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Russia Ukraine War Updates: On Friday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted its first statement on Ukraine since Russia’s military intervention began on February 24, expressing “strong support” for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ efforts to find a peaceful solution to the 10-week ” The brief presidential statement approved at a very brief council meeting on Friday makes no mention of a “war,” “conflict,” or “invasion,” as many council members refer to Russia’s ongoing military action, or a “special military operation,” as Moscow refers to it
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has authorised the shipment of another $150 million in military assistance for Ukraine for artillery rounds and radar systems in its fight against Russia’s invading forces. According to a US official, the latest tranche of aid includes 25,000 155mm artillery pieces rounds, counter-artillery radars, jamming equipment, field equipment and spare parts.
In other news, many Indian students pursuing medical courses in Ukraine, who returned home following the invasion, seem to be uncertain about going back to their universities. According to a number of these medical students, some teachers and locals hold it against them that New Delhi has not supported Ukraine in this Russia-waged war.
Source:IE
