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Ukraine crisis updates: What to know as tensions rise

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Ukraine crisis updates: What to know as tensions rise

Russia has deployed more than 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border and stepped up military exercises in the region.

Moscow denies it is planning an attack, but the United States and its NATO allies fear Russia is planning war — and is preparing its own.

Below is information on international tensions in Ukraine, a crisis reminiscent of the Cold War.

America Says No

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States had made no concessions to Russia’s key demands on Ukraine and NATO in its long-awaited written response to Russia in Moscow on Wednesday.

Blinken said U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan’s response to the Russian Foreign Ministry did not abandon “core principles” such as NATO’s policy of open membership and the alliance’s military presence in Eastern Europe.

Blinken said the document made it clear that the United States stood by its often stated position. “No change, no change,” he said. However, he said the written response to Russia also contained a “serious” diplomatic approach to de-escalating rising tensions in Ukraine by addressing Russia’s concerns on other issues.

The U.S. response came as Russia warned that it would quickly take “retaliatory measures” if the U.S. and its allies rejected its security demands and continued with an “aggressive” policy toward Ukraine.

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Russia demands assurances that NATO will never recognize Ukraine and other ex-Soviet states as members, and that NATO reduces troop deployments in ex-Soviet bloc countries that Moscow still sees as its sphere of interest

What did the Ukrainian leader say?

As tensions escalated, Ukrainian officials tried to calm tensions.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said on Wednesday that while the Russian army’s ensemble near Ukraine poses a threat, “their numbers are now insufficient for a large-scale offensive.”

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“They’re still missing some key military elements and systems to launch a massive, full-scale offensive,” Kuleba told reporters.

He also noted that raising the alarm may have been the purpose in itself. He said Russia wanted to destabilize Ukraine by “spreading panic, increasing pressure on Ukraine’s financial system and launching cyber attacks.”

What was the atmosphere like on the Ukrainian front?

Soldiers and civilians in eastern Ukraine are waiting helplessly to see if war will come.

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They understand that their fate is being decided by politicians in far-flung capitals. Even politicians in their capital, Kiev, have found themselves on the brink of several rounds of high-stakes diplomacy, with no breakthrough so far.

The war-weary region has been fighting pro-Russian separatist fighters since 2014. The region is close to where Russia is amassing tens of thousands of soldiers, which U.S. President Joe Biden said could spark the largest invasion since World War II.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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