It is day 4 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's Nuclear deterrence forces were put on high alert.

Russia's Nuclear deterrence forces on high alert amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

India brought back the first batch of 219 Indians from war-hit Ukraine as part of 'Operation Ganga'. Now, India's External Affairs Ministry holds Briefing on the ongoing operation.

India's External Affairs Ministry holds Briefing on operation Ganga to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

It is day 4 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.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters 4th day: Clashes escalate in Donetsk

According to media reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with the Ukrainian government in Belarus as the fighting between the nations continue to escalate.

Russian President Putin's aide confirms Kyiv ready for talks amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Belarus' exiled opposition leader slammed the Belarusian President for supporting Russia in their invasive operations.

Belarus' exiled opposition leader slams Belarusian President backs Ukraine amid Russian invasion

<p>A beauty queen and former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has&nbsp;ditched her high heels for the combat shoes.&nbsp;<br />
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After the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-russia-claims-to-have-besieged-two-big-cities-in-ukraine-455211">Russian invasion</a>, Anastassia has stepped outside to protect her motherland and have reportedly joined the Ukrainian military to safeguard her nation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/i-stand-by-my-motherland-celebrities-from-ukraine-respond-to-russian-invasion-456843" hreflang="en">I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to the Russian invasion</a><br />
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Following the footsteps of their president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the people of the country have stepped outside in the war situation to save their homeland against Russia, many people have also voluntarily taken up arms to assist their country’s military.<br />
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Ever since the Russian invasion, Lenna has been sharing various Instagram stories addressing the crisis. Lenna, who represented Ukraine in the 2015 Miss Grand International beauty contest, shared a series of photos of herself where she can be seen carrying a gun and is in military uniform.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In one of the posts she shared on Saturday, she wrote: “Everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed!.” She has also shared a photo showing soldiers walking with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and called him a “true and strong leader.”</p>

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<p>She has also continuously urged for support and for donations to the Ukrainian armed forces.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-prince-william-and-kate-middleton-react-to-russian-invasion-we-stand-with-ukraine-457004" hreflang="en">Prince William and Kate Middleton react to Russian invasion: We stand with Ukraine</a><br />
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Lenna is a marketing and management graduate from Slavistik University in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has worked in Turkey - Bodrum, Ankara and Istanbul as pr manager. She knows five languages and has worked as a translator also.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As tensions escalated, many celebrities from around the world have reacted to the situation. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ukraine-russia-conflict-meghan-markle-priyanka-chopra-other-celebrities-react-456543">Read more here</a></p>


A beauty queen and former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has ditched her high heels for the combat shoes. After the Russian invasion, Anastassia has stepped outside to protect her motherland and have reportedly joined the Ukrainian military to safeguard her nation.

A beauty queen and former Miss Ukraine Anastasiia Lenna has ditched her high heels for the combat shoes. After the Russian invasion, Anastassia has stepped outside to protect her motherland and have reportedly joined the Ukrainian military to safeguard her nation. I stand by my motherland: Celebrities from Ukraine respond to the Russian invasion Following the footsteps of their president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the people of the country have stepped outside in the war situation to save their homeland against Russia, many people have also voluntarily taken up arms to assist their country’s military. Ever since the Russian invasion, Lenna has been sharing various Instagram stories addressing the crisis. Lenna, who represented Ukraine in the 2015 Miss Grand International beauty contest, shared a series of photos of herself where she can be seen carrying a gun and is in military uniform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Ukraine🇺🇦Anastasiia Lenna (@anastasiia.lenna) × In one of the posts she shared on Saturday, she wrote: “Everyone who crosses the Ukrainian border with the intent to invade will be killed!.” She has also shared a photo showing soldiers walking with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and called him a “true and strong leader.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Ukraine🇺🇦Anastasiia Lenna (@anastasiia.lenna) × She has also continuously urged for support and for donations to the Ukrainian armed forces. Prince William and Kate Middleton react to Russian invasion: We stand with Ukraine Lenna is a marketing and management graduate from Slavistik University in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has worked in Turkey - Bodrum, Ankara and Istanbul as pr manager. She knows five languages and has worked as a translator also. As tensions escalated, many celebrities from around the world have reacted to the situation. Read more here

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As Russian troops invade Ukraine, protesters have been gathering around the world to demonstrate against Putin's aggression. The world raised concerns on consequences.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Protesters take to the streets around the world in support of Ukraine

The capital of Ukraine Kyiv, is living under a blanket curfew. The residents have been asked to stay at home and off the streets as some Russian forces have managed to enter into the city.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Blanket curfew in Kyiv as Russian troops reach city

European Union Commission president Ursula von der Leyen commits to cutting Russian banks from Swift financial system to harm their ability to operate globally.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: EU proposes cutting some Russian banks from SWIFT

<p>Ukraine said on Sunday that it was ready to hold talks with Russia at Ukraine-Belarus border near Chernobyl exclusion zone. The development took place between Ukraine President Voldymyr Zelensky and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko</p>

<p>"The politicians agreed that the Ukrainian delegation would meet the Russian one without preconditions at the Ukraine-Belarus border, near the Pripyat River," Zelensky's office said in a statement.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that a Russian delegation was currently in the Belarusian city of Gomel. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Zelensky has said he will not hold talks with Russia on the territory of Belarus, where some Russian troops were stationed before invading on Ukraine's northern border.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Kyiv said Lukashenko assured Zelensky that "all planes, helicopters and missiles stationed on Belarus territory will remain on the ground during the travel, negotiations and return of the Ukrainian delegation".</p>

<p>Moscow has wanted to hold the talks in Kremlin-aligned Belarus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zelensky, refusing to travel to Minsk, said Kyiv had proposed "Warsaw, Bratislava, Budapest, Istanbul, Baku" as options to Russia.</p>

<p>Ukraine fought off an incursion by Russian troops into its second city Kharkiv on Sunday, the fourth day of the invasion, but Putin raised international alarm by putting nuclear forces on alert.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ukraine said on Sunday that it was ready to hold talks with Russia at Ukraine-Belarus border near Chernobyl exclusion zone. The development took place between Ukraine President Voldymyr Zelensky and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko "The politicians agreed that the Ukrainian delegation would meet the Russian one without preconditions at the Ukraine-Belarus border, near the Pripyat River," Zelensky's office said in a statement.

Ukraine said on Sunday that it was ready to hold talks with Russia at Ukraine-Belarus border near Chernobyl exclusion zone. The development took place between Ukraine President Voldymyr Zelensky and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko "The politicians agreed that the Ukrainian delegation would meet the Russian one without preconditions at the Ukraine-Belarus border, near the Pripyat River," Zelensky's office said in a statement. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that a Russian delegation was currently in the Belarusian city of Gomel. Zelensky has said he will not hold talks with Russia on the territory of Belarus, where some Russian troops were stationed before invading on Ukraine's northern border. But Kyiv said Lukashenko assured Zelensky that "all planes, helicopters and missiles stationed on Belarus territory will remain on the ground during the travel, negotiations and return of the Ukrainian delegation". Moscow has wanted to hold the talks in Kremlin-aligned Belarus. Zelensky, refusing to travel to Minsk, said Kyiv had proposed "Warsaw, Bratislava, Budapest, Istanbul, Baku" as options to Russia. Ukraine fought off an incursion by Russian troops into its second city Kharkiv on Sunday, the fourth day of the invasion, but Putin raised international alarm by putting nuclear forces on alert. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine agrees to talk with Russia at Belarus border

Ukrainian citizens have been asked to help fight the enemy at the gates. Men in the age group of 18 to 60 have been asked to stay back. Families packed up whatever they could carry on their backs to seek shelter across the border mainly in places like Romania, Poland and Moldova.

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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president and ambassador of the International Judo Federation on Sunday.</p>

<p>The sports governing body removed Putin in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.</p>

<p>"In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Vladimir Putin's status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation," the International Judo Federation in a statement said.</p>

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<p>The Russian President ordered special military operations on February 24 "to protect" the people in the Donbas region.</p>

<p>Earlier, Putin had recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions - Donetsk and Luhansk - as independent entities.</p>

<p>Russia has been facing immense criticism, especially from the western countries over the recent actions. A number of countries including the US, UK and Germany have applied fresh rounds of sanctions on Russia.</p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president and ambassador of the International Judo Federation on Sunday. The sports governing body removed Putin in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president and ambassador of the International Judo Federation on Sunday. The sports governing body removed Putin in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. "In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Vladimir Putin's status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation," the International Judo Federation in a statement said. ALSO READ: Emotional Iga Swiatek voices support for Ukraine after clinching Qatar Open title The Russian President ordered special military operations on February 24 "to protect" the people in the Donbas region. Earlier, Putin had recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions - Donetsk and Luhansk - as independent entities. Russia has been facing immense criticism, especially from the western countries over the recent actions. A number of countries including the US, UK and Germany have applied fresh rounds of sanctions on Russia.

International Judo Federation suspends Vladimir Putin as its honorary president amid Russia-Ukraine war

Several countries have closed their airspace to Russian flights, as Moscow faces rising pressure over the invasion of Ukraine. Commercial airlines are also avoiding airspace around Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus following Russia's invasion.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Countries close airspace to Russian carriers

Western nations are going to hunt down Russian oligarchs’ “yachts, jets, fancy cars and luxury homes,” says a US official, after White House, EU and other allies announce new sanctions against Russia.

US official: West to hunt down Russian oligarchs' jets, cars

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According to media reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with the Ukrainian government in Belarus as the fighting between the nations continue to escalate. However Ukraine President said that he can hold talks but in other locations.

Russia pitches talk amid offensive: Ukraine President rejects Belarus talks offer

<p>British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned on Sunday that Russia-Ukraine conflict could last a "number of years". She added that the world needed to be prepared for Moscow "to seek to use even worse weapons".</p>

<p>"I fear this will be a long haul, this could be a number of years," Truss told Sky News.</p>

<p>"Russia have strong forces and we know the Ukrainians are brave, they are determined to stand up for their sovereignty and territorial integrity and they are determined to fight," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Truss said, citing intelligence that Ukraine was "continuing to resist Russian advances" and that there had not been "significant changes" overnight.</p>

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<p>But she warned Russian President Vladimir Putin could deploy more deadly weapons.</p>

<p>"This could well be the beginning the end for Putin and I fear that he is determined to use the most unsavoury means in this war.</p>

<p>"I fear this conflict could be very, very bloody. We do need to be prepared for Russia to seek to use even worse weapons," she added.</p>

<p>However, Putin "should be aware the International Criminal Court is already looking at what is happening in Ukraine and there will be serious consequences for him personally," she told Sky News.</p>

<p>Western allies on Saturday agreed on a new volley of financial sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including the exclusion of a number of Russian banks from the SWIFT interbank system.</p>

<p>The allies also agreed to impose restrictive measures to prevent the Russian central bank from "using international financial transactions to prop up the ruble", a senior US official said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned on Sunday that Russia-Ukraine conflict could last a "number of years". She added that the world needed to be prepared for Moscow "to seek to use even worse weapons".

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned on Sunday that Russia-Ukraine conflict could last a "number of years". She added that the world needed to be prepared for Moscow "to seek to use even worse weapons". "I fear this will be a long haul, this could be a number of years," Truss told Sky News. "Russia have strong forces and we know the Ukrainians are brave, they are determined to stand up for their sovereignty and territorial integrity and they are determined to fight," she said. Truss said, citing intelligence that Ukraine was "continuing to resist Russian advances" and that there had not been "significant changes" overnight. Click here for latest on Russia-Ukraine conflict But she warned Russian President Vladimir Putin could deploy more deadly weapons. "This could well be the beginning the end for Putin and I fear that he is determined to use the most unsavoury means in this war. "I fear this conflict could be very, very bloody. We do need to be prepared for Russia to seek to use even worse weapons," she added. However, Putin "should be aware the International Criminal Court is already looking at what is happening in Ukraine and there will be serious consequences for him personally," she told Sky News. Western allies on Saturday agreed on a new volley of financial sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including the exclusion of a number of Russian banks from the SWIFT interbank system. The allies also agreed to impose restrictive measures to prevent the Russian central bank from "using international financial transactions to prop up the ruble", a senior US official said. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine conflict may last 'number of years', says UK

India brought back the first batch of 219 Indians from war-hit Ukraine as part of 'Operation Ganga'. WION's Siddhant Sibbal brings you more insights.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Western countries unite to bolster Ukraine's defence against Russia. Australia to provide 'lethal aid' to Ukraine.

Bolstering Ukraine's defence amid Russian attack: Australia to provide 'lethal aid' to Ukraine

Day 4 of the Russian invasion: Ukraine leaves door open for negotiations but rejects talk in Belarus

US President Joe Biden has approved $350 million in immediate support to Ukraine’s defence after Kyiv’s defence minister urged the West to send anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles to help it repel Russia’s military assault on his country.

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Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the attack on Ukraine has consequences for Europe.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Russian invasion: Attack on Ukraine has consequences for Europe

<p>For Khwaish Thapa, 19, from the Indian state of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, the Ukrainian town of Kharkiv was home away from home. The Russian invasion of the country changed all that.</p>

<p>Just hours before she was asked to switch off her phone due to security alert, Thapa, a student in Kharkiv National Medical University, spoke to WION on how her life was transformed overnight.</p>

<p>“On February 23, I dropped my friend to the bus stand to board the flight back to India. I came back to my apartment. Until then it was just like any other day.”&nbsp;</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">Thapa was to board her flight back home on February 25. She is currently taking shelter in a basement with 500 other students. Nobody around her thought events would spiral into a war-like situation before she went to bed that night.&nbsp;</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">“At 5 AM, it was my father who called from India to break the news to me. And that’s when I peeped from my window to see and hear sounds of bombardment. On checking my phone, my friends had also sent videos of what was happening around the city,” she said.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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Students were cautioned by the local contractor to look for a safe place. The second year medical student chose to head to her university hostel with friends. At this point, even getting a cab was a huge deal, after waiting for nearly an hour, they managed to board a taxi to their university.</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">“Before going to the bunker, we tried to carry some food and water with us, but all the water tanks outside had run dry. There were long queues outside grocery stores, we took whatever was available - glucose, fruits, chocolates, wafers and readymade chapatis. Here at the college the basement, food and basics are looked after, while those who rushed to the metro stations are running out of supplies,” she added.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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In spite of the horrific situation she was in, Thapa was in control of her emotions. “I am holding up well, here we are all helping each other to cope with the situation."</p>

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<p aria-hidden="true">But she pointed out that&nbsp;Kharkiv is in east Ukraine, closer to the Russian border, which could complicate matters.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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She said that those evacuated are students from the western region of Ukraine. “For us to reach the border checkpoint of Poland, Hungary or Romania it will take around 17 hours and travelling is not a safe option at this point. Though we’ve been made to understand that civilians will not be harmed, but we have seen videos of apartments being bombed.”<br aria-hidden="true" />
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“My parents are worried, I’m making sure I keep them posted so they do not stress a lot.”</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">Asked if she ever felt unsafe before events turned for the worse in the country, she promptly said, “Ukraine is a beautiful and peaceful country. It feels like home.”&nbsp;</p>

<p aria-hidden="true">She mentioned there are ample shops selling Indian goods and Kharkiv is a comfortable place to live in.<br aria-hidden="true" />
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While speaking of safety, the student said even the pandemic went by peacefully, but what unfolded in these three days is unimaginable. She called the city “an easy going and adaptable place”.</p>

<p>Russian troops moving around the country with heavy artillery, on day 1 on the invasion had captured Antonov airbase and Chernobyl. Now, reports are emerging that they have blown up a natural gas pipeline in Kharkiv.</p>

<p>As the situation outside is worsening, she along with her batchmates and friends, is hoping to be evacuated and brought back home at the earliest.</p>


For Khwaish Thapa, 19, from the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, the Ukrainian town of Kharkiv was home away from home. The Russian invasion of the country changed all that.

For Khwaish Thapa, 19, from the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, the Ukrainian town of Kharkiv was home away from home. The Russian invasion of the country changed all that. Just hours before she was asked to switch off her phone due to security alert, Thapa, a student in Kharkiv National Medical University, spoke to WION on how her life was transformed overnight. “On February 23, I dropped my friend to the bus stand to board the flight back to India. I came back to my apartment. Until then it was just like any other day.” Thapa was to board her flight back home on February 25. She is currently taking shelter in a basement with 500 other students. Nobody around her thought events would spiral into a war-like situation before she went to bed that night. “At 5 AM, it was my father who called from India to break the news to me. And that’s when I peeped from my window to see and hear sounds of bombardment. On checking my phone, my friends had also sent videos of what was happening around the city,” she said. Students were cautioned by the local contractor to look for a safe place. The second year medical student chose to head to her university hostel with friends. At this point, even getting a cab was a huge deal, after waiting for nearly an hour, they managed to board a taxi to their university. “Before going to the bunker, we tried to carry some food and water with us, but all the water tanks outside had run dry. There were long queues outside grocery stores, we took whatever was available - glucose, fruits, chocolates, wafers and readymade chapatis. Here at the college the basement, food and basics are looked after, while those who rushed to the metro stations are running out of supplies,” she added. In spite of the horrific situation she was in, Thapa was in control of her emotions. “I am holding up well, here we are all helping each other to cope with the situation." Also read | Live: Ukraine vows to repel Russian military advancing on Kyiv But she pointed out that Kharkiv is in east Ukraine, closer to the Russian border, which could complicate matters. She said that those evacuated are students from the western region of Ukraine. “For us to reach the border checkpoint of Poland, Hungary or Romania it will take around 17 hours and travelling is not a safe option at this point. Though we’ve been made to understand that civilians will not be harmed, but we have seen videos of apartments being bombed.” “My parents are worried, I’m making sure I keep them posted so they do not stress a lot.” Asked if she ever felt unsafe before events turned for the worse in the country, she promptly said, “Ukraine is a beautiful and peaceful country. It feels like home.” She mentioned there are ample shops selling Indian goods and Kharkiv is a comfortable place to live in. While speaking of safety, the student said even the pandemic went by peacefully, but what unfolded in these three days is unimaginable. She called the city “an easy going and adaptable place”. Russian troops moving around the country with heavy artillery, on day 1 on the invasion had captured Antonov airbase and Chernobyl. Now, reports are emerging that they have blown up a natural gas pipeline in Kharkiv. As the situation outside is worsening, she along with her batchmates and friends, is hoping to be evacuated and brought back home at the earliest.

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<p>Elon Musk on Saturday said that his company SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband service had been activated in Ukraine. This happened after a Kyiv official urged him to provide his country with stations.</p>

<p>"Starlink service is now active in Ukraine," Musk tweeted, adding "more terminals en route."</p>

<p>Internet services in Ukraine have been massively affected by the Russian invasion. As per internet blockage observatory NetBlocks, the connection is majorly hampered in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov had urged Musk to provide Starlink services to Ukraine. In a tweet, he wrote, "While you try to colonize Mars -- Russia try to occupy Ukraine! While your rockets successfully land from space -- Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people! We ask you to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations."</p>

<p>He also urged Musk "to address sane Russians to stand."</p>

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<p>Alp Toker, director of NetBlocks while speaking to Reuters said, "We currently observe national connectivity at 87% of ordinary levels, a figure that reflects service disruptions as well as population flight and the shuttering of homes and businesses since the morning of the 24th."</p>

<p>"While there is no nation-scale blackout, little is being heard from the worst affected regions, and for others there's an ever-present fear that connectivity could worsen at any moment, cutting off friends and family."</p>

<p>Russian leader Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has resulted in the killing of dozens of people. Also, this has forced more than 50,000 to flee Ukraine in just 48 hours.</p>

<p>Ukraine's defence ministry said Russian forces during the night launched strikes with "long-range precision weapons using air-and sea-launched cruise missiles" against the military infrastructure of Ukraine.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Elon Musk on Saturday said that his company SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband service had been activated in Ukraine. This happened after a Kyiv official urged him to provide his country with stations.

Elon Musk on Saturday said that his company SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband service had been activated in Ukraine. This happened after a Kyiv official urged him to provide his country with stations. "Starlink service is now active in Ukraine," Musk tweeted, adding "more terminals en route." Internet services in Ukraine have been massively affected by the Russian invasion. As per internet blockage observatory NetBlocks, the connection is majorly hampered in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest. Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov had urged Musk to provide Starlink services to Ukraine. In a tweet, he wrote, "While you try to colonize Mars -- Russia try to occupy Ukraine! While your rockets successfully land from space -- Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people! We ask you to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations." He also urged Musk "to address sane Russians to stand." Also read | Ukraine invasion: Internet services majorly disrupted as Russian troops advance Alp Toker, director of NetBlocks while speaking to Reuters said, "We currently observe national connectivity at 87% of ordinary levels, a figure that reflects service disruptions as well as population flight and the shuttering of homes and businesses since the morning of the 24th." "While there is no nation-scale blackout, little is being heard from the worst affected regions, and for others there's an ever-present fear that connectivity could worsen at any moment, cutting off friends and family." Russian leader Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has resulted in the killing of dozens of people. Also, this has forced more than 50,000 to flee Ukraine in just 48 hours. Ukraine's defence ministry said Russian forces during the night launched strikes with "long-range precision weapons using air-and sea-launched cruise missiles" against the military infrastructure of Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine invasion: Elon Musk activates Starlink internet service after request from an official

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<p>A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The unemployed person has allegedly duped a woman in Vidisha by promising to bring her daughter back from the Ukraine, the police said on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman’s daughter, who was studying medicine, is stranded in the war-torn country. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prince Gawa, who hails from Gurugram in Haryana, called up Vaishali Wilson on Wednesday, claiming to be from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), an official said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>To arrange for flight tickets, Gawa asked for Rs 42,000 from the woman, and stopped all kinds of communication after she transferred the money through mobile banking later in the night, the official said. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Gawa was held from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday and brought to Vidisha this morning. He was charged with cheating under IPC and Information Act provisions. He has committed fraud in Haryana as well," Kotwali police station in-charge inspector Ashutosh Singh told PTI. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The accused has been remanded in judicial custody for a fortnight, Singh added. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The unemployed person has allegedly duped a woman in Vidisha by promising to bring her daughter back from the Ukraine, the police said on Saturday.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The unemployed person has allegedly duped a woman in Vidisha by promising to bring her daughter back from the Ukraine, the police said on Saturday. The woman’s daughter, who was studying medicine, is stranded in the war-torn country. Also Read: US, UK, EU to put crippling sanctions on Russian central bank, block SWIFT Prince Gawa, who hails from Gurugram in Haryana, called up Vaishali Wilson on Wednesday, claiming to be from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), an official said. To arrange for flight tickets, Gawa asked for Rs 42,000 from the woman, and stopped all kinds of communication after she transferred the money through mobile banking later in the night, the official said. Also Read: Who are the Ukrainians? What you should know about the nation facing war "Gawa was held from Gurugram in Haryana on Friday and brought to Vidisha this morning. He was charged with cheating under IPC and Information Act provisions. He has committed fraud in Haryana as well," Kotwali police station in-charge inspector Ashutosh Singh told PTI. The accused has been remanded in judicial custody for a fortnight, Singh added. (With inputs from agencies)

35-year-old Indian man held for duping woman in bringing back stranded daughter from Ukraine

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