There is a terrible period of cold war that is going on between America and Russia. US President Joe Biden is calling his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin not only a brutal dictator but also a killer of humanity with "adjectives". In response, Putin is answering them with his own strategy. But at the same time, India is also not caring much for American concerns and resentment. India did not listen to America in other matters including import of crude oil from Russia. Foreign policy experts are justifying this move of India. Diplomatic experts say that after many decades, India has not cared for America's displeasure. Senior journalist Ranjit Kumar, who has knowledge of foreign affairs, says that India is showing understanding. It is not good for India to bow to American pressure. ...
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Ukraine Gets Electricity Grid From European Countries; Know Its Impact Over Ongoing Tensions
Ukraine has been linked to an electricity grid of continental Europe. This can reduce Ukraine’s dependence on Russia. According to an announcement by the ECU Network of gear Operators (ENTSO-E), the electricity grids of Ukraine and Moldova were successfully synchronized with the Continental European grid on an endeavour basis. Preparation for grid synchronization was happening since 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea. But because of the 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine put an emergency request to hurry up the method, so immediately trials were started. Now, energy suppliers within the European continental grid, which stretches from Portugal to Poland, can supply electricity to Ukraine during an emergency. this may help in maintaining the soundness of the ability systems of Ukra...
Read More“IAEA Establishes Talks Between Russia And Ukraine: Read On To Know More…”
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General has said that IAEA has succeeded in establishing a high-level direct dialogue on nuclear security between Russia and Ukraine. Establishing direct dialogue IAEA Director-General held meetings with the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Delegations from both countries also participated. At the meeting, both countries agreed to determine high-level direct dialogue and still engage with IAEA. Status of nuclear reactors in Ukraine According to IAEA, eight of Ukraine’s 15 nuclear reactors are still operating despite the continuing armed conflict. Some of the reactors are been under the control of Russia. On 9th March IAEA was informed by Ukraine that the defunct Chernobyl atomic energy plant is disconnected
Read MoreIndia Trying To Get Benefits From Russia-Ukraine War? Read To Know More
The fierce war between Russia and Ukraine is going on for past 18 days. While, on the one hand, Russian attacks have devastated various cities in Ukraine, on the other hand, the condition of Russia is also getting battered by sanctions applied on it from other countries including America. Meanwhile, now there is relief news for Russia from India. In fact, a report quoted sources as saying that India is now considering buying subsidized Russian oil and other items amid the on going war that will benefit both Russia and India. Russia's barrage of sanctions According to the report came to the fore, there is a possibility that India can consider the proposal given by Russia for buying oil. Under this, crude oil along with other commodities can be purchased at concessional rates by India from
Read MoreRecently Russia decided and imposed a ban on certain goods and equipment. The experts says this is in retaliation to the sanctions imposed by western nations on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. About the export ban A temporary export ban is imposed on 200 goods and equipment, which is effective until the tip of 2022. The ban is imposed on certain items previously imported into Russia and that they include medical equipment, agricultural machinery, electric equipment, turbines, video displays, projectors, switchboards, railway cars, etc. According to Russia, this export ban is required to keep up stability in its markets. The export of those goods from Russia is prohibited to any or all countries, except members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) (a bloc of Russia’s regional a
Read MoreCan India Mediate Between Russia And Ukraine? Looking back At Modi-Putin Chemistry
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have a close friendship. Through his sway, Modi may play a significant role in bringing an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. There have been tight ties between India and Russia for so many years now. Both nations have already lent their support to one another. The global economy has been affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Crude oil and natural gas prices are rising steadily. After two weeks, there seems to be no end in sight to this conflict. Modi has not only become a great leader in recent times, but also a worldwide leader. In their leadership styles, Modi and Putin have many parallels. Narendra Modi was elected India's prime minister with a landslide victory in 2014, wh...
Read MoreCountless Indian students trapped in firing by Russia's attack on Ukraine. Amidst the growing military crisis, many people trapped in Ukraine went there to get a medical education. While India's efforts to evacuate its citizens from the war zone continue in full swing under the government mission 'Operation Ganga', an important observation that has emerged is that. According to the Ministry of Education and Science in Ukraine, Ukraine has more than 18,095 students from India stuck in Ukraine. Pawan, a medical student, has been in Ukraine since December 2020. Earlier speaking to TOI over the phone, and on a Facebook chat late on Thursday evening, Pawan shared the ground reality of the city and requested the authorities to expedite the rescue process somehow. According to him, a...
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine Crisis : The Death Toll of Civilians continues To Rise
There are no formal diplomatic relations between Russia and Ukraine since 24 February 2022. The Russian Federation and Ukraine are currently at war. The Russo-Ukrainian War began in 2014 after the Russian annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine on a broad front. Thousands of Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia's attack on Thursday. The United Nations has warned that violence could spark a wave of 5 million refugees fleeing to neighboring countries. Videos and photos on social media show an increase in pedestrian numbers near the southern and western borders, along lines of cars heading west and out of cities. 1.5 million Ukrainians were living in Poland even before the Russian invasion. People across the country...
Read MoreUkraine Agrees To Talk Peace With Russia At Belarus Border Amid “Deterrence Forces” Alert
Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine nodded to a talk with Russia at Belarus Border. The news poured in just after the telephonic conversation took place between the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. Russian President Putin announced, "I order the defence minister and the chief of the general staff of the Russian Armed Forces to put the deterrence forces of the Russian army into a special mode of combat service." Before this, Ukraine denied any possible talks with Russia in Belarus. The country was looking forward to holding a meeting in Bratislava, Budapest, Istanbul and Baku locations instead. Ukraine-Russia Talk For Peace Is Need Of Hour There are no two ways about the fact that an exchange of serious dialogue can help in reaching a dec...
Read MoreOpposition in Pakistan criticized Imran's visit to Russia amid the military operation in Eastern Ukraine. They avered that possibly no purpose was served by this visit. However, Pakitan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi rejected the criticism and said that the visit was of bilateral nature and had, in fact, been planned well in advance, much ahead of the crisis. Qureshi, who was part of the delegation, said that before undertaking the visit, the pros and cons of it were considered and then it was decided to go ahead. He defended the visit by saying that Imran Khan's maiden visit has improved the diplomatic space of Pakistan. He said that they had an extensive talk about their need for gas, and Moscow was interested to build Pakistan Stream Gas Pipe Line. Stating that Pakist...
Read MoreIndia May Suffer A Loss Of Rs 1 Lakh Crore Amid Russia-Ukraine War: Expert
Tensions are rising up in front of the world since Russia declared war against Ukraine. Oil has become expensive and it can cause a loss of up to Rs 1 lakh crore to India. After the attack by Russia on Ukraine, the price of crude oil has reached the maximum level of $105 per barrel. According to a new research report by the State Bank of India (SBI), if the war drags on, the government's revenue may decrease by Rs 95 thousand crores to one lakh crore in the upcoming financial year. Prices of all goods and products will be affected, leading to a rise in domestic inflation in India. Japanese research company Nomura has also claimed that India will suffer the most in the Asian region because of this crisis. Even according to the report of Soumya Kanti Ghosh, group chief economic advisor, S...
Read MoreRussia has been stripped of hosting the UEFA Champions League final due to the attack it did on Ukraine. The finals of the world's biggest club football tournament will not be played in St. Petersburg this time on May 28. UEFA handed over the hosting of the title match to the French capital Paris. UEFA has announced that clubs from Russia and Ukraine will play their home matches at neutral venues until further notice. Apart from this, both countries will also host their international matches at a neutral venue now. St Petersburg has been stripped of hosting the finals for the second year in a row. In the final match, the two teams of England came face to face. Chelsea won the title of the match by defeating Manchester City. Several matches of the European Championships have already b...
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