Tue Feb 25 01:29:30 UTC 2025: ## UN Condemns Russia, India Affected by New Sanctions on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

**New Delhi, February 25, 2025** – The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution on Monday demanding the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, marking the third anniversary of the invasion. The vote of 93-18 with 65 abstentions reflects strong international condemnation of Russia’s actions, though the resolution holds no legal binding power.

Meanwhile, the third anniversary also saw the European Union and the United Kingdom announce further sanctions against Russia and its business partners, impacting several Indian entities. This coincided with visits from several Western leaders to Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine.

In other news:

* **Tunnel Collapse in Telangana:** Rescue efforts continue at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel collapse site, with a team of expert miners assisting. Families of trapped workers, including four from Jharkhand, have traveled to Telangana.
* **Pope Francis Improves:** The Pope showed signs of improvement, resuming some work activities after a pneumonia diagnosis.
* **India’s Domestic News:** A sanitation workers’ synchronized cleanliness drive in Prayagraj aimed for a Guinness World Record. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance questioned the government about the impact of corporate tax cuts. Haryana released its BJP manifesto for upcoming municipal polls. A CBI status report was submitted on a rape-murder case. The Delhi High Court ruled to increase weekly rest for pilots to 48 hours. In cricket, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy.

Former US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential end to the war in Ukraine following a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. In Germany, Friedrich Merz, poised to become the next Chancellor, pledged to prioritize European unity and security in light of the ongoing conflict and the new Trump administration.

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