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25 February 2022

23:37

U.S., EU impose personal sanctions on Putin, Lavrov

The United States is joining the European Union in imposing direct sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

23:27

Consultations underway on venue and time of negotiations with Russia - Nykyforov

Ukraine is ready to talk about a ceasefire and peace, and consultations are underway on the venue and time of the negotiation process with Russia.

22:34

Russia suffers heavy losses near Koblevo - Center for Strategic Communications

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have killed 25 Russian paratroopers near Koblevo.

21:48

World will hold Russia and Belarus accountable for aggression against Ukraine – Stoltenberg

The criminal actions of Russia, which started the war against Ukraine, as well as Belarus' complicity in this crime, entail responsibility to the entire international community.

21:08

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.

20:44

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.

20:02

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.

19:52

Enemy paratroopers eliminated in Mykolaiv

Enemy paratroopers who landed in Mykolaiv in the area of the Timvod residential district have been eliminated.

18:49

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.

17:59

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.

17:39

Ukraine loses control over crossing to Kherson

After fierce fighting with the occupiers, the Ukrainian army lost control over the crossing to Kherson.

17:36

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.

17:02

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.

17:01

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.

16:53

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.

16:51

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.

16:32

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.

15:54

Poland closing its airspace for Russian planes

Poland has decided to close its airspace to Russian airlines, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said.

15:37

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.

14:49

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.

14:47

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.

14:01

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.

13:46

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.

13:42

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.

13:37

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.

13:20

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.