Key words : president vow apartment
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made an address to the nation vowing to keep fighting, even as Russia is believed to be moving ahead with a full-scale operation against the capital, Kyiv.
Zelenskyy released a video of himself apparently near the presidential office early on Saturday. He said he would stay in place and protect the country's independence.
He added that there has been a lot of false information online that he had called on the military to lay down its arms, and that he had evacuated. He denied such claims.
Ukraine's interior ministry says a high-rise apartment in Kyiv was hit on Saturday. Local media say it was a Russian missile attack.
The building is only about 5 kilometers from Independence Square in central Kiev. The densely populated area is home to schools and hotels.
Media say injuries were reported, and rescue operations are underway.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba posted a picture of the apartment on Twitter. He added a comment demanding that the world fully isolate Russia, expel its ambassadors, embargo its oil and ruin its economy.
He said, "Stop Russian war criminals."
The health minister said on social media that 198 Ukranians had been killed as a result of Russian aggression, including three children.
Kremlin officials have suggested Putin is ready to negotiate if Ukraine is willing to disarm.
Key words : advance on slower
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A senior official at the US Defense Department says Russia's advance on Ukraine's capital Kyiv has been slower than the Kremlin anticipated, due to stiff Ukrainian resistance.
Pentagon analysis shows Russia continuing its three-pronged invasion, including the route from neighboring Belarus to Kyiv, with the aim of taking control of heavily populated areas.
The official told reporters on Friday that the advance has been slower than Russia anticipated and that none of the population centers have been taken. He added Ukraine's air defense system is still working.
The official also observed that Russia has only moved into Ukraine about one third of the troops it had amassed near the border.
The official said thousands of Russian troops may have landed in the west of Mariupol, in the eastern region of Donetsk along the Sea of Azov.
Observers say the situation could change rapidly.
Meanwhile US State Department spokesperson Ned Price tweeted on Friday that "the Ukrainian people are showing strength and determination" in response to the Russian attack.
He continued that "Ukrainian soldiers demonstrate incredible bravery."
He stressed the need for continued US support for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Price also wrote that "Russia is creating a disinformation campaign by publicizing false reports about the widespread surrender of Ukrainian troops."
He said Russia hopes to use disinformation to demoralize Ukrainian soldiers and citizens, and induce their surrender.
Key words : Biden 350
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The White House says US President Joe Biden has instructed Secretary of State Antony Blinken to release up to 350 million dollars in military assistance for Ukraine.
The content of the assistance has not been disclosed.
During telephone talks with Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy earlier on Friday, Biden said the US will continue its economic and security assistance.
Key words : russia resolution
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Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine. Eleven members voted in favor but the move was voted down by the permanent UNSC member and the current chair.
Voting took place on Friday afternoon at an emergency session of the UN Security Council.
The draft resolution expresses concern over the Russian invasion, reaffirms Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and demands the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops.
The resolution was voted down by Russia's veto even though 11 out of the 15 members voted in favor. China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstained.
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield accused Russia as an "irresponsible Permanent Member of the Security Council abusing its power to attack its neighbor and subvert the UN and our international system."
She said to Russia, "You can veto the resolution, but you cannot veto our voices; you cannot veto the truth."
Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia repeated his government's argument that Russia is conducting a special operation to protect residents in eastern Ukraine, not waging war against Ukraine and its people. He added the objective will be achieved soon, and those residents will have an opportunity to live peacefully.
The resolution was proposed by about 80 countries including the United States and non-members such as Japan. It appeared to highlight Russia's isolation in the international community.
It also underscored the limitations of the UN, as the rejection was due to a veto by a permanent member nation, despite growing global concerns.
Key words : poland slovakia
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Ukraine's neighbors are preparing to accept masses of people escaping the country due to Russia's invasion.
Reuters news agency says 29,000 evacuees entered Poland on Thursday, when the military action began.
About 19,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Romania since Thursday. About 8,000 are said to have headed for Bulgaria or Hungary.
Slovakia has received about 3,000 since Thursday.
The countries are preparing accommodations. The Polish government says it plans to accept up to one million people.
Most of those fleeing are reportedly women and children. Males aged 18 to 60, who could be conscripted due to martial law, are effectively banned from leaving the country.
Key words : johnson russian bank ambition
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his government will impose sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
He made the announcement at a NATO summit on Friday. Johnson announced economic sanctions against Russia the previous day.
The prime minister urged NATO leaders to work together to remove Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system, which enables money to be transferred around the globe. He says this would "inflict maximum pain" on the Putin regime.
Johnson accused Putin of trying to "over-turn the post-Cold War order" during the summit.
He went on to say the Russian leader's "ambitions might not stop there," and that the invasion of Ukraine also poses a threat to the Euro-Atlantic region.
Key words : european union washington
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Members of the European Union have agreed to impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, following the military invasion by Russia of Ukraine.
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Friday to discuss details of the additional measures decided at the emergency leaders meeting on Thursday.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borell said later that the members agreed to target Putin and Lavrov with personal sanctions.
These are believed to include freezing private assets within the EU.
Borell pointed out that the only world leaders presently sanctioned by the EU are President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus.
The additional EU sanctions include further restrictions affecting financial sectors and export activities, with the suggestion more measures could come as the situation changes.
Washington has followed the EU move.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says, " in alignment with the decision by our European allies, the United States will join them in sanctioning President Putin, Foreign Minister Lavrov and members of the Russian national security team."
Psaki said the sanctions clearly illustrate the degree of opposition to Putin's actions.
Key words : foreign minister reaffirm
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The top Japanese and US diplomats say their countries will strengthen their alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion into Ukraine.
Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by telephone on Saturday, Japan time.
They agreed to strongly condemn Russia for invading Ukraine and undermining its sovereignty and territorial integrity, in violation of international law. They said Russia has shaken the foundations of the international order with an attempt to change the status quo by force.
Hayashi and Blinken agreed that the Group of Seven nations will coordinate their response to ensure Russia's actions do not set a negative precedent.
They also reaffirmed that they will strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the US-Japan alliance in order to achieve a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
After the talks, Hayashi said he told Blinken that the Japanese government has announced tougher sanctions against Russia, in keeping with the punitive measures applied by Washington and European nations. He said he agreed with Blinken to continue working closely on the matter.
Hayashi was asked by a reporter if Japan also intends to impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as Washington has done.
He said the government will work in coordination with the United States and other nations based on the situation on the ground.
Key words : cargo ship
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A Japanese-owned cargo ship has been shelled in the Black Sea, south of Ukraine. One crewmember has been injured.
Reuters reports a Russian missile hit the ship's stern, causing the vessel to catch fire.
The Ukrainian defense ministry announced on its Facebook page that the Panama-registered freighter Namura Queen was bombarded in the Black Sea on Friday.
The vessel is owned by a shipping company based in Imabari City in the western Japanese prefecture of Ehime.
A company official says all the 20-member crew are Filipinos and one was wounded in the shoulder. The remaining 19 were reportedly unharmed.
Reuters quoted a Ukrainian shipping company as saying the vessel was on its way to load grain at the port of Odessa in southern Ukraine.
Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is verifying details of the attack.
The Japanese ship-owner says the company was notified of what was described as a missile attack on Friday night, Japan time, by a firm that manages the vessel.
It says the ship was sailing to Odessa to be loaded, but has now headed for Turkey to check its condition.
A company official says it's good news the crew are alive, and the company wants them to move as soon as possible to a safe place. The official added the company hopes the situation will improve, as both Ukraine and Russia are important players in the supply chain.
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