Key words : civilian casualties international aid
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Civilian casualties are rising in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. International aid organizations are calling for a swift implementation of evacuation corridors for civilians.
The UN human rights office says 351 civilians were killed as of Friday, and more than 700 others injured in Ukraine due to the shelling and air strikes by Russian troops.
On Saturday, the international non-governmental organization Doctors Without Borders released a report by a staff member on the situation in the eastern city of Mariupol, one of the hardest-hit areas.
The staff member is quoted as saying there was no power, water and heating in the city.
Footage taken on Friday at a hospital in Mariupol shows injured people being treated in the darkness due to a blackout.
Russia and Ukraine had agreed to observe a temporary ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors in and around Mariupol.
But the evacuation of residents was postponed due to continued Russian shelling.
The International Committee of the Red Cross called for the implementation of humanitarian corridors.
It said in a statement, "Any initiative from the parties that gives civilians a respite from the violence and allows them to voluntarily leave for safer areas is welcome."
The Russian military is intensifying its offensive in eastern and southern Ukraine. It is also believed to be moving its troops to the capital Kyiv.
Civilians in Kyiv have been building and installing barricades on the streets to defend their city.
Russia and Ukraine are expected to hold a third round of ceasefire negotiations soon. But there are no prospects for a breakthrough as Russian President Vladimir Putin maintains his hardline stance against Ukraine.
Key words : fight my home
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Civilian casualties are rising in Ukraine. International aid organizations are calling for the swift implementation of evacuation corridors for non-combatants.
Russian troops continue to move towards Kyiv.
People in the capital have been building and installing barricades on the streets to defend their city.
A woman said, "I want to fight also, because this is my country, this is my home, my thoughts, my family, and all of my precious. Everything is here."
Cities around the capital have suffered from harsh attacks.
The United Nations human rights office says 351 civilians have been killed in Ukraine. The UN officials say more than 700 others have been injured since Moscow's invasion on February 24.
The southeastern city of Mariupol is one of the hardest-hit areas. An international humanitarian group, Doctors Without Borders, says the city has no power, water or heating. Pharmacies are running out of medicine.
City authorities say they postponed evacuation plans because of continued Russian shelling.
The two countries had agreed in their talks on Thursday to establish humanitarian corridors for fleeing residents.
Over 1.3 million Ukrainians have fled the country. The UN refugee agency says more than half evacuated to neighboring Poland. Other destinations include Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia, and Romania.
A large crowd took to the streets of the southern city of Kherson to protest the Russian invasion.
Russian officials announced they had captured a Ukrainian military base near the strategically important Black Sea port. The local governor says Russian forces have occupied the regional administration building.
Some countries are continuing attempts to hold dialogue with Russia. The Russian Presidential Office says Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian officials say Putin will also hold phone talks with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday.
Putin said, "We cannot overlook Ukraine's possession of nuclear weapons."
He referred to the "special military operation" in Ukraine when he spoke to trainees at an aviation school on Saturday. Putin said it was a tough decision without any doubt.
Key words : top diplomat discuss
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Foreign ministers from NATO member countries are discussing their response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting in the Belgian capital of Brussels.
Ahead of the talks on Friday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia's attacks on civilians.
Stoltenberg referred to reports about the attack on a Ukrainian nuclear power plant.
He said, "This just demonstrates the recklessness of this war and the importance of ending it, as well as the importance of Russia withdrawing all its troops and engaging in good faith in diplomatic efforts."
On arriving in Brussels, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "Ours is a defensive alliance. We seek no conflict. But if conflict comes to us, we're ready for it and we will defend every inch of NATO territory."
Sweden and Finland, which are not NATO members, and also the European Union, are among the participants in the ministerial meeting.
The top diplomats are expected to discuss issues, including the long-term impact the Russian invasion will have on security in Europe.
Key words : military support
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba have discussed sanctions on Russia and military support for Ukraine.
The two appeared at a joint news conference on Saturday following their talks at the border between Ukraine and Poland.
Blinken said "extraordinary support for Ukraine" from around the world "will increase."
He also said the pressure on Russia, too, will grow until the war is brought to an end.
Kuleba expressed appreciation for the support, and said it has to be continued. He said "the highest demand that we have is in fighting jets, attack aircraft, and air defense systems."
He commented on the NATO's reluctance to meet a Ukrainian plea for a no-fly zone over its airspace.
Kuleba said it's a sign of NATO's weakness. He added that it's the people of Ukraine who pay the price for the reluctance of NATO to act.
On negotiations with Russia, he said "every war ends with diplomacy and with talks, so we have to continue talking but we are not going to these talks to accept Russian ultimatums."
Key words : blinken chinese
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held telephone talks on Saturday to discuss the situation in Ukraine.
The US State Department said in a statement that Blinken "noted the world is watching to see which nations stand up for the basic principles of freedom, self-determination and sovereignty."
It said, "He underscored that the world is acting in unison to repudiate and respond to the Russian aggression, ensuring that Moscow will pay a high price."
China's Foreign Ministry quoted Wang as saying that the Ukrainian crisis can only be resolved through dialogue in the end.
The ministry said Wang encouraged the US, NATO, the European Union and Russia to engage in dialogue on an equal footing and pay attention to the negative impact of NATO's continuous eastward expansion on Russia's security environment.
Key words : major US credit
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Major US credit card companies, Mastercard and Visa, say they are suspending operations in Russia in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Mastercard said in a statement that cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by the firm's network, and any Mastercard issued outside of the country will not work at Russian merchants or ATMs.
Mastercard said that for more than a week, the world has watched the shocking and devastating events resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It said it decided on the measure "noting the unprecedented nature of the current conflict and the uncertain economic environment."
Visa said in a statement that it will work with clients and partners within Russia to cease all of its transactions over the coming days.
It said once complete, Visa cards issued in Russia will no longer work outside the country, and any Visa cards issued by financial institutions outside of Russia will no longer work within the Russian Federation.
Chairman and CEO Al Kelly said, "We are compelled to act following Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and the unacceptable events that we have witnessed."
The moves by the credit card companies come after they recently blocked multiple Russian financial institutions from their respective networks.
Key words : japan set up homeland
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Japan is working to set up a support system as it plans to accept Ukrainians fleeing their homeland because of Russian attacks.
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Wednesday that Japan will make the arrangements to show its solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
The Japanese government plans to give a short term permit to stay at first, and allow extensions as needed.
Officials plan to call on local governments in Japan so that they can secure accommodation and provide other measures.
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Key words : protest bangkok
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People took to the streets of cities around the globe on Saturday to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Thousands of people marched in central Tokyo. The rally was organized by the civic group Stand With Ukraine Japan.
Many Protesters wore blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. They held placards that read "Stop war," and "Peace for Ukraine."
One of the organizers was Sasha Kaverina. Her home town is Kharkiv, whose residents have been hammered by fierce bombardments.
"If we stay silent, Ukrainians will die, Ukraine will just disappear from the world's map," she told NHK.
Kaverina says she is determined to keep fighting from Tokyo, like other Ukrainians are doing around the world.
Many people, including Japanese and Russians, also spoke out at the rally. They said they don't want be bystanders.
In Malaysia, nearly 100 Ukrainians and locals gathered in the center of the capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday to call for support for Ukraine.
Participants holding Ukraine's national flag, flowers, and candles paid tribute to those who have lost their lives in Russia's invasion.
They shouted that President Vladimir Putin may be able to destroy towns in Ukraine, but he cannot rob Ukrainians of their state and hearts.
In the Thai capital, Bangkok, about 100 people assembled at a park.
They chanted demands for Russia to stop the war immediately and for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman said her home region near Kyiv is under attack and is experiencing the worst possible thing. She said small kids are dying and everybody is losing their loved ones.
She stressed that whether it is defense, or financial, or humanitarian support, anything right now is very important and necessary for each Ukrainian.
Protests were also held in New York City, Vienna and Krakow, Poland.
Key words : second day
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Sunday marks the second day of the Beijing Paralympics.
The host country's athletes claimed gold in both alpine and cross-country skiing.
China's first-ever gold medal in alpine was in the women's super-G standing.
19-year-old Zhang Mengqiu, who has cerebral palsy, also won silver in Saturday's downhill event.
In the men's super-G standing, 19-year-old Chinese athlete Liang Jingyi finished on top.
China also clinched victory in both men's and women's cross-country sitting long-distance races.
Zheng Peng and Yang Hongqiong's first place finishes brought their country's total medals to 16, including six gold.
Japan's Muraoka Momoka won the women's super-G sitting event.
She gained speed with her signature accurate turns and beat the runner-up by just 0.11 seconds.
It was Muraoka's second gold at the Games, following her downhill performance the day before.
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