Vladimir Putin
Prominent Russians go public with their opposition to war
More than 1,800 people were arrested at rallies as prominent Russians from the worlds of entertainment, business and journalism have risked their livelihoods in order to speak out. While the acts of dissent may not change Kremlin policy, they could point to significantly less public or elite support for the current military operation in Ukraine than the annexation of Crimea eight years ago, The Guardian reported.
Ukraine's senior defense official says Russian troops moving toward Kiev
"The Russian military seized two vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, changed into the uniform of the Ukrainian military and are moving at high speed towards the centre of Kiev," Ukraine's government-run news agency Ukrinform quoted Maliar's post on Facebook as saying.
Putin tells Ukrainian military to 'take power into their hands' and negotiate with Moscow
Ukraine's armed forces should "take power" in the country and negotiate peace with Moscow, Putin said during a Russian Security Council meeting on Friday, RT reported. He also accused the Kiev government and "neo-Nazis" of using civilians as "human shields" amid Russia's offensive in Ukraine.
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.
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.
Russian forces are now in Kiev
Ukraine's Defence Ministry said "the enemy" were in the district of Obolon, about 9km (5.5miles) north of Kiev's parliament in the city centre, the report said. They've encouraged locals to make Molotov cocktails to fight back, while also advising others to seek shelter. "Peaceful residents- be careful. Do not leave the house!" Earlier, the Ukrainian army said armed forces are engaged in fighting in the outskirts of the capital Kyiv.
Russia's attack helicopters wanted to capture airport on Day 1 of invasion
Ukrainian national guard units managed to retake the landing strip overnight after heavy fighting, scattering the surviving Russian attackers into the surrounding countryside, the report said. A Russian attack on the capital would likely be coordinated with a push by troops on southern and eastern fronts - Crimea and Donbas - aimed at pinning down Ukrainian armed forces so they cannot retreat and reinforce the city, officials told author Michael Weiss.
'Putin has turned Russia into a rogue state'
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has claimed his place in history. Not since Hitler attacked the Soviet Union in 1941 has a European leader committed an act of aggression as brutal or as nakedly cynical as Putin's utterly unprovoked attack on Ukraine, Walter Russel Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship, Hudson Institute wrote in the Wall Street Journal.
'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
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.
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