Latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after Russia launched military operations against Ukraine on February 26, 2022
Latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after Russia launched military operations against Ukraine on February 26, 2022
President Joe Biden has said that dictators who “do not pay the price for their aggression” create more chaos. Mr Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was premeditated and unprovoked, according to excerpts released Tuesday ahead of his first State of the Union address.
The United Nations’ top court has scheduled a hearing next week on a court request by Ukraine to order Moscow to halt its offensive.
A’s news Fellow Indian killed in shelling in Kharkivo The outbreak spread rapidly among hundreds of students glued to their phone screens and taking refuge in bunkers in cities on the country’s eastern border, which have witnessed fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian armies. The Indian embassy in Ukraine issued an advisory on March 1, urging all Indian nationals to leave Kyiv immediately “by available trains or by any other available means”, as the Russian offensive continued for its sixth day.
The first round of talks between Russia and Ukraine concluded on February 28 without any agreement. Both sides agreed to continue talks, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged that the country be granted EU membership.
The United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Security Council met separately to address the ongoing Russian offensive. “Nobody can justify the use of nuclear weapons,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told UNGA’s emergency special session.
At the UNSC, India’s Permanent Representative TS Tirumurti informed the Security Council that the government was sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Russia’s global isolation continued as the United States expelled 12 Russian diplomats serving in a UN mission.
Ukraine says more than 350 civilians, including 14 children, have been killed in the attack, while more than half a million have fled the country.
The conflict began to intensify on February 21, 2022, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized separatist areas in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops to a peacekeeping role.
Here are the latest updates:
America
State of the Union: Ukraine on unity amid divisions at home
Lawmakers gathered in the heavily guarded US Capitol on Tuesday for President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address – some wearing blue and yellow ribbons and lapels in support of Ukraine – as attention from challenges at home deepened abroad. leads to war.
This is the first time that all members of Congress have been invited to a House chamber since the COVID-19 outbreak led to the massive Capitol closure and by a crowd of supporters of the former president on January 6, 2021. Attempts were made to block Biden’s election. Masks are now optional, but security fencing has been put in, a stark reminder of the country’s division.
The challenge for the president, and for lawmakers hearing from the House, will be to address the crisis overseas, who are still facing difficulties at home.
America
Biden to ban Russian planes from US airspace
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday night that the US was banning Russian aircraft from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the decision.
The move follows similar actions by Canada and the European Union this week. People presided over Biden’s State of the Union speech on condition of anonymity.
In remarks released by the White House before the speech, Biden delivers an ominous warning that without consequences, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression will not be contained to Ukraine. -ap
China
China says ‘very concerned’ about civilian casualties in Ukraine
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Ukrainian counterpart Dimitro Kuleba that Beijing was “extremely concerned” about the loss of civilians amid the conflict in Ukraine.
Tuesday night’s phone call was the first high-level contact between Ukraine and China, which has neither criticized the actions of its close ally Russia nor called it an invasion. Neither did Mr Wang, although his comments expressing concern over civilian casualties made the strongest remarks by China so far about Moscow’s actions.
Russia
Russia excluded from more games due to sanctions
More and more sports are following an appeal by the International Olympic Committee and banning Russian athletes from competing in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia was barred from participating in international ice skating, skiing, basketball, track and some tennis events on Tuesday, a day after being kicked out of football competitions and hockey – Vladimir Putin’s favorite team sport. The decisions follow the IOC’s request to international sports federations to exclude Russian athletes from events organized by them.
The International Skating Federation, which runs the sport around the world, said no athlete from Russia or Belarus would be “invited or allowed to participate” in the events until further notice. -ap
Russia
Boeing announces suspension of support for Russian airlines
US airline Boeing announced on Tuesday that it was suspending its support for Russian airlines and its operations in Moscow amid growing opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“We have suspended major operations in Moscow and temporarily closed our office in Kyiv,” a Boeing spokesman said.
“We are also suspending parts, maintenance and technical support services for Russian airlines. As the struggle continues, our teams are focused on ensuring the safety of our teammates in the region. , -afp
International
World Bank, IMF rush to get aid to Ukraine in coming weeks, months
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank said on Tuesday they were rushing to provide Ukraine with billions of dollars in additional funding in the coming weeks and months, adding the war is causing “significant spillovers” to other countries.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President David Malpass said the war was pushing up commodity prices, leading to further increases in inflation, and that disruptions to financial markets would continue, with conflict continuing. Sanctions imposed by the United States, Europe and other allies would also have significant economic impacts. -Reuters