Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major economies are calling on Russia to halt its attack on Ukraine and to comply with the International Court of Justice’s order to withdraw its military forces.
Local prosecutors said at least 21 people were killed and 25 wounded in Russian military shelling on a town in eastern Ukraine on Thursday.
director Joe Biden to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday To discuss the ongoing economic competition between the two countries and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The Kremlin on Thursday overruled a United Nations top court decision ordering Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Kyiv. The International Court of Justice of the United Nations ruled on Wednesday that Moscow should “immediately suspend military operations on the territory of Ukraine that began on February 24.”
Russian attacks continued as world leaders condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Court of Justice ordered Russia to suspend its invasion of Ukraine, saying it was “deeply concerned” by Moscow’s use of force.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden called the Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminalannouncing that it is sending more anti-aircraft, Anti-armor weapons and drones for Ukraine.
The conflict began to intensify on February 21, 2022, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized separatist territory Deployed troops to eastern Ukraine and in a peacekeeping role.
Here are the latest updates:
India
India deeply concerned over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine: Tirumurti
India, which ensured the safe return of about 22,500 of its citizens from Ukraine, also assisted in the evacuation of citizens of 18 other countries, India’s top envoy to the United Nations expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the war, saying – Torn Country.
Speaking at the UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine on Thursday, Mr Tirumurti said there was an “urgent need” to meet the humanitarian needs of the affected population. -PTI
Japan
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russian defense officials, arms exporters
Japan said on Friday it would impose sanctions against 15 Russian individuals and nine organisations, including defense officials and state-owned arms exporter Rosoboronexport.
The sanctions, which include asset freezing, are the latest in a series of measures taken by Japan following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Japan has now imposed sanctions on 76 individuals, seven banks and 12 other organizations in Russia. -Reuters
Ukraine
Zelensky mother on specifics of new US aid
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was grateful to US President Joe Biden for the additional military aid, but said he would not say specifically what the new package included because he did not want to tip Russia.
“This is our defense,” he said in his nightly video address to the nation. “When the enemy does not know what to expect from us. As they did not know what awaits them after February 24,” the day Russia invaded. “They did not know what we had for defense or How are we prepared to face this onslaught?” -ap
America
Bipartisan group of lawmakers urges India to speak out against Putin
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers on Thursday urged India to speak out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Lawmakers led by Congressman Joe Wilson and Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna called with India’s top envoy to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, where they discussed the matter.
Mr Khanna said he appreciated the opportunity to join Wilson in a bipartisan call with Ambassador Sandhu, urging India to speak out against civilians in Ukraine being targeted by Putin, Mr Khanna said. -PTI
Slovakia
Slovakia sets terms for sending S-300s to Ukraine
Slovakia said on Thursday that it is ready to provide Ukraine with its Russian-made S-300 anti-aircraft missile system, but only on condition that it has an option to avoid the NATO security gap.
“We are discussing with the United States, Ukraine and other allies the possibility of deploying or completely sending our S-300 systems to Ukrainians,” Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad told reporters.
“When we have a proper replacement, we are ready to do so immediately,” he said in Bratislava with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. -afp
Ukraine
PayPal enables customers to send money to Ukrainians
PayPal said on Thursday that its users will now be able to send money to Ukrainians in the war-ravaged country as well as refugees from across Europe.
Previously, people in Ukraine were only able to use the payment platform to send money out of the country. They will now be able to receive money, as well as make transfers in Ukraine and abroad.
It is the latest measure by banks and other financial services companies looking for ways to help Ukrainians affected by Russia’s invasion. PayPal cut Russia from its services last week. -ap
Italy
Italy ready to stop use of Russian anti-virus software in public sector
Italy’s government is prepared to curb the use of Russian anti-virus software in the public domain in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fearing Moscow could hijack programs to hack major websites, officials said. officials said.
Under Secretary of State for Security Franco Gabrielli told the Senate on Tuesday that the government is working on regulations to allow state bodies to pull the plug on software developed by Russia-based Kaspersky Lab. -Reuters