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Ukrainian Prez calls for EU membership
"It is a crucial moment to close the long-standing discussion once and for all and decide on Ukraine's membership in the EU," Zelensky wrote on Twitter on Saturday. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a "special military operation" in Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported. Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said 198 Ukrainians, including three children have been killed.
Russian casualties heavy and greater than anticipated by Kremlin: UK
The UK has said the majority of Russian forces are about 18 miles or 30 km from the centre of Kiev, The Guardian reported. In an intelligence update by the Ministry of Defence posted on Saturday morning, it said Russia had yet to gain control of airspace over Ukraine, reducing the effectiveness of the Russian air force.
Ukrainian President says battles going on across country
"We have withstood and are successfully repelling enemy attacks," Zelensky added on Saturday in a video message. Battles are still ongoing in many cities and districts of Ukraine, said the President, Xinhua news agency reported. "But we know that we are defending the country, the land, the future of children."
US provides $350mn worth of weapons to Ukraine
Blinken on Saturday said in a statement that US President Biden authorized him to decide on such a move, Xinhua news agency reported. As such, he has authorized the Department of Defense to carry out the presidential drawdown, which will help Ukraine cope with "the armored, airborne, and other threats it is now facing." The Secretary said the latest sum was on top of the $60 million and $200 million immediate military aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainians asked to confuse Russian forces by removing names of streets, cities from road signs
They say this is to "confuse and disorient the enemy". "In order to confuse and disorient the enemy who is illegally moving to Ukraine, we call: - to remove plaques with numbers and names of streets/cities/villages in their regions," the Ministry of Defence wrote on Twitter.
Russia resumes military operations after Ukraine refuses to negotiate
President Vladimir Putin previously ordered the Russian troops to halt their advance on Friday, awaiting a response from Kiev, Moscow said. It added that the offensive continued on Saturday, RT reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he was ready to sit down for talks with Russia in order to end hostilities between the countries.
Ukraine conflict will last, says Macron as France braces for economic impact
"War has returned to Europe," he said while speaking at an agricultural show. "In a certain way there will be consequences in our exports for the major sectors." Macron also said the French defence council will gather on Saturday afternoon to discuss the situation in Ukraine, RT reported.
Ukraine military says Russia faces heavy losses, including 14 planes, 102 tanks
The Kremlin also lost over 3,500 soldiers, Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Saturday. Nearly 200 service members have been kept hostage, Kyiv Independent reported. Russia has begun redeploying reserve units in the areas bordering Ukraine and continues to carry out airstrikes on airfields, military depots, and civilians. Airstrikes target Sumy, Poltava, Mariupol, and Kyiv which saw heavy fighting overnight.
Ukraine wants Elon Musk's help against Russia
"While you try to colonize Mars -- Russia try to occupy Ukraine!" Fedorov wrote in a tweet to Musk. "While your rockets successfully land from space -- Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people!" "We ask you to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations and to address sane Russians to stand," Fedorov's message concluded, the report said.
Ukraine Prez speaks to Modi seeking political support at UNSC
He revealed speaking to Modi soon after after Russia praised India's decision to abstain from a vote at the United Nations to condemn its invasion. He said that he spoke with Prime Minister Modi and informed about Ukraine repulsing Russia's aggression.
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