Ukraine: News
Ukraine crisis: Biden says Russia cut off from Western finances
United States President Joe Biden has announced the first set of sanctions against Russia, saying that Moscow had started an invasion of Ukraine.
Russia recognizes separatist regions in Ukraine as independent states
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized two rebel regions in eastern Ukraine as independent states as he signed an agreement with separatist leaders.
US says Russia has ordered final preparations for Ukraine invasion
Officials in the United States have claimed that Russia has ordered the final preparations to launch an imminent attack on its neighbor, Ukraine, amid tensions along the border.
India advises citizens to leave Ukraine amid Russian invasion fears
Amid heightening tension between Russia and Ukraine, India has asked its citizens, including students, to leave Ukraine if their stay is "not essential."
Biden says he's convinced Russia has decided to invade Ukraine
United States President Joe Biden has said he is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch an attack on neighboring Ukraine.
Centre lifts restrictions on number of flights between India, Ukraine
Amid the ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine, India has removed the restrictions on the number of flights and seats between India and Ukraine under the Air Bubble arrangement.
Russia says its troops are leaving the Ukraine border
Russia on Wednesday said its military drills in Crimea peninsula had ended and that troops were returning to their bases.
Russian attack on Ukraine still possible, says US President Biden
United States President Joe Biden has stressed that despite an apparent pullback of some troops from the Ukrainian border, Russia remains in a "threatening position."
Russia says it is withdrawing some troops from Ukraine border
Russia, on Tuesday, announced that some of its troops are returning from the Ukrainian border, after weeks of tensions between the hostile neighbors.
India asks its nationals to leave Ukraine amid border tensions
The Indian embassy in Ukrainian capital Kyiv has advised Indian nationals to temporarily leave the country.
Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia to discuss military build-up
Ukraine has sought an urgent meeting with Russia and other members of a European security group to discuss rising tensions along its border.
'Leave now': Biden urges Americans in Ukraine amid tensions
United States President Joe Biden has urged all American citizens living in Ukraine to immediately leave the country citing security concerns.
Afghanistan: Ukrainian plane evacuating citizens hijacked, taken to Iran
A Ukrainian plane that was evacuating people from Afghanistan was reportedly hijacked by unidentified persons on Tuesday.
Couple kept breaking-up, so they handcuffed themselves for three months
Some people give each other time and space to heal in a relationship, some cling even closer. A Ukrainian couple has gone to extreme lengths in an ultimate test of love as they have handcuffed themselves for three months.
After shooting down Ukrainian plane, Iran's judiciary announces arrests
Days after Iran (finally) took responsibility for shooting down a Ukrainian passenger plane in Tehran, the nation's judiciary on Tuesday announced that they have made arrests in connection with the incident.
Iran admits shooting down Ukrainian plane due to 'human error'
Days after Western officials pointed fingers at Iran for the crash of a Ukrainian plane near the international airport in Tehran, the Iranian military on Saturday admitted responsibility for shooting down the aircraft.
Iran possibly shot down Ukrainian plane, believe US and allies
On Wednesday, a Ukrainian airliner went down shortly after taking off from Tehran, killing all 176 people on-board.
US: Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment against President Trump
House Democrats on Tuesday unveiled two articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump, one for the abuse of power of his office and a second for the obstruction of Congress.
Trump accused of intimidating impeachment witness Yovanovitch through tweets
United States President Donald Trump blasted a former US ambassador to Ukraine as she testified in an impeachment hearing in Congress on Friday.
Is that Indian Army #BottleCapChallenge video fake or real?
It has been weeks since the #BottleCapChallenge took the internet by storm, but apparently, the trend is not entirely dead yet.
He once played Ukraine's President, is now one in real-life
A comedian with no political experience won a landslide victory in Ukraine's presidential election, drawing congratulations from global leaders while dealing a stunning rebuke to his country's political establishment.
EU rolls over Russia sanctions over Ukraine turmoil: EU President
EU leaders extended punishing economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine for another six months yesterday, amid heightened tensions between Kiev and Moscow over their Azov Sea clash.
War will continue so long as Ukraine government stays: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday he saw no end to the conflict in eastern Ukraine "as long as the current authorities remain in power".
Ukraine accuses Russia of firing on, seizing its three ships
Ukraine's navy accused Russia of opening fire on and seizing three of its vessels yesterday in a strait near Moscow-annexed Crimea, sparking alarm among Kiev's Western allies and raising fears of a possible military escalation.
Ukrainian filmmaker Dar Gai to make Bollywood debut
Her last two directorial ventures, 'Teen Aur Aadha' and 'Namdev Bhau: In Search of Silence', became festival favorites and Ukrainian filmmaker Dar Gai (Daria Gaikalova) is now ready to go the Bollywood way.
#RichAfterlife: 'Dead' man found living in castle with Rolls Royce
What happens after you die? What's there in the afterlife? These heavenly questions have time and again disturbed our minds.
Ukraine: 10,000 evacuated after blasts at ammunition depot
In Ukraine, explosions at an ammunition depot have led to the evacuation of nearly 10,000 people from the Chernihiv region on Tuesday.
EU to extend economic sanctions against Russia for 6 months
European Union leaders agreed to extend punishing economic sanctions against Russia for six months over the conflict in Ukraine, the European Council, comprising 28 leaders, said after a summit in Brussels.
Russian hackers infect over 500,000 routers worldwide with malware
According to researchers from Cisco's cyber intelligence unit Talos, Russian hackers have infected over 500,000 routers and network devices in at least 54 countries with a sophisticated malware called VPNFilter.
'Solar' rays of hope at Chernobyl nuclear disaster site
More than 30 years after the worst nuclear disaster in history, Chernobyl is set to get a new lease of life as plans to transform it into a solar farm are in final stages.
Now, Trump-aide charged with "paying European ex-politicians"
After charges of tax and bank fraud, fresh trouble arose for US President Donald Trump's ex-campaign chairman, Paul Manafort.
The reasons behind the surrogacy boom in Ukraine
Ukraine is in news again but for reasons apolitical. The European nation has become the go-to place for people wanting to have children via surrogacy.
Bitcoin exchange manager Pavel Lerner kidnapped in Kiev
40-year-old Pavel Lerner, a prominent Russian blockchain expert and manager of the Exmo Bitcoin exchange, has been kidnapped in Kiev, Ukraine.
Swaraj helps boxer get passport, but wants something in return
Tales of Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's amicable nature have abounded since long. The latest person to receive her help is a boxer, but this time, Swaraj demanded something in return.
Trump's former campaign manager charged with fraud over Ukraine dealings
Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's former presidential election campaign manager, has been charged with "conspiracy against the United States" over his business dealings with pro-Russian politicians in Ukraine.
US considering sending arms for Ukraine against Russia
The US is actively considering whether to arm Ukraine with "defensive weapons" in its fight against Russian-backed rebels, according to the new US special representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker.
EU formally approves Ukraine association under frowning Russia's watch
After years of wading through political turmoil, 28 EU member states formally ratified the EU-Ukraine Association agreement.
MH17 crash: Dutch investigation puts Russia in the dock
A Dutch-led investigation concluded that the missile used to bring down the Malaysia Airlines plane in 2014 over Ukraine was shipped in from Russia at the behest of Russian-backed separatists.
Trump's campaign manager Bannon's ex-wife accuses him of anti-Semitism
According to court papers, an ex-wife of Bannon, Mary Piccard, has claimed that Bannon made anti-Semitic remarks when they fought over sending their daughters to private school a decade ago.