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Ukraine says it will not 'capitulate' to Russia
The two delegations are due to meet at an undisclosed location in Belarus, close to the borders of both countries. "There is nothing bad in talks as such and, if the outcome of these talks will be peace and the end of war, that should be welcomed. But I want to make it very clear: we will not surrender, we will not capitulate, we will not give up a single inch of our territory," Kuleba said in Kyiv.
Ukraine conflict could last 'years': UK Foreign Secy
Truss praised the "very, very strong and brave" Ukrainian resistance against Russian forces moving through their country as the invasion continues into fourth day. "This could be a number of years because what we do know is Russia has strong forces," she said."But we know that the Ukrainians are brave, they're determined to stand up for their sovereignty and territorial integrity, and they're determined to fight", Sky News reported.
Ukraine seizes on rumours of flying ace dubbed 'Ghost of Kiev'
Twitter is alight with clips that allegedly show a Ukrainian jet soaring through the skies over several cities and shooting down six Kremlin planes in dogfights on the first day of Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggressive war against the former Soviet republic.However, one video which got nearly 5 million views and spawned the rumours has been thoroughly debunked as a clip from the 2008 videogame Digital Combat Simulator, Daily Mail reported.
Belarus Prez says sanctions by West pushing Russia into World War III
"Now there is a lot of talk against the banking sector. Gas, oil, SWIFT. It's worse than war. This is pushing Russia into a third world war," Lukashenko said on Sunday, as quoted by local media. He added that a nuclear conflict could be the final outcome, the report said.
Ukraine agrees to hold talks with Russia
Kiev "confirmed" the planned talks in Gomel Region, which is close to the borders of both Russia and Ukraine, Russian chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky told reporters. Medinsky, an aide to President Vladimir Putin and former Culture Minister, added that the parties are now deciding on the logistics and the exact location of the summit, with "maximum security" for the Ukrainians, RT reported.
Putin places Russian nuclear deterrent forces on highest alert
The move was announced during Putin's meeting with Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu and Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov. "Western countries are not only taking unfriendly actions against our country in the economic area. I'm speaking about the illegitimate sanctions that everyone is well aware of. However, the top officials of the leading NATO countries also make aggressive statements against our country as well," Putin stated.
Ukraine crisis: Chelsea's Russian owner Abramovich hands over club's control to trustees
Ahead of Chelsea's Carabao Cup final clash against Liverpool on Sunday, the Blues owner released a statement on the Chelsea website confirming he would be handing over the reins of the foundation. However, in Abramovich's statement, there was no mention or condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich said his decision is in the best interest of the club.
Putin's days are numbered if he fails in Ukraine: UK Minister
Heappey, a former major in the Rifles, said Putin's forces had been unable to capture key cities in the first few days of fighting as intended and had left pockets of 'well-armed' Ukrainians to the rear of their front line, the report said. A picture is emerging of a haphazard and disorganised invasion effort, with armoured columns running out of fuel or getting lost, and some having to advance without air cover, Daily Mail reported.
Putin praises his special forces for 'heroically carrying out their military duties'
Putin gave his "special gratitude" for troops involved in the "special operation to provide assistance to the people's republics of Donbas" - a reference to the Kremlin's propaganda line that it intervened in Ukraine to help pro-Russian separatists who were at risk of 'genocide' at the hands of the legitimate government, the report said.
Gas pipeline explodes in Ukraine's Kharkiv
An explosion on a gas pipeline occurred in Ukraine's eastern city of Kharkiv on Sunday, the government-run Ukrinform news agency reported. As per sources from the Kharkiv Regional Civil-Military Administration, the Russian forces blew up a gas pipeline in the city's Danylivka district in the early morning, Xinhua reported citing Ukrinform news agency.
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