Ukraine

In policy shift, Finland approves field guns export by Estonia to Ukraine

HELSINKI, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Finland is to allow neighbouring Estonia to export to Ukraine Soviet-origin howitzer field guns, which were previously sold to Estonia by Finland but could not legally be…

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Two of Russia’s billionaires call for peace in Ukraine

LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Two Russian billionaires, Mikhail Fridman and Oleg Deripaska, called for an end to the conflict triggered by President Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine, with Fridman calling it…

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Malta like other European nations and Canada close its skies to Russian planes – UPDATE

Malta is one of the European nations and Canada which on Sunday moved to shut their airspace to Russian aircraft, an unprecedented step aimed at pressuring President Vladimir Putin to…

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UK to press for more sanctions at G7 meeting, says foreign minister

LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Liz Truss said on Sunday she would press for further measures against Russia, particularly in cutting off their oil and gas supplies, at a…

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U.N. nuclear watchdog to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine -diplomats

VIENNA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog IAEA's board of governors will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday on the situation in Ukraine, diplomats said on Sunday. One diplomat told…

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EU should fund weapons and fuel for ‘heroic’ Ukraine, Borrell says

Feb 27 (Reuters) - European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will propose using EU funds to help finance weapons and other supplies such as fuel for Ukraine. "I will propose to…

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Greece to send defence supplies to Ukraine

ATHENS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Greece is sending defence supplies to Ukraine in response to a request from the Ukrainian government, the prime minister's office said on Sunday. Two C-130 military transport…

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Israel sends aid to Ukraine but PM stays quiet on possible mediation role

JERUSALEM, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday his government was proceeding "with moderation and responsibility" on a conflict testing its ties to Kyiv and Moscow. Speaking on…

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Turkey calls Russian invasion ‘war’

ISTANBUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Turkey called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "war" on Sunday in a rhetorical shift that could pave the way for the NATO member nation to enact an…

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Chelsea condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine

Feb 27 (Reuters) - Premier League club Chelsea condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Sunday, saying the situation was "horrific and devastating". Chelsea's statement came after their Russian owner Roman Abramovich gave…

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Internet in Ukraine disrupted as Russian troops advance

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Internet connectivity in Ukraine has been affected by the Russian invasion, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest, internet…

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UK says Russia needs to withdraw from Ukraine for any talks

LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Liz Truss said on Sunday there could be no talks with Russia over Ukraine while Moscow has troops in its neighbour. Truss also said…

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Blasts heard in Kyiv, fighting reported in vicinity

KYIV, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A series of blasts was heard to the west of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv's centre on Sunday, minutes after air raid sirens sounded, a Reuters correspondent reported. Ukrainian media…

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Russian troops enter Ukraine’s Kharkiv -Ukrainian official

MOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces were battling Russian troops on the streets of Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Sunday, said regional governor Oleh Sinegubov. "The Russian enemy's light vehicles…

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115,000 Ukrainians arrive in Poland – More than 43,000 entered Romania since Russian invasion

Reuters/DPA - Some 115,000 people seeking refuge from Russia's war on Ukraine have reached Poland, the government said on Saturday, as countries in eastern Europe prepared to welcome people fleeing Moscow's attacks. More than…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Russia’s actions bear signs of ‘genocide’

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the world on Sunday to scrap Russia's voting power at the U.N. Security Council and said Russian actions verged on "genocide." He also said that…

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U.N. reports at least 240 civilian casualties, 64 deaths in Ukraine

ZURICH, Feb 27 (Reuters) - At least 64 civilians have been killed and more than 160,000 are on the move after Russian troops entered Ukraine this week, a United Nations relief agency…

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U.S. troops in Latvia in warning to Putin

ADAZI MILITARY BASE, Latvia - The presence of U.S. and other NATO troops in Latvia sends a message to Vladimir Putin that Russia should stay away, Latvian Defence Minister Artis…

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Lebanon seeks wheat import deals amid Ukraine crisis

Lebanon has one month's wheat reserves at most and seeks import agreements from various countries, Economy Minister Amin Salam told Reuters, amid supply fears in the market due to the…

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Swiss halt new bank business with Russians on EU sanctions list

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland told its banks to halt new business with people and entities on a European Union sanctions blacklist, which the neutral country has adopted to ensure it is not…

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Ukrainian oil and gas facilities burn as West prepares new sanctions

KYIV, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russian forces have attacked oil and gas facilities in Ukraine, sparking huge explosions, officials said on Sunday, as Western allies prepared new sanctions, including banishing key Russia…

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Poland steps up help and solidarity with Ukrainian population

Michał Dworczyk, a top aide to Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, told reporters that “everyone escaping the war will be received in Poland.” He said: “Everyone seeking help in Poland will be…

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine? FAQs about the conflict that has shocked the world

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has put the world on edge. The military move by Russian President Vladimir Putin has left many people looking for information on how and…

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World powers unite against Russia in new concerted sanctions move

Feb 26 (Reuters) - Washington and its allies moved on Saturday to block some Russian banks' access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of more sanctions against Moscow as it…

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US, UK, Europe, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT – UPDATED

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The United States, Britain, Europe and Canada on Saturday moved to block Russia's access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of another round of sanctions…

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Chelsea owner Abramovich gives trustees stewardship of club amid Ukraine pressure

Feb 26 (Reuters) - Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has given trustees of the London side's foundation stewardship of the Premier League club, the Russian billionaire said on Saturday, amid calls in Britain…

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Pressure on Apple to cut products, services supply in Russia

Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister urged Apple Inc top boss Tim Cook to cut supply of its products and block access to App Store in Russia. Mykhailo Fedorov, who is also…

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Internet in Ukraine disrupted as Russian troops advance

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Internet connectivity in Ukraine has been badly affected by the Russian invasion, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the country where fighting has been heaviest,…

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Send military help to Ukraine, sanction Russia harshly, east EU leaders tell Scholz

WARSAW/VILNIUS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Leaders from Poland and Lithuania urged the European Union on Saturday to go further in their support for Ukraine in the face of a Russian invasion, as…

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Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden instructed the U.S. State Department to release up to an additional $350 million worth of weapons from U.S. stocks to Ukraine on Friday as…

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Russia resumes Ukraine offensive from all directions after pause -RIA

MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - All Russian units in Ukraine were on Saturday given the order to resume their offensive from all directions after a pause on Friday, the RIA news agency…

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France’s Macron reiterates support to Georgia, Moldova, to boost NATO presence in Estonia, Romania

PARIS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron has told the presidents of Georgia and Moldova, neighbours of Ukraine in Europe's east, that France would support them "against any tension or…

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UK’s Prince William and wife say they stand with Ukraine

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate said on Saturday they stood with the people of Ukraine as they "bravely fight" the invasion by Russia, in a…

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Ukrainian leader says it is ‘crucial moment’ to decide on EU membership

KYIV, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday it was "a crucial moment" to decide on Ukraine's membership of the European Union, as Russia continued to…

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The Ukrainian crisis roundup

Here's what you need to know about the Ukraine crisis so far: HEADLINES * Britain's defence ministry said on Saturday the bulk of Russian forces involved in the advance on…

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Ukraine says Russia has closed off northwestern part of Black Sea to navigation

KYIV, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian border guards service said on Saturday Russia had closed off the northwestern part of the Black Sea to navigation. "The presence of ships and ships…

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Ukraine embassy staff evacuating from Moscow

VILNIUS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The staff of Ukraine's embassy in Moscow is evacuating to Latvia, the Latvian foreign ministry told Reuters on Saturday. "It was their plea, we readily agreed. We…

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Italy may reopen coal plants due to war in Ukraine

Premier Mario Draghi said Friday that the knock-on effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine were set to have a major impact on the Italian economy and, with the energy sector…

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Russia prohibits use of word “invasion” in media reports on situation in the Ukraine

Russia's communications regulator accused 10 local media outlets on Saturday of falsely depicting what Russia calls a special military operation in Ukraine and distributing false information about events there. Among…

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Photo story: German corvette leaves to reinforce Standing NATO Maritime Group 1

The corvette F262 Erfurt of the German Navy (Bundesmarine) leaves the port of Wilhelmshaven, northern Germany, 26 February 2022. The type K130 corvette (Braunschweig class) deploys to join the Standing…

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Dutch to deliver 200 air defence rockets to Ukraine

AMSTERDAM, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will supply 200 air defence rockets to Ukraine as quickly as possible, the Dutch government said in a letter to parliament on Saturday.…

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UPDATED: Greece and Cyprus to back EU line on Russia sanctions, including on SWIFT

Greece will support any European Union line on sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, including measures to cut off Moscow from the global SWIFT payments system, a senior…

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UPDATED: France seizes ship suspected of violating Russia sanctions

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France, Feb 26 (Reuters) - French sea police seized a ship on Saturday that authorities suspect belongs to a Russian company targeted by European Union sanctions over the war in Ukraine,…

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UPDATE – Poland, Sweden refuse to play World Cup match with Russia

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland and Sweden said they would not play their soccer World Cup qualifiers against Russia in March, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the governing bodies of both national…

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Moody’s puts Russia, Ukraine ratings on review for downgrade

Moody's said it has put the credit ratings of Russia and Ukraine on review for a downgrade after Moscow invaded the neighboring country in what is the biggest attack on…

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Russia to seize foreigners’ funds in retaliation

MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russia will respond to the seizure of money of Russian citizens and companies abroad by seizing funds of foreigners and foreign companies in Russia, RIA…

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Why the Chernobyl disaster site is important for Russia

Russian and Ukrainian forces fought on Thursday for control of Chernobyl, the still radioactive site of the world's worst nuclear accident and a factor in the collapse of the Soviet…

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The Simpsons ‘show of solidarity’ with Ukraine

Long-running US cartoon The Simpsons has shared a specially commissioned cartoon in solidarity with Ukraine. The show’s executive producer Al Jean said the rapid creation of such a politically relevant…

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Macron tells French farmers: Ukraine war will weigh on you, and it will last

PARIS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The war in Ukraine, and heavy sanctions Western powers have taken against Russia, will have long-lasting and serious consequences for the French farming sector, the European Union's…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Ukraine still in control of Kyiv, At least 198 Ukrainians killed in Russian invasion

Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that the capital Kyiv was still under Ukrainian control after Russia launched an invasion on Thursday. "We have withstood and are…

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Thousands flee Ukraine into EU

MEDYKA, Poland/SIGHETU MARMATIEI, Romania (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Ukrainians, mostly women and children, crossed into Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia as Russian missiles pounded the capital Kyiv and men of…

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Putin and other Russian leaders, Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States imposed sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov for Russia's invasion of…

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Action by the U.N. Security on Ukraine blocked as Russia vetoes and China abstains

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia vetoed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution on Friday that would have deplored Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, while China abstained from the vote - a move Western…

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Ukraine says two commercial ships hit by Russian missiles near Odessa port

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine said Russian warships shelled a Moldovan-flagged chemical tanker and a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship due to load grain near Odessa port in the Black Sea on Friday,…

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UPDATED: Ukrainian president vows to fight on in Kyiv, Russian troops meet stiff resistance

MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he would stay in Kyiv as he appeared in a video filmed outside his office in the capital city. "We…

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EU imposes sanctions on Putin as Ukraine pleads for tougher action

BRUSSELS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - EU states agreed to freeze any European assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister on Friday, as Ukraine's leader pleaded for faster and more…

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NATO allies to provide more weapons to Ukraine, Stoltenberg says

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday the alliance was deploying parts of its combat-ready response force and would continue to send weapons to Ukraine, including air defences, while saying that Russia…

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