London supports Brits willing to defend Ukraine
British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss has said she supports Brits who will choose to go to Ukraine to take up arms and resist the Russian invasion of the country.
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27 February 2022
26 February 2022
Biden endorses $350M in additional military assistance to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden agreed on $350 million in additional immediate military assistance to Ukraine after talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
25 February 2022
President appoints Lebid commander of National Guard of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Yuriy Lebid commander of the National Guard of Ukraine.
24 February 2022
European Council ready to provide financial, humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
Members of the European Council have issued a joint statement in which they strongly condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.
Johnson calls for NATO meeting as soon as possible
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the allies to hold an urgent meeting of all NATO leaders as soon as possible due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky calls on world leaders to impose all possible sanctions on Russian
President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the world leaders to impose all possible sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and save Ukraine and the entire democratic world.
Trudeau: Canada will take additional action to stop Russia
Canada will take additional action to stop Russia’s unwarranted aggression.
Luhansk region announces evacuation of citizens
Luhansk authorities have announced a general evacuation - people are advised to drive in the direction of Dnipro city, those who are without cars – to move to the city stations
MFA: Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine says.
Zelensky to Ukrainians: Russia has started war against Ukraine, martial law imposed across country
Russia has launched a special operation in Donbas, and martial law is being imposed throughout Ukraine.
Biden: United States, allies to announce sanctions against Russia on Thursday
U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, calling Russia's aggression "unprovoked" and stressing that the United States and allies will respond strongly on Thursday.
23 February 2022
Kuleba warns of possible Russian provocation in occupied Crimea
The Titan chemical plant in the occupied Crimea evacuated the entire night shift, which could be part of preparations for Russia's provocation against Ukraine.
Avakov, Kolomoisky: Russia opens over 400 criminal cases against Ukrainian "war criminals"
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has initiated more than 400 criminal cases targeting Ukrainian officials, military servicemen, and volunteer fighters who defended Ukraine from Russian occupation, and is setting up a "trial".
Verkhovna Rada approves move to introduce state of emergency in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada has approved the decree of President Volodymyr Zelensky on the introduction of a state of emergency from 00:00 on February 24, 2022, across the territory of all Ukraine, except Donetsk and Luhansk regions, for a period of 30 days.
Biden announces sanctions against Nord Stream 2 operator
U.S. President Joe Biden has instructed his administration to add Nord Stream 2 AG, the operator of Russia's new gas pipeline, to the list of entities designated in the U.S. sanctions list.
World must “put out a fire in the center of Europe, which is about to flare up” - Kuleba at UNGA
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, has called on the international community to use all means available “to put out a fire in the center of Europe, which is about to flare up.”
EU adopts sanctions in response to Russian recognition of self-proclaimed statelets
The European Union has adopted a package of sanctions in response to Russian recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine and sending of troops into the area.
Duda: EU, NATO must unite and say ‘stop’ to Russia's neo-imperial policy
The European Union and NATO must show unity and say a clear "stop" to Russia's neo-imperial policy.
Ukraine not going to produce nuclear weapons - Danilov
Ukraine is not going to produce nuclear weapons, Secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov has said.
Zelensky, Duda, Nausėda sign joint statement
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Poland Andrzej Duda, and President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda signed a joint statement.
EU doing all to avoid new war in heart of Europe - Borrell
The EU has agreed on a tough package of sanctions against Russia for its actions against Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it continues to do everything possible to find diplomatic ways to prevent a new war in the heart of Europe, whose risk remains high.
Zelensky wants Russia to give Ukraine clear security guarantees
Ukraine is not a member of any security alliance, but our country needs clear and concrete security guarantees immediately. Russia should be among the countries that provide such guarantees.
Johnson announces further package of military support to Ukraine
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson announced that London would provide Ukraine with a further package of military support against the background of "Russia’s increasingly threatening behaviour".
Putin acting according to Hitler's book - diplomat
Russian President Vladimir Putin is very familiar with Adolf Hitler's book, and he simply repeats his actions according to this book.
Israel supports Ukraine's sovereignty, ready to provide humanitarian assistance
Israel supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and stands ready to provide humanitarian assistance to the country immediately.
Ukraine calls on civilized world to respond to Russia's aggressive actions - Shmyhal
Ukraine has called on the entire civilized world to respond to Russia's aggressive actions.
Poland's Sejm condemns Russian aggression in Ukraine
The lower house of the Polish parliament (the Sejm) at a session on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and expressing support for Ukraine.
Zelensky, presidents of Lithuania and Poland meet in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding talks with President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda and President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda in Kyiv.
Russia keeps 116 Crimean residents in prison on politically motivated charges
According to the Crimean Human Rights Group data, Russia keeps at least 116 Crimean residents in prison on politically motivated charges.
National Security and Defense Council suggests imposing state of emergency in Ukraine
The National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) suggests imposing a state of emergency in the territory of Ukraine, except for Donetsk and Luhansk regions.