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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s image of control is cracking

5/24/2023

From Emma Tucker, WSJ

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group, with soldiers in Bakhmut, Ukraine, on May 20. CONCORD/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

An escalating conflict between the owner of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary organization, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and the country’s top military leadership represents the first significant crack in the country’s establishment since the invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. The extent to which it has become public in recent weeks, affecting military operations, shows that Moscow’s setbacks on the front line are putting under strain the mighty leadership structure Putin has built.

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More mayors in Ontario want out of regional governments

5/19/2023

From Chris Fox CP24.com Managing Digital Producer

Screenshot from the video on CTV News

Premier Doug Ford says that his phone “has been ringing off the hook” with other mayors who also want their independence from wider regional governments, following the introduction of legislation to break up the Region of Peel.

Ford made the comment to reporters during a press conference in St. Catharines on Friday as he discussed his government’s intention to allow Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon to operate as independent cities by 2025.

“I am not going to name names. That is not fair to them. But everyone wants to call their own shots and I don’t disagree with them,” Ford said of the calls. “Maybe it goes back to my roots on (Toronto) city council. I always hated upper tier governments dictating here, there or the other thing. We are there to support them (municipalities), we are there to fund them but they have to make decisions themselves.”

In November, the Ford government appointed facilitators to assess the regional governments in Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel, Waterloo and York and determine “the best mix of roles and responsibilities between the upper and lower-tier municipalities in those regions.”

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While it is not clear what the Ford government will ultimately do with the other regions, Ford said on Friday that “nothing happens without sitting down and listening to the cities and towns” first.

“The mayors have to get out there, the regions have to get out there and really ask for it,” he said. “I am not going to put the hammer on anyone.”

Mississauga has long pushed for independence from Peel Region, dating back to the tenure of Hazel McCallion.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, meanwhile, has expressed concerns that his taxpayers will lose out in a divorce due to the millions they have poured into shared infrastructure.

Ford, however, insisted on Friday that both cities will ultimately benefit from the dissolution of Peel.

“My exact words to both of them: Mayor Crombie you should be doping cartwheels all the way down Highway 10 and when I talked to Mayor Brown I said ‘you should be doing cartwheels all the way down Highway 410 because it gives them their independence, it gives them the strong mayor powers,” Ford said “Let’s empower local government.”

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America’s white-collar jobs are disappearing

5/16/2023

Emma Tucker, WSJ

A street in San Francisco, where many downtown offices remain only partially filled. SHELBY KNOWLES FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

The jobs lost in months of white-collar layoffs triggered by overhiring and rising interest rates might never return, corporate executives and economists say. Under pressure to operate more efficiently, companies are rethinking the value of many white-collar roles, in what some experts anticipate will be a permanent shift in labor demand. Millions of Americans’ jobs will be lost, diminished or revamped, partly through the use of artificial intelligence.

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Russia-Ukraine War Day 12

3/7/2022

Day 11: Russia invades Ukraine

3/6/2022

By CNN
Updated 6:26 p.m. ET, March 6, 2022

Three people were reportedly killed at an evacuation crossing point outside of Kyiv, stoking fear for Ukrainian civilians trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv.
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators.
At least 1.5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, the UN estimates.
Western intelligence officials expect Russia to increase the pace and strength of strikes on key population centers, including the capital, Kyiv. Such an escalation could lead to many civilian casualties, officials warn.

Ukrainian refugees rest in a tent after crossing the border into Medyka, Poland on March 6. (Visar Kryeziu/AP)

Putin: Western sanctions are the "equivalent of a declaration of war"
People around the world are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine — but don't plan to check in
War in Ukraine will have "severe impact on the global economy," IMF warns
Life under Russian occupation: "They shoot at anyone who tries to leave"
Mariupol evacuation stalls as Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of breaking ceasefire
US working with Poland on the possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine
Chinese Foreign Minister: "Evolution" of Ukraine situation is "something China does not want to see"
Russian military strike levels part of Ukrainian tank factory outside of Zhytomyr
Mother's anguish in Kherson: "If something were to explode, hold your sister, and do not run to me"
Ukraine's military says operations to defend the cities of Mariupol and Chernihiv are ongoing

Firefighters try to extinguish a blaze in Chernihiv, Ukraine on March 5. (State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Ukraine-Russia talks to resume Monday, negotiators say
South Korea to impose sanctions against Belarus for its support of Russia
Protesters gather in Taiwan against Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Humanitarian corridors set to open again after being shut yesterday, according to Russian state media
World Health Organization warns of "multiple deaths and injuries" as Ukraine's health care facilities attacked
Evacuation checkpoint near Kyiv shelled
"Hero of the night": 11-year-old boy crosses from Ukraine into Slovakia on his own
"Fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II": More than 1.5 million people have crossed from Ukraine into neighboring countries
Kyiv district appeals for help "to survive" amid heavy fighting
This Ukrainian maternity hospital is now treating wounded soldiers: "The numbers keep going up"
Heavy shelling is heard west and northwest of Kyiv, as two children are reported dead
Chelsea manager condemns Roman Abramovich chant during tribute to Ukraine
Russia is targeting populated areas, says UK defense ministry
Moldova pledges support for refugees, as it pushes for EU membership
"War is madness," says Pope Francis, calling for peace in Ukraine
Zelensky says Russia is preparing to bomb Odessa
Turkey’s Erdogan tells Putin that an urgent ceasefire would ease humanitarian problems and pave the way for political solution
Vynnytsia airport has been destroyed, says Zelensky
*Convoy of humanitarian aid ready to set out for besieged Mariupol

*Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his compatriots to keep up their resistance against Russian forces, as the invasion enters an 11th day.

Here's what you need to know:

Children killed at checkpoint: Two mortar or artillery shells hit a checkpoint in the suburb of Irpin, northwest of Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities said, and two children were among the victims.
Civilians trapped: Concern was mounting Sunday for the civilians trapped in the besieged southeastern Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha. Mariupol has been without power for five days, is out of water, and mobile networks are down, according to the city's mayor, who on Saturday added that they are unable to recover bodies as Russian strikes bombard the city.
Refugee crisis: More than 1.5 million people have crossed from Ukraine into neighboring countries in 10 days, UN refugee agency commissioner Filippo Grandi said Sunday. In a Twitter post, Grandi called it "the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II."
Russia is preparing to attack port, warns president: In a Facebook address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is preparing to bomb Odessa, a port city on the Black Sea in southern Ukraine.
Kyiv still rocked by bombardment: Heavy shelling was reported to the west and northwest of Kyiv on Sunday morning. The impact of explosions was heard by CNN teams in Kyiv and in rural areas to the southwest.

Igor stands in the ruins of his home in Markhalivka, Ukraine. (Gul Tuysuz/CNN)

A strike on a Ukrainian village wreaks unimaginable human tragedy
ICRC says Mariupol evacuation attempts today have failed
Blinken says US is working with European allies to look at “prospect” of banning Russian oil imports
Ukrainian authorities confirm evacuation convoy from Mariupol cancelled
US Ambassador to UN identified 3 areas where US may take action soon on Ukraine
Ukrainian MP: Russia has damaged Donetsk-Mariupol pipeline, leaving over 700,000 people without heat
US has seen "very credible reports of deliberate attacks on civilians" in Ukraine that would be considered war crimes, Blinken says
US Sen. Rubio warns Putin is in a "conflict he can't win," which puts him in a "very dangerous place"
Sen. Manchin reiterates support for banning Russian oil imports
United Nations: More than 360 civilians killed in Ukraine
Sweden advises its citizens to avoid all travel to Russia
Ukrainians have "continuity of government" plan if Zelensky is killed, Blinken says
Kyiv Regional Military Administration appeals for international help in coping with humanitarian crisis
French President Macron has raised "grave concern" about nuclear safety with Putin
UK PM Johnson spoke with President Zelensky on need to provide further defensive equipment to Ukrainian forces
First emergency medical supplies arrive in Kyiv from Médecins Sans Frontières
At least 964,000 refugees have fled from Ukraine into Poland, says Polish government
Russia detains at least 4,357 people on Sunday during protests, says independent monitoring group
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under Russian order, says International Atomic Energy Agency
US and Europe weigh plans for Ukrainian government in exile
Ukraine’s top diplomat tells CNN that "all western companies must withdraw from Russia"
Members of Congress call on Biden administration to facilitate the transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine
Woman offers shelter to pets left behind in Kyiv
Pussy Riot member says she's buoyed by Russians risking penalties to protest Ukrainian invasion
Russian forces have switched off some mobile networks and internet at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA says
TikTok suspends some services in Russia
American Express becomes the latest credit card company to suspend operations in Russia
Eight civilians dead after shelling hits district, says Mayor of Kyiv district
Growing defiance on display in Russian-held Ukraine
Israel unveils plans for field hospital in Ukraine
Kharkiv radio and TV broadcasts knocked out by Russian military strikes
French President Macron speaks to Ukraine President Zelensky about call with Putin
Moldova's prime minister says every 8th child in the country is a refugee
Ukrainian military reportedly knocks out Russian artillery position near Mykoliav

*Netflix suspends service in Russia

(Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images)

“God will not forgive,” Ukraine President Zelensky says
Russia has fired 600 missiles; 95% of amassed combat power now in Ukraine, senior US defense official says
*Putin, Macron discuss nuclear power plant safety and evacuations in phone call

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Day 10: Russia invades Ukraine

3/5/2022

By CNN
Updated 12:01 a.m. ET, March 6, 2022

Ukraine's President Zelensky asked US lawmakers Saturday for help in establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine, as Russian President Putin said any countries taking such action would be considered "participants in a military conflict."
Ukrainian authorities have put plans to evacuate civilians from Mariupol on hold, citing Russian violations of an agreed pause in fire. Russia's Defense Ministry said "offensive operations" have resumed in the area.
Western intelligence officials expect Russia to increase the pace and strength of strikes on key population centers, including the capital, Kyiv. Such an escalation could lead to many civilian casualties, officials warn.
At least 1.2 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, the UN estimates.

(Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky/Instagram)

Chinese state broadcaster censors call for peace at the Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Russian forces are approaching Ukraine's second-largest nuclear facility, US ambassador to the UN says
The US flew B-52 bombers over NATO's eastern flank on Friday
Russia to deploy up to 1,000 mercenaries to Ukraine as official warns Moscow could “bombard cities into submission”
More than 1.2 million refugees have left Ukraine, United Nations says
Ukraine officials release new video from inside Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after attack
Turn down the heat to stop Putin? Europe wrestles with its Russian gas addiction
Zelensky refutes allegations he has fled Ukraine, says he is still in Kyiv
Elon Musk declines to block Russian propaganda from Starlink
Ukrainian athletes dedicate their Paralympics medals "to Ukraine, for peace"
The cost of supporting Ukraine is rising, as US gas prices surge
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant staff say radiation levels look normal
Ukraine says evacuation corridors are "being prepared for opening" in Mariupol and Volnovakha
'Take people with you,' pleads official as evacuations from two cities expected to begin
Rescuers race to evacuate people from Volnovakha
Russian forces "are bombing critical infrastructure," Ukraine's defense chief says
*Ukraine again criticizes NATO's no-fly zone refusal as Russian forces seize nuclear plants

Analysis: What is NATO and why hasn't it imposed a no-fly zone in Ukraine?
Ukrainian authorities postpone civilian evacuations from Mariupol, accusing Russia of breaching agreed pause in hostilities
UK urges its nationals to consider leaving Russia
Mariupol officials tell residents to return to shelters, as negotiations with Russia on evacuation corridor continue
Haas F1 team terminates contracts with Russian driver Nikita Mazepin and title sponsor Uralkali
Hundreds of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine arrive home
Germany's military says more reservists are reaching out following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russian plane shot down on outskirts of northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, Ukrainian officials say
Germany registers more than 27,000 refugees from Ukraine
Spanish clothing retailer Inditex suspends activity at more than 500 stores in Russia
Ukrainians in Mariupol in "desperate need," according to Doctors Without Borders
Russia’s largest airline suspends international flights to everywhere except Belarus, according to state media
Putin says countries imposing no-fly zone would be considered "participants in a military conflict"
Ukrainian foreign minister praises protests against Russia in some cities
Kherson has no more armed resistance against Russia forces, mayor tells CNN
India calls for ceasefire after students in Ukraine plead for evacuation
Former US vice president calls out Putin "apologists" during Republican retreat
Exhaustion of "confined" Chernobyl power plant staff poses "danger" to world, says nearby mayor
"Poland will never recognize territorial changes" in Ukraine brought on by Russian aggression, Polish FM says
18-month-old boy dies after shelling in Mariupol

Marina Yatsko, left, runs behind her boyfriend Fedor as they arrive at the hospital with Kirill. (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Photos)

US State Department again urges Americans to not travel to Russia
Civilian evacuations from Mariupol and Volnovakha will not happen on Saturday, says Red Cross
On the ground: Ukrainians who endured a week of bombardment near Kyiv flee homes, CNN's Clarissa Ward reports
Putin says sanctions introduced on Russia are equal to a "declaration of war"
Waves of Ukrainian refugees walk across border as US secretary of state visits reception center in Poland
Ukrainian authorities accuse Russians of opening fire on civilian protest
How the world has changed in the 10 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russian government plane headed to US will take Russian diplomats back to their country
Russia says "offensive operations" have resumed in areas where evacuation corridors were agreed upon
Israel's prime minister met with Putin in Moscow, official says
Ukraine's foreign minister says he had "productive discussion" with US secretary of state along Polish border
Jordan to allow Ukrainians to enter country on "humanitarian grounds"
US aircraft carrier is in northern Aegean Sea to ensure flight operations if tensions escalate in region
Ukraine demands new round of sanctions against Russia
UK calls Russia's proposed pause in fire in Mariupol a likely "attempt to deflect international condemnation"
Italian police seize villas, houses and yachts worth over $150 million from Russian oligarchs
Town near Kyiv "almost completely destroyed," according to Ukrainian official
Shell Oil commits profits from Russian oil purchase to Ukrainian refugees
President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Ukrainians to keep up resistance
Mastercard and Visa suspends all transactions and operations in Russia
British PM Boris Johnson to lay out Ukraine action plan ensuring "Putin must fail"
Mayor of Ukrainian city Mariupol speaks of dire situation, no power or water, no way to collect the dead
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Elon Musk for Starlink systems for destroyed cities
US working with Poland on the possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine
Biden speaks with Zelensky about ongoing efforts to "raise costs on Russia for invading Ukraine"
War in Ukraine will have "severe impact on the global economy," IMF warns
Ukrainian nuclear officials are in contact with staff at Zaporizhzhia reactor, IAEA says
Zelensky tells people of Donbas to fight for their rights
The war in Ukraine is tearing families apart. One woman shares her harrowing journey to safety
Germany and Israel share "common goal to end war in Ukraine as soon as possible"
German Embassy in South Africa slams Russia's "de-Nazification" claim
Ukrainian-Americans scared for family in Ukraine, say people in the country urgently need food and medicine
*Chinese Foreign Minister: "Evolution" of Ukraine situation is "something China does not want to see"

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Day 9: Russia invades Ukraine

3/4/2022

By CNN
Updated 2:59 p.m. ET, March 4, 2022

Russian forces have "occupied" Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — the largest in Europe — following a fire at the facility, Ukrainian authorities said. Radiation levels appear normal, US and Ukrainian officials said.
Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of intentionally firing at the plant and urged world leaders to stop Russia "before this becomes a nuclear disaster."
Videos show the aftermath of Russian military strikes that hit an apartment complex in Chernihiv, as invading troops lay siege to key Ukrainian cities including Mariupol and Kharkiv.
Want to help? Learn how to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine here.

A giant hole is seen at School #17 in Kharkiv's Saltivka neighborhood after a Russian military strike on Tuesday.

US military establishes communications line with Russia to avoid any incidents near Ukraine
Winter Paralympics set to get underway following exclusion of Russia and Belarus
The White House announced new sanctions on Russian oligarchs.
Russia sends a message to all of Ukraine by hitting civilian areas in Kharkiv
Analysis: China can't do much to help Russia's sanction-hit economy
IAEA says radiation levels are normal at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Ukraine's energy minister in "urgent" call with US counterpart about Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Children moved to basement of hospital in Kyiv as shelling continues
In Odessa, nannies and computer programmers step to the front line
The Moscow stock exchange will remain closed on Friday
Russian forces have "occupied" Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukrainian authorities say
In Ukraine's cultural capital, residents are preparing to protect the city's heritage
UK Defense Ministry: Mariupol remains under Ukrainian control but subject to "intense Russian strikes"
Russia's lower house passes law criminalizing "discredit of Russian military," state media reports
The mayor of the town where the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is located says the situation is "extremely tense"
Russian forces are focused on encircling Kyiv, according to Ukraine's Defense Ministry
No radioactive material was released at the nuclear power plant that Russia attacked
Russian online media outlet says it's closing due to increasing media restrictions
Russia's military is effectively in control of two Ukrainian nuclear plants, the IAEA says
NATO's chief said "recklessness" of Russian war in Ukraine and condemns attack on nuclear power plant
Russia state media shows rare footage of reporter at Hostomel airport, outside of Kyiv
Russian military claims Ukrainian "provocation" in fighting around nuclear power plant
Russian oil giant calls for end to Ukraine conflict
EU foreign policy chief calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting following Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear power plant
UK calls Russian attack on nuclear plant "reckless"
Ukraine's Culture Minister says Russia is destroying cultural sites
Ukraine's president says Russia's attack on a nuclear plant is "terror of an unprecedented level"

School destroyed by Russian rocket in Zhytomyr

From CNN's Tim Lister in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Gianluca Mezzofiore in London

Ukrainian service members walk near a school building destroyed by shelling in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, on March 4. (Viacheslav Ratynskyi/Reuters)

The Ukrainian nuclear operator says management at the seized plant is "working at gunpoint"
"We strongly condemn" attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant, says French minister
Kherson's population is facing violence from Russian forces, one resident tells CNN
Putin calls on countries to normalize relations with Moscow, and suggests Russia might benefit from sanctions
"No to war" were the last words broadcast on this independent Russian TV station
UN backs inquiry into alleged Russian violations in Ukraine
The Kremlin says there is "no talk" of signing documents after second round of Ukraine-Russia talks
Google suspends all advertising in Russia
No-fly zone over Ukraine not being considered by NATO, Stoltenberg says
UN Security Council will hold emergency meeting following attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant
Russia is using cluster bombs in Ukraine, head of NATO says
EU Commission suspends science and research programs with Russia
Microsoft halts sales and services in Russia
At a ceremony for a new ferry, Putin details phone call with Belarusian leader and mentions Baltic Sea access
Videos show large explosion in western outskirts of Kyiv
Russia tells Germany there will be a third round of talks with Ukraine this weekend
Ukrainians in Odessa form chain to fill sandbags to protect city
Switzerland will adopt further EU sanctions on Russia

*EU official says Russian military is "bombing and shelling everything" in Ukraine

From CNN’s Martin Goillandeau

Residential buildings damaged in yesterday's shelling in the city of Chernihiv, Ukraine, on March 4. (Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP/Getty Images)

Russian forces are still about 15 miles outside of Kyiv city center, senior US defense official says
"Vast majority" of $350 million US security assistance package delivered to Ukraine, defense official says
Ukrainian officials say concessions won't be made on territorial integrity
Russian military warns of "provocations" involving Western journalists in Ukraine
Direct attacks and a destroyed bridge have slowed Russian convoy advance on Kyiv, US defense official says
US "deeply" concerned about Russia's intentions with Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant, defense official says
US State Department tells embassies not to share Kyiv Embassy tweet calling nuclear plant attack a war crime
US labor secretary predicts some "short-term inflation" but says US needs to "stand with" Ukraine
IAEA chief: Normal operations continue at Zaporizhzhia and "no security or safety systems" are compromised
Analysis: What you need to know about war crimes — and how Putin could be prosecuted
US ambassador to the UN says world "narrowly averted" nuclear catastrophe last night
White House expected to send Vice President Harris to Poland, source says
Independent Russian newspaper says it is removing articles on Ukraine war due to threats
EU ready to adopt more Russia sanctions if war doesn't stop, EU Commission president says
People possibly trapped in rubble of wrecked apartment block in Ukrainian town, emergency service says
"Our houses were shelled and bombed, civilians are dying ... we are in hiding," Kherson resident says
US energy secretary calls on Russia to allow Ukrainian nuclear operators to work "safely"
Ukrainian president addresses several European cities, calls for solidarity
Biden talked to Poland's president about Ukrainian refugees and consequences for Russia today
Ukraine's UN ambassador calls for urgent discussion on no-fly zone
Russia is blocking Facebook in the country
Deconfliction phone line between US-Russia is being staffed by US European Command, Pentagon says
Pentagon: Actions of Ukrainians have "stalled" large Russian military convoy headed toward Kyiv
"No leakage" of radioactive material from Russian attack on nuclear power plant, Pentagon says
US secretary of state says establishment of no-fly zone in Ukraine could lead to "full-fledged war in Europe"
US secretary of state: No "strategic interest" in reducing global energy supply with Russian sanctions
The White House is assessing the impact of cutting off US consumption of Russian oil
There's a standoff between Ukrainian and Russian forces around southern city of Mykolaiv, official says
France's Macron calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting on nuclear safety in Ukraine
Volunteer hackers and IT specialists have entered the information war in defense of Ukraine, official says
US Vice President Harris will travel to Poland and Romania next week
EU foreign policy chief says sanctions are not aimed at regime change in Russia
Bipartisan group of US senators invited to attend Zoom call with Zelensky on Saturday, sources say

Analysis: Why NATO hasn't imposed a no-fly zone in Ukraine

Analysis by Luke McGee, CNN
Updated 9:54 AM ET, Fri March 4, 2022

Foreign volunteers and expats have been inspired to fight for Ukraine. Here are some of their stories.
US Energy Department official: Sensors are not showing radiation leakage from Ukrainian nuclear power plant
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Europe next week for meetings with allies on Ukraine
US oil prices surge to highest level in 14 years as Ukraine-Russia conflict continues to unfold
Zelensky criticizes NATO decision not to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine
Ukraine officials release new video from inside Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after attack
*Par Pacific Holdings suspends all purchases of Russian crude oil for Hawaii refinery

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Google suspends all advertising in Russia

3/4/2022

From CNN’s Brian Fung

Google has suspended all advertising in Russia, the company confirmed to CNN Friday.

"In light of the extraordinary circumstances, we’re pausing Google ads in Russia," the company said in a statement. "The situation is evolving quickly, and we will continue to share updates when appropriate."The decision covers all Google's ad surfaces in Russia, including Google display advertising, YouTube and search, the company said.

Google's decision was first reported late Thursday by Reuters.

The move follows a similar decision by Twitter last week to suspend advertising in both Russia and Ukraine.

It is unclear whether Meta, Facebook's parent, also intends to suspend advertising in Russia. The company didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

Google and Meta had both already taken steps to prevent Russian state media from running ads on their respective platforms.

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Day 8: Russia invades Ukraine

3/3/2022

By CNN
Updated 12:01 a.m. ET, March 4, 2022

A fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest of its kind in Ukraine, early Friday after shelling in the area by Russian forces, Ukrainian authorities said. Radiation levels at the plant appear normal.
Russia is laying siege to the key Ukrainian city of Mariupol, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded for more international assistance.
Both sides say humanitarian corridors for civilians were agreed on during a second round of talks, but a Ukrainian negotiator said today's talks didn't deliver needed results.
One million refugees have fled Ukraine in just a week, according to the UN. Want to help? You can learn how to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine here.

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant seen on July 9, 2019. (Dmytro Smolyenko/Future Publishing/Getty Images)

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant fire extinguished
Zelensky urges world leaders to stop Russia "before this becomes a nuclear disaster"
Kharkiv mayor: Russia is "intentionally trying to eliminate Ukrainian people"
Fire at nuclear plant started in a training building, says Ukraine's emergency services
British PM Boris Johnson speaks with Zelensky, plans to call emergency UN meeting
International Atomic Energy Agency's emergency center is in "full 24/7 response mode"
Videos show aftermath of deadly Russian strikes on apartments in northern Ukraine
US activates Nuclear Incident Response team, sees no elevated radiation readings at Zaporizhzhia plant
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant generates about 20% of Ukraine's electricity
American Nuclear Society urges forces to "refrain from military actions near nuclear facilities"
Nuclear experts: Disaster depends on where the fire is taking place
Nuclear weapons expert: We don't know enough, but biggest concern is the fire disrupting reactor cooling
Before fire started, Ukraine warned IAEA that Russian troops were heading to nuclear plant
International Atomic Energy Agency is in contact with Ukrainian authorities over nuclear plant fire
White House says it is monitoring Ukrainian nuclear power plant
Ukraine foreign minister: Russian army is "firing from all sides" on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
Fire breaks out at nuclear power plant in Ukraine
US Pentagon official praises Ukraine forces: "They are fighting very creatively"
Biden administration giving interviews to Russian-language news outlets to counter Kremlin disinformation
President of Georgia on Ukraine crisis: It looks like Putin is destroying the "whole country"
Ukraine Defense Ministry says it destroyed 20 Russian vehicles near Hostomel Air Base
Saudi Arabia offers to mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine
White House says there are no plans for Biden-Putin meeting or call: "Now is not the moment"
A multilateral development bank based in China suspends activities in Russia and Belarus
In Uman, Ukrainian Jews turn synagogue into a bunker and "invite all people" to take shelter
Putin claims conflict in Ukraine "is going according to plan" despite other countries' defense assessments
European Council president: No-fly zone over Ukraine is "one step too far"
Russian shelling intensifies around town near Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant
Second round of talks with Russia has ended with no breakthrough, Ukrainian negotiator says
More than 10 million people may end up fleeing their homes in Ukraine, UN estimates
Leaders of US, Japan, India and Australia discuss ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Zelensky reiterates plea for NATO to establish no-fly zone over Ukraine
US continues to share intelligence with Ukraine, official says, as lawmakers allege delays
Russians have shown "willingness to hit civilian infrastructure on purpose," senior US defense official says
EU to give temporary protection to all refugees fleeing conflict in Ukraine
Britain will not let legal threats hamper its ability to sanction Russian oligarchs, UK foreign secretary says
90% of Russia's pre-staged forces are now in Ukraine and bombardment of cities has increased, US official says
US still believes Russian military convoy outside Kyiv is "stalled," senior US defense official says
Russia has launched "more than 480" missiles on Ukraine since beginning of invasion, US defense official says
"Worst is yet to come": Putin told Macron he will continue war in Ukraine, Élysée Palace source says
US UN ambassador marks "grim milestone" of 1 million refugees who have fled Ukraine in Putin’s "war of choice"
Canada says there will be "no limit" for Ukrainian applications for both temporary and permanent residency
Germany must freeze assets of Russian oligarchs "immediately," economy minister urges
Ukraine accuses Russia of committing "blatant violations" of human rights
Ukrainian tennis star says he returned to his country to fight Russia so it has "a history to tell to my kids"
Russian airline yanked from global reservation system, a crippling blow to travel in the country
Situation in Mariupol "remains difficult" but Ukrainian military will not surrender city, official says
Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs warns against protests, according to state media
White House requests $10 billion for Ukraine aid as part of broader emergency funding request
EU chief: Ukrainians "belong in the European family"
Foreign ministers of 10 Southeast Asian countries call for a ceasefire in Ukraine
On the ground: Kherson resident tells CNN that people are struggling to get food and medicine
Japan sanctions Russian oligarchs and Belarussian officials over invasion of Ukraine
Mayor of Mariupol speaks of "humanitarian catastrophe" amid intense bombardment
President Zelensky says first wave of foreign fighters has arrived to assist Ukraine
Russia shifting to more direct attacks on Ukrainian cities, says NATO official
Mariupol facing "critical" situation as Russian forces surround city, deputy mayor tells CNN
Ukraine will continue to stand against Russia, says President Zelensky
Kremlin addresses Russian military casualties from its invasion of Ukraine
China dismisses report that it asked Russia to delay invasion of Ukraine until after Olympics
Czech government declares state of emergency anticipating a major influx of Ukrainian refugees
Kharkiv authorities say 34 civilians killed in past day during Russian attacks
On the ground: "There are no emotions left. Just silence in my head": Kharkiv residents suffer through heavy fighting
UK Ministry of Defence says Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mariupol "remain in Ukrainian hands"
Oil depot hit by airstrike in northern Ukraine city
Russian stocks are becoming "uninvestable," says top index provider
Russian families divided as young people push back against the war: "We didn't choose this"
*Thousands of Russian protesters have been arrested as students and intellectuals speak out

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New satellite images show destruction wreaked by Russian strikes in areas north of Kyiv

3/3/2022

From CNN's Paul P. Murphy

A bridge across the Stryzhen River appears to have been destroyed. (Maxar Technologies)

New satellite images of areas in Ukraine hit by Russian military strikes show the extent of the damage in the first five days of the invasion.

The images were captured on February 28 by Maxar Technologies. Since then, dense cloud cover has prevented most satellites from observing anything on the ground across the country.

Homes on fire in the village of Rivnopillya. (Maxar Technologies)

The images show homes on fire in the village of Rivnopillya in the Chernhiv region, roughly 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) north of the capital, Kyiv. Dozens of impact craters can be seen dotting the fields surrounding the village.

In Chernihiv, a bridge across the Stryzhen River appears to have been destroyed, while residential buildings and a factory nearby seem to have sustained damage. A Russian military convoy was also seen on a nearby roadway.

Burned remains of Russian military vehicles in a residential area in Bucha. (Maxar Technologies)

The satellite images also show the burned remains of Russian military vehicles in a residential area in Bucha, a town outside of Kyiv. On Sunday, Ukrainian officials claimed they had thwarted the advance of a Russian column in Bucha.

A large impact crater is seen in Sukachi. (Maxar Technologies)

In Sukachi, a small town 70 kilometers (about 43.5 miles) northwest of Kyiv, a large impact crater is seen in the middle of a roadway, with houses nearby appearing significantly damaged.

A line of people is seen outside a grocery store in Kyiv. (Maxar Technologies)

The images also captured scenes of daily life amid the war in both Chernihiv and Kyiv, with dozens of people lining up outside supermarkets.

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Day 7: Russia invades Ukraine

3/2/2022

By CNN
Updated 9:23 p.m. ET, March 2, 2022

Russia has ramped up assaults on key Ukrainian cities, as President Zelensky pleads for more international assistance and a second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to take place.
The International Criminal Court said it would launch an investigation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
One million refugees have fled Ukraine in just a week, according to the UN. Want to help? You can learn how to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine here.
It’s unclear how many Ukrainian civilians have been killed. The UN reported at least 136 civilian deaths but cautioned the toll is likely "much higher."

New satellite images show destruction wreaked by Russian strikes in areas north of Kyiv
Canada's Prime Minister offers further support for Ukraine in call with President Zelensky
1 million refugees have fled Ukraine in a week, UN says
Russian soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces in southern city of Mykolaiv
Canada's Embassy in China put up a banner supporting Ukraine. It was vandalized within a day
Russian military strikes hit at least 3 schools, cathedral and shops in Kharkiv
China asked Russia to delay invasion of Ukraine until after Olympics, Western intel shows
Zelensky claims deteriorating morale among Russian troops
US defense secretary: "Any rhetoric about the employment of nuclear weapons is dangerous"
Kherson mayor indicates the city has fallen
EU sanctions 22 Belarusian officials and military for involvement in Russian invasion of Ukraine
Seven Russian banks removed from SWIFT
US House passes symbolic resolution of support for Ukraine
US delivered hundreds of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine this week, sources say
Pentagon: Russian push toward Kyiv, including large military convoy, "remains stalled"
UK "gravely concerned" by "reports of use of cluster munitions" by Russia in Ukraine
Pentagon: US cancels planned missile test to avoid misunderstanding during "heightened tensions" in Ukraine
French president: "European defense must cross the next step" following Russian invasion of Ukraine
Secretary of State Blinken: US still open to diplomacy, but there’s no path unless Russia pulls back forces
Former NATO commander: Putin "pushing for land corridor to Crimea"
The US is imposing new sanctions on 22 Russian "defense-related entities," Secretary of State Blinken says
US nuclear command and control aircraft have increased flights since Russia's Ukraine invasion, official says
CNN teams report air raid sirens and a large explosion as night falls in Ukraine
France: EU will take measures on cryptocurrencies to prevent Russia from bypassing sanctions
Catch up: How athletes and sports organizations are responding to the violence in Ukraine
Russian ministry of defense acknowledges military casualties in Ukraine, according to briefing on state media
White House discourages Americans from going to fight in Ukraine
Russia has conducted "more than 450 missile launches" on Ukraine, US defense official says
WHO leader says "critical" oxygen shortage in Ukraine will impact ability to treat Covid-19 patients
Conflict in Ukraine makes it "much more likely" Covid-19 will spread, WHO official says
UN General Assembly votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russian delegation has arrived in Belarus for a second round of talks with Ukraine
US ambassador to UN says Russia is moving banned weaponry into Ukraine
Ukraine needs additional deliveries of weapons "now," foreign minister tells US
Ukrainian military capabilities losses outweigh Russian losses, sources say
Parliament gives standing ovation to Ukraine's ambassador to the UK
Ukraine calls on UN to reconsider Russia's permanent membership on Security Council
Heavy snowfall expected for much of eastern Ukraine as conflict continues
Boris Johnson: Russia's actions in Ukraine qualify as war crime
Area around Kharkiv city council building hit by strike, according to local officials and videos
Second round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place today, according to Ukrainian presidential aide
There's extensive damage and casualties following clashes on the outskirts of Kyiv
Nearly 836,000 refugees have left Ukraine since February 24, says UN
Voices from Ukraine's global diaspora speak out on Putin's invasion
UK Prime Minister calls Russia's assault on Ukraine "abhorrent"
International Atomic Energy Agency says Ukraine has requested help safeguarding nuclear plants
Kremlin says Russian economy is taking "serious blows" when asked about Biden's State of the Union speech
China says it will "continue to play a constructive role"
"Massive" shelling continues to rock Kharkiv
Heavy shelling of Mariupol leaves dozens injured, mayor says
Ukrainian flag removed at Moscow embassy
More explosions are being reported in Kharkiv
Russia's defense ministry confirms it carried out a military strike on communications infrastructure
Ukraine’s third-largest city is on edge as Russian forces inch closer
Russian troops control Kherson, defense officials claim
Kharkiv sees explosions in the north and destruction in the west
Zelensky calls for more international support as Ukraine faces Russian assault largely alone
Ukraine's youngest MP: "If we can survive Stalin, we can survive Putin"
Blinken calls strike on Holocaust memorial in Kyiv "appalling"
Biden tells Americans "now is the hour" for the US to save democracy
Military strike in town west of Kyiv tears through multiple apartment blocks
Maternity clinic near Kyiv hit by a missile, clinic chief says
Airstrikes on Kyiv hit a Holocaust memorial, Ukrainian official says
European Parliament recommends giving Ukraine EU candidate status
Top general overseeing US nuclear arsenal is "satisfied" with US defensive posture
Pressure mounts on Biden administration to act on growing Ukrainian refugee crisis

Voting results are displayed on screens at the United Nations General Assembly on March 2. (Seth Wenig/AP)

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U.N. General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to censure Russia

3/2/2022

The international organization called on Russia to immediately end fighting in Ukraine.

By Teaganne Finn, NBC NEWS
Updated March 2, 2022, 1:07 PM EST

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WASHINGTON — The U.N. General Assembly voted Wednesday to reprimand Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and demand that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces.

The General Assembly voted 141 in favor and 5 opposed, with 35 nations abstaining on the draft resolution “Aggression against Ukraine” which has been co-sponsored by 94 countries.

"We believe this is a simple vote," said U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield during remarks on Wednesday. "Vote yes if you believe U.N. member states, including your own, have a right to sovereignty and territorial integrity. Vote yes if you believe Russia should be held to account for his actions. Vote yes if you believe in upholding the U.N. Charter and everything this institution stands for."

Russia vetoed a similar draft resolution last week from the U.N. Security Council.

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Ukraine calls on UN to reconsider Russia's permanent membership on Security Council

3/2/2022

From CNN's Anastasia Graham-Yooll and Niamh Kennedy in London

The Ukrainian government is calling on the United Nations to reconsider Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Wednesday, questioning the legitimacy of Russia’s position on the council.

Speaking in televised address, Kuleba called for a “thorough and unbiased” legal review of Russia’s permanent membership.

“We are confident that when the analysis is complete, it will be evident that Russia’s presence at the UN Security Council is illegitimate,” Kuleba said.

“Everything depends on readiness and determination of the legal team of the UN secretariat to investigate this,” he added.

Remember: Russia is one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, along with the United States, the United Kingdom, France and China. This position grants those countries veto power, which means that the council cannot adopt a resolution if any member votes against it regardless of its level of international support.

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These parts of Ukraine have been occupied by invading Russian forces

3/2/2022

From CNN
Updated 3:00 p.m. ET, March 1, 2022

Almost a week into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow's forces have made major advances in border regions in the north, east and south of the country — but faced slower progress than expected toward the capital, Kyiv.

Russian forces attacked key cities from several sides on Tuesday, scaling up their bombardment of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, in the northeast. They also broke through a heavily contested port city in the south, and have likely encircled several others.

Russia has also stepped up its attacks on Kyiv, with rockets hitting a Holocaust memorial site in the city on Tuesday. A missile also hit a private maternity ward near the city, though everybody had evacuated.

Meanwhile, a 40-mile long Russian convoy of tanks, armored vehicles and towed artillery is heading toward the Ukrainian capital, according to satellite images from Maxar Technologies.

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Day 6: Russia invades Ukraine

3/1/2022

From CNN
Updated 7:06 PM ET, Tue March 1, 2022

Rockets struck a maternity clinic, a Holocaust memorial site, and near a TV tower in Kyiv on Tuesday, after the Russian military warned of "high-precision" strikes.
Russia appears to have taken the southern city of Kherson after days of heavy fighting and shelling.
US President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s invasion and pledged solidarity with the Ukrainian people during his State of the Union address Tuesday night — and reiterated the US will not deploy troops to Ukraine.
More than half a million refugees have fled Ukraine during Russia’s invasion, according to the UN.

Putin is "not going to engage" with Biden's State of the Union comments, expert says
Russian military vehicles seen across Kherson after heavy shelling
UN says 13 children among at least 136 killed in Ukraine
Japan moves embassy operations from Kyiv to Lviv
US will investigate Russian oligarchs and close off airspace to Russian planes, Biden announces
Boeing will suspend support for Russian airlines
These parts of Ukraine have been occupied by invading Russian forces
Ukraine-born member of US Congress: "It's not a war. It's a genocide of the Ukrainian people"
Military strike in town west of Kyiv tears through multiple apartment blocks
Biden to announce ban on Russian aircraft from US airspace at State of the Union
White House: Biden will highlight "unprecedented coalition" against Russia in State of the Union address
US moves to expel a 13th Russian "intelligence operative" working at the UN, official says
Russian media outlet RT will no longer be available on Sky in the UK, culture secretary says
Biden will call out Putin for "premeditated and unprovoked" invasion of Ukraine in State of the Union address
International Court of Justice will hold public hearings next week over accusations of genocide in Ukraine
Britain introduces new sanctions against Russia and bans Russian ships from UK ports
Top general overseeing US nuclear arsenal is "satisfied" with US defensive posture
European Parliament recommends giving Ukraine EU candidate status
Airstrikes on Kyiv hit a Holocaust memorial, Ukrainian official says
Residents of Kyiv brace for battle of Ukraine's capital

US in contact with Zelensky through secure satellite phone given to him by the US

From Kylie Atwood and Zachary Cohen

The White House in Washington, on March 1. (Eric Lee/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

The US remains in regular contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky through a secure satellite phone that the US gave the Ukrainian government last month before the invasion occurred, according to a US official familiar with the matter.

Previously most secure communications between the Ukrainians and US officials went through the embassy in Kyiv, two US officials said. When the US was preparing to evacuate the embassy, and as fears mounted about the Russian invasion which is now occurring, the US sent the phone that is now being used to their Ukrainian counterparts.

The secure phone allows Zelensky to remain in contact with the US while he’s mobile, the official added. Zelensky has made clear he intends to remain in the country and he is currently moving around to multiple locations in Kyiv that are protected with a significant security presence, CNN has reported.

Previously, Zelensky had filmed video messages of himself speaking in front of monuments or other recognizable buildings but his speech to the European Parliament Tuesday was given via video feed from a nondescript room decorated only with a Ukrainian flag.

The US provided a similar satellite phone to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the official said. The phones requires electricity but can operate off of a generator or energy from a car if needed.

Initially it took a few days for the Ukrainians to get the satellite phones up and working because the instructions on how to use it were in English, not in Ukrainian.

Zelensky and US President Joe Biden spoke as recently as Tuesday, according to the Ukrainian President and White House.

The National Security Council did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Former Russian foreign minister calls on country's diplomats to resign in protest over Ukraine war

From CNN’s Vasco Cotovio in Moscow

Former Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev has called on Russian diplomats to resign in protest over the war in Ukraine.

“I call on all Russian diplomats to resign in protest,” he tweeted on Tuesday. “Dear Russian diplomats, you are professionals and not cheap propagandists.”

“When I worked at the Foreign Ministry, I was proud of my colleagues,” Kozyrev added. “Now it is simply impossible to support the bloody fratricidal war in Ukraine.”

Kozyrev was foreign minister from 1991 to1996 under President Boris Yeltsin.

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Boris Johnson says invasion of Ukraine is "worse than our predictions," as Europe faces "unfolding disaster"

3/1/2022

From CNN

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki pictured togeter at the Chancellery in Warsaw, Poland on March 1. (Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is worse than he expected it to be, adding that Europe is now witnessing an “unfolding disaster.”

“I’m afraid to say that the tragedy that we predicted has come to pass and, if anything, it is worse than our predictions. We are seeing an unfolding disaster in the European continent,” Johnson said.

“It is clear that Vladimir Putin is prepared to use barbaric and indiscriminate tactics against innocent civilians to bomb tower blocks, to send missiles into tower blocks, to kill children, as we’re seeing in increasing numbers,” he added.

Speaking alongside his Polish counterpart in Warsaw, the British Prime Minister paid tribute to the “leadership and courage” shown by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who he said has “inspired and mobilized” the world.

Johnson also said that Russian President Putin had underestimated the “passionate desire of the Ukrainian people to defend and protect their own country.”

“I am absolutely convinced -- I am more convinced than ever -- as this hideous conflict progresses, that Putin will fail. I believe that Putin must fail, and that we will succeed in protecting and preserving a sovereign, independent and democratic Ukraine,” he added.

On the topic of economic sanctions imposed on Russia by Europe, Johnson said this marks “one of the most powerful packet of sanctions ever advanced against any country in the last few decades.”

“It is plainly already having a dramatic effect. We are ready to intensify and to keep going for as long as it takes,” he added.

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China begins evacuating its citizens from Ukraine

3/1/2022

From CNN's Simone McCarthy in Hong Kong

China has started evacuating its citizens from Ukraine, state media said.

Some 400 students based in the Black Sea Port city of Odessa, and another 200 from the capital, Kyiv, left the country on Monday, according to state-run tabloid Global Times, which cited the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine. Another 1,000 citizens are expected to be evacuated into neighboring countries on Tuesday, it added.

Plans for charter flights to get Chinese citizens out were put hold over the weekend as fighting intensified, with the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine citing security risks.

Unlike nationals from many other countries, Chinese nationals in Ukraine did not receive instructions to leave the country before Russia's invasion began. Prior to Russia's attack, Chinese officials pushed back on warnings from the United States and its allies that an aggressive move from Moscow was imminent.

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Monday defended Beijing's approach, saying the ministry and the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine “issued relevant safety warnings in a timely manner.”

There are about 6,000 Chinese nationals in Ukraine, according to state media.

A resident watches a TV screen showing news about conflict between Russia and Ukraine at a shopping mall in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province on February 25, 2022. (Photo by AFP)

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Day 5: Russia invades Ukraine

2/28/2022

From CNN
Updated 6:46 p.m. ET, February 28, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of war crimes for bombing the city of Kharkiv.
Zelensky said he is analyzing the results of Monday's talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations. The talks came as President Putin ordered his country’s deterrence forces — including nuclear arms — be placed on high alert.
More than 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine during Russia’s ongoing invasion, the UN said Monday.

Russian military convoy near Kyiv is more than 40 miles long, according to satellite images
Ukrainian parliamentarian after meeting with US House members: "We need humanitarian support"
NHL suspends all business relations in Russia
UN says at least 406 civilians have been reported hurt or killed in Ukraine
UN official: There are 520,000 refugees from Ukraine in neighboring countries
France says it fears Ukrainian civilians will be targeted "massively" in a Russian invasion
Zelensky accuses Russia of war crimes in bombardment of Kharkiv
Biden and key allies discussed aid to Ukraine and penalties on Russia in call today
EU adds Putin spokesperson Peskov and head of Russian oil firm to its list of sanctioned individuals
US has asked 12 Russian UN diplomats to leave the country, Deputy Ambassador confirms

International Criminal Court opens investigation into Russian invasion of Ukraine

An exterior view of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands. (Michel Porro/Getty Images/File)

The International Criminal Court in the Hague, Netherlands, will open an investigation into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “rapidly as possible,” ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan said in a statement Monday.

Following a preliminary examination into the situation, Khan said he confirmed that there is a reasonable basis to “believe that both alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity have been committed in Ukraine.”

Zelensky says Ukraine analyzing results of talks with Russia

From CNN's Oleksandra Ochman and Tim Lister

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine hold talks in Belarus on February 28. (Alexandr Kryazhev/Sputnik/AP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he is analyzing the results of Monday's talks with a Russian delegation, which lasted five hours.

"There can be fair negotiations if one side does not hit the other side with rocket artillery at the time of negotiations. So far, we do not have the result we would like to get. Russia has stated its position, and we have declared counterpoints to end the war. We received some signals. When the delegation returns to Kyiv, we will analyze what we have heard and then we will decide how to proceed to the second round of talks," Zelensky said in a message posted to his Facebook page.

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Putin placing Russian nuclear weapons on high alert is "as unnecessary as it is escalatory," Pentagon says

2/28/2022

From CNN's Ellie Kaufman

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses his nation in this file photo from February 21. (Alexei Nikolsky/Sputnik/Pool/AP)

After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia's deterrence forces — including its nuclear weapons — have been placed on high alert, the Pentagon responded by calling the announcement “as unnecessary as it is escalatory.”

The response was issued by Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby during a briefing on Monday.

Kirby went on to note that the Pentagon is “reviewing and analyzing” Putin’s announcement.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is “comfortable with the strategic deterrent posture of the United States, and our ability to defend our homeland and our partners,” Kirby also said.

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UN secretary-general: "The fighting in Ukraine must stop"

2/28/2022

From CNN's Kristina Sgueglia

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the UN General Assembly Monday in its first emergency meeting since 1982, saying of the Russian invasion “enough is enough.”

“The fighting in Ukraine must stop,” he said.

The top UN leader also called Russian putting nuclear defenses on alert “a chilling development.”

“The mere idea of a nuclear development is simply inconceivable,” Guterres said, adding “nothing can justify the use of nuclear weapons.”

He said United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated a half a million Ukrainians have fled the country, and there are credible reports of damage to residential buildings and critical civilian infrastructure. The UN leader called the death of civilians, including children, “totally unacceptable.”

Guterres expressed hopes that direct talks between Ukraine and Russian delegations would welcome an immediate stop to the fighting and a diplomatic solution.

“The sovereignty of Ukraine must be respected,” he said earlier.

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL APPEAL FOR PEACE, https://unmiss.unmissions.org/secretary-general-appeal-peace

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