Russia-Ukraine tension LIVE

 The Russian army has entered two provinces of Ukraine, Luhansk-Donetsk (Donbos area). President Vladimir Putin declared these two states of Ukraine as independent countries 13 hours ago (3 pm Indian time). After this the tanks of the Russian army moved towards these areas. Putin said this was necessary to maintain peace in Luhansk-Donetsk and the separatist-held territory.

Meanwhile, Britain has confirmed Russia's incursion into Ukraine. British Health Secretary Sajid Javid said – Russian aggression has started in Ukraine. On the other hand, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that we are not afraid of this move of Russia. We have neither taken anything from anyone nor will we give anything to anyone. Zelensky said Ukraine's international borders will remain as they were before, despite Russia's announcements and threats. The UN Security Council called an emergency meeting after Putin's move to declare two Ukrainian provinces independent.

Updates-

• India has again issued advisory for Indian students studying in Ukraine. India has asked Indian students to leave Ukraine for the second time in the last 24 hours. The Indian embassy said that the students should leave Ukraine without waiting for any approval from the university.
• European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that Russia would be sanctioned today for what Russia has decided.
• The UNSC called an emergency meeting after Putin recognized Luhansk-Donetsk (Donbos region) as an independent country. The UN has talked about talking to Russia and withdrawing the military.
• UN chief Antonio Guterres said Russia's decision to recognize Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions as independent violates Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty and goes against the principles of the United Nations Charter.
• On the other hand, America said that this move of Russia is an excuse to infiltrate into Ukraine. We and our allies agree that Russia should respond quickly and appropriately if there is more intrusion. This is the time when no one can stand on the edge.

• Air India special flight leaves for Ukraine

  India has intensified the exercise to evacuate its citizens. Air India's special flight left for Ukraine on Tuesday morning. This flight will return to Delhi by tonight. TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations: More than 20,000 Indian students and citizens live and study in different parts of Ukraine and in border areas. The safety of Indians is our priority. Read full news...

  The world flared up at Russia's step

  Putin's decision to declare Luhansk-Donetsk independent is being condemned all over the world. The NATO chief called it a violation of international agreements. At the same time, America and many European countries have warned that strict steps will be taken against him. Ukraine's Diplomat Sergei Kislitsya at UNSC said – We are committed to a political and diplomatic solution to this issue, but we will not succumb to provocation. Read full news...

• Russia said - Western countries forced us

  In the UNSC meeting on Ukraine tension, Russia says that the avenues are open for a diplomatic solution to this issue from our side. Although we have no intention of a bloody conflict in the Donbass region, the negative role of Western countries in America's leadership in this matter has compelled us.

• America imposes ban on Luhansk and Donetsk region

  Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has signed an order prohibiting US citizens from investing in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. Apart from America, the EU and Britain have also talked about imposing sanctions on Russia. Apart from this, Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Zelensky on the phone. The United States has expressed its commitment to uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.