Ukraine crisis Current Affairs, GK & News

Russia-Ukraine Invasion- Impact on India

February 26, 2022

On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine, which was termed as “full-scale invasion” by Ukrainian foreign minister. Highlights US President Joe Biden called this move of Russia “an unprovoked and unjustified attack”. The US & its allies have been responding to Russian invasion by imposing sanctions on Russia. ..

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Cabinet Committee on Security discusses Russia-Ukraine Crisis

February 25, 2022

On February 24, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a crucial meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the crisis led by Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. Key Points Modi also spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on this issue. Meeting was held on a day when global Brent crude oil increased to more ..

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Russia-Ukraine Crisis- Recent News

February 23, 2022

On February 23, 2022, Australia became the latest country to announce sanctions against Russia. Highlights Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled new measures countering “aggression by Russia against Ukraine.” At the first place, Australia will enact travel bans as well as targeted financial sanctions on eight members of Security Council of the Russian Federation. It will ..

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US Resolution on Ukraine crisis

February 18, 2022

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 emergence of fresh fears of a possible invasion which in turn could spiral toward a European war. This resolution was passed after President Joe Biden noted that, ..

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Russia – China Joint Statement

February 6, 2022

The Russian President Vladimr Putin and the Chinese president Xi Jing Pin held a face to face meeting. This is the first time the leaders are meeting in two years. The leaders released a joint statement after the meet. What did the statement say? Russia and China have agreed to oppose the enlargement of NATO. ..

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Russia Military drills near Ukraine

January 27, 2022

Russia recently held military drills in the annexed Crimean region. More than six thousand troops participated in the drills. Russia had already stationed 100,000 soldiers in the Ukraine border. Why did Russia conduct the drill? The drill was conducted in response to US actions. According to Russia, the US is keeping its troops in alert. ..

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