Biden signed the $95 billion war aid measure package into law that includes military assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a provision for TikTok to be sold or banned in the US. The military package was passed by the Senate earlier after months of delays.
Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on Tuesday, according to a brief 22-word statement by Russia's investigative committee. The statute that the investigators cited for his detention is for accepting bribes "on a particularly large scale".
A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the US Congress after months of delay, clearing the way for billions of dollars in fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia's invasion force and Kyiv's shortages of military supplies.
Ukraine claims it shot down the Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, while Moscow claims the plane crashed due to a malfunction after a combat mission. Previous Ukrainian claims of shooting down Russian warplanes have been denied by the Kremlin.
PM Narendra Modi said it was the power of the Indian flag which acted as a guarantee during the Russia-Ukraine war. He said not only Indians but also foreign nationals adorned the Tricolour in order to get rescued from the war region.
Christopher Cavoli, the head of the European Command, said Russia was currently firing five artillery shells for every one fired by Ukraine and can launch large-scale attacks daily. The US Congress has delayed passing its $60 billion supplemental bill due to pressure from Republicans.
Russia fired 32 Iranian-made Shahed drones and six missiles at Ukraine, out of which 28 drones and three missiles were shot down, according to Kyiv's air commander. Meanwhile, Russian forces are carrying out offensive operations day and night and advancing in Ukraine.
All Russian men from 18-30 have one year of mandatory military service, although many find ways to avoid serving. The maximum age for conscripts was raised from 27 to 30 in July 2023.
Kuleba arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era. Besides, he emphasised his visit to the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
Putin's remarks came as Russian forces had recently breached Poland's airspace while targeting the border region of Ukraine. This triggered speculations about whether the Kremlin is now planning to target the NATO nations.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Ukrainian leader will meet several top Indian leaders including Jaishankar and Deputy NSA during his two-day visit to India. Besides, Kuleba will also meet the business community in an attempt to rebuild the war-torn nation.
In a video post shared on a social media platform, Kuleba confirmed his visit to India next week. His visit would mark one of the first official visits of a top Ukrainian leader since Russia escalated a war in February 2022.
Although the Islamic State group’s Afghanistan affiliate claimed responsibility, Putin did not mention ISIS in his speech to the nation, and Kyiv accused him and other Russian politicians of falsely linking Ukraine to the attack.
Militant Islamist group Islamic State claimed responsibility for Friday's rampage, but there were indications that Russia was pursuing a Ukrainian link, despite emphatic denials from Ukrainian officials that Kyiv had anything to do with it.
The latest development came as Moscow launched air strikes on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv on Sunday, officials said, prompting neighbouring Poland's armed forces to activate aircraft to ensure airspace safety near the border.
Residents of Kyiv were woken up by loud explosions around 5 am as the missiles arrived at roughly the same time from different directions, said Serhii Popko, head of the Kyiv City Administration.
PM Modi also assured President Zelenskyy of strengthening the relations between India and Ukraine besides promising support for peace and bringing an early end to the ongoing conflict.
The details were independently confirmed by four other sources, who also spoke on condition of anonymity. Another of the sources said Putin's trip to China would probably take place in the second half of May.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba is expected to seek India's support for a peace summit that is being planned in Switzerland within the next couple of months.
President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would need to think about who it could talk to about the possibility of peace in Ukraine, suggesting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was not an option. Watch to know more!
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