Russia-Ukrain war

The Ukrainian army also deployed wooden fake HIMARS last year. The fake targets are not only a good distraction, they are also a lot cheaper than the Russian missiles that cost tens of thousands of euros and are thus wasted on the fake targets.

On September 30, Putin had announced annexation of four areas ofUkraine. The Russian President made announcement to this effect after holding ‘referendums’ last week.

Russian President Valdimir Putin had on August 21 announced a partial mobilisation in the country.

It is reported that youths are fleeing the country and finding it difficult to get flight tickets, and a huge cavalcade of cars have piled up on the border with Georgia to cross over into that country to avoid the military services.

On earlier occasions, New Delhi has abstained at the UN Security Council on Ukraine, much to the annoyance of the Western powers led by the United States.

Since Ukraine is engaged in war with Russia, President Zelensky has been asking its envoys to drum up international support. The President has also been seeking military aid on various internatio0nal platforms and has been seeking support of European countries to counter Russian invasion.

All four leaders criticised Russian action in Ukraine and vows to extend their support to the war-affected country.

The railway authority of Ukraine confirmed the report, claiming that the station was being used for evacuating civilians fleeing the war.

Prime Minister Office said that PM Modi called for an end to violence as Lavrov discussed him the situation between Russia and Ukraine. He also talked about peace negotiations. “Prime Minister reiterated his call for an early cessation of violence, and conveyed India’s readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts,” said the press statement.

“The results of Tuesday’s meeting are sufficient for a meeting at the leaders’ level,” Ukrainian negotiator David Arakhamia said, raising the possibility of a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin.