On the 25th local time, the website of the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a notice saying that the Russian army has completed the blockade of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, from the west side. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Konashenkov said russian troops would not attack residential areas in Kiev.
On the 24th, Ukrainian soldiers guarded Kiev. Image source: Visual China
In addition, the Russian army has taken control of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol. The Russian Defense Ministry said that after the Russian army landed on the coast near Melitopol on the evening of the 25th, it did not encounter any resistance to enter the city.
What other changes have taken place in the situation in Ukraine in the past night, let's take a look at -
- Russia claims to have destroyed 211 Ukrainian military infrastructures
On the 25th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a message saying that the Russian army has destroyed 211 Ukrainian military infrastructure, including 17 command posts, 19 S-300 and "Obenabee" air defense missile systems, 39 radar stations, destroyed 67 tanks and armored vehicles, 16 multiple rocket systems and 87 military vehicles.
The Ukrainian emergency services said that a Ukrainian military aircraft carrying 14 people crashed in southern Kiev on the 24th. Image source: Visual China
Mariupol, Ukraine, a Ukrainian military installation was shelled. Image source: Visual China
- The Council did not adopt the draft resolution on the situation in Ukraine
On February 25, local time, the United Nations Security Council voted on a draft resolution on the situation in Ukraine submitted by the United States and Albania, condemning Russia's special military operations.
As Russia is a permanent member of the Security Council, russia voted against the draft resolution and failed to adopt it. Of the vote, 11 votes were in favour, 1 was rejected and 3 abstentions. China abstained.
- The Ukrainian president once again called on the Russian side to start negotiations
Zelenskiy spoke on social media on the 25th. Video screenshots
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy made a televised speech on the 25th, once again calling on Russian President Putin to negotiate with the Ukrainian side.
Earlier in the day, Zelenskiy called for Russia to negotiate a halt to military action in a video address.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry said the Ukrainian side refused to talk
On February 25, local time, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the Ukrainian side refused to hold talks and proposed to discuss the issue again on the 26th.
Ukraine's UNION News Agency reported on the 26th that Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's press secretary NikyVrov said that Ukraine and Russia are negotiating on the location and time of the negotiation process. Ukraine is ready to "talk about a ceasefire and peace," he denied that Ukraine had abandoned negotiations.
On the 25th, during the emergency meeting of the Russian Federal Security Conference, Putin called on Ukrainian soldiers to take power into their own hands. Source: Russian Satellite Agency
- NATO said it would continue to provide political support to Ukraine
On the 25th local time, the leaders of NATO member states held a special meeting in the form of video to discuss countermeasures on the situation in Ukraine. In a statement issued after the meeting, NATO noted that it would continue to provide "political support" to Ukraine and reiterated its firm support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Nato is now making a large number of additional defensive deployments to the eastern part of the alliance, the statement said.
A representative of the German Defense Ministry said at a press conference in Berlin that it would take 1 to 3 weeks to consolidate NATO's eastern wing. Source: Russian Satellite Agency
- The European Union announced it would freeze Putin's assets in Europe
On February 25, local time, THE EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrelli said in Brussels that the 27 member states of the European Union have reached a consensus on further sanctions against Russia and will freeze the assets of Russian President Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Europe.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russia would respond to these measures as always.
- The United States announced sanctions against Putin
On February 25, local time, White House spokesman Psaki said that the United States will impose a series of sanctions on Russian President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov.
Biden spoke at the White House on the situation in Ukraine. Image source: Visual China
- Wang Yi: The top priority is to avoid the deterioration of the situation in Ukraine from getting out of control
On the 25th, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China has been paying attention to the evolution of the Ukrainian issue. Wang Yi said that the current situation is something we do not want to see, and it is imperative that all parties exercise the necessary restraint to avoid the situation in Ukraine from continuing to deteriorate or even spiral out of control. The safety of civilian life and property should be effectively guaranteed, in particular to prevent large-scale humanitarian crises.
He also said Ukraine should be a bridge between East and West, rather than being at the forefront of great power confrontation. China also supports the Dialogue between the EUROPEAN side and Russia on an equal footing on European security issues, leading to the formation of a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism.
- The evacuation plan for Chinese citizens in Ukraine has been launched
On February 25, local time, Counselor Ding Jianwei, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine, said that in the past few days, explosions and missile attacks in many parts of ukraine have caused serious casualties and property losses, and there have been no reports of casualties among Chinese citizens in Ukraine.
The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine is very concerned about the safety of Chinese-funded institutions, overseas Chinese and overseas Students in Ukraine, and has launched a plan for the evacuation of chinese citizens, set up a special working group, and is registering Chinese citizens who are willing to evacuate.
Ding Jianwei said that at present, Ukraine's territorial airspace is in a closed state, armed military activities in the airspace are frequent, many airports have been bombed or closed, flight safety is difficult to guarantee, the embassy will strive to overcome difficulties, once the flight conditions can ensure the safety of our citizens will be the first time to take our citizens home. Notice will be issued on the specific implementation of the relevant work in due course.