Poland's minister of defense @mblaszczak: we can confirm that Russian forces entered the territory of so-called 'republics'. So they violated Ukraine's borders
Russia has thrown out the diplomatic playbook for peace in Ukraine with recognition of breakaway regions, top U.S. diplomat to United Nations tells Security Council. "Today, President Putin has torn the Minsk agreements to shreds," Amb. Linda Thomas-Greenfield said
U.S. believes a further Russian invasion of Ukraine will create a refugee crisis across Europe with "millions of displaced people." U.S. envoy to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield tells Security Council (chaired by Russia) that Putin is "testing our international system”
United States envoy: Putin tests the international system and reduces the value of the United Nations
"In essence Putin wants the world to travel back in time.when empires ruled the world..It's not 1919, it's 2022," @USAmbUN tells the emergency session of the UN Security Council. "The consequences of Russia's actions will be dire
"Not true," as Putin claimed Monday, that Ukraine is seeking nuclear weapons from the West, states @USAmbUN
The envoy of the United States: Russia has deployed forces in Ukraine, which it calls "peace forces", which is an incorrect description
UN Under-Secretary-General: We regret the deployment of Russian forces in eastern Ukraine
The UN Security Council holds a session on the developments of Ukraine-Russia crisis
WH spokesperson: "We plan to announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow (Tuesday) in response to Moscow's decisions and actions today. We are coordinating with allies and partners on that announcement
Zelensky: In accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, Ukraine reserves the right for individual and collective self-defense. We can distinguish between the provocations and the offensive of the aggressor's troops
Zelensky: It undermines peaceful efforts and destroys existing negotiation formats. With today's and, possibly, tomorrow's decisions, Russia is legalizing its troops, which have actually been in the occupied territories of Donbas since 2014
President Zelensky: All responsibility for these decisions are made by Russia's political leadership. Recognition of the independence of the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions mean Russia's unilateral withdrawal from the Minsk agreements, and them ignoring decisions within Normandy format
Zelensky in an address to Ukrainian people: Ukraine is within its internationally recognized borders, and will remain so. Despite any statements and actions of the Russian Federation. We remain calm and confident. I want to thank all our citizens for this
Videos spread of Russian forces entering eastern Ukraine
2 year agoHere's the readout of the @POTUS call with @ZelenskyyUa
Secretary Blinken: Kremlin recognition of the so-called "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics" as "independent" requires a swift and firm response, and we will take appropriate steps in coordination with partners
2 year agoMilitary convoy filmed in Seretino, Belgorod region
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić ordered the army, special forces and police to maintain "high readiness" in connection with the events in Eastern Europe, reports the TASS agency, citing "TV Pink"
Macron had a call with Vučić
2 year agoVideo uploaded today from the Belgorod, Region of Russia shows a large column of about 45 tanks headed WEST in the direction of the border
Putin and heads of occupation authorities in parts of Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine signed "Agreement on friendship" in Kremlin
Putin in his speech recognizing independence of occupied territories of Ukraine
Deployment of intelligence assets on the territory of Ukraine will allow them to control our territory up to the Urals - Putin
It will be very east to get tactical nukes for Ukraine, especially with the foreign technical support - Putin
2 year agoExclamation️Rosgvardiya troops went to the border with Ukraine A column of the National Guard of Russia's troops, armored personnel carriers, Ural trucks was moving today (21.02) from Brahin district towards Kamaryn (Gomel region, Belarus), which is 1 km from the border with Ukraine
2 year agoPutin is addressing Russians with pseudo-history passage
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called an emergency national security meeting to address recent developments linked to the crisis in Ukraine, the Elysee Palace said on Monday
Macron, Scholz 'disappointed' by Putin's recognition of Ukraine rebels: Kremlin
Putin informed Scholz and Macron that he intends to sign an decree recognizing "DNR and LNR" in phone calls - Kremlin
