Ukrainians say Kyiv attempting to use them for sabotage in Russia
According to a Sputnik News report citing information from the Federal Security Service (FSB) of the Russian Federation, Ukrainians are increasingly reporting attempts by Kyiv to use their compatriots living and working in Russia for sabotage operations inside the country.
The FSB is calling upon all those who have come into contact with individuals that could potentially be used by the Ukrainian special services to conduct subversive activities against Russia’s security to step forward and share this information.
“Immediate ceasefire”, withdrawal of Russian forces among Ukraine’s demands
Ukraine demanded an “immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Russian troops” on Monday as the country’s delegation arrived for talks with Russia at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border, a statement from the Ukrainian presidency said. The delegation includes several high-ranking officials.
Russia to evacuate citizens from Europe, reports Russia Today
The Russian government has announced that it is developing a plan to evacuate its citizens from Europe, after a number of European countries closed their airspace to all Russian airlines as a result of Moscow’s military conflict with Kiev, reported Russian media outlet Russia Today.
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency and Federal Tourism Agency announced on Sunday that they are collaborating with the Russian Foreign Ministry to evacuate Russians from European countries that are continuing to impose sanctions on Russia by blocking Russian aircraft from their airspaces.
Over 100 civilians killed in Ukraine war, toll may climb: UN
The UN human rights chief said Monday that at least 102 civilians, including seven children, had been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion five days ago, warning the true numbers were likely far higher.
“Most of these civilians were killed by explosive weapons with a wide impact area, including shelling from heavy artillery and multi-launch rocket systems, and airstrikes,” Michelle Bachelet told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, warning that “the real figures are, I fear, considerably higher.”
Further isolated Russia from international financial system: Boris Johnson
We have further isolated Russia from the international financial system this morning. Working with our partners, and the G7, we are determined to impose the most severe economic measures possible against President Putin for his abhorrent campaign against Ukraine. Putin must fail.
Ukrainian delegation arrives at Belarusian border for talks with Russia
The Ukrainian presidency on Monday said that the Ukrainian delegation including Minister of Defence Oleksiy Reznikov, adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podoliak and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi among others arrived at the designated area at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border for talks with Russia.
Russia announces “safe” corridor for Kyiv residents to leave
“We appeal to the people of Kyiv. All civilians in the city can freely leave the capital of Ukraine along the Kyiv-Vasilkov (Vasylkiv) highway. This route is open and safe,” Maj Gen Igor Konashenkov, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Defense, said in a statement. “Once again, I want to emphasize that the armed forces of the Russian Federation strike only military targets. The civilian population is not in danger.”
Protests against Russia in California
Katrina Repina from Pskov, Russia, and her daughter Zoey, join protesters at a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday on 27 February 2022. Richard Vogel/AP
Russian ground forces over 30 kms north of Kyiv: UK
The bulk of Russian ground forces are still more than 30 kilometres (about 19 miles) north of Kyiv, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said in a tweet on Monday.
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Russian military has gained air supremacy in Ukraine, says Moscow
The Russian military claimed on Monday that it has gained control over Ukrainian airspace.
“Russian aviation has gained air supremacy over the entire territory of Ukraine,” Maj Gen Igor Konashenkov, the Russian Ministry of Defense spokesman, said in a statement as per CNN.