Europe
UN gives $20 million to scale up Ukraine humanitarian aid
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths said the $20 million will support emergency operations along the contact line
More than 40 Ukraine soldiers, nearly 10 civilians killed
Russia's ground forces invaded Ukraine from several directions within hours of Putin announcing his decision to launch an assault
Russia's Vladimir Putin announces Ukraine military operation, explosions heard
In a televised address, Putin accused the US and its allies of ignoring Russia's demand to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO
Putin says Russia's interests 'non-negotiable'
Our country is always open for direct and honest dialogue, for the search for diplomatic solutions to the most complex problems, Putin said
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun, says UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who received a solidarity call from Joe Biden, accused Russia of wrecking peace talks
Tension on Ukraine leaves India worried
India's reference at the UNSC to the 'legitimate security interests of all countries' is being seen as a sign of its soft stand on Russia
War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
Underscoring the urgency, the UN Security Council held a nighttime emergency meeting at the request of Ukraine, the US and other countries
India advises students, kin of envoys to leave Ukraine
Amid the crisis, Air India is operating special flights between Kyiv and New Delhi on February 22, 24 and 26
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls on Putin to meet as tensions soar
The number of Russian ground units, the battalion tactical groups, in the border area had grown to as many as 125, up from 83 two weeks ago
Joe Biden now ‘convinced’ Russia will launch invasion of Ukraine
Biden reiterated his threat of crushing economic and diplomatic sanctions against Russia if it does invade, and pressed Putin to reconsider