Ukraine
Putin ready to send negotiation team for talks as Russian troops encircle Kiev
The negotiations could put an end to Ukraine's NATO ambitions after its President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was willing to discuss Ukraine's "neutrality" -- a demand of Putin's -- in his latest attempt to appeal to the Russian leader to negotiate. The Kremlin said it took note of Zelensky's offer.
Russian forces in Kiev face street-to-street fighting
A brave Ukrainian citizen has been pictured standing up to Russian troops by trying to block a Russian military convoy - in scenes reminiscent of Tiananmen Square's 'tank man' blocking Chinese forces in 1989, Daily Mail reported. The footage, thought to have been filmed in the south of the country close to Crimea, emerged as Russia's military bared down on Kyiv today in an apparent bid to seize the capital and 'decapitate' the government in the hopes of bringing a swift victory for Vladimir Putin.
Russian forces disable 118 military facilities in Ukraine: Defense Ministry
Eleven military airfields, 13 command posts and communication centres of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, 14 S-300 and Osa anti-aircraft missile systems, and 36 radar stations were among the facilities put out of order, the Ministry's Zvezda broadcaster reported, citing Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov.
US sanctions Putin, Lavrov over Russian military operation in Ukraine
The administration of US President Joe Biden will sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov over Moscow's ongoing military operation in Ukraine, the White House has confirmed. The US move followed that of the European Union (EU) and Britain, which announced sanctions targeting the top Russian leadership earlier on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.
India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
The resolution proposed by the US and Albania with the backing of nearly 60 countries received 11 votes in favour, giving it a majority in the 15-member Council, but was nullified by the Russian veto on Friday evening. The resolution sought to declare that Russia has committed acts of aggression against Ukraine and the situation is a breach of international peace and security.
Ukraine soldiers told Russian officer 'go f*** yourself' before dying defending Snake Island
There were 13 border guards stationed on Snake Island, a roughly 16-hectare (40-acre) rocky island owned by Ukriane that sits about 186 300 km west of Crimea, when Russian troops bombed the island on Thursday, the report said. In his address after the first day of the invasion of his country, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced he would posthumously present all of the soldiers the 'Hero of Ukraine' award.
Ukrainian troops take to streets of Kiev; gunfire, blasts heard in city centre
Russian President Vladimir Putin's men are now thought to be inside the city, though their exact location and number is unclear. Fighting was reported in Obolon, on the city's outskirts, in the early hours as the ministry of defence told residents to make Molotov cocktails to 'repel the occupiers'. Russian forces were also spotted in Vorzel, Bucha, Irpen districts, the report said.
Beijing understands Moscow's 'security concerns': Chinese FM Wang Yi
Explaining Russia’s military offensive, FM Lavrov briefed the Chinese FM regarding the current situation in Ukraine, explaining that the US and NATO did not tend to Russian security sensitivities in easter Europe.
18,000 weapons distributed to reservists in Kiev as men banned from leaving country
Some 18,000 guns with ammunition have been distributed to reservists in the Kyiv region alone since the Russian invasion began early Thursday, according to Ukrainian authorities, CNN reported. In a joint statement, defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov and Valeriy Zaluzhniy, chief of staff for the Armed Forces, said there were more arms coming. On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered a general military mobilisation.
US Congress wants to kick out Russia from UN Security Council
The development comes as a recessed Congress tries to assert its role in punishing Russia. Driving the news: The resolution is being led by Rep. Claudia Tenney, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in coordination with a House Democrat, according to Tenney's office. "It's obviously a tall effort to kick Russia off," Nick Stewart, Tenney's chief of staff, told Axios. "But, it's one diplomatic tool we have to up the pressure and increase the isolation."
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