CzechRepublic Ministry of Foreign Affairs to summon Russia ambassador on Wednesday. Demands explanation of recent development in Ukraine. Ambassador will meet deputy MFA
President Zelensky:Phone conversations with partners continue. Briefed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on the security situation in the region. We agreed to make joint efforts for a peaceful settlement
Hungary defense ministry says the country will deploy some troops near its border with Ukraine, in part to prepare for humanitarian work
Sanctions package should include Nord Stream & NordStream2, SWIFT and Putin in person - Poland's deputy PM Kaczyński
Zelensky: Had a phone conversation with @RTErdogan. Expressed gratitude for supporting of Ukraine position on the latest provocative decisions of Russia
"This is the beginning of an invasion," says Deputy NSA Finer on CNN. "An invasion is an invasion & that is what is underway." But he also says that Russia is "making overt what it has denied" by sending in troops to the Donbas because Russian troops have been there for 8 yrs
Secretary General @jensstoltenberg will brief the media after an extraordinary meeting of the NATO - Ukraine Commission today around 17:00 (CET) @NATO HQ
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus: Belarus supports peaceful resolution of conflict in eastern Ukraine, and welcomes Russian statement on openness to diplomacy. Blames U.S and EU in escalation of the situation in the region
Occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region claim for the first time since 2018 BM-21 was used against Donetsk city
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday said Britain would sanction five Russian banks and three high net worth individuals including Gennady Timchenko
1 year agoAnother video of Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters flying over Kalinkavichy (Gomel region, Belarus) today (22.02)
1 year agoTank broken at Volokonovka in Belgorod region
1 year agoKa-52 "Alligator" reconnaissance and attack helicopters, Mi-24 "Crocodile" attack helicopters and Mi-8 multi-purpose helicopters were seen in the sky over Kalinkavichy (Gomel region, Belarus) today (22.02)
1 year agoTroops at Gusev, Rostov Oblast
Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia is not going to send troops to the Donetsk and Luhansk so far
Russian Federation Council ratified agreements with Donetsk and Luhansk on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance, including military assistance
1 year agoTanks filmed in Valuyki today
Putin to President of Azerbaijan Aliyev: Russia supports sovereignty of former Soviet Republics, except of Ukraine, situation there is different cause of "external influence"
1 year agoInfantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled artillery near Sambek close to the border with Donbas.
1 year agoTransformer caught fire after Russian forces shelled Luhanska Power Plant in Schastia
Zelensky stated that Ukraine will not consider the request of occupation authorities to withdraw Ukrainian troops from the controlled territories of Luhansk and Donetsk regions: We do not communicate with them, we can not understand who is them
Scholz says Nord Stream 2 won't be certified and he has instructed a new assessment of how Germany's energy supplies can be secured. "The situation has fundamentally changed"
Head of occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region wants whole Donetsk region
1 year agoGreece will stand with its allies in the EU and NATO, Gerapetritis says
Ukraine Foreign Ministry recalls Chargé d'Affaires of Ukraine in Russia for consultations
Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia realized that the time of the Minsk agreements has passed
Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia does not want to break off diplomatic relations with Ukraine. Clarifies the recognition only of areas of Donetsk and Luhansk region without control of Ukraine
Zelensky just now — announced he's considering a proposal to sever diplomatic ties with Russia
Estonia's President - who is visiting Ukraine's President in Kyiv - says a "threat to Ukraine is a threat to the security of Europe". Alar Karis says the door must stay open for Ukraine to join NATO and the European Union. "You belong in Europe"
Ukraine's President @ZelenskyyUa says western sanctions on Russia for its action in separatist-held eastern Ukraine must include a shutdown of the Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Japan's Prime Minister spoke via phone with Germany's Chancellor Scholz - Kyodo
[email protected]: "When the Russian President undermines the order of Europe, it takes unity and a decisive attitude from NATO, the EU and the countries of our region. Only firmness and a political defense of Ukraine can stop the aggressor
The Russian Federation expects that the UN, before making statements on the Donetsk and Luhansk, will rely on the basic principles of the organization, - Russian FM Lavrov
Czech Republic PM @P_Fiala about Russia: "Western approach hasn't been tough enough so far." . „We have already sent 152-millimeter artillery shells to Ukraine. We are ready to discuss providing more help if Ukraine asks for"
It's propaganda
Russian FM Lavrov says that government of Ukraine after 2014 is not representing all people living in Ukraine
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: agreements with the authorities in Donetsk and Luhansk allow the deployment of Russian military bases there, but we are not planning to do so yet
Occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk region says Ukrainian troops should leave whole territory of Luhansk region of Ukraine voluntarily
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed in Belgorod region
1 year agoNew camp: Barvinok 50.20683, 37.78898. 10 kms from Ukraine Analysis based on high resolution imagery
1 year agoRussian forces targeted apartment block in Schastia
1 year agoRosgvardiya's troops were also seen yesterday (21.02) near Khoiniki
1 year agoA column of the National Guard of Russia's troops (Rosgvardiya) was seen yesterday (21.02) in Rechitsa district. The convoy included: armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, KamAZ trucks and "Tigr"
1 year agoMilitary movement at Rozdolne in Crimea
1 year agoShelling targeting Novoluhanske
Joint Forces Operation: 84 ceasefire violations yesterday. 2 Ukrainian servicemen killed, 18 wounded
Sajid Javid tells @skynews this morning the "invasion of Ukraine has begun" as the PM chairs an emergency COBR meeting to authorise a package of sanctions on Russia. Health Sec says PM will make statement to parliament later
1 year ago2/22/22-Buffalo FD Working Fire at 67 Ruspin Avenue
EU to impose sanctions on individuals connected to the recognition of the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts, writes EU press service
Russian stocks fall more than 8% at opening amid Ukraine tensions
Occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region accused saboteur group in explosion of vehicle on highway between Horlivka and Donetsk, which result in 3 deaths
Poland's minister of defense @mblaszczak: we can confirm that Russian forces entered the territory of so-called 'republics'. So they violated Ukraine's borders
Secretary Antony Blinken:I spoke with People's Republic of China State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. I underscored the need to preserve Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity
1 year agoSecretary of State Tony Blinken spoke with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi about developments in North Korea and "Russia's aggression against Ukraine," according to a very brief readout from the State Department
Russia has thrown out the diplomatic playbook for peace in Ukraine with recognition of breakaway regions, top U.S. diplomat to United Nations tells Security Council. "Today, President Putin has torn the Minsk agreements to shreds," Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield said
U.S. believes a further Russian invasion of Ukraine will create a refugee crisis across Europe with "millions of displaced people." U.S. envoy to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells Security Council (chaired by Russia) that Putin is "testing our international system”
United States envoy: Putin tests the international system and reduces the value of the United Nations
"In essence Putin wants the world to travel back in time.when empires ruled the world..It's not 1919, it's 2022," @USAmbUN tells the emergency session of the UN Security Council. "The consequences of Russia's actions will be dire
"Not true," as Putin claimed Monday, that Ukraine is seeking nuclear weapons from the West, states @USAmbUN
The envoy of the United States: Russia has deployed forces in Ukraine, which it calls "peace forces", which is an incorrect description
UN Under-Secretary-General: We regret the deployment of Russian forces in eastern Ukraine
The UN Security Council holds a session on the developments of Ukraine-Russia crisis
1 year agoSec Blinken: "For security reasons, Department of State personnel currently in Lviv will spend the night in Poland. Our personnel will regularly return to continue their diplomatic work in Ukraine and provide emergency consular services”
WH spokesperson: "We plan to announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow (Tuesday) in response to Moscow's decisions and actions today. We are coordinating with allies and partners on that announcement
All State Dept personnel are out of Ukraine now, relocated to a hotel in Poland. The US alerted high-ranking Ukrainian officials beforehand. They also notified other allies, but unclear if those embassies electing to follow suit
1 year agoOn today's Sentinel-1 pass (21 Feb), the line likely to be a convoy is larger and closer to the Ukraine border. The pontoon bridge is still in place on the Belarus side. The southern end of the "convoy" is 0.3 mi (0.48km) from the border
Ukraine's foreign minister says he will meet Blinken in D.C. tomorrow
Zelensky: In accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Ukraine reserves the right for individual and collective self-defense. We can distinguish between the provocations and the offensive of the aggressor's troops
Zelensky: It undermines peaceful efforts and destroys existing negotiation formats. With today's and, possibly, tomorrow's decisions, Russia is legalizing its troops, which have actually been in the occupied territories of Donbas since 2014
President Zelensky: All responsibility for these decisions are made by Russia's political leadership. Recognition of the independence of the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions mean Russia's unilateral withdrawal from the Minsk agreements, and them ignoring decisions within Normandy format
Zelensky in an address to Ukrainian people: Ukraine is within its internationally recognized borders, and will remain so. Despite any statements and actions of the Russian Federation. We remain calm and confident. I want to thank all our citizens for this
President Zelensky: After the NSDC meeting, discussed the current situation with @BorisJohnson. Now we are urgently preparing an address and after that, talks with @eucopresident and @RTErdogan are planned
Videos spread of Russian forces entering eastern Ukraine
1 year agoHere's the readout of the @POTUS call with @ZelenskyyUa
Poland's President @andrzejduda: - Russia undermines the order of Europe - need for great unity and a firm attitude by NATO, the EU and the countries of our region. Only a tough stance and political defense of Ukraine can stop the aggressor - Sanctions immediately
Secretary Blinken: Kremlin recognition of the so-called "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics" as "independent" requires a swift and firm response, and we will take appropriate steps in coordination with partners
1 year agoMilitary convoy filmed in Seretino, Belgorod region
Putin ordered Russian armed forces to help Occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions
Vučić: The pressure on Serbia to impose sanctions on Russia has already begun
1 year agoVideo uploaded today from the Belgorod, Region of Russia shows a large column of about 45 tanks headed WEST in the direction of the border
President Zelensky: Discussed the events of the last hours with @POTUS. We begin the meeting of the National Security and Defense Council. A conversation with @BorisJohnson is also planned
Ursula von der Leyen:The recognition of the two separatist territories in Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine and the Minsk agreements. The EU and its partners will react with unity, firmness and with determination in solidarity with Ukraine
Putin and heads of occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine signed "Agreement on friendship" in Kremlin
Putin in his speech recognizing independence of occupied territories of Ukraine
Deployment of intelligence assets on the territory of Ukraine will allow them to control our territory up to the Urals - Putin
It will be very east to get tactical nukes for Ukraine, especially with the foreign technical support - Putin
1 year agoExclamation️Rosgvardiya troops went to the border with Ukraine A column of the National Guard of Russia's troops, armored personnel carriers, Ural trucks was moving today (21.02) from Brahin district towards Kamaryn (Gomel region, Belarus), which is 1 km from the border with Ukraine
1 year agoPutin is addressing Russians with pseudo-history passage
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called an emergency national security meeting to address recent developments linked to the crisis in Ukraine, the Elysee Palace said on Monday
Macron, Scholz 'disappointed' by Putin's recognition of Ukraine rebels: Kremlin
Putin informed Scholz and Macron that he intends to sign an decree recognizing "DNR and LNR" in phone calls - Kremlin
President Zelensky:Given the statements made at the meeting of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, I held urgent consultations with @EmmanuelMacron and @OlafScholz and convened the National Security and Defense Council
Occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk region say the head of the JCCC "representative office" and the driver were injured
Car exploded at office of representative of Occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk region to JCCC in Luhansk city. No casualties
1 year agoPutin and Scholz discussed situation in Ukraine. Scholz condemned plans of Russia on recognition of occupied territories
Putin to make TV address soon - Kremlin
1 year agoSuspect in custody after deadly shooting on Laurel Hill Circle in Richmond Hill
Ukraine FM Kuleba: On President @ZelenskyyUa's initiative I officially requested UNSC member states to immediately hold consultations under article 6 of the Budapest memorandum to discuss urgent actions aimed at de-escalation, as well as practical steps to guarantee the security of Ukraine
UK Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP says he fears Russian President Putin is setting himself "on a tragic course of events - humanitarian crises, instability and widespread suffering" for Ukraine & Russia should he invade his neighbour - speaking to UK @HouseofCommons
Putin says his decision on recognition will be announced today
Minister of Interior Affairs Kolokoltsev says to Putin that Russia should recognize whole Donetsk and Luhansk regions as independent, including parts controlled by Ukraine
