Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates
The HinduThe Russian military said it would observe a ceasefire in two areas of Ukraine to allow civilians to evacuate, Russian state media reported Saturday. Mr Putin accused Ukraine of sabotaging the evacuation and even claimed Ukraine’s leadership was calling into question the future of the country’s statehood, saying that “If this happens, it will be entirely on their conscience.” - AP Ukraine Proud of the maturity and fortitude displayed by young Indian students: Indian envoy to Ukraine Indian envoy to Ukraine Partha Satpathy on Saturday said no stone will be left unturned for the safe evacuation of Indian students from the conflict-stricken eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy as he hailed the unparalleled strength and fortitude displayed by the young citizens in dealing with the adversities. He added that the company “stands with the international community in condemning Russia’s violent military aggression in Ukraine.” A company spokesperson said PayPal will support withdrawals “for a period of time, ensuring that account balances are dispersed in line with applicable laws and regulations.”-Reuters Mumbai-Budapest Flight from Budapest carrying 183 Indians lands in Mumbai An Air India Express flight from the Hungarian capital Budapest carrying 183 Indian nationals stranded in war-torn Ukraine landed in Mumbai on Saturday morning, the airline said. Considering the agony and stress faced by these foreign medical graduates, their application to complete the remaining part of internship in India is considered eligible,” the NMC said.-PTI UNHRC Singapore Singapore sanctions Russia over ‘unprovoked attack’ on Ukraine Singapore announced sanctions against Russia on Saturday that include four banks and an export ban on electronics, computers and military items, in a rare move by the Asian financial hub in response to what it said was Moscow’s “dangerous precedent” in Ukraine. “Till date, the Indian Air Force has flown 10 sorties to bring back 2,056 passengers, while taking 26 tonnes of relief load to these countries, as part of Operation Ganga,” the IAF statement said.-PTI Mariupol, Ukraine Strategic Ukrainian port Mariupol ‘blockaded’ by Russian forces: mayor Ukraine’s strategic port city of Mariupol is under a “blockade” by Russian forces after days of “ruthless” attacks, its mayor said on Saturday, calling for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor.