Ukraine was attacked by Russia. The UN Security Council convened in New York to condemn its aggression against Russia and Ukraine and to vote on a resolution calling for an immediate end to the war. Only Russia voted in favor of veto, while China, the United Arab Emirates and India abstained. At tvn24.pl we cover events in and around Ukraine.
What do we know about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
> Vladimir Putin announced in a televised speech on Thursday morning that “a special operation on Donbass” will begin.
> Martial law was introduced in Ukraine.
> Kiev severed diplomatic relations with Moscow.
> On Friday Russian forces continued firing – Said President Volodymyr Zhelensky.
> According to reports from Ukrainian authorities, Western media and relations on social media, the Russians are attacking several regions. Ukraine. Both military infrastructure and civilian facilities have come under attack.
> British intelligence said Russian forces were still moving towards Kiev and encircling the city.
> Eighty percent of the city of Novodor in the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has been destroyed, said Sergei Hade, head of regional authorities.
> President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov subject to sanctions European union. Great Britain made the same decision. The United States has announced that it will join the embargo.
> Russian-backed separatists say they have launched an offensive against Ukrainian troops Donbass.
Locations of attacks and operational areas of Russian troops. Friday 25 February SituationTVN24
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