Latest! In a fierce exchange of fire in the Ukrainian capital, the Russian army: 211 Ukrainian military infrastructure has been paralyzed

On February 26, local time, the government of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, issued an emergency evacuation notice to citizens, saying that fighting is currently taking place on the streets of Kiev, calling on citizens to go to the nearest shelter or stay away from windows and balconies in their homes. According to CCTV News, on February 26, local time, reporters heard fierce gunfire in the center of Kiev.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Russian armed forces have paralyzed 211 Ukrainian military infrastructure since the start of the operation, including 17 command posts, 19 S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems and the O'Hornet anti-aircraft missile system, as well as 39 radar stations. In addition, the Russian army destroyed a total of 67 tanks and armored vehicles, 16 multiple rocket systems and 87 military vehicles, and shot down 6 military aircraft, 1 helicopter and 5 drones on the Ukrainian side.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that in the early morning of February 26, local time, the Ukrainian C-300 air defense missile system shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft and a helicopter. Earlier, ukraine's general staff posted on Facebook social media that it had shot down a Russian Il-76 transport plane carrying airborne troops in the Vasilikov region southwest of Kiev.

However, at the same time as the war, Russia and Ukraine also sent a signal of negotiations, and the two sides are negotiating on the location and timing of negotiations. After the news came out, the global capital market came out of the initial panic, and the market sentiment was significantly boosted. On Friday, local time, European and American stock markets rose sharply across the board, the Dow rose more than 800 points (up 2.51%), the Nasdaq rose 1.64%, the S&P 500 rose 2.24%, the British FTSE 100 rose nearly 4%, and the German and French stock markets rose more than 3.5%. Russia's RTS index soared 26%, and the MOEX index rose more than 20%.

Britain's Treasury ministry issued a report placing Putin and Lavrov on the assets freeze sanctions list. In addition, the European Union and the United States have also announced sanctions against Putin and Lavrov and others.

In the city of Kiev, there is a fierce exchange of fire!

The Ukrainian News Agency reported that a fierce exchange of fire is taking place in kiev, and the kiev city government is calling on the public to remain vigilant and not to take to the streets. The report quoted the Ukrainian military as saying that the Russian army is launching an attack on the Ukrainian army on Victory Avenue and the area of the "Beresteyskaya" subway station, and gunshots and explosions are constantly heard from the street.

CNN's reporting team in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, said there were loud explosions in the western and southern parts of the city and flashes of light over the city.

According to Agence France-Presse, the Ukrainian army said on the 26th that it repelled the Russian attack on a main road in the capital Kiev.

According to Xinhua News Agency, Russian ground forces hit the north of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, on the 25th. Ukrainian officials judged that Russian troops might enter the outskirts of Kiev later in the day. On the same day, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy called on Russia to negotiate a halt to military action.

Explosions and gunfire rang out in Kiev in the early morning of the 25th. The Ukrainian military said Russian spies and "saboteurs" were found on the outskirts of Kiev. The Ukrainians said they had blown up a bridge 60 kilometers north of Kiev to stop the Russians from moving south. Anton Grachchenko, adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, said on the instant messaging app "Telegram": "Today will be the most difficult day. The enemy's plan was to break through Kiev from Ivankov and Chernihiv with a convoy of tanks. "Ivankov and Chernihiv are located north of Kiev.

The Russians said they controlled an airfield 7 kilometers north of Kiev. A spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry said that the Russian Air Force dispatched 200 helicopters to land at the airport, killing more than 200 Ukrainian special forces soldiers. According to the Associated Press, the airport's runway is long enough to take off and land for large transport aircraft, meaning russian troops can be airlifted directly to the outskirts of Kiev.

Russian Defense Ministry: The Russian military has paralyzed 211 Ukrainian military infrastructure

On February 25, local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a message saying that the Russian armed forces have paralyzed 211 Ukrainian military infrastructure since the start of the operation, including 17 command posts, 19 S-300 air defense missile systems and the "O'Hornet" air defense missile system and 39 radar stations.

In addition, the Russian army destroyed a total of 67 tanks and armored vehicles, 16 multiple rocket systems and 87 military vehicles, and shot down 6 military aircraft, 1 helicopter and 5 drones on the Ukrainian side. Russia's Defense Ministry says a significant amount of weapons and equipment supplied to Ukraine by Western countries in recent weeks has been seized.

The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a war report saying that on the 25th, the civilian armed forces in Luhansk and Donetsk advanced 21 kilometers and 25 kilometers respectively.

Ukrainian General Staff: Shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft, a helicopter

On the 26th local time, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Hannah Mariyar said through social media that according to the information released by the Ukrainian Army, in the early morning of the 26th, the Ukrainian side used the S-300 air defense system to shoot down an invading helicopter and a Su-25 fighter.

Earlier, ukraine's general staff posted on Facebook social media that it had shot down a Russian Il-76 transport plane carrying airborne troops in the Vasilikov region southwest of Kiev.

Zelenskiy dismissed the rumors of leaving Ukraine: We are all here, and the capital Kiev cannot be lost

On February 26, local time, the Kiev municipal government of Ukraine issued an emergency evacuation reminder to the citizens, saying that there is currently a battle on the streets of Kiev, calling on citizens to go to the nearest shelter, or stay in the enclosed space as much as possible in the home, and protect themselves with bulletproof objects and shrapnel. If an air defense alarm is heard, go to the nearest shelter as soon as possible.

According to CCTV news, on February 26, local time, the reporter heard fierce gunfire in the center of Kiev.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy posted a selfie video on social media on the 25th to refute previous rumors that he had left Ukraine. A video posted by Zelenskiy on social media showed himself standing in a government office in the capital Kiev with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmegarh and other officials. Zelenskiy introduced the Ukrainian government officials around him to the camera in turn, and Shmeigar showed the camera the time displayed on the mobile phone. Zelenskiy said: "We are all here and are defending our independence, our country. ”

In the early morning of the 26th, Zelenskiy said in his latest televised speech: "Tonight will be more difficult than during the day." Many of our country's cities are at war: Chernihiv, Samui, Kharkiv, Donbass, many cities in southern Ukraine, and Kiev, the capital cannot be lost.

Russian troops completed their airborne landing in the city of Vasilikov southwest of Kiev

On the 26th local time, the mayor of The Ukrainian city of Vasilykov, Barasinović, said that the Russian army has landed in the city, and a large number of Russian airborne troops have landed in the open area of the city. The Ukrainians were engaged in fierce fighting with the Russians in the city, and the sound of firing and missiles could be clearly heard. The city of Vasilikov is located in the southwest of Kiev, about 35 km from the center of Kiev.

The United States intends to assist Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in leaving Kiev

On February 25, local time, according to US and Ukrainian officials, the US government is ready to help Ukrainian President Zelenskiy leave Kiev. But so far, Zelenskiy has refused to leave.

The White House said on the 24th that if Zelenskiy is personally threatened, the United States plans to help him. White House press spokesman Psaki said he was in touch with Zelenskiy and was working to provide him with a range of supports.

The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom will impose sanctions on Putin and Lavrov

The British Treasury Department released a report on the 25th, putting Putin and Lavrov on the assets freeze sanctions list. In addition, the European Union and the United States have also announced sanctions against Putin and Lavrov and others.

On the 25th, the foreign ministers of EU countries held a special meeting in Brussels. Eu High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell said at a press conference after the meeting that the EU will impose sanctions on Putin and Lavrov and freeze their assets in the EU, and that members of the Russian State Duma (the lower house of parliament) and members of the Russian Security Council are also included in the sanctions list.

Asked about the specific assets of the two Russian leaders in Europe, Borrelli said that he himself was not clear about this, "I think the first thing is to confirm their assets through technical means, and the next step is to freeze."

US White House press secretary Psaki said at a regular press conference on the 25th that the US government will impose sanctions on Russian President Putin, Foreign Minister Lavrov and the Russian national security team in response to Russia's military actions against Ukraine. According to the relevant explanations of the US Treasury Department, in addition to Putin and Lavrov, the targets of sanctions also include Russian Defense Minister Shoigu, Russian military chief of general staff Gerasimov, and some members of the Russian Security Council. The United States will freeze the assets and interest on the assets of the above-mentioned individuals in the United States and controlled by the United States, and prohibit related transactions from occurring within or transiting through the United States.

Xinhua News Agency quoted the Russian News Agency today reported on the 25th that the Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said in response to british sanctions against Russian President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov that neither of them has an account in the UK or other places overseas, and the sanctions against any senior Russian leaders are irrelevant.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Russia's relations with the West are close to the critical line on the road of no return

According to CCTV News, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said on February 25 that Russia's relations with the West were close to the critical line on the road of no return.

Zakharova said on a program on Russia's Channel One on the same day that Western countries did not provide Russia with any opportunity for dialogue that could promote the results of bilateral relations, economic, financial and humanitarian development, nor did it provide any "precise" contact opportunities that could avoid the deterioration of bilateral relations, but instead made a monologue like a teacher. The West has never wanted to be truly equal with Russia, and its rhetoric is not aimed at normalizing relations between the two sides, but lamenting the failure to impose its ideas on Russia.

Commenting on the Council of Europe's decision to suspend Russian representation, Zakharova said the Council of Europe's decision meant that the organization's existence became meaningless. "Apart from us and the endless violations against us," she said, the Council of Europe doesn't even have an agenda for discussion.

The Council of Europe said on the 25th that due to Russia's military action against Ukraine, it decided to suspend Russia's representation in the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers and parliamentary assemblies from now on. The Council of Europe said in a statement that, despite the above decision, Russia remains a member of the Council of Europe and a party to the relevant conventions of the Council of Europe, including the European Convention on Human Rights. The statement said the suspension of Russian representation was only a temporary measure and that communication channels remained open.

Russia vetoed the Security Council resolution on Ukraine by one vote

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, which condemned Russia's special military operations, but was rejected by Russia. As a permanent member of the Security Council, Russia has the right of veto.

In this vote, 11 votes were in favor, 1 was rejected and 3 abstentions. Among them, the United States and other Security Council members voted in favor, Russia voted against, China, India, and the United Arab Emirates abstained, and the draft resolution could not be adopted.

Zhang Jun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, attended the meeting, abstained in the voting on the relevant draft resolution, and made an explanatory statement on China's vote.

Zhang Jun said that China is deeply concerned about the latest developments in the situation in Ukraine, and the development of the situation to this point is something that China does not want to see. China has always decided its own position on the basis of the merits of the matter itself, and stands for respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should be jointly observed. We have always called on all parties to seek a reasonable solution to each other's concerns through peaceful means on the basis of equality and mutual respect, welcome and encourage all efforts to promote a diplomatic settlement, and support the Russian side and the Ukrainian side in resolving the issue through negotiations.

Zhang Jun pointed out that the Security Council has held two emergency meetings in the past week, and all parties have fully stated their positions and concerns on the current situation. In the face of the current very complex and sensitive situation, the Security Council must be both necessary and cautious. Any action must be truly conducive to defusing the crisis, not adding fuel to the fire. If it is improperly handled and blindly pressured and sanctioned, it will only lead to more casualties, greater property damage, more complicated and chaotic situations, more difficult to bridge differences, and completely close the door to peaceful settlement, and ultimately the vast number of innocent people will suffer. Such lessons are very painful and must be deeply learned. Based on the above, China abstained in the voting on the draft resolution.

Zhang Jun stressed that the Ukrainian issue did not appear today, and the current situation did not occur suddenly overnight, but was the result of the long-term joint action of various factors. China advocates a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept. China believes that the security of one country cannot be guaranteed at the expense of the security of other countries, and the security of the region cannot be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs. The legitimate security concerns of all States should be respected. In the case of NATO's five consecutive rounds of eastward expansion, Russia's legitimate demands on security should be taken seriously and properly resolved.

Zhang Jun said Ukraine should become a bridge between the East and the West, not the forefront of great power confrontation. We strongly call on all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint, ease tension and avoid civilian casualties. The final solution to the Ukrainian crisis should also abandon the Cold War mentality, attach importance to and respect the legitimate security concerns of all countries, and form a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism through negotiations. We call on all parties to return to the track of diplomatic negotiations and political settlement as soon as possible, show goodwill and goodwill, make political decisions and achieve a comprehensive settlement of the Ukrainian issue through dialogue and consultation.

The Ukrainian and Russian sides are holding consultations on the location and timing of the negotiations

Ukrainian presidential press secretary Nikifov said on the 25th that the Ukrainian side has agreed to Russian President Putin's proposal and is ready to negotiate a ceasefire and peace, and the two sides are currently holding consultations on the location and time of negotiations.

According to TASS, Nikiforov posted on social media on the same day to refute the allegations that the Ukrainian side refused to negotiate. He said: The Ukrainian side has always been prepared to hold discussions on ceasefire and peace. This is the "consistent position" of the Ukrainian side, which agrees with the Russian president's proposal.

Nikiforov said the two sides have been consulting on where and when to negotiate in recent hours. "The sooner negotiations begin, the better the chances of returning to normal life."

According to reports, Podolyak, an adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine, said that in addition to discussing ceasefire and peace, the Ukrainian side does not rule out discussing ukraine's neutrality in the negotiations, as well as a package of security guarantees.

According to the Ukrainian Presidential Information Bureau, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy called for negotiations on the cessation of Military Operations by Russia in a video speech on the 25th. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov then said that the Russian side is ready to send a delegation to Minsk, the capital of Belarus, to hold talks with the Ukrainian side. Peskov later said that in response to the Russian side's idea of preparing to hold talks with the Ukrainian side in Minsk, the Ukrainian side "lost contact" with the Russian side after proposing the Polish capital Warsaw as the place of negotiations.

Russia and Ukraine released the signal of negotiations, european and American stock markets rose sharply, and the Dow rose more than 800 points

At present, Russia and Ukraine are fiercely engaged in fighting. However, at the same time as the war, Russia and Ukraine also sent a signal of negotiations, and the two sides are negotiating on the location and timing of negotiations. After the news came out, the global capital market came out of the initial panic, and the market sentiment was significantly boosted.

On Friday, local time, European and American stock markets rose sharply across the board, the Dow rose more than 800 points (up 2.51%), the Nasdaq rose 1.64%, the S&P 500 rose 2.24%, the British FTSE 100 rose nearly 4%, and the German and French stock markets rose more than 3.5%. Russia's RTS index soared 26%, and the MOEX index rose more than 20%.

U.S. stocks of large technology stocks generally rose, Chaowei Semiconductor rose nearly 4%, Intel rose more than 2%, Apple, Amazon, Google, Tesla, Qualcomm rose more than 1%. Steel and non-ferrous metals sectors rose in the front, with U.S. steel up more than 10 percent, U.S. aluminum up more than 6 percent, and Vale and Southern Copper up more than 4 percent. Bank stocks also moved up en masse, with Barclays up more than 4 percent and Bank of America and TD Up more than 3 percent. Popular Chinese stocks rose and fell, with NetEase up more than 7%, JD.com up more than 2%, Ideal Auto up nearly 2%, Good Future down more than 20%, and Gaotu down more than 3%.

International oil prices fell, with New York April crude futures closing down $1.22, or 1.31 percent, at $91.59 a barrel, and Brent May crude futures closing down $1.30, or 1.36 percent, at $94.12 a barrel. International gold prices fell, and the most actively traded April gold futures price on the New York Mercantile Exchange gold futures market fell $38.7 from the previous session on the 25th, closing at $1887.6 an ounce, a decline of 2.01%.

Cui Rong, chief overseas macro analyst at CITIC Securities, said the geopolitical crisis has limited long-term impact on the trend of major assets. Historically, the impact of geopolitical crises on international capital markets has mainly been characterized by "emotional fluctuations, fast reflections, short duration, and small follow-up impacts". The impact is mainly reflected in the "V" shape of asset price shocks, which are generally steep in shape and deeply depend on the strength of geopolitical influences. According to the calculation of the decline, the major asset prices have been affected by the geopolitical crisis in order: Russian stock market > rubles > commodities > European stock indexes > US stocks.

Cui Rong said that the stage when the "Russian-Ukrainian conflict" had the greatest impact on asset prices may have passed. As of now, the economic sanctions imposed by Europe and the United States on Russia have not yet involved cutting off Russia's participation in the SWIFT liquidation system and energy sanctions against Russia, and nato and the United States have said that they will not send ground troops into Ukraine, so the probability of a large-scale escalation of a local war is not high.

Source: Brokerage China

Original title: Latest! Fierce fighting and fire in the Ukrainian capital, Russian army: 211 Ukrainian army infrastructure has been paralyzed! Russia and Ukraine released the latest negotiation signals, and US stocks soared 800 points