Ukraine
I don't know how much longer my country will exist: Ukraine President
The Ukraine President apparently warned that the Eastern European nation may not be able to withstand the offensive by Moscow's armed forces. In a statement issued on Thursday, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer shared details of his telephonic conversation with Zelensky. According to Vienna's leader, Zelensky told him, "I don't know how much longer my country will exist", RT reported.
Ukraine's nat'l bank opens fundraising account to support armed forces
Hit by Russian military actions, the Ukranian authorities have come up with a special fundraising account to support the country's armed forces. The opening of the special account was announced by the Chairman of the National Bank of Ukraine, Kyrylo Shevchenko, in his video address on Thursday. "The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special fundraising account to support the armed forces of Ukraine," he said.
How online disinformation campaign aided new war narrative for Putin
A report in France24 has detailed how days after the Kremlin slammed Western "hysteria" over the Russian military buildup around Ukraine, the messaging from Moscow changed, following Putin's decision to recognise the pro-Russian, self-declared republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in Eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine crisis: Indian embassy shares list of temporary bomb shelters with stranded citizens
The embassy in an advisory stated that Ukraine is under martial law, which has made movement difficult. "For those students who are stranded without a place of stay in Kyiv, Mission is in touch with establishments to put them up," the advisory stated.
Biden to discuss with G7 on Russia's action in Ukraine
Biden said on Wednesday night the US will also "coordinate with our NATO Allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against the Alliance," Xinhua news agency reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday authorised "a special military operation" in the Donbas region. Ukraine confirmed that military targets across the country were under attack.
Ukrainian soldiers are abandoning positions in face of Russian offensive
According to the release, "Ukrainian Armed Forces positions that have laid down their weapons are not being attacked. The Russian armed forces are not striking Ukrainian cities. There is no threat to the civilian population", the report said. Moscow says a number of military targets, including airfields, defense installations and airplanes have been hit by "high-precision weapons" as part of a "special operation" ordered by President Vladimir Putin.
War returns to Europe: Russian missiles rain down on airports, military bases, and Kyiv
Missiles and bombs rained from the sky, tanks rolled across the border, troops parachuted down on eastern regions and explosions were seen across the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the order to attack, the report said. 'Hundreds' of Ukrainian troops were killed in early clashes, and official said, as the fight came to them on all fronts at a moment's notice.
Russia will pay a very heavy economic and political price: NATO
"Russia's actions pose a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security, and they will have geostrategic consequences. NATO will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure the security and defence of all Allies," the alliance said on Thursday in a statement. Following emergency consultations, the bloc decided "to take additional steps" to strengthen its "deterrence and defence."
Situation tense, uncertain: Indian envoy in Ukraine tells stranded nationals
Partha Satpathy, Indian Ambassador to Ukraine, said, "I am reaching out to you from Kiev. Today early morning, we all woke up with the news that Ukraine is under attack." The air space is closed, railway schedules are in a flux and roads are crammed, he said requesting everyone to stay calm and face the situation with fortitude. The Embassy continues to remain open and operate in Kiev, Satpathy said.
Ukraine President likens Russian attack to Nazi invasion
Terming the Russian attack against Ukraine as similar to a Nazi invasion, Zelensky asked Russian citizens to protest against its government decision to launch military attack, RT reported. The early morning attack against Ukrainian forces by Russian was "villainous" and similar to how the Nazi Germany attacked Soviet Union during World War II, Zelensky said.
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