The two warring nations are responsible for 40% of the world's wheat production. Grain traders in the Khanna area of Punjab are eagerly awaiting the results of the assembly elections, which are set to be revealed on March 10, as they hope to meet with the new chief minister to present their grievances.
"In both calls, the leaders gave their approval and told the Prime Minister that they had no objections to safe passage," an official familiar with the events that led to Tuesday's evacuation effort told The Indian Express.
Putin may be able to conquer a city, but he will never be able to hold a country, according to US President Barack Obama. "One thing is certain: Ukraine will never be a Putin victory."