PM Modi expresses gratitude to Ukraine’s President Zelensky for his evacuating Indians

“Prime Minister Modi spoke by phone with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. The phone call lasted approximately 35 minutes. The two leaders spoke also the changing situation in Ukraine. The PM praised Russia and Ukraine’s ongoing direct dialogue “In a tweet, news agency cited unnamed GoI sources.

“Prime Minister Modi thanked President Zelensky for the assistance provided by the Ukrainian government in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine. Also The PM requested that the Ukrainian government continue to support ongoing efforts to evacuate Indian citizens from Sumy, “it was added.

Mastercard and Visa suspend operations in Russia; what effect does this have on the Russian economy?

In addition to Mastercard also Visa, American fintech companies PayPal also American Express have suspended operations in Russia.

India is concerned that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will have a long-term impact on the supply of spare T-90 tanks also MiG-29K aircraft.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict may have an impact on spares supply. And after-sales support for critical Russian-origin equipment also platforms such as T-90 tanks, BMP 2, and MiG-29K fighter jets. Which form the backbone of the Indian Armed Forces, News18 has learned. Even as big-ticket capital procurements such like Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems also Ka-226T utility helicopters are on hold for the time being.

The energy conference gets underway as the Ukraine conflict wreaks havoc on the oil market.

The world’s largest gathering of energy industry leaders kicks off Monday in Houston. Also Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drives up oil prices. Also embattled executives face mounting criticism for the industry’s role in climate change.

Russia has announced the opening of two routes for Indians who have been stranded in Sumy.

New Zealand will impose additional sanctions on Russia.

New Zealand’s government is working to pass legislation that will allow the country to sanction Russia further in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said at a news conference on Monday.