EU includes Putin, Lavrov in sanctions list
EU foreign ministers have added Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the list of sanctioned individuals.
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25 February 2022
Zelensky, Biden discuss anti-war coalition, assistance to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Joe Biden have discussed the strengthening of sanctions against Russia, defense assistance to Ukraine and an anti-war coalition.
Military situation now most difficult near Kharkiv, in Sumy region, southern Ukraine - Podoliak
The most difficult military situation is currently observed near Kharkiv, in the Sumy region, as well as in the south of Ukraine.
Enemy paratroopers eliminated in Mykolaiv
Enemy paratroopers who landed in Mykolaiv in the area of the Timvod residential district have been eliminated.
Kyiv administration urges residents of high-rise buildings to urgently check roofs for marks
Kyiv City State Administration has urged residents of high-rise buildings that have access to the roof to urgently check the roofs for any marks.
Prince Harry, Megan Markle support Ukraine against background of Russian aggression
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle supported the Ukrainian people after Russian troops invaded the country.
Ukraine loses control over crossing to Kherson
After fierce fighting with the occupiers, the Ukrainian army lost control over the crossing to Kherson.
Kuleba asks Indian foreign minister to make Russia stop its aggression
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has asked Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to use all his influence in relations with Russia to make it stop its military aggression against Ukraine.
Russian troops fire on Vorzel town, wreckage hits orphanage
During the hostilities, the Russian military allowed wreckage, probably of Grad system, to hit one of the orphanages in Vorzel, Kyiv region, with 50 children inside.
Enemy forces lost about 2,800 personnel since start of invasion - Defense Ministry
Russian forces have lost about 2,800 people since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine.
Five killed, 17 wounded in Grad shelling in Okhtyrka
Five people were killed and 17 more were wounded in Grad multiple launch rocket fire in Okhtyrka, the Sumy region.
Almost UAH 300M raised for Ukrainian Armed Forces over past day - NBU
Over the past 24 hours, almost UAH 300 million has been transferred for a special account opened to raise funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to the Government portal.
Estonia sending Javelins and anti-aircraft ammunition to Ukraine
Estonia will send additional military assistance to Ukraine in the form of Javelin anti-tank missiles and anti-aircraft ammunition, Minister of Defense of Estonia Kusti Salm announced.
Poland closing its airspace for Russian planes
Poland has decided to close its airspace to Russian airlines, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said.
Ukrainian military equipment enters Kyiv – Interior Ministry
Ukrainian military equipment enters Kyiv to defend the city, the Interior Ministry's press service has quoted Vadym Denysenko, an adviser to the Ukrainian interior minister, as saying.
Stefanishyna: Russia's seizure of Chornobyl NPP can be considered a war crime under Geneva Convention
Russia's seizure of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant violates Article 56 of the Additional Protocol of 1977 to the Geneva Conventions and can be considered a war crime.
Governments of Germany, Hungary, Italy have disgraced themselves - Tusk
The governments of countries that have spoken out against severe sanctions against Russia, including its exclusion from the SWIFT international payment system, have disgraced themselves.
Zelensky calls on citizens from all countries to demand end to war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on citizens around the world to go to the squares of their cities and demand an end to the war in Ukraine, to demand peace in Europe.
Zelensky calls on Putin to negotiate to stop deaths
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to sit down at the negotiating table to stop deaths.
Europe has enough power to stop the war – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that Europe has enough power to stop the Russian aggression against Ukraine and must act immediately.
Merkel condemns Putin's war of aggression
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine, which she called a turning point in history.
Finland provides $50M in aid to Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the issue of counteracting the aggressor with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and thanked him the allocation of $50 million in aid.
About 20 enemy tanks destroyed in Chernihiv region
Ukrainian army destroyed about 20 enemy tanks in Mena direction in Chernihiv region.
Battle ongoing near Mariupol – mayor
Near Mariupol, in the area of Pavlopil village, Russian tanks are moving in the direction of the city.
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian Grad rocket launchers near Kharkiv
Russian Grad multiple launch rocket systems have been destroyed near Kharkiv.
Partners to provide additional weapons to Ukraine - Reznikov
Ukraine's partners will provide additional weapons to the country, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has said.
ICC in The Hague may launch investigation into Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has said it is closely following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and may start to investigate the crimes committed.
Ukrainian serviceman Skakun blows up Henichesk bridge to stop advance of tank column
Ukrainian serviceman Vitaliy Skakun blew up a bridge in Henichesk in order to stop the advance of a tank column.
Ukrainian military captures Russian pilot - Arestovych
The Ukrainian military has shot down a Su-27 aircraft and captured the pilot.
Russian plane shot down near Cherkasy, search for pilot underway
The Ukrainian military has shot down an enemy plane in the Zolotonosha district of the Cherkasy region, with law enforcement officers and servicemen searching for the pilot who ejected before the aircraft crashed.