Elysee: Any miscalculation from any side will ignite the situation in Ukraine
Elysee: We have indications that Russia is preparing to deploy additional forces in the Donbass region
Shelling with 152mm artillery reported in Butivka-Opytne area, N-W to Donetsk city
Multiple explosions heard in centre of Donetsk: Reuters
All signs suggest Russia plans 'full-fledged' attack on Ukraine: NATO chief
President Zelensky: Had an urgent conversation with President @EmmanuelMacron. Informed about the aggravation on the frontline, our losses, the shelling of Ukrainian politicians & international journalists. Discussed the need and possible ways of immediate de-escalation & political-diplomatic settlement
1 year agoSelf-propelled artillery seen in Donetsk yesterday
1 year agoUkraine Defense Minister:Weapons for @ArmedForcesUkr from our close Canadian friends. We received rifles, machine guns with optical sights,night vision&surveillance devices&military equipment
NATO has relocated Ukraine staff from the capital Kyiv to Lviv in the west of the country and to Brussels for safety reasons, a NATO official said on Saturday
The volume of Russian disinformation seeking to frame Ukraine as a threat to justify military action by Russia has more than doubled in the past week, western officials have said UK Foreign Secretary @trussliz told MCS2022 there'd been a 2-fold rise in Russian disinformation
The CSTO Secretary General said that with the consent of the Ukrainian authorities and with the sanction of the UN Security Council, peacekeepers of the organization could be brought into the Donbass
Ukraine could face the worst-case scenario of a Russian invasion as soon as next week, and Europe faced one of its most perilous security situations since the early 20th century, British foreign minister Liz Truss said on Saturday
1 year agoSocial media reports that reservists summoned in Transnistria
Blinken: I discussed with my Saudi counterpart the Russian military reinforcement near the Ukrainian border and energy security
1 year agoG7 FM Declaration: "While we are ready to explore diplomatic solutions to address legitimate security concerns, Russia should be in no doubt that any further military aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences."
1 year agoForeign Correspondent of
@FoxNews Trey Yingst: A Ukrainian position was shelled as we visited the front lines with the country's interior minister. Our coverage continues
Ukraine FM Kuleba: I invite the OSCE Troika @AnnLinde @RauZbigniew @Bujar_O to undertake an urgent fact-finding visit to Ukraine within the early warning mechanism activated by @OSCE Secretary General @HelgaSchmid_SG last week
EU sends emergency medical equipment to Ukraine, fearing Russian invasion
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy asks for summit with permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Turkey and Germany
Joint Forces Operation: 70 ceasefire violations today before 5pm, 60 of them with weapons prohibited by Minsk agreements, 2 Ukrainian servicemen killed, 4 more wounded
Zelensky: “Everyone saying there is some distance… between Ukraine and NATO we need to walk. All we are saying, tell us how much time does it take to complete this distance? This is measured not just in hours, this is measured in human life of Ukrainians.”
Asked what his interpretation is of Putin's intent towards his country and whether he thinks the Russian President will invade, the Ukrainian President says: "I do not know what the President of the Russian Federation wants. That is why I propose to meet"
Ukraine's president acknowledges, likely for the first time, threat of a full-scale Russian invasion
Ukrainian President says Kyiv wants a clear timeframe for NATO membership
It's propaganda
Occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region claim detained local policeman, accused him in planting explosives at car of commander yesterday. Suspect told about schemes to deliver weapons and explosives to Donbas, also that Ukrainian military entered Belarus to watch Russian-Belarusian drill, also about recruiting of sleeping cells of agents
1 year agoUkraine President @ZelenskyyUa: We gave up 3rd largest nuclear arsenal in 1994 in the Budapest Memorandum. Signed by US, UK, Russia, Ukraine. But we haven't gotten the security we were promised then. If Ukraine's security is not assured today, who will be next? It won't end with us
1 year ago.@SecBlinken met with the G7 Foreign Ministers to discuss Russia's unprovoked military build-up in and around Ukraine
Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa calls consultation of Budapest memorandum parties and Ukraine must get security guarantees. If this is not delivered all decisions of 1994 will be void. @DmytroKuleba will be tasked to call this meeting
France urges nationals to leave Ukraine
"I want to believe @NATO and Article V will be more effective than the Budapest Memorandum." @ZelenskyyUa at MSC2022
Zelenskiy at MSC2022 demands that NATO allies be honest about membership prospects. "Open doors are good," he says referring to alliance's much-defended open door policy. "But we need open answers"
1 year agoCommander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces Zaluzhny: Ukrainian army not using artillery systems against Russia or occupied territories, moreover GRAD systems withdrawn more than 21kms from contact line
Zelensky says "the security architecture in Europe is broken. It's time for a new one." He says of the current Russia threat, "This isn't about war in Ukraine. This is about war in Europe
Ukrainian President Zelensky speaking now in Munich. He says Ukraine will defend itself with or without help, whether allies give helmets (Germany) or weapons (US, UK, etc)
Ukraine President denies Russian allegations about shelling in its territory
Russian FSB: building hit and destroyed in Khutor Manotsky
FSB says 2 projectiles hit Tarasovsky district of Rostov region of Russia this morning from the direction of Ukrainian border
Ukrainian FM Kuleba: We resolutely refute all accusations of any alleged Ukrainian shells falling on the Russian territory. Ukraine has never opened any such fire. We call for an immediate and impartial international investigation of the incidents reported by Russian media
Occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk region claims recovering explosive device at the bridge in Krasnodon, on the way of evacuation
1 year agoDelegation of Ukrainian MPs got under shelling near Svitlodarsk, had to enter shelter
Lufthansa says it's suspending all flights to and from Ukraine's capital
1 year agoIt's propaganda
Now Russian Investigative committee accuses "Ukrainian armed formations" in using MLRS to target Tarasovsky district in Rostov region of Russia between 5am-6am
The Federal Foreign Office of Germany is urging Germans to leave Ukraine now
Officials in Tirana, Pristina and Sarajevo said they were baffled by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's claim that 'mercenaries' from these countries were heading to the frontlines in Ukraine
Russian media reports that projectile hit a house in Rostov region
1 year agoGovernor of Voronezh region declare high readiness regime due to influx of displaced people
1 year agoUS Air Force E-8C Joint STARS 95-0121 REDEYE6 running racetracks @ 31,000ft over Ukraine
Russian Foreign Ministry considering unacceptable Chancellor Scholz statement that Russian talks about genocide at Donbas are ridiculous. Says "not for German leaders to comment about this with their historic background"
1 year ago.@VP meets @ZelenskyyUa on the sidelines of @MunSecConf
US Department of State: .@SecBlinken and French Foreign Minister @JY_LeDrian met today in Munich to discuss continued efforts to confront Russia's aggression and our joint support for Ukraine
At the Munich Security Conference Chinese foreign minister says no country should be obsessed with turning back wheel of history re Putin's historic revisionism over "historic Russia"
1 year agoUkrainian FM Kuleba: Grateful to @SecBlinken for sharing additional data and assessments on Russia's aggressive plans. Ukraine is now even better prepared for any further scenarios
Ben Wallace is no longer going to Munich Security Conference. He thinks it is important he remains in the UK where is continuing to be briefed on Ukraine
.@SecDef on Russia around Ukraine "They are uncoiling and are now poised to strike"
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba just arrived to meet with the G7 Foreign Ministers in Munich. @jmhansler asked if he agreed with Biden's assessment that Putin has decided to invade. "We're preparing for every possible scenario," Kuleba said
Russian forces shelled Schastia checkpoint and roads near town
1 year agoImage of alleged GRAD projectile in Tarasovsky district of Rostov region
1 year agoPresident Zelensky met with PM @BorisJohnson in Munich
Russian media report another shell hit Tarasovsky district of Rostov region, alleged "GRAD" projectile
1 year agoChina's foreign minister Wang Yi tells MSC2022 that the sovereignty, independence & territorial integrity of every country should be safeguarded. "Ukraine is no exception," he says
Kremlin reports on strategic forces exercise launches: Kinzhal missiles launched, Black Sea and Northern Fleets ships and submarines launched Kalibr AShM and Tsirkon missile against onshore and offshore targets, Iskander BM launched from Kapustin Yar, ICBM Yars launched from Plesetsk to Kura, Tu-95MS launched cruise missiles to Kura and Pemboy ranges, Delta-IV Karelia launched SLBM Sineva from Barents Sea to Kura
1 year agoTanks filmed in Krasna Yaruga, Belgorod region
The Russian playbook is clear, Harris says "Russia will plead ignorance & innocence. It will create false pretext for invasion. It will amass troops & firepower in plain sight. We're now receiving reports of what appears to be provocations. We see Russia spreading disinformation"
1 year agoMembers of Ukrainian parliament have arrived at Joint Forces Operation zone
US Vice President: No country's national borders should be changed by force
It's propaganda
Occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region claim there are casualties among civilian population as result of saboteur attacks
1 year agoDaily reconnaissance missions over Ukraine: -USAF RC-135W Rivet Joint JAKE11 orbiting over Ukraine; -USAF RQ4 Global Hawk FORTE10 heading back to Sigonella after a long mission
Defense Sec Austin: "I agree with President Biden that [Putin] has made his decision"
US Defense Secretary: We hope that Putin will retreat from the brink of conflict
Head of Donetsk regional administration Pavlo Kyrylenko: several cities without water supply after shelling targeted Vasylivka pumping station
"The EU and the transatlantic community are fully aligned since the Kremlin-made crisis. We have responded with one voice and one message." @vonderleyen on Russia and Ukraine at MSC2022
1 year agoMetadata of video clip showing "saboteur group attempting to blow up chlorine cylinder in Horlivka" shows it was made as late as 8th February
1 year agoMen in Krasnodar region started to receive mobilization letters from conscription offices
Governor of Oryol region of Russia says the region start to prepare temporary places for displaced people from Donbas
1 year agoNATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg at MSC2022 "Moscow is attempting to roll back history and create the sphere of influence. The is no second class NATO membership. We are all NATO members. We are all @NATO "
1 year agoRussia prepared places for displaced people in Krasnodar, Kursk, Voronezh, Belgorod, Moscow and Bryansk regions
1 year agoImages from the site of hit in Tarasovsky district of Rostov region
Russian FSB(border guard) says that all border checkpoints in Rostov region are working now only in "entrance to Russia" regime
Russia media report shell hit and exploded 300 meters to residential building in Mityakinska village in Tarasovky district of Rostov region, security services on the site
One civilian injured as result of shelling in Pikuzy -Occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region
1 year agoDamage at Vasylivka pumping station as result of overnight shelling
A state of emergency has been declared in the Rostov region
Russian media report that head of occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk region signed decree on mobilization, prohibited exit of men aged 18 to 55 from territories. Exit have been prohibited since yesterday
2 residential houses damaged in Hranite as result of shelling
Joint Forces Operation: 66 ceasefire violations yesterday
There will be no meeting of Minsk contact group today
Head of occupation authorities in parts of Donetsk region declares mobilization
1 year agoRussia has also put forward a large new helicopter deployment of at least 50 rotorcraft at Lida airfield, in northwestern Belarus, according to satellite images from Feb. 16. camera: @Maxar
1 year ago.@Maxar satellite images show 32 Su-25 ground attack aircraft helicopters, an S-400 air defense unit, ground force equipment & UAV/drone unit at Luninets airfield in Belarus, just 30 miles north of Ukraine border. from Feb. 14
1 year agoRussia has added a new helicopter unit and battle group deployment of tanks and other vehicles to Millerovo airfield, less than 10 miles from the Ukrainian border. Another new helo unit is also in Valuyki, less than 20 miles from Ukraine, per satellite photos. camera:@Maxar
Luhansk gas service says both explosions at gas pipeline caused by saboteurs
1 year agoBiden says he does not think Putin is "remotely contemplating" using nuclear weapons to attack Ukraine
Senior defense official tells @JenGriffinFNC About 40- 50% of Putin's troops have moved into attack position, about 10 - 15 km from Ukraine border. The destabilization campaign that we have been told would precede an invasion for several days "has begun," they said
"We must avoid the worst", Macron will talk Sunday with Putin - Elysée
1 year agoExplosion likely happened at compressor station north to Luhansk
1 year agoIn light of the significant deterioration of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, @OSCE Chairman-in-Office, FM @RauZbigniew and OSCE Secretary General @HelgaSchmid_SG made the following statement
"Ukrainian forces have shown great judgment and I might add, restraint" per @POTUS "They refuse to allow Russian forces to bate them into war" "But the fact remains, Russian troops currently have Ukraine surrounded"
"As of this moment I'm convinced he's made the decision," Biden says when asked whether he thinks Putin has decided to invade Ukraine
"We believe they will target Kyiv," Biden says outright about Russia's plans - says US believes it could happen "in the coming days"
Biden: In the past few days we have seen violations of the ceasefire in the Donbass region by Russian forces
