BREAKING: Ukraine - UNICEF says. "We are receiving reports of hospitals, schools, water and sanitation facilities and orphanages under fire."
@unicefchief on the situation for children in #Ukraine. https://t.co/F3w3dg6Yg6
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Minister of Finance of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy
Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhii Marchenko had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Economy and Finance of Italy Daniele Franco.
Serhii Marchenko thanked his Italian counterpart for financial support of Ukraine during the difficult period of Russia's military aggression. Ukraine received EUR 110 million in grant aid from Italy.
"We are very grateful to Italy for its support, which is now extremely valuable to us. The Italian authorities and society have shown solidarity with Ukraine," Serhii Marchenko said.
The next steps to support Ukraine, as well as additional sanctions against Russia and Russian companies, were also discussed.
Operational information regarding the #russian_invasion as of 00:00, 28 February
Despite the fact that the enemy is losing offensive potential, he continues to inflict fire on military and civilian targets and continues to conduct reconnaissance aircraft of the CAF of the RF Armed Forces, including using the airspace of the Republic of Belarus.
Given that the enemy does not abandon the aspirations to achieve its goal, and its own offensive potential is almost exhausted, plans to join the most trained military units of
The occupiers fired on the rehabilitation center of the Ministry of Veterans' Affairs in Kyiv region
Russia is once again proving that it is a villain country, and its military-political leadership will appear before an international tribunal and be punished.
"Recently, the rehabilitation center of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine in the village of Borodianka, Kyiv region, was shelled," said Yulia Laputina, Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine and member of the National Security and Defense Council. "This is an act of violation of international
Ukrainian operators cut off communications for the occupiers, blocking access of telephones with Russian numbers to their networks - SSSCIP
Communication is one of the key elements of effective combat, explaines State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP).
Having lost the opportunity to call from their numbers, the occupying forces are
The first batch of StarLink satellite Internet stations has arrived in Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov
Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov said that the first batch of StarLink satellite Internet stations had arrived in Ukraine.
"Thank you Elon Mask and all the partners of a free Ukraine! We continue the fight on all fronts!" Mykhailo Fedorov wrote.
Readout of President Biden’s Call with Allies and Partners
President Joseph R. Biden hosted a secure conference call today with Allies and partners about our unified response to Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked war on Ukraine. The leaders recognized the bravery of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression and discussed their continued support to Ukraine, including security, economic, and humanitarian assistance. They also discussed their coordinated efforts to impose severe costs and consequences to hold Russia accountable while working to maintain global economic stability, including with regard to energy prices.
Joining President Biden on the call were Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada, European Commission President von der Leyen, European Council President Michel, President Macron of France, Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Prime Minister Draghi of Italy, Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, President Duda of Poland, President Iohannis of Romania, and Prime Minister Johnson of the United Kingdom.
Operational information as of 20.00, 28.02.2022 regarding the #russian_invasion
The enemy continues the offensive operation against Ukraine with the support of operational-tactical and army aircraft using high-precision long-range weapons.
During the previous day, the Russian occupiers fired 6 missiles (up to 30 missiles) and 4 air strikes, mostly from the airspace of the Republic of Belarus. Since the beginning of the open aggression, the enemy has used about 180 Iskander cruise and operational-tactical missiles.
The air and space forces of the RF Armed Forces are on duty in the airspace of the Republic of Belarus. The airfield network of the Republic of Belarus is used for transportation of
NATO Secretary General takes part in call with President Biden
Today (28 February 2022), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a secure conference call with world leaders organised by the President of the United States Joe Biden, in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The call included British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian
''NATO’s defensive shield is strong'', says Chair of the NATO Military Committee
On 28 February 2022, the 30 Allied Chiefs of Defence held an extraordinary meeting of the NATO Military Committee to discuss the situation in and around Ukraine.
The meeting was convened in response to Russia’s blatant and unjustified attack on Ukraine. All Allied Chiefs of Defence condemned the ongoing onslaught by Russian military forces, resulting in a rising number of casualties, including among the civilian population. “As the fighting intensifies, it is appropriate and timely that the Chiefs
Address by Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal
Heroic people of Ukraine!
It is the fifth day of our liberation war against the Russian invaders.
The whole Ukrainian nation stood up for the struggle. While our troops bravely defend the Ukrainian land from the invasion of the occupiers, civilian Ukrainians and the Ukrainian state began to work hard in a mode – ‘all for the frontline, all for victory’
Private businesses provide free-of-charge fuel, medications, food, and equipment for the troops. The courage and valour of our military inspire all Ukrainians to contribute as
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell calling for a suspension of hostilities to carry out urgent humanitarian action in Ukraine
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NEW YORK, 28 February 2022 – “The situation for children caught up in the conflict in Ukraine grows worse by the minute.
“We are receiving reports of hospitals, schools, water and sanitation facilities and orphanages under fire. Explosive weapons in populated areas and explosive remnants of war are real and present dangers for the children of Ukraine.
“Children have been killed. Children have been wounded. And children are being
Today, 1 billion of the world’s most vulnerable children are at extreme risk. If the world fails to act, tomorrow it will be all children. It is past time to put children at the center of climate action.
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) AR6 Report
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NEW YORK, 28 February 2022 – “Today’s landmark Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report removes whatever shred of doubt remained: The climate crisis is not a future threat. It is here, it is accelerating, and it will continue to affect the world in increasingly devastating ways.
“Already, the climate crisis has exposed nearly every child, on every continent, to greater risk of more frequent, intense, and destructive climate hazards, from heatwaves and droughts to cyclones and flooding, from air pollution to vector-borne diseases.
“But for some children, the climate crisis is more than a heightened risk. It is a life-
Ukrainian food producers and businesses will provide 1 million food packages for people from vulnerable groups
Ukrainian producers and responsible businesses are the Government 's reliance in the matter of protecting people.
At the initiative of the Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine Maryna Lazebna and with the assistance of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Ukrainian food producers and Ukrainian businesses will provide 1 million food packages for people from vulnerable categories.
The products will be distributed among people with disabilities, elderly people living alone,
Estimated loses of the enemy for the period from FEB 24 to FEB 28, as for 6.00 a.m
Estimated loses of the enemy for the period from FEB 24 to FEB 28, as for 6.00 a.m.:
- Aircrafts 29
- Helicopters 29
- Tanks 191
- Armored combat vehicles 816
- Guns 74
- Anti-aircraft missile system Buk 1
- Multiple launch rocket system Grad 21
- Vehicles 291
- Cisterns 60
- UAVs 3
- Ships/ motor boats 2
- AAD assets 5
- Personnel aproximately 5300 (to be confirmed).
"Information is approximate and may be clarified, as far as it is extremely difficult to collect data after a combat, because commanders' main focus is the combat itself.
Moreover, we can get information only after the combat, and the combats are extremely long in time. Data may be received the next day, sometimes even later.
In addition, if the combat was lasting at night, began on one calendar day and ended on another, it is quite difficult to distinguish when the losses occurred", told Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Malyar.
Operational information as of 11.00, 28.02.2022 regarding the #russian_invasion
The enemy continues the offensive operation against Ukraine with the support of operational-tactical and army aircraft using high-precision long-range weapons.
During the previous day, the Russian occupiers fired 6 missiles (up to 30 missiles) and 4 air strikes, mostly from the airspace of the Republic of Belarus. Since the beginning
Update on the situation in the social sphere as of 11:00 February 28
18 world countries deliver humanitarian aid to Ukraine. These are essentials: medicines and dressing supplies, personal hygiene products, food and more. The European operations for civil protection and humanitarian aid of the European Commission also provide firefighting equipment, field camps for 250-300 people, modular equipment for hospitals.
Minister of Healthcare of Ukraine Viktor
Operational information on 06:00, February 28 regarding the #russian_invasion
The russian occupiers have reduced the pace of the offensive, but are still trying to develop success in some areas in the offensive against Ukraine.
During the air-offensive operatopn, the enemy continued to inflict fire on military and civilian airfields, military command
OECD has decided to increase its support for the Government of Ukraine
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) emphasized the unconditional support of the Ukrainian people and the democratic Government of Ukraine, and condemned the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation.
The OECD has adopted a decision to increase its support for Ukraine. Further measures to
BREAKING: Russia Puts Russian Nuclear Deterrent Forces On Alert
Update #14: ⚡️The situation in Kyiv is under Ukrainian control, according to Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
“All Russian efforts to occupy it have failed,” their statement reads.
Update #13: Missiles have hit a radioactive waste disposal site in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, the UN nuclear watchdog says, but there are no reports of a release of radiation. A day earlier, a similar disposal site in Kharkiv was damaged amid Russia's invasion.
Update #12: Blasts heard in Kyiv and Kharkiv early on Monday morning, Ukraine's State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection reported.
BREAKING, Update #11: Belarus preparing to send soldiers into Ukraine in support of Russia's invasion as early as Monday, U.S. official says.
Update #10: ⚡️The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces says Russia suffers significant losses.
As of 6 p.m., Feb. 27: estimated loss of personnel – about 4,500 people, tanks – about 150, armored vehicles – over 700, fuel tanks – 60, Buk system – 1, Grad systems – 4, helicopters – 26.
Update #9: European Union member countries will supply Ukraine with jet fighters, EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell said Sunday
Update #8: Klitschko's spokesperson denies that Kyiv is 'encircled.'
In an interview with AP, Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that ‘Kyiv was encircled’ but ready to fight.
His spokesperson said that he misspoke, and that such information is “a lie and a manipulation.”
Update #7: Belarus missile ruins historical building in Chernihiv.
According to the UNIAN news agency, it was an Iskander ballistic missile system that was fired from Belarus and hit the 1939 building in central Chernihiv, a regional capital 150 kilometers north of Kyiv.
Ukraine's president says. It was nice to learn that in addition to yesterday's agreements, Belgium is sending us another 3,000 machine guns and 200 anti-tank grenade launchers. Thank you
@alexanderdecroo for your leadership.
EU's Ursula von der Leyen says. Just spoke to President
@ZelenskyyUa who leads the determined resistance to the Russian invasion.
I explained to him the strong and immediate measures we are taking to support Ukraine’s defense, its economy & the refugees, as well as the new sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
Update #6: Kyiv is "encircled" by Russian troops and exit routes out of the city are blocked, Mayor Vitali Klitschko told AP
Update #5: Ukrainian foreign minister: “We need weapons to fight to defend our country. We specifically need anti-tank, anti-air, anti-missile weapons.”
Kyiv is under more explosions.
Update #4: The European Union’s chief executive says the 27-nation bloc will close its
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Mykhailo Fedorov: It is now possible to transfer funds to our army directly in the Diia application
Funding can be transferred to the national army directly in the Diia application, said the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.
"We launched a new service in the Diia - from now on you can transfer funds to our army directly in the application. All donations will go to the Come Back Alive Foundation. You need to click Documents - Help the Army. As always, all is done in a few clicks. The service is available for iOS and Android users. Another way to thank our Armed Forces and bring us closer to victory," said the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine.
He also told that the Diia was among the best applications of the week on the Apple Store. "As soon as we win - Ukraine is waiting for a new stage of development of the digital state, we will launch hundreds of cool services this year! And we will launch a rathe acute service in the coming days," said Mykhailo Fedorov.
Operational information on 18:00, February 27 regarding the #russian_invasion
The Russian Federation continues to accumulate aviation equipment and intensify special forces on the territory of the Republic of Belarus. More than 50 planes, 10 helicopters and 2 An-124 planes are concentrated at Machulishchi airfield. Transport planes are constantly taking off from Baranovichi and Machulishchi airfields in the direction of Ukraine. The Belarusian command has brought some of its units into combat readiness.
Conducting an offensive operation in Ukraine, the Russian occupiers use methods of
Update on the situation in the energy sector as of 20:00 February 27
- The unified energy system of Ukraine works stably, isolated from the energy system of Russia and Belarus. The frequency is maintained at 50 Hz, the actual amount of reserves is provided. Power consumption in the power system is 13.6 GW.
- The European Union's energy ministers will tackle the synchronization of the Ukrainian and European energy systems at an extraordinary meeting on February 28. Tomorrow’s agenda encompasses: energy security of Ukraine and the EU, synchronization of Ukraine with our network and sanctions. ENTSO-E will be asked to support emergency power system synchronization as soon as possible.
- The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz noted the need to refuse from
MCIP: Ukraine considers continuation of Russia's presence in UNESCO as inadmissible
Ukraine considers it unacceptable to continue Russia's presence in UNESCO. We expect that the Ukrainian side will shortly receive an answer and a decision on this issue. Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko appealed to UNESCO to deprive Russia of UNESCO membership and change the host country of the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee.
Russia's armed attack on Ukraine is currently destroying many civilian and cultural heritage
Ruslan Strilets: Ukraine is drafting a lawsuit against Russia at the UN International Court of Justice for full compensation for damage to the environment
Ukraine is preparing a lawsuit against Russia at the UN International Court of Justice to fully compensate for the damage caused to the environment. Acting Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine Ruslan Strilets wrote on his Facebook page.
"Aggression encapsulates in everything! Uninvited guests, in order to achieve their aggressive goal, use missile and artillery strikes on Ukraine to harm our ecosystems and natural resources," Ruslan Strilets said.
According to preliminary estimates, the unprecedented environmental damage from the fire at the oil depot in the village of Kryachky, Vasylkiv district, Kyiv region, amounts to UAH 810 bln.
“Experts from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources and the State Ecological Inspectorate are currently working on accurate calculations. But I am sure that the amount will only increase. We add it to the general basket of damage caused by the occupiers.
I want to reassure Ukrainians that the current environmental situation is under control, your life and health are not in danger. And the occupiers will definitely pay for the damage to the environment of Ukraine and all crimes against our state!”, Ruslan Strilets underscored.
NATO Allies boost support to Ukraine
NATO Allies are boosting their political and practical support to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Thousands of anti-tank weapons, hundreds of air-defence missiles and thousands of small arms and ammunition stocks are being sent to Ukraine. Allies are also providing millions of euros worth of financial assistance and humanitarian aid, including medical supplies to help Ukrainian forces.
Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and the United States have already sent or are approving significant deliveries of military equipment to Ukraine. Ukraine has already received critical weapons, including Javelin missiles and anti-aircraft missiles, from NATO Allies, as well as millions of euros of financial assistance. Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States are offering humanitarian aid or opening their borders to Ukrainian refugees. Croatia, Poland and Romania are already welcoming Ukrainian refugees. Italy is also providing immediate financial assistance to the Ukrainian government, and Turkey has deepened its defence ties with Ukraine and offered humanitarian aid.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said: “I welcome that Allies are stepping up to support Ukraine, with additional military equipment, financial assistance and humanitarian aid. Self-defence is a right enshrined in the UN Charter, and Allies are helping Ukraine uphold that right. This sends a clear message of NATO’s full support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
These additional contributions build on many years of NATO assistance to Ukraine. NATO has helped to train, fund and reform Ukraine’s armed forces and defence institutions since 2014. In the current crisis, the Alliance is helping to coordinate Ukraine’s requests for assistance and is supporting Allies in the delivery of humanitarian and non-lethal aid.
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Japan’s Announcement to Hold Russia Accountable
We welcome Japan’s announcement today that it will stand with the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States to isolate Russia from the international financial system and our economies. Following Japan’s announcement, the entire G7 now supports disconnecting selected Russian banks from SWIFT, restrictions on the Russian Central Bank, and sanctioning key Russian leaders, including President Putin. Prime Minister Kishida and the Government of Japan have been leaders in condemning President Putin’s attack on Ukraine and we will continue working closely together to impose further severe costs and make Putin’s war of choice a strategic failure.
Olexandr Kubrakov briefed the President on measures aimed to establish logistics in the country, rapid evacuation of citizens and counter the aggressor's attempts to move through the country
Minister of Infrastructure Olexandr Kubrakov reported to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the measures taken by the Ministry's team to establish logistics in the country, to promptly evacuate citizens quickly, and to counter the aggressor's attempts to move through the country.
"Today in Kyiv I met with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. I briefed the President on the current actions of the Ministry’s team. In particular, concerning the establishment of logistics in the country, the rapid evacuation of citizens, as well as countering
SACEUR CERTIFIES HUNGARIAN NATIONAL TROOP CONTRIBUTION
Hungarian Forces ready for NATO reinforcements in the East
MONS, Belgium – Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Tod D. Wolters, certified Hungarian troops readiness for potential NATO duties on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, after accepting a recommendation from the Commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, Lieutenant General Roger L. Cloutier Jr.
Lieutenant General Cloutier visited the Hungarian troops on Tuesday, Feb. 22 in
MFA: Ukraine filed a case against the Russian Federation at the International Court of Justice in Hague
Ukraine filed a case against the Russian Federation at the International Court of Justice, and a request for the Court to issue an order of provisional measures against Russia. Ukraine seeks an emergency hearing and an order by the Court that Russia must cease its unlawful attack on Ukraine. Russia will have to answer for its behavior at the World Court in the Hague.
The Court has jurisdiction to hear Ukraine’s case, and to order emergency measures, on the basis of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (“Genocide Convention”). The Genocide Convention is one of the most important international treaties, drafted in response to the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust. Russia, however, has twisted the concept of genocide, and perverted the solemn treaty obligation to prevent and punish genocide. It has made an absurd and unfounded claim of alledged genocide as a justification and pretext for its own aggression against Ukraine and violation of the sovereignty and human rights of the Ukrainian People.
Ukraine’s case before the ICJ will establish that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is based on a lie and a gross violation of international law, and must be stopped.
As the Ukrainian People continue to bravely stand against Russian aggression, Russia’s lies will be exposed, and Russia’s contempt for international law will be confirmed. Ukraine will bring Russia to account.
State Border Guard Service: Russian warships pirate two Ukrainian civilian ships
Yesterday, announcing illegal "counter-terrorist operation" in the northwestern part of the Black Sea, ships of the Russian Navy captured two more civilian Ukrainian ships.
Once again, the aggressor country ignores all the rules and conventions of international shipping.
The Athena tanker, located in the territorial sea of Romania, 22 miles from the Zmiiniy Island,
General staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs
Total losses of the enemy for the three previous days (February 24, 25 and 26) of the war of aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine:
- Planes - 27
- Helicopters - 26
- Tanks - 146
- Armored combat vehicles - 706
- Cannons - 49
- Buk missile systems - 1
- BM-21 "Grad" - 4
- Automotive equipment - 30
- Storage tanks - 60
- UAV - 2
- Ships / boats - 2
- Personnel - approximately 4300 (to be specified).
Operational information of the Ministry of Defense on the Russian invasion as of 10:00 on February 27, 2022
he enemy continues its aggression against Ukraine. Its main efforts are focused on the Polissya and Seversky operational areas in order to block the city of KYIV.
In Polissya, the enemy continues to increase forces. Units of the 36th General Army of the Eastern Military District of the RF Armed Forces are moving in the directions of Bucha, Kapitanivka and Bilohorodka.
Engineering units are moving from the
Two more checkpoints will be open around the clock on the border with Hungary
To the attention of citizens who plan to cross the border.
We would like to inform you that the mode of operation of the Dzvinkove and Kosino checkpoints on the border with Hungary is changing.
Border registration of persons and vehicles at
Address by the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov
Fellow Ukrainians!
72 hours of resistance.
Three days that changed our country and the world forever.
Where are all those who promised to seize Kyiv in 2 hours? Where they are? I don't see
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Joint Statement of Participants in the International Crimea Platform
Adopted by EU, Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom, and USA.
On 26 February, as Ukraine marks the Day of Resistance to Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol, we, the Participants in the International Crimea Platform once again reaffirm our commitment to the sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and reiterate our resolve to maintaining pressure on Russia to end
Current information on Russian invasion as of 20:00 February 26
Ukraine's defense forces are repelling the aggressor in all operational areas.
Thus, in the Polissia direction, the enemy's offensive was stopped at the border of Gorodyanka, Bucha, and Vyshhorod. Enemy units partially lost their combat capability.
In the Siverskyi region, the occupiers
BREAKING: Explosions Heard In Kyiv, Ukrainian Capital
Update #12: ⚡️Russian forces fired at radioactive waste disposal site in Kyiv.
According to preliminary assessment of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine, there is no threat to people outside the sanitary protection zone.
Update #11: United Nations: At least 240 civilian casualties in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began on Thursday.
The U.N. believes “real figures are considerably higher” because many reports of casualties remain to be confirmed.
Update #10: ⚡️French President Emmanuel Macron asks his Belarusian counterpart Lukashenko to quickly order Russian troops to leave.
On a phone call late on Feb. 26, Macron told Lukashenko that Belarus should “refuse to be a vassal and an accomplice to Russia in the war against Ukraine.”
Update #9: According to Kyiv Independent; ⚡️Russians blow up a gas pipeline in Kharkiv.
A video posted by TSN news shows a powerful explosion in the shape of a mushroom cloud in the sky over the city in eastern Ukraine.
⚡️Column of Russian special forces defeated near Hostomel "Kadyrovites," named so for the Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov.
According to Channel 24 sources, the
Joint Statement on Further Restrictive Economic Measures
We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn Putin’s war of choice and attacks on the sovereign nation and people of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people in their heroic efforts to resist Russia’s invasion. Russia’s war represents an assault on fundamental international rules and norms that have prevailed since the Second World War, which we are committed to defending. We will hold Russia to account and collectively ensure that this war is a strategic failure for Putin.
This past week, alongside our diplomatic efforts and collective work to defend our own borders and to assist the Ukrainian government and people in their fight, we, as well as
Denys Shmyhal: A number of decisions have been made to ensure the country's viability under martial law
On February 26, the Government held an extraordinary meeting which resulted into adopting decisions aimed at strengthening the Ukrainian army and ensuring the country's livelihood under martial law in connection with Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine.
According to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, the maximum billing time for socially significant domestic food products will be no more than ten calendar days from the invoice date submitted by the suppliers. That will allow for sustained operation of food producers under conditions of martial law.
Among other things, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted an ordinance under which the State
Address by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal
Heroic people of Ukraine!
For more than 2 days now, our troops have been destroying the occupiers on land, at sea and in the sky.
Thousands of Russian soldiers were killed, and hundreds were taken prisoner.
Our army is defending all parts of the frontline. The enemy had expected a cakewalk, but, instead, ended up in a real hell.
Ukraine is rising! Tens of thousands of volunteers, reservists and territorial defense fighters
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Russia’s False and Offensive Allegations of Genocide as a Pretext for Its Unlawful Military Aggression
Already over the past two days, the world continues to see unprecedented and brutal aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Looking for justification of its groundless and unfair invasion into Ukraine, the Russian Federation has cynically distorted to perversion of the international community's most solemn human rights commitments.
In 1948, after emerging from the horrors of World War II, the international community came together to create the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. Together, the world defined the crime of genocide and pledged to prevent and
WORLD ROWING STATEMENT ON UKRAINE
We note with gravity that the Olympic truce has been violated, that casualties are already being counted and that displacement of civilian populations is underway, affecting friends of the rowing family among others. We express our deepest sympathy to them, and call on the rowing community to support them.
Following initial measures that were undertaken yesterday, Friday 25 February, to help ensure the safety of Ukrainian athletes participating in our 2022 World Rowing Virtual Indoor Championships that took place this weekend, World Rowing continues to assess the situation and will take any appropriate measures in line with the international community and the Olympic movement.
Iryna Vereshchuk: We ask ICRC to help take bodies of dead Russian soldiers to Russia
Deputy Prime Minister - Minister for Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to provide help.
"We appeal to the ICRC. We ask the International Committee of the Red Cross to help take the bodies of dead Russian soldiers to the Russian Federation. These are thousands of bodies of
Serhii Shkarlet addressed an open letter to international partners
Minister of Education and Science Serhii Shkarlet said in his Telegram channel that he had addressed international partners, in particular, fellow EU ministers.
"Their support remains extremely necessary and important for the Ukrainian educational and scientific community. I sincerely hope that our friends will strongly condemn the actions of the Russian Federation and express their staunchest support for Ukraine in their speeches and statements," the Minister said.
Serhii Shkarlet also called on his colleagues to reconsider the policy of cooperation in the field of education and science with the Russian Federation and relevant state bodies of the countries that supported the armed aggression against Ukraine.
"I urge all international colleagues to stand side by side with us in the struggle for independence, as well as to repel the audacious actions of the Russian aggressor. I sincerely believe in your support!", the Minister underscored.
During the three days of the war, Russian troops killed 198 Ukrainians and wounded 1,115 people, says Viktor Liashko
As of February 26, 198 Ukrainians, including 3 children, had died from the hands of Russian invaders. So far, 1,115 people have been injured, 33 of whom are children. This was announced by Minister of Health Viktor Liashko.
The Russian occupiers are also firing on ambulances, despite the rules of international humanitarian law.
Meanwhile, the healthcare system continues to operate, and the Ministry of Health is doing its
Mykhailo Fedorov: A sum worth UAH 200 million to support the Ukrainian army was received through ePidtrymka program in less than a day
In less than a day, a sum worth UAH 200 million was directed to support the Ukrainian army. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.
"A person can send the funds from the card to Come Back Alive Fund, as well as the entire amount of funds from the state - UAH 1,000," the Deputy Prime Minister said.
A person can do this in a few clicks:
• Go to Portmone at: https://earmy.portmone.com.ua/
• Enter the amount you want to contribute to support the military
• Pay by card ePidtrymka card
"This money can save the lives of our defenders who are in combat zones and who are now able to overcome the aggressor's attack with dignity!", Mykhailo Federov stressed.
The leading Ukrainian media groups address international television providers on turning off Russian news channels
In cooperation with the Ministry of culture and information policy the leading Ukrainian media groups - 1+1 media, StarLight Media, Media Group Ukraine, Inter Media Group, ask international television providers to turn off the broadcasting of Russian news channels. In particular, we ask to block, turn off the broadcasting of these channels on European satellites, in cable networks, OTT platforms and other sources. “It is extremely important that people around the world have access to reliable and truthful information relating to the Russia’s war
State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection: Mobile communication and Internet will not be disconnected
The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, as the communications administrator of Ukraine, assures that the information disseminated by fake telegram channels and pro-Russian media is not true.
The networks of mobile operators are stable, possible mobile disconnections may happen because of the congestion of these networks.
In areas where hostilities are taking place, there may be damaged, in which case the networks will be restored as soon as possible after the end of hostilities.
Currently, there is no information about significant damage that makes the networks impossible to operate.
It should be recalled that since February 24, management of networks is carried out in an operational and emergency mode of management.
Address by the Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Hanna Maliar
The Russian Federation's invasion of our country is now on its third day. Primary targets and enemy attempts to succeed are not realised. The enemy takes heavy losses, and the enemy is exhausted. Its ability to replenish fuel, ammunition and food is compromised. It is essential to prevent this replenishment. The enemy is expected to exploit opportunities to replenish their supplies at the expense of civilians, commercial establishments, small and medium-sized businesses, mainly through looting, plundering, looting and other criminal means. The Armed Forces of Ukraine appeal to citizens to unite and resist as much as possible in their territorial communities.
Thank you, patriots. We are already united, now together towards victory!
Address by the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov
Dear Ukrainians!
Over 55 hours of resistance.
Our defenders have destroyed the enemy's plans. As of this morning, the number of Russian occupiers killed has exceeded 3,000. More than 200 interventionists are captured. The number of captives is increasing. They did not expect such a response and themselves. Hundreds of armoured vehicles have been destroyed, including more than a hundred Russian tanks. Yesterday, seven helicopters were shot down by Stingers. The enemy is trying to change tactics. Russian troops are shelling residential areas, hospitals, and educational institutions. As the rapid offensive by large columns faltered, the sabotage-reconnaissance group and landing force began to be used more vigorously. Our army and
Update on the operation of the power grid as of 8:00 a.m February 26, 2022
The unified energy system of Ukraine works stably.
Kyiv HPP is operating in normal mode. It is under the control of the Ukrainian armed forces. Personnel has left the bomb shelter and embarked on perfoming duties.
Kyiv TPP-6 is operating normally.
As a result of hostilities, a number of power transmission lines and substations were damaged and disconnected from the grid, including:
- 32 settlements in the Chernihiv region,
- 53 settlements in the Zaporizhia region,
- 11 settlements in the Sumy region,
- 551 households in Odesa region in rural areas.
Technical personnel promptly restore energy supply to consumers as soon as hostilities cease in the area of the damage.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Just In: Operational information at 00:00 on February 25 regarding the Russian invasion
According to Ministry of Defence of Ukraine; Regular troops of the Armed Forces of the RF are conducting offensive operations in all areas of concentration. Ukraine's defense forces are holding back the Russian invasion. As of now, the enemy has not achieved the previously set strategic goals. Lacking sufficient forces, he was forced to prematurely bring into battle additional units of the second echelon and reserves.
The enemy does not stop trying to surround the capital of Ukraine. The Kyiv City Defense Forces are holding their ground.
The National Guard of Ukraine protects and defends the Vyshhorod hydroelectric power station, airports and other important infrastructure. In addition, all bridges, central heating networks and other critical infrastructure facilities have been taken under heightened protection in the city itself, and checkpoints have been set up on the roads.
The enemy is getting weaker every day, with every fight! On the contrary, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are becoming stronger every minute! Volunteers, reservists, participants of the territorial defense, everyone who took up arms, gives more strength to the Ukrainian army in the noble mission of protecting the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine.
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