On Thursday, India rejected reports that Indian students trapped in war-torn Ukraine were kidnapped and used as human shields by Ukrainian forces. In response to media inquiries about Indian students being held hostage in Ukraine, Arindam Bagchi, the official spokesperson, said: "Our Embassy in Ukraine is in continuous touch with Indian nationals in Ukraine.

'No Indian student taken hostage by Ukraine forces': Indian govt

The EU's official journal said on Wednesday that seven Russian banks will no longer be part of the SWIFT network. The move is the result of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis Day 8: SWIFT says will comply with EU instructions, disconnect 7 Russian banks

An overwhelming majority of nations at the UN General Assembly voted on Wednesday to condemn Moscow's invasion of Ukraine by "demanding" Russia "immediately" withdraw from it.

'Silence the guns...now', 'world is rejecting Russia’s lies': Here's how world leaders reacted to UNGA vote

NATO foreign ministers are set to hold an emergency meeting in Brussels over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The allies have been bolstering their Eastern flank since Russia began deploying its troops near Ukraine weeks before the invasion.

NATO FMs to meet in Brussels on March 4

US officials warned Wednesday of the "staggering" human toll of Moscow's incursion into Ukraine following the apparent use of cluster bombs and other treaty violating weapons that threaten to escalate further the conflict.

The 'staggering' humanitarian cost of Russia's 'cruellest' day of attack on Ukraine

A man from Florida, US, reportedly blamed Russian President Vladimir after the police caught him speeding. Bodycam footage of the unidentified man arguing with a police officer was posted on Flagler County Sheriff's Office Facebook page on Tuesday.

Florida man caught speeding, blames Putin and threat of nuclear war

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Indian students taken hostage by Ukraine forces, says Russia after Putin-Modi phone call

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Manish Dave, an Indian restaurant owner in Ukraine's embattled capital Kyiv, stepped in as Russia's attack on the country continued. Residents of Kyiv were strongly urged to seek shelter due to the attack.

Indian hospitality at its best: Indian restaurateur turns saviour amid Ukraine crisis

Scattered around the forest in Poland like archaeological ruins, the crumbling concrete bunkers for decades stored Soviet nuclear warheads. Today, they store only memories — deeply painful for Poland, joyous for the Kremlin — of the vanished empire that President Vladimir Putin wants to rebuild, starting with his war in Ukraine.

Putin’s war to bring Ukraine to heel unites Eastern Europe in alarm

Which assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin can be seized due to Ukraine invasion?

From football to Formula 1 racing, Russia is being isolated in the sports world for invading Ukraine. Russia has been expelled from World Cup and FIFA banned Russia from hosting international matches. Russian Grand Prix is canceled.

This is how world of sport is shunning Russia for Ukraine invasion

Artists in Germany and Lithuania have a message amid Russia-Ukraine crisis. Nearly 70, German artists took three tonnes of paint to write a message for Ukrainians. One of the giant graffiti letters read, “Let us build bridges”.

Watch: German artists have this message for Ukrainians, Russian President Vladimir Putin

A piece of good news for Indians fleeing war-torn Ukraine, leaving behind their studies or jobs. It is now at least possible for them to bring back their companion animals, cats and dogs.

As people refuse to leave furry companions behind, India relaxes norms for bringing back pets from Ukraine

The World Bank announced Tuesday that it is preparing a $3 billion aid package to help war-torn Ukraine, including at least $350 million in immediate funds. World Bank President David Malpass said in a joint statement with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva that the first tranche will be submitted to the Board for approval this week, followed by $200 million in fast-disbursing support for health and education.

World Bank prepares $3 billion emergency aid package for war-torn Ukraine

Long lines, 60 hours wait, shelter and for some racism awaits them as they flee Ukraine for Poland

An Indian student told news agency ANI that the Indian flag not only saved Indians stranded in Ukraine, but it also helped Pakistani and Turkish students fleeing the war-torn country.

Watch | Indian flag helped Pakistani, Turkish students cross Ukraine border, says Indian student

Watch: Did Belarusian President accidentally share Russia's plans to invade Ukraine?

Facts about Ukraine that have long been disputed by great empires

The US government has closed its airspace to Russian flights. This adds the US to a number nations including Canada and several others in Europe that have shut down their airspace to Russian aircraft following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

United States closes its airspace to Russian aircraft

Known to always speak his mind, comedian and TV host John Oliver made some scathing remarks on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday's episode of 'Last Week Tonight'.

John Oliver calls out Russian President Vladimir Putin on 'Last Week Tonight'

"Russian forces brutally fired on Kharkiv from jet artillery. It was clearly a war crime”, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his address to the nation on Monday.

Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russia of war crimes in bombardment of Kharkiv

Banks around the world were winding down relationships with a host of Russian banks as they put Western sanctions against Russia into practice, while funds and exchanges also pulled back and Citigroup disclosed billions of dollars of exposure.

International banks, funds and exchanges put Russia's financial sanctions into action

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