25

Feb

Companies shut Ukraine operations, assess impact of sanctions on Russia

Feb 25 (Reuters) - Brewer Carlsberg, Japan Tobacco and a Coca-Cola bottler were among firms shutting factories in Ukraine on Thursday following Russia's invasion, while UPS  and FedEx Corp suspended services in and out…

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25

Feb

UPDATED: Ukraine reports higher but “not critical” Chernobyl radiation

Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ukraine's nuclear agency and interior ministry said on Friday they were recording increased radiation levels from the site of the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Experts at the…

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25

Feb

UPDATED: Ukraine says Russia hit 33 civilian sites in last 24 hrs, Russian troops at the doors of Kyiv

Feb 25 (Reuters) - Russia has bombed 33 civilian sites in its assault on Ukraine in the last 24 hours, Kyiv's interior ministry said on Friday as Russian troops advanced on the…

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25

Feb

Explosions heard in Kyiv, official says enemy aircraft downed

KYIV, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces downed an enemy aircraft over Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, which then crashed into a residential building and set it on fire, said…

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25

Feb

EU leaders agree ‘maximum impact’ Russia sanctions

UPDATE - EU leaders held an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and agreed on sanctions designed to impose "massive and severe…

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24

Feb

Russia cracks down on anti-war protesters at home, as its troops invade Ukraine

MOSCOW, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Police on Thursday detained more than 1,600 Russians who protested against Russia's multi-pronged military operation in Ukraine, while authorities threatened to block media reports that contain what…

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24

Feb

Biden unveils new sanctions on Russian banks, businesses after Ukraine attack

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden unveiled harsh new sanctions against Russia on Thursday after Moscow launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine, imposing measures to impede Russia's ability to do…

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24

Feb

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant under Russian control – Reports

The decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant is now under the control of Russian forces, according to Ukrainian media reports . According to reports from the Ukrainian president, Volodymir Zelensky , the Russians are trying…

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24

Feb

UK PM Johnson unveils ‘severe’ sanctions against Russia

LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled a package of "severe" sanctions against Russia on Thursday, targeting banks, members of President Vladimir Putin's closest circle and the extremely…

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24

Feb

Russia plans to ‘decapitate’ Ukraine government -U.S. defense official

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The United States believes Russia's invasion of Ukraine is designed to decapitate Ukraine's government and one of the three main axes of assault is directed at the…

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24

Feb

Erdogan ‘saddened’ by Russian invasion, Ukraine urges Turkey to shut straits

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey backs Ukraine's territorial integrity and is "sincerely saddened" by Russia's invasion, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, as Kyiv's envoy to Ankara urged Turkey to close…

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24

Feb

G7 demands Russia end bloodshed in Ukraine

BERLIN (Reuters) - The Group of Seven industrialized nations strongly condemned on Thursday Russia's invasion of Ukraine and said they would bring forward severe and coordinated economic and financial sanctions…

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24

Feb

Siren goes off in Polish town on border with Ukraine – Reuters witness

MEDYKA, Poland, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A siren went off on Thursday in the Polish town of Medyka, a border crossing with Ukraine, a Reuters witness said. After weeks of denying plans…

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24

Feb

EU to hit Russia with new sanctions over ‘barbaric’ attack on Ukraine

EU to freeze Russian assets, halt access to financial markets Sanctions to be discussed at emergency EU summit from 1900 GMT Sources say cutting Russia off from Swift unlikely at…

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24

Feb

Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces trying to prevent Russian capture of Chernobyl

KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukrainian forces were fighting to prevent Russian troops from capturing the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl. Elsewhere, parts of Ukraine's…

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24

Feb

Germany ready ‘for all scenarios’ in case of refugee influx from Ukraine

BERLIN, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Germany is prepared for all scenarios in case of a refugee influx from Ukraine and will help other neighbouring countries including Poland in case of large-scale refugee…

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24

Feb

NATO puts warplanes on alert, to increase troop presence on eastern flank

BRUSSELS, Feb 24 (Reuters) - NATO on Thursday ordered its military commanders to intensify preparations to defend allied territory after Russia invaded Ukraine, putting hundreds of warplanes and ships on alert and agreeing to increase…

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24

Feb

“We will hold the Kremlin accountable” – EP President Roberta Metsola

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola strongly condemned Russia's "unjustified attack" on Ukraine, warning that the "Kremlin will be held accountable". In a statement on Twitter just hours after Russia commenced…

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24

Feb

Ukraine says at least 8 people killed by Russian shelling, 9 wounded

KYIV, Feb 24 (Reuters) - At least eight people have been killed and nine were wounded by the Russian shelling, an advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Internal Affairs said on Thursday…

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24

Feb

Ukraine confirms Russia’s ‘full-scale invasion’

Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peaceful Ukrainian cities are under strikes. This is a war of aggression. Ukraine will defend itself and will win. The world…

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24

Feb

U.N. Secretary-General to Putin: In the name of humanity, stop this war

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a last-minute plea on Wednesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war 'in the name of humanity', after…

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24

Feb

Ukraine closes airspace to civilian flights amid “high risk” to safety

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine said early on Thursday it had closed its airspace to civilian flights because of a "high risk" to safety, hours after a conflict zone monitor warned airlines should stop…

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24

Feb

Ukraine separatists seek Russian help as U.S. says attack is ready

KYIV/DONETSK (Reuters) - Separatists in Ukraine asked Moscow to help repel "aggression" on Wednesday and explosions rocked the breakaway eastern city of Donetsk as the United States warned everything is…

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24

Feb

Britain says wholly unprovoked attack on Ukraine starting, Kyiv airport cancels flights

KYIV (Reuters) - Britain's ambassador to Ukraine said a "wholly unprovoked attack" on the country was starting after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a special military operation there. Kyiv's Zhuliany…

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24

Feb

EU to hold emergency summit on Thursday to ‘hold Russia accountable’

BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - European Union leaders will hold an emergency summit on Thursday to discuss what to do next over Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, after…

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24

Feb

Biden says U.S., allies will respond to ‘unjustified’ attack by Russia on Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies will respond in a united and decisive way to "an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces" on Ukraine, U.S.…

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24

Feb

Ukraine under full-scale attack; West unites to sanction Russia

KYIV/MARIUPOL, Ukraine, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces battled Russian invaders on three sides on Thursday after Moscow mounted an assault by land, sea and air in the biggest attack on a…

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24

Feb

Pope pained by Ukraine crisis, calls for restraint

Pope Francis said Wednesday that he was pained by the escalation of the crisis in Ukraine and called for restrain after Russian recognized two rebel-held 'republics' in the east of…

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24

Feb

Italy: Further bilateral talks with Russia not possible for now – Di Maio

ANSA - ROME - Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said Wednesday that there was now a real risk of Russia staging a big military operation in Ukraine. "(Russian President…

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24

Feb

Ukraine appeals for U.N. help, warning: No one can ‘sit out this crisis’

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine appealed to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to stop Russia's "aggressive plans," as U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the 193-member body that an expanded conflict "could…

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23

Feb

Russian military will only enter Ukraine’s Donbass if separatists ask – official

DONETSK (Reuters) - Andrey Turchak, a senior member of Russia's ruling party, said on Wednesday that the Russian military would only enter two breakaway regions in Ukraine recognised by Moscow…

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23

Feb

Poland and Lithuania say Ukraine deserves EU candidate status due to ‘current security challenges’

VILNIUS (Reuters) - Ukraine deserves European Union candidate status, and Poland and Lithuania will support it in this goal, the presidents of the two countries said in a joint declaration…

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23

Feb

Ukraine to impose state of emergency, says top security official

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's top security official Oleksiy Danilov said on Wednesday that Ukraine would impose a state of emergency on all of its territory, apart from the Donetsk and…

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23

Feb

Ukraine starts drafting reservists aged 18-60 after president’s order

KYIV, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine on Wednesday has started conscripting reservists aged 18-60 following a decree by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the armed forces said in a statement.  The maximum service period…

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23

Feb

UK calls in finance heads and regulators to talk sanctions – BBC editor

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office and the Treasury have called in finance bosses and regulators to discuss how to ensure recently-announced sanctions on Russia are effective,…

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23

Feb

West unveils sanctions with more ready if Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion

MOSCOW/DONETSK/WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Western nations and Japan on Tuesday punished Russia with new sanctions for ordering troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and threatened to go further if Moscow…

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23

Feb

We have to increase the readiness of the Ukrainian army for all possible changes in the operational environment – Ukrainian President

Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelensky said that "To date, there is no need for general mobilization. We need to quickly complete the Ukrainian army and other military formations. I, as the…

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22

Feb

Explainer: What will Russian recognition of breakaway Ukraine regions mean?

In this explainer, we take a look at the implications of the Russian recognition of two breakaway Ukraine regions. WHAT ARE THE BREAKAWAY REGIONS? Russian-backed separatists in the Donetsk and…

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22

Feb

NATO chief sees ‘every indication’ Russia still planning full-scale assault on Ukraine

MOSCOW/DONETSK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday that the alliance believed that Russia was still planning a big assault on Ukraine following Moscow's recognition of two separatist…

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22

Feb

UPDATE – Germany’s Scholz halts Nord Stream 2 as West reacts to Russian moves in Ukraine

MOSCOW/DONETSK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Germany put a new gas pipeline on ice and Britain hit Russian banks with sanctions on Tuesday, as the West responded to Moscow's recognition of two separatist…

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22

Feb

Putin gets green light to deploy troops to eastern Ukraine

MOSCOW, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Russian leader Vladimir Putin got the green light from his upper house of parliament on Tuesday to deploy Russian military forces to two separatist-held regions of eastern…

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22

Feb

Putin says Ukraine’s Minsk peace process is finished, blames Kyiv

MOSCOW, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that the Minsk peace agreement on Ukraine no longer existed and that there was nothing left to fulfil, but he…

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22

Feb

Zelenskiy warns Ukraine may break off diplomatic ties with Russia

Ukraine may break off diplomatic relations with Russia after Moscow decided to recognise two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine as independent, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said at a briefing on Tuesday.…

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22

Feb

UK’s Johnson and France’s Macron agree on need to work together on Russian sanctions

LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Tuesday to continue to work together to target those who supported Russian President Vladimir Putin's…

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22

Feb

UK says: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already begun so Britain will impose sanctions on Russia, a senior British minister said on Tuesday as Prime Minister Boris Johnson chaired an emergency government…

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22

Feb

EU vows sanctions for Russia’s recognition of Luhansk, Donetsk

The leaders of the three major European institutions were united in their condemnation of Russia's recognition of the breakaway Ukrainian regions of Luhansk and Donetsk. The European Union said it will…

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22

Feb

Ukrainian soldiers report intensified front-line shelling, fear ‘provocations’

Government troops in front-line trenches in Ukraine's east said on Monday heavy weapons fire from Russian-backed separatists had intensified to provoke all-out conflict amid fears of Russia seeking a pretext for…

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22

Feb

Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine after recognising breakaway regions

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent on Monday, accelerating a crisis the West…

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22

Feb

Russia’s Putin has broken international law, Britain says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine is a breach of international law, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. While Johnson was speaking, Putin signed a…

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22

Feb

Ukraine wants peace but won’t give up its land to Russia, president says

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of wrecking peace efforts and ruled out making any territorial concessions in an address to the nation in the early hours…

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22

Feb

U.S. to announce sanctions against Russia Tuesday in coordination with allies

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The United States is coordinating with allies and will announce new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday after Moscow recognized two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent…

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22

Feb

U.S. slams Russian ‘peacekeepers’ in Ukraine as ‘nonsense’

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The deployment of what Russia called a peacekeeping operation in eastern Ukraine is "nonsense" and Moscow's recognition of breakaway regions as independent is part of its…

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21

Feb

Putin recognises Ukraine rebel regions as independent

MOSCOW, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities on Monday, upping the ante in a crisis the West fears could unleash…

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21

Feb

Air France cancels Paris-Kyiv flights on Tuesday

PARIS, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Air France  has decided to cancel its Tuesday flights between Paris and Kyiv, the French airline said, as a "precautionary measure" on the back of rising tensions…

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21

Feb

Airlines adjusting flight schedules to Ukraine amid standoff with Russia

Ukraine's infrastructure minister said on Monday that about 10 airlines had adjusted their scheduled flights to Ukraine amid tensions with Russia but said its air corridors were still open and…

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21

Feb

Russia reports five deaths and claims attempted border incursion

MOSCOW, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Russia's military said on Monday that troops and border guards had prevented a "diversionary reconnaissance" group from breaching Russia's border from Ukrainian territory and that…

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21

Feb

Russia says 60,000 ‘refugees’ have crossed from rebel-held eastern Ukraine

Over 60,000 people have crossed into Russia from the two-self pro-Russian proclaimed proxy states since regional leaders announced a mass evacuation on Friday, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency has said. In…

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