Nevertheless, these figures show how dependent the Ukrainian military is upon Western sources. At this rate, in one year, the United States alone would provide military aid of $50 billion, comparable to Russia\u2019s total defence budget of $60 billion and nine times the $5.4 billion defence budget of Ukraine in 2021. Russians used it most famously in the Battle of Borodino in 1812 while facing Napoleon\u2019s invasion.<\/p>\n
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Earlier today, India’s Permanent Representative to UN, TS Tirumurti has said that the return of over 20,000 Indian students from Ukraine is also being facilitated. Speaking at the second meeting of the United Nations Security Council in three days, Tirumurti once again called for urgent de-escalation of tensions and emphasised on sustained and focused diplomacy to address all issues concerning the situation. According to government sources, the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine is being closely monitored by the Indian government.<\/p>\n