Ukraine
Chinese military slams Indo-Pacific strategy of US, calls it 'interference' in its domestic affairs
“What the US report says about China's Taiwan region is a gross interference in China's internal affairs and violation of the one-China principle and the basic norms governing international relations. We are firmly opposed to that," said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday,” said Chinese defense spokesperson Colonel Tan Kefei.
British envoy stresses unity in making Russia pay for 'unacceptable' Ukraine invasion
In an interview with Yonhap News Agency on Thursday, Ambassador Colin Crooks commented on Russia's multi-pronged attack on the pro-West neighbor, lambasting it as "terrible acts." "We have to show President (Vladimir) Putin and his regime that these activities are completely unacceptable," Crooks said in his first media interview since his arrival here earlier this month for the ambassadorship, Yonhap news agency reported.
The world's most powerful forces are watching from afar: Ukraine
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has made yet another plea to Western allies to help Ukraine and stop Russia's brutal assault, BBC reported. The Ukrainian leader has confirmed the multiple missile strikes reported pre-dawn Friday. Zelensky said the strikes began at 4 a.m. on Friday local time. He added that Russia's strikes had targetted both military and civilian sites. Russia has previously said it's not aiming strikes at civilians, the report said.
‘We have been left alone to fight’: Ukraine President Zelensky on Russian invasion
“We have been left alone to defend our state. Who is ready to fight alongside up? I don’t see anymore. Who is ready to give guarantee of NATO membership? Everyone is afraid,” President Zelensky said. The first day of the invasion has claimed (officially) 130 Ukrainian lives and injured more than 300 people.
'I've asked 27 leaders of Europe, all are afraid': Ukraine President
"I asked them -- are you with us?" Volodymyr Zelensky said. "They answered that they are with us, but they don't want to take us into the alliance. "I've asked 27 leaders of Europe if Ukraine will be in NATO, I've asked them directly -- all are afraid and did not respond." "We were left by ourselves. Who is ready to go to war for us? Honestly, I don't see anybody. Who is ready to give Ukraine guarantees of NATO membership?, president added
More explosions heard in central Kiev
There was no air raid alert around the time of the blasts, which the local authorities have not yet confirmed, Xinhua reported citing Interfax-Ukraine news agency. Interior Ministry adviser Anton Gerashchenko wrote in a telegram that he had just heard two powerful explosions, which he later clarified as "attacks by our air defenses on enemy planes or drones," citing operative information.
Sanctions on Russia won't affect ISS operations: NASA
The US space agency has asserted that civil cooperation between the US and Russia in space, particularly with regard to the International Space Station (ISS), will continue, Space.com reported. NASA and Russia's state space corporation, Roscosmos, jointly operate the ISS. The orbiting space lab currently has two Russian cosmonauts, one European astronaut and four Americans. On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine leading to sanctions by the US "on what can be exported to Russia."
UNGA president calls on Russia, Ukraine to settle disputes through dialogue
"I call for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation of tensions, and a firm return to diplomacy and dialogue," said Shahid in a statement. Underscoring that UN Charter is based on the principle of sovereign equality, Shahid called on all member states to settle their international disputes by peace, Xinhua reported. I renew my call to all member states to uphold their obligations under international law and humanitarian law.
Ukraine crisis pushes national security to the fore of presidential campaign in S.Korea
The competing claims from the leading presidential candidates came as the Ukraine crisis has underscored the security challenges South Korea faces against a provocative and nuclear-armed North Korea across its border, Yonhap news agency reported. Lee Jae-Myung framed the issue as a choice between peace and war and pointed to falling South Korean stock prices as an example of how war will impact the economy.
Putin demands loyalty from oligarchs after prominent figures speak out against conflict
Speaking in the Kremlin, he said that Russia had been 'forced' to take action over Ukraine and had 'no other choice' but to attack, saying the country remains 'part of the global economy' and that he 'will not hurt the system we belong to'. "I want you to show solidarity with the government," he told them, the report said.
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