly an EU Army but this idea has never dissipated, never disappeared and what we are witnessing now, you can call it a geopolitical shock for Europe. We have been very peaceful force focused on economic affairs but in last 2-3 weeks we have taken geopolitical stance, which I believe will not go away. And yes to be more resilient as far as military means are concerned is a topic which is very much in present, upfront in political debate and yes we have seen countries like Germany, and even Austria has decided to increase defence spending. That is an immediate reaction to situation in Ukraine. EU Army could be at the very end of this development. For us, neutral country, Austria by constitution is neutral country we could not prevent such a development but might not be part of EU army at the end because that is core issue of being neutral. WION: And I think you haven't allowed weapons to be transferred to Ukraine from your territory... Alexander Schallenberg: We have allowed it, we have a system that is there is an international decision ether by the EU, by OECD, or by the UN then we can allow transfer through Austrian territory. We have a foreign policy decision by the European Union, so we are not preventing any kind of transport. As far a politically we are concerned, Austria is not neutral. We are neutral in military terms, we are not neutral politically. We have never been since 1955, we know exactly where we stand, we are on the side of international law, humanitarian law, and rules based international order. WION: Lot of worry for China in the Asia, in India, an aggressive China. Do you see impact of Ukraine crisis in India pacific and what can Austria do to strengthen the vision? Alexander Schallenberg: I believe what we are witnessing is the fact is Putin miscalculated. He thought Ukrainians won't put up a fight, and he thought west won't react strongly, well he was wrong on both accounts. I believe the west is standing together so strongly, the US, Canada, Australia and the EU and other countries, like minded country has a very strong message for everybody on the planet, that is you attack rules based order, we wont stand ideally and simply watch and there will be a reaction. Also read | Senior Russian naval officer killed in Mariupol, officials confirm death WION: You are here in Delhi, after 15 years a visit by Austrian foreign minister, how will your visit strengthen the ties? Alexander Schallenberg: I am extremely pleased because I am accompanied by nearly 20 business people and will conclude contracts. This is something, the visit will have very concrete results, and Austrian business can bring a lot to India, on green technologies, infrastructure, rail roads, we are top leaders in the planet, we have hidden champions and we have a very mutual beneficial relationship which could be strengthened and increased in next couple of years. The last time, 15 years ago when an Austrian foreign minister visited India, I was part of the delegation, I was then the spokesperson of the minister and changes are impressive, to the better. I have a soft spot for India, that is obvious, I am seeing the progress and I believe Austria companies, cultural wise we could be part of this development in this beautiful country. WION: You said you have soft spot for India, and you grew up in India, can you talk about this? Alexander Schallenberg: As a very small kid, I spent 5 years here, and left at the age of 9 but that is sufficient to get flavor, feeing, the colors, the smell, taste and so on. And I had the opportunity to visit some of the places I have been playing as a kid, and luckily, they remain unchanged like the Lodi Garden where I played as a kid. Its a home coming to a certain degree and this is a country which has been very attaching.

In Delhi, Austrian foreign minister says Putin "miscalculated" his invasion of Ukraine

Hassan Pisecká, the 11-year-old boy, who earlier this month fled Ukraine travelling 750 miles alone, is now back with his family in Slovakia. The photo of Pissecka, who had just a phone number scribbled on his hand, had gone viral.

He was carrying only passport, a plastic bag and the phone number. &nbsp;

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Júlia Pisecká, the boy's mother, had stayed behind when Russia began the invasion to look after her mother, who was unable to flee. &nbsp;

When he reached the border, the officials were struck by his "smile, fearlessness and determination".

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Using the number and a note tied to his waist, his family was contacted in Slovakia. Finally, he was reunited with his four siblings. &nbsp;

He "isn't thinking about the future" and is happy to be "safe", Hassan's sister said while translating his words to&nbsp;'Good Morning Britain'.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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"He says the most important is to be in the place where he has family. He likes this city because it's safe. He doesn't know about the future because he doesn't know about the situation in Ukraine. He is not thinking about the future, he just wants to be with us," Hassan's sister added.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Hassan's mother, grandmother and their dog have also been able to flee and join Hassan and his siblings.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Júlia, who is a widow, told The Sun, "The train ride was very difficult. Hundreds were crammed in a single car. But we had to escape so our family could be back together. I’d like to thank everyone from my heart. We have to start from scratch. We lost everything we’ve had but we’re healthy."&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Hassan Pisecká, the 11-year-old boy, who earlier this month fled Ukraine travelling 750 miles alone, is now back with his family in Slovakia. The photo of Pissecka, who had just a phone number scribbled on his hand, had gone viral.

Hassan Pisecká, the 11-year-old boy, who earlier this month fled Ukraine travelling 750 miles alone, is now back with his family in Slovakia. The photo of Pissecka, who had just a phone number scribbled on his hand, had gone viral. He was carrying only passport, a plastic bag and the phone number. Also Read: Did Russian cosmonauts wear Ukrainian flag’s colours at ISS? Idea gets refuted Júlia Pisecká, the boy's mother, had stayed behind when Russia began the invasion to look after her mother, who was unable to flee. When he reached the border, the officials were struck by his "smile, fearlessness and determination". Mini dude, just 11, who went 600 miles ALONE across #Ukraine to #Slovakia with just a phone number written on his hand is reunited with his Mom & family😊#HassanPisecka had just a bag & passport & at the border volunteers then rang the number for him 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vglc4dVQr2 — Mr Pål Christiansen 🇳🇴😍🇬🇧 (@TheNorskaPaul) March 17, 2022 × Using the number and a note tied to his waist, his family was contacted in Slovakia. Finally, he was reunited with his four siblings. He "isn't thinking about the future" and is happy to be "safe", Hassan's sister said while translating his words to 'Good Morning Britain'. Also Read | Thousands of Mariupol residents forced to relocate to Russia: City council "He says the most important is to be in the place where he has family. He likes this city because it's safe. He doesn't know about the future because he doesn't know about the situation in Ukraine. He is not thinking about the future, he just wants to be with us," Hassan's sister added. Hassan's mother, grandmother and their dog have also been able to flee and join Hassan and his siblings. Júlia, who is a widow, told The Sun, "The train ride was very difficult. Hundreds were crammed in a single car. But we had to escape so our family could be back together. I’d like to thank everyone from my heart. We have to start from scratch. We lost everything we’ve had but we’re healthy." (With inputs from agencies)

11-year-old boy who fled Ukraine with only a phone number gets reunited with family in Slovakia

Day 26 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: Fierce fighting grips Mariupol

Blasts rock Kyiv's shopping district as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters day 26

On Monday, the mortal remains of an Indian doctor who was slain in a war-torn Ukraine by Russian bombardment landed in Bengaluru.

Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagaudar, a Kharkiv National Medical University final-year medical student, killed in the combat zone on March 1.

Naveen was from the Haveri district of Karnataka.&nbsp;

At midnight, a member of Naveen's family and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai were present at the Bengaluru airport to receive the body.

They paid their respects to the deceased, and the Chief Minister laid a wreath on his mortal remains.&nbsp;

"I thank the Central Government for making efforts on bringing back the mortal remains of Naveen Shekharappa Gyangoudar, who was killed in a shelling attack in Ukraine. It's unfortunate that we lost him in the shelling," CM Bommai said wrote in a letter. 
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On Monday, the mortal remains of an Indian doctor who was slain in a war-torn Ukraine by Russian bombardment landed in Bengaluru. Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagaudar, a Kharkiv National Medical University final-year medical student, killed in the combat zone on March 1.

On Monday, the mortal remains of an Indian doctor who was slain in a war-torn Ukraine by Russian bombardment landed in Bengaluru. Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagaudar, a Kharkiv National Medical University final-year medical student, killed in the combat zone on March 1. Naveen was from the Haveri district of Karnataka. At midnight, a member of Naveen's family and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai were present at the Bengaluru airport to receive the body. They paid their respects to the deceased, and the Chief Minister laid a wreath on his mortal remains. "I thank the Central Government for making efforts on bringing back the mortal remains of Naveen Shekharappa Gyangoudar, who was killed in a shelling attack in Ukraine. It's unfortunate that we lost him in the shelling," CM Bommai said wrote in a letter. Hon'ble @narendramodi ji with your efforts the mortal remains of Naveen Shekharappa Gyangoudar is reaching Bengaluru at 2:45 am on Monday. Myself and people of Karantaka are grateful to your deep concern. pic.twitter.com/ULq8iQMnU4 — Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai) March 20, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

Body of Indian medical student killed in Ukraine arrives in Bengaluru

The Ukraine-Russia war has been devastating for Ukraine and the people staying in the country but this war has also seen more heart-warming stories come out of the struggles of the Ukrainians.<o:p></o:p>

A picture of an injured mother and a small child was published by a hospital in Kyiv. 

According to the Facebook post, the bombing from the Russian forces started when the mother was breastfeeding her new-born child while the child’s father was also at home. 

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The sudden bombing took them by surprise but the mother was able to shield the child and both of them survived the attack.<o:p></o:p>

Fighting continued in Ukraine as the Russian forces are still trying to make their way into Kyiv. Two children were killed in the town of Rubizhne after a residential building collapsed from the firing.<o:p></o:p>

The rubble from the building caused serious damage to the people staying around the building and while another woman was killed in the shelling, her daughter survived and was in a stable condition.

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Rubizhne is a part of small towns and villages that are still in Ukrainian control but are placed very close to the pro-Russian areas inside eastern Ukraine. It has become a focus point for the Russian forces who want to make significant territorial gains to the northwest in the region around Kharkiv.<o:p></o:p>

On Friday, Reuters reported that four people were killed and ten others injured as Russian artillery opened up across a series of communities in the region, according to local Ukrainian authorities.

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The Ukraine-Russia war has been devastating for Ukraine and the people staying in the country but this war has also seen more heart-warming stories come out of the struggles of the Ukrainians.

The Ukraine-Russia war has been devastating for Ukraine and the people staying in the country but this war has also seen more heart-warming stories come out of the struggles of the Ukrainians. A picture of an injured mother and a small child was published by a hospital in Kyiv. According to the Facebook post, the bombing from the Russian forces started when the mother was breastfeeding her new-born child while the child’s father was also at home. Also read | Ukraine-Russia conflict: US President Biden to visit Poland this week The sudden bombing took them by surprise but the mother was able to shield the child and both of them survived the attack. Fighting continued in Ukraine as the Russian forces are still trying to make their way into Kyiv. Two children were killed in the town of Rubizhne after a residential building collapsed from the firing. The rubble from the building caused serious damage to the people staying around the building and while another woman was killed in the shelling, her daughter survived and was in a stable condition. Also read | Senior Russian naval officer killed in Mariupol, officials confirm death Rubizhne is a part of small towns and villages that are still in Ukrainian control but are placed very close to the pro-Russian areas inside eastern Ukraine. It has become a focus point for the Russian forces who want to make significant territorial gains to the northwest in the region around Kharkiv. On Friday, Reuters reported that four people were killed and ten others injured as Russian artillery opened up across a series of communities in the region, according to local Ukrainian authorities. Watch | Russia targets residential areas of Kyiv

Mother shields baby daughter from shelling in Kyiv amid Ukraine-Russia war

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

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (March 20) addressed Isreali parliament and urged the Jewish nation to abandon neutrality and support Ukraine which is being invaded by Russia.&nbsp;

Zelensky, who himself is Jewish, has already addressed legislatures of the US, the UK and Germany.&nbsp;

In remarks that at several points compared Russian aggression to the Holocaust, Zelensky said that "Ukraine made the choice to save Jews 80 years ago."&nbsp;

"Now it's time for Israel to make its choice."

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has walked a careful diplomatic line since Russia launched its invasion on February 24.

Stressing Israel's strong ties to Moscow and Kyiv, Bennett has sought to preserve delicate security cooperation with Russia, which has troops in Syria, across Israel's northern border.

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Bennett has held regular phone calls with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, including a three-hour meeting with Putin at the Kremlin on March 5.

While Ukrainian officials have voiced appreciation for Bennett's mediation efforts, Zelensky on Sunday implied that this too had proven to be a misstep.

"We can mediate between states but not between good and evil," the Ukrainian leader said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (March 20) addressed Isreali parliament and urged the Jewish nation to abandon neutrality and support Ukraine which is being invaded by Russia.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (March 20) addressed Isreali parliament and urged the Jewish nation to abandon neutrality and support Ukraine which is being invaded by Russia. Zelensky, who himself is Jewish, has already addressed legislatures of the US, the UK and Germany. In remarks that at several points compared Russian aggression to the Holocaust, Zelensky said that "Ukraine made the choice to save Jews 80 years ago." "Now it's time for Israel to make its choice." × Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has walked a careful diplomatic line since Russia launched its invasion on February 24. Stressing Israel's strong ties to Moscow and Kyiv, Bennett has sought to preserve delicate security cooperation with Russia, which has troops in Syria, across Israel's northern border. Also Read | High risk of attack from Belarus on western Volyn region of Ukraine, says presidential office Bennett has held regular phone calls with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, including a three-hour meeting with Putin at the Kremlin on March 5. While Ukrainian officials have voiced appreciation for Bennett's mediation efforts, Zelensky on Sunday implied that this too had proven to be a misstep. "We can mediate between states but not between good and evil," the Ukrainian leader said. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky addresses Israel parliament, compares Russian invasion to Holocaust

Away from the fighting in Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian ballet dancers rubbed shoulders in London on Saturday in a charity event that united some of the world`s leading dance performers for humanitarian relief in the war-torn eastern European nation. 
 
About 20 dancers, with glistening bodies and graceful moves, received thunderous applause from the packed auditorium at the London Coliseum theatre for the `Dance for Ukraine` gala. 
 
"We have so many loved ones back home. We couldn`t just sit idly at home and just watch news, we wanted to do something," Ivan Putrov, who is from Ukraine and organised the event with Romanian Alina Cojocaru, told Reuters.

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Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, an attack Moscow calls a "special operation" to demilitarise its neighbour. 
 
The U.N. human rights office has said at least 847 civilians had been killed and 1,399 wounded in Ukraine as of Friday. More than 3.3 million refugees have fled Ukraine through its western border, with around 2 million more displaced inside the country. 
 
Some audience members were draped in the Ukrainian flag for the event, with dancers from many countries including Brazil, Italy and Britain providing glamour to the stage that was lit in shades of yellow and blue.

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Katja Khaniukova from Ukraine and Natalia Osipova from Russia were among those who took part. There were also dancers from the United States, France, Japan and Argentina at the event, which the organisers said raised at least 140,000 pounds ($184,520.00) for the Disasters Emergency Committee`s Ukraine appeal. 
 
"So many of the artists contacted us wanting to join so it is inspiring how overwhelming the support is from the people, but we need more support in Ukraine, more support from different governments around the world," said Putrov.

Away from the fighting in Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian ballet dancers rubbed shoulders in London on Saturday in a charity event that united some of the world`s leading dance performers for humanitarian relief in the war-torn eastern European nation.

Away from the fighting in Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian ballet dancers rubbed shoulders in London on Saturday in a charity event that united some of the world`s leading dance performers for humanitarian relief in the war-torn eastern European nation. About 20 dancers, with glistening bodies and graceful moves, received thunderous applause from the packed auditorium at the London Coliseum theatre for the `Dance for Ukraine` gala. "We have so many loved ones back home. We couldn`t just sit idly at home and just watch news, we wanted to do something," Ivan Putrov, who is from Ukraine and organised the event with Romanian Alina Cojocaru, told Reuters. Exclusive: Italian composer Matteo Bocelli speaks to WION ahead of his first trip to India Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, an attack Moscow calls a "special operation" to demilitarise its neighbour. The U.N. human rights office has said at least 847 civilians had been killed and 1,399 wounded in Ukraine as of Friday. More than 3.3 million refugees have fled Ukraine through its western border, with around 2 million more displaced inside the country. Some audience members were draped in the Ukrainian flag for the event, with dancers from many countries including Brazil, Italy and Britain providing glamour to the stage that was lit in shades of yellow and blue. Ukrainian ballet dancer Artyom Datsishin dies after getting injured in Russian shellings Katja Khaniukova from Ukraine and Natalia Osipova from Russia were among those who took part. There were also dancers from the United States, France, Japan and Argentina at the event, which the organisers said raised at least 140,000 pounds ($184,520.00) for the Disasters Emergency Committee`s Ukraine appeal. "So many of the artists contacted us wanting to join so it is inspiring how overwhelming the support is from the people, but we need more support in Ukraine, more support from different governments around the world," said Putrov.

Top ballet performers 'Dance for Ukraine' in charity event

Zelensky compares Russian invasion to Nazi Germany during his address in front of Israeli lawmakers

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky is all set to address Israeli lawmakers virtually. So, what is Israel's stand in the Conflict? Watch this report to find out.

Special room set up in Knesset for Zelesnky's speech in front of Israel's lawmakers

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia's siege of Mariupol was "a terror that will be remembered for centuries to come", while authorities in the strategic port city said thousands of residents there had been taken by force to Russia. 
 
FIGHTING, DIPLOMACY 
 
* Zelenskiy urged Switzerland to crack down on Russian oligarchs who he said were helping to wage war on his country from the safety of "beautiful Swiss towns". 
 
* Russia said it had used hypersonic Kinzhal (Dagger) missiles to destroy a large weapons depot in Ukraine`s western Ivano-Frankivsk region. 
 
* Russian President Putin is healthy, sane and "in better shape than ever", close ally Belarus President Lukashenko told Japanese TV. 
 
* A Russian mortar attack on Ukrainian town of Makariv in the Kyiv region killed seven people and hospitalised five on Friday, local police said in a statement. Russia denies targeting civilians. 
 
* A senior Chinese government official said that sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia are increasingly "outrageous". 
 
CIVILIANS 
 
* Pope Francis made a surprise visit to young refugees being treated in a paediatric hospital in Rome. 
 
* The UN human rights office said at least 847 civilians had been killed and 1,399 wounded in Ukraine as of Friday. The Ukrainian prosecutor general`s office said that 112 children have been killed. 
 
ECONOMY AND MARKETS 
 
* Ukraine may not produce enough crops to export if this year`s sowing campaigns are disrupted by the invasion, presidential adviser Oleh Ustenko said. 
 
SPACE SUITS 
 
* Russia`s space agency dismissed Western media reports suggesting Russian cosmonauts joining the International Space Station had chosen to wear yellow suits with a blue trim in support of Ukraine. "Sometimes yellow is just yellow," Roscosmos`s press service said on its Telegram channel. 
 
QUOTES 
 
* "To do this to a peaceful city... is a terror that will be remembered for centuries to come," Zelenskiy said of Russia`s attacks on Mariupol. 
 
* "When the alarm sounded, I covered the windows with blankets so one couldn`t hear it. My small ones made up a monster, the siren monster," said Tanya, a refugee in the Polish border town of Przemysl.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia's siege of Mariupol was "a terror that will be remembered for centuries to come", while authorities in the strategic port city said thousands of residents there had been taken by force to Russia.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said Russia's siege of Mariupol was "a terror that will be remembered for centuries to come", while authorities in the strategic port city said thousands of residents there had been taken by force to Russia. FIGHTING, DIPLOMACY * Zelenskiy urged Switzerland to crack down on Russian oligarchs who he said were helping to wage war on his country from the safety of "beautiful Swiss towns". * Russia said it had used hypersonic Kinzhal (Dagger) missiles to destroy a large weapons depot in Ukraine`s western Ivano-Frankivsk region. * Russian President Putin is healthy, sane and "in better shape than ever", close ally Belarus President Lukashenko told Japanese TV. * A Russian mortar attack on Ukrainian town of Makariv in the Kyiv region killed seven people and hospitalised five on Friday, local police said in a statement. Russia denies targeting civilians. * A senior Chinese government official said that sanctions imposed by Western nations on Russia are increasingly "outrageous". CIVILIANS * Pope Francis made a surprise visit to young refugees being treated in a paediatric hospital in Rome. * The UN human rights office said at least 847 civilians had been killed and 1,399 wounded in Ukraine as of Friday. The Ukrainian prosecutor general`s office said that 112 children have been killed. ECONOMY AND MARKETS * Ukraine may not produce enough crops to export if this year`s sowing campaigns are disrupted by the invasion, presidential adviser Oleh Ustenko said. SPACE SUITS * Russia`s space agency dismissed Western media reports suggesting Russian cosmonauts joining the International Space Station had chosen to wear yellow suits with a blue trim in support of Ukraine. "Sometimes yellow is just yellow," Roscosmos`s press service said on its Telegram channel. QUOTES * "To do this to a peaceful city... is a terror that will be remembered for centuries to come," Zelenskiy said of Russia`s attacks on Mariupol. * "When the alarm sounded, I covered the windows with blankets so one couldn`t hear it. My small ones made up a monster, the siren monster," said Tanya, a refugee in the Polish border town of Przemysl.

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