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Russia-Ukrainian War

UNHRC Debate on Ukraine

The United Nations Human Rights Council voted to have an urgent debate on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, further isolating Russia, which had previously resisted Ukraine’s efforts to bring...

March 3, 2022

IAF in ‘Operation Ganga’

Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 transport aircraft has now been deployed into “Operation Ganga”, in order to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Ukraine. Ukrainian airspace was shut down...

March 3, 2022

EU membership of Ukraine

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently asked European Union (EU) to allow Ukraine to immediately become a member, under a special procedure. Key Points Following the request, President...

March 2, 2022

Airspace Curbs on Russia

Recently, jurisdictions have started blockading their airspace to aircraft operated or registered by Russia, in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Key Points Use of airspace has...

March 1, 2022

World’s largest plane ‘Mriya’

On the fourth day of Russian invasion to Ukraine, Russia destroyed the largest plane in the world called “Ukraine’s Antonov-225 cargo plane”. The plane was destroyed outside Kyiv....

February 28, 2022

US Resolution on Ukraine crisis

On February 17, 2022, The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to show its support for an independent Ukraine. Key facts Senate also condemn Russian military aggression toward its neighbour, amid...

February 18, 2022

India’s stance on Ukraine at UNSC

Recently, India remained absent from United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote on Ukraine. Key facts This move of India is widely read as a play to balance its...

February 2, 2022

U.S., EU cooperation on Energy Security

On January 28, 2022, the United States (US) and European Union (EU) announced that they are working together on guaranteeing energy security in Europe and Ukraine. Highlights This...

January 29, 2022

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