The OECD announced the formal termination of The Russian process of joining the organization
Beijing time on February 26, 07:19 news:
On February 25, local time, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), headquartered in Paris, France, issued a statement announcing the formal termination of Russia's accession to the organization.
In addition, the OECD Council requested the Secretary-General to take the necessary measures to close the OECD office in Moscow and to stop issuing ministerial-level invitations to Russia. In addition, the Council requested the Secretary-General not to conclude new voluntary contribution agreements with Russia and to take the necessary measures to halt all projects funded by Russian voluntary contributions that had not yet begun.
The OECD Council also said it would continue to reconsider all cooperation with Russia in the coming weeks, continue to assess the economic and social impact of the current Russian military operations in Ukraine, and discuss the impact of military operations on energy markets with the International Energy Agency.
President of Ukraine: France supports the exclusion of Russia from the SWIFT system
Beijing time on February 26, 07:15 news:
On the 26th local time, Ukraine Zelenskiy said that he had a conversation with French President Macron and confirmed that the French president supported the exclusion of Russia from the SWIFT financial trading system, and at the same time supported the inclusion of Russian President Putin in the sanctions list.
The Ukrainian General Staff announced the shooting down of a Russian Il-76 transport aircraft
Beijing time on February 26, 07:10 news:
On the 26th local time, the Ukrainian General Staff released news on social platforms that a Russian Il-76 transport aircraft carrying airborne troops was shot down in the Vasilekov area southwest of Kiev.
The UNITED NATIONS Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on the situation in Ukraine
Beijing time on February 26, 06:46 news:
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. The resolution was not adopted because Russia voted down the draft.
In the Security Council vote, 11 votes were in favour, 1 was vetoed and 3 abstentions. As Russia is a permanent member of the Council, the draft resolution could not be adopted.
Beijing time on February 26, 06:45 news:
Fitch downgraded Ukraine's sovereign credit rating to CCC
On February 26, local time, international rating agency Fitch downgraded Ukraine's long-term sovereign credit rating from B to CCC.
The EU has placed Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sanctions list
Beijing time on February 26, 06:36 news:
On February 26, local time, the European Union included Russian President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov on the sanctions list, and relevant documents have been released.
In addition, the EU will stop implementing the visa procedure simplification agreement signed with Russia from the 28th.
Press Secretary of the President of Ukraine: Ukraine has not given up on negotiations with Russia
Beijing time on February 26, 05:44 news:
On the 26th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy's press secretary NikiVrov said that Ukraine and Russia are negotiating on the location and time of the negotiation process, and Ukraine is ready to "discuss ceasefire and peace issues."
Nikiv has denied claims that Ukraine has abandoned negotiations. He said that the two sides are now negotiating on the location and timing of the negotiation process.
Nikkiforov said the sooner negotiations begin, the more opportunities there will be to resume normal life.
Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian forces have taken control of Melitopol
Beijing time on February 26, 05:18 news:
On February 25, local time, the Russian Defense Ministry said that 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.
Russian Foreign Ministry: The Ukrainian side refused to hold talks
Beijing time on February 26, 04:19 news:
On February 25, local time, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the Ukrainian side refused to hold talks and proposed to discuss the issue on the 26th.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy held phone calls with the president of the United States and other leaders of many countries
Beijing time on February 26, 02:49 news:
On the evening of the 25th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said through social media that he had a phone call with US President Biden to discuss the situation in Ukraine and cooperation between the two sides in defense and other fields.
Zelenskiy also said he had spoken to leaders of Poland, Britain, Sweden, Finland and the European Union earlier in the day.
Explosions occurred in several areas of Kiev, Ukraine
Beijing time on February 26, 02:38 news:
At about 20:30 local time on February 25, explosions occurred in several areas of Kiev, Ukraine, including two metro stations, Dnieper Hero Station and Shulyanvka Station.
The European Union announced it would freeze the assets of the Russian president and foreign minister in Europe
Beijing time on February 26, 02:25 news:
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.
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."
Borrelli also said the sanctions would not be imposed for the time being because the 27 eu eu member states had not agreed on a proposal to cut off Russia's payment system with the Institute of Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) for the world.
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry commented on the sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russian President Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov that Russia will continue to respond to these measures.
Russian representative to the European Union: The Russian side will withdraw its troops from Ukraine after the end of the operation
Beijing time on February 26, 01:58 news:
On February 25, local time, Russia's permanent representative to the European Union, Vladimir Chizrov, said that Russia does not need Ukrainian territory, but Donetsk and Luhansk need to return to the "original borders" .
Chizhov also pointed out that the Russian side will withdraw its troops from Ukraine after the end of the operation.
Primary and secondary schools across Ukraine are closed for two weeks at ports to upgrade their defenses
Beijing time on February 26, 01:43 news:
On February 25, local time, the Ukrainian government said that primary and secondary schools in Ukraine were closed for two weeks.
In addition, the Ukrainian government decided to raise the level of defense of ports nationwide.
NATO says it will continue to provide "political support" to Ukraine
Beijing time on February 26, 01:38 news
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.
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: Salary of military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces will increase by 30% from March 1
Beijing time on February 26, 01:34 news:
On February 25, local time, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine released a message saying that from March 1, the salaries of military personnel of the Ukrainian armed forces will increase by 30%.
Russian Defense Ministry: The Russian military has paralyzed 211 Ukrainian military infrastructure
Beijing time on February 26, 01:17 news:
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.
In addition, 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 President Zelenskiy: The president and government officials are still in Kiev
Beijing time on February 26, 01:05 news:
△ Video screenshot
On the evening of February 25, local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy posted a video on social networking sites. In the video, he said the Ukrainian president and government officials are still in Kiev and will continue to defend their country here.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine released the latest "battle results": it has "severely damaged" the Russian army
Global Times News at 23:49 Beijing time on February 25:
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine released the latest "results" of the fight against the Russian army on the social account at 11:23 p.m. Beijing time, saying that since the two countries fought to 3 p.m. local time on the 25th, the Ukrainian military has destroyed 80 Russian tanks, 516 armored vehicles of various types, 10 warplanes, and 7 helicopters, and also caused losses of 2,800 Russian troops. "We are strong, and the victory belongs to us," the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said.
Putin will send a delegation to Minsk to negotiate with Ukraine
Beijing time on February 25, 21:12 news:
According to the Russian satellite network reported on the 25th, Putin is ready to send a Russian delegation to Minsk to negotiate with the Ukrainian delegation. He introduced that the Russian delegation would include representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Kremlin.
Mayor of Kiev, Ukraine: Kiev enters a defensive war phase
Beijing time on February 25, 21:11 news:
On February 25, local time, the mayor of Kiev, Ukraine, Krychenko, said that Kiev entered the stage of defensive warfare.
Ukrainian Defense Chief: 18,000 submachine guns and corresponding quantities of ammunition have been distributed in Kiev
Beijing time on February 25, 20:05 news:
On the 25th local time, Ukrainian Defense Minister Leznikov said that 18,000 submachine guns and corresponding quantities of ammunition have been distributed in kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
Russian Ministry of Defense: No Missile Strike Against Kiev Ukrainian air defense forces hit their own fighters
Beijing time on February 25, 20:03 news:
On the 25th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a message saying that the Russian armed forces did not carry out any missile strikes against kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
Russian troops will transit through Belarus south to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine
Beijing time on February 25, 20:01 news:
On the 25th local time, due to the damage to the runway of the Gostomery military airport in Kiev Oblast of Ukraine, the Russian army has decided to cross the gomel city of Belarus and go south to Kiev through the Chernihiv Oblast of Ukraine.
Ukraine: The vanguard of the Russian army that had infiltrated Kiev in disguise had been eliminated
Beijing time on February 25, 19:16 news:
According to ABC News, the Ukrainian military on Friday claimed that they had eliminated a russian vanguard unit that had infiltrated Kiev in disguise, saying the Russian soldiers wanted to impersonate Ukrainians to enter Kiev, but they were wiped out in a shootout by Ukrainians in a location about 10 minutes north of downtown Kiev. The Ukrainian military also released a video in which it said the corpses of soldiers and a destroyed truck were those of the infiltrated Russian troops and their vehicles.
The Russian military reported the results of the battle: 118 military facilities of the Ukrainian army had been paralyzed, and 82 Ukrainian soldiers surrendered
Beijing time on February 25, 17:30 news:
The leader of the donetsk civilian armed forces said on February 25 local time that the situation on the local battlefield is changing, and some Ukrainian government soldiers have given up resistance and begun to surrender.
The air defense sirens sounded again in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and the government demanded that all citizens immediately go to the shelter
Beijing time on February 25, 13:21 news:
At about 7 o'clock local time on the 25th, the Ukrainian capital Kiev sounded the air defense siren again. The Government informed all citizens that this was not a drill and immediately went to the nearest shelter upon hearing the alarm.
Russian tanks have arrived around Kiev The Russian and Ukrainian sides are fighting fiercely
Beijing time on February 25, 12:22 news:
At about 6 o'clock local time on the 25th, according to the reporter of the Central Radio and Television Corporation, another explosion occurred in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Russian tanks had reached the outskirts of Kiev, and the Ukrainians blew up a bridge near Kiev.
At present, Russia and Ukraine are fighting fiercely.
Ukrainian air defense sirens were sounded in many places
Beijing time on February 25, 11:19 news:
On the 25th local time, the black sea coastal city of Ukraine Odessa, the northern city of Chernihiv and the northeastern city of Pisochin all sounded air defense sirens.
Two explosions in Kiev Ukrainian military: caused by missile attacks
Beijing time at 10:57 on February 25:
In the early morning of the 25th local time, two huge explosions occurred in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The Ukrainian military said the explosion was caused by a tactical missile attack.
Zelenskiy signed a presidential decree announcing the establishment of the Supreme High Command
Beijing time on February 25, 10:15 news:
On the 25th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signed a presidential decree announcing the establishment of the Supreme High Command, and the relevant decree was published on the official website of the president.
Ukrainian Kiev students are still dodging air raids in air raid shelters
Beijing time on February 25, 10:09 news:
At 2 a.m. local time on the 25th, Chinese students in Uzbekistan returned a video through the Central Radio and Television Station, and the video showed that students of the Griel Conservatory of Music in Kiev were still hiding from air raids in underground air raid shelters.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said on the 25th that in the past day and night, a total of 137 Ukrainians died and 316 were injured.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry called on hackers to help fend off cyberattacks
Beijing time on February 25, 9:41 news:
On the 25th local time, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense called on hackers to help defend against possible cyber attacks on Ukraine's important infrastructure.
President of Ukraine: Enemy saboteurs have entered Kiev
Beijing time on February 25, 9:38 news:
On the 25th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said that according to the intelligence he received, enemy saboteurs had entered Kiev.
Zelenskiy did not say who the enemy personnel were.
President of Ukraine: The West has completely abandoned Ukraine
Beijing time on February 25, 8:24 news:
On the 25th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said that the West has completely abandoned Ukraine.
Zelenskiy said he had asked the leaders of 27 European countries whether Ukraine could join NATO, but none had received a response. In addition, Zelenskiy also said that Ukraine is not afraid to negotiate with Russia, including guaranteeing Ukraine's security and Ukraine's neutrality, after all, Ukraine is not yet a NATO country.
The Russians paralyzed 11 ukrainian military airfields
Beijing time on February 24, 23:08 news:
According to the Russian satellite network, the Russian Defense Ministry said on the 24th that the Russian army paralyzed 11 military airfields, 3 command points, and 1 Ukrainian naval station in Ukraine, and destroyed 18 sets of radar stations of the S-300 and "Beech M-1" air defense missile system. One helicopter gunship and four BAYRAKTAR attack drones were shot down over Donbass.
Foreign media said that the Russian military controlled the air base near Kiev
Beijing time on February 24, 23:05 news:
According to CNN's Ukrainian correspondent, Russian forces have taken control of Antonov Airport, which is about 25 miles from downtown Kiev, Ukraine. The Russian commander also told CNN that they had a gun battle with the Ukrainians. However, the Ukrainian army said that a counter-offensive was underway to try to retake the airfield. The report said that the sound of aircraft was heard in the air and smoke was seen rising from the inside of the air base.
Fierce fighting took place near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Beijing time on February 24, 23:01 news:
According to Agence France-Presse news on the 24th, Ukrainian officials said that fierce fighting is taking place near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
Shevchenko spoke: Ukraine is my motherland, and the glory belongs to Ukraine
Beijing time on February 24, 22:53 news:
Shevchenko updates the social media to give a voice to Ukraine.
Shevchenko wrote: Ukraine is my motherland! I have always been proud of my motherland and people! We've been through a lot of tough times and we've been a nation for the last 30 years! A nation of honest, hard-working, caring citizens!
The President of Ukraine announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Russia
Beijing time at 17:32 on February 24:
On the 24th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine and Russia had severed diplomatic relations.
Ukrainian parliamentarians accused Zelenskiy of intensifying the situation in the Donbass region and demanded his resignation
Beijing time on February 24, 17:30 news:
On the 24th local time, The Koboldhar (parliament) of Ukraine said that President Zelenskiy committed the crime of aggravating the situation in the Donbass region and asked him to resign.
Ukrainian parliamentarian Jiva accused Zelenskiy of triggering the current military conflict and bloodshed in Ukraine during a video conference in parliament on the same day. He believes that the solution to the current problem can only save thousands of lives if Zelenskiy resigns, the Ukrainian authorities set up a negotiating group, and russia and Ukraine sit at the negotiating table
Ukraine's ambassador to Germany has requested military assistance from the German side
Beijing time on February 24, 17:26 news:
Andrei Mölnik, Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, told German media that Ukraine needs defensive weapons and ammunition to strengthen the Ukrainian army. "It's time for Germany to wake up, he said. Previously, the German government had refused to supply Ukraine with lethal weapons, and only 5,000 helmets had been delivered to Ukraine.
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: 6 Russian aircraft have been shot down in the Donbass region
Beijing time on February 24, 17:17 news:
On the 24th local time, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said that the Ukrainian army had shot down the 6th Russian aircraft in the Donbass region (Kramatorsk city). In addition, the current city of Shastiye in the Luhansk region is under the actual control of the Ukrainian army.
In view of the Russian-Ukrainian tensions The Philippines decided to evacuate Filipino citizens from Ukraine
△ Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
On February 24, Philippine Deputy Foreign Secretary Sarah Lou Ariola said the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs decided to evacuate Filipino citizens in Ukraine due to the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Six Filipino citizens have been evacuated from Ukraine and returned to the Philippines, with a further four planned evacuations today.
Aliola said there are currently 181 Filipino citizens in Ukraine, most of them in the capital Kiev. Ariola called on Filipino citizens in Ukraine not to panic, but to remain vigilant and liaise with the Philippine diplomatic service.
Lufthansa cancels its last flight destination in Ukraine
Beijing time on February 24, 17:16 news:
After Russia's military action against Ukraine, Lufthansa cancelled its last flight destination in the battered country. A spokesman said flights scheduled for Thursday night from Frankfurt to Lviv in western Ukraine were cancelled for security reasons.
On the same day, Lufthansa will assess the overall situation and discuss the arrangements for the next few days. Lufthansa's crew will not remain in Ukraine. Lufthansa had previously cancelled flights with Odessa and Kiev.
Lukashenko proposed that Russia and Ukraine hold talks in Minsk, the capital of Belarus
Beijing time on February 24, 17:11 news:
On the 24th local time, Belarusian President Lukashenko proposed that Russia and Ukraine hold negotiations in Minsk, the capital of Belarus.
Lukashenko said the premise of Russia's negotiations with Ukraine is that Ukraine does not join NATO and stops military operations in the Donbass region. Lukashenko said Ukraine needed to accept defeat and make concessions to russian demands.
Ukrainian Border Defense Service and Ministry of Internal Affairs: Russian troops have crossed the border into Udo Oblast
Beijing time on February 24, 17:05 news:
On the 24th local time, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that Russian military equipment, including armored vehicles, had crossed the national border and entered the Chernigov Oblast, Samui Oblast, Luhansk Oblast and Kharkov Oblast.
President of the National Bank of Ukraine: The State Bank of Ukraine and its banking system will continue to function normally
On the 24th local time, the president of the National Bank of Ukraine said that the National Bank of Ukraine and the banking system will continue to operate normally.
Uk to provide 'direct aid' to Ukraine
Beijing time on February 24, 16:59 news:
On February 24, local time, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly told local media that in response to Russia's military operations against Ukraine, the United Kingdom is proposing an unprecedented sanctions plan, which will be the largest and most severe sanctions on Russia in history.
Clefley said the sanctions will begin today (24th), while more sanctions will be announced in the coming days. In addition, the UK will provide "direct assistance" to Ukraine.
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez: Will maintain close ties with the EU and NATO and coordinate responses
Beijing time on February 24, 16:51 news:
On February 24, local time, Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez issued a statement through social media saying that the Spanish government condemned Russia's military action against Ukraine. Sanchez also said that Spain will maintain close ties with partners in the EUROPEAN Union and coordinate measures with NATO to deal with the Ukraine crisis.
Russian official: Sooner or later, the settlement of the Ukrainian issue will have to return to the negotiating table, but conditions need to be created
Beijing time on February 24, 16:44 news:
Jabarov, the first vice chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian Federation Committee, said on the 24th that the settlement of the Ukrainian issue will sooner or later return to the negotiating table, but conditions need to be created for this.
The Russian ruble fell to record lows against the euro and the dollar
Beijing time on February 24, 16:42 news:
On February 24, local time, the Russian currency, the ruble, has fallen to a record low against the euro and the US dollar.
As of 7:20 a.m. on the 24th, the ruble depreciated 8 percent against the dollar to 87.55 rubles against the dollar and 6.3 percent against the euro to 97.51 rubles against the euro.
At the lowest point, 1 dollar was 89.60 rubles, 1 euro was 99.99 rubles and 1 pound sterling was 118.85 rubles.
President of Belarus: Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to leave some Russian troops in southern Belarus
Beijing time on February 24, 16:41 news:
On the 24th local time, Belarusian President Lukashenko said that he had proposed to Russian President Putin to leave a part of the Russian armed forces in the southern region of Belarus, and Putin agreed to this.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convenes a security conference to discuss the situation in Ukraine
The Turkish Presidential Office issued a statement saying that at 11 a.m. local time on the 24th, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a security meeting at the presidential palace to discuss the situation in Ukraine. High-level officials, including the Vice-President, the Minister of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior and the Heads of National Intelligence Organizations, attended the meeting. Foreign Minister Cavushoglu was absent because he was visiting Kazakhstan.
As a NATO member, Turkey shares maritime borders with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea. The Turkish side has repeatedly said that it is highly concerned about the development of the situation and maintains close contacts with both Ukraine and Russia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus recommends the departure of all Belarusian citizens in Ukraine
Beijing time on February 24, 16:38 news:
On the 24th local time, the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommended that all Belarusian citizens in Ukraine leave Ukraine.
The president of the European Commission said that he would propose a package of high-intensity and targeted sanctions against Russia
Beijing time on February 24, 16:37 news:
On the 24th local time, European Commission President von der Leyen said at a press conference that the EU will soon propose a package of high-intensity and targeted sanctions against Russia, focusing on areas of strategic significance in the Russian economy and focusing on "hitting Russia's economic foundation".
The EU will urge member states to ratify and adopt these measures expeditiously.
Ukraine asked Turkey to consider closing the Bosphorus and Dardanelles to ban the passage of Russian warships
Beijing time on February 24, 16:35 news:
△ The picture shows the Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey delivering a televised speech on the 24th (from the DHA news agency)
Ukrainian ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar said on the 24th local time that a formal request has been made to the Turkish side, hoping that Turkey will consider closing the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, prohibiting the passage of Russian warships, and calling on Turkey to close its airspace to Russian aircraft. Bodnar said Ukraine had entered a state of war and called on its strategic partner Turkey to fully support Ukraine. "We hope that Turkey will impose sanctions on the Russian side and provide Ukraine with defensive weapons and financial and humanitarian support."
Earlier this month, six Russian warships and 1 submarine crossed the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus into the Black Sea. The Russian side said it was a naval exercise near Ukrainian waters.
Ukrainian Border Service: The Belarusian Armed Forces provide support to the Russian army
Beijing time on February 24, 16:33 news:
On the 24th local time, the Ukrainian Border Guard Bureau said that the Belarusian armed forces provided support to the Russian army.
Russia's Moscow Stock Exchange plunged 42.46%
Beijing time on February 24, 16:32 news:
On the 24th local time, the Russian Moscow Stock Exchange index plunged 42.46% to 1774.88 points, the lowest point since July 2017.
Ukrainian Defense Minister: Ukraine is entering a state of full defense
2022-02-24 16:30
On the 24th local time, Ukrainian Defense Minister Leznikov said that Ukraine is entering a state of full defense, and anyone who is willing to join can obtain weapons and jointly resist with the Ukrainian armed forces.
Russian Ministry of Defense: A large number of Ukrainian soldiers laid down their weapons and abandoned their positions
2022-02-24 16:02
On the 24th local time, the Russian Defense Ministry said that a large number of Ukrainian soldiers laid down their weapons and abandoned their positions.
The Russian Defense Ministry said it would not attack positions where weapons were laid down.
There is a serious congestion on the roads leading to the surrounding cities in Kiev, and Ukrainian officials have called on citizens not to leave
2022-02-24 15:45
On the 24th local time, there was a serious traffic jam on the road from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, to the surrounding cities, and the assistant minister of internal affairs of Ukraine appealed to the citizens not to leave Kiev.
Ukrainian border guards said Russian tanks and other heavy equipment crossed the (Russia-Ukraine) border from several areas in the north and the Crimean Peninsula in the south.
Foreign media: Ukrainian border troops say Russian ground forces have entered Ukraine
2022-02-24 15:37
Agence France-Presse has just announced that Russian ground forces have entered Ukraine. Agence France-Presse quoted the Ukrainian border guards as saying that Russian ground forces entered Ukraine from multiple directions on the 24th.
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine: 1 resident of Kiev Oblast was killed in an artillery attack and 1 was injured
2022-02-24 14:51
On the 24th local time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine said that 1 resident of brovary town in Kiev Oblast was killed in the artillery attack, and another resident was injured.
The UN Secretary-General has called on Russia to immediately cease the conflict
2022-02-24 14:43
UnCom Secretary-General Guterres called on Russia to withdraw its troops on the evening of the 23rd, stressing that "this conflict must be stopped immediately."
Guterres made the remarks after the Security Council's emergency meeting on Ukraine and learned of Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of his decision to launch a special military operation in the Donbass region.
Part of the population in Kharkiv, Ukraine, has been transferred to air raid shelters
2022-02-24 14:37
On the 24th local time, Zhang Minghang, a Chinese student in Kharkiv, Ukraine, sent a video back through the main station CGTN, and the student filmed the situation in the school air raid shelter in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The scene showed that some people in Kharkiv entered the subway station safely for themselves and avoided possible large-scale fighting.
Russian President Putin decided on the 24th to conduct special military operations in the Donbass region. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, the Russian armed forces launched missile attacks on airports in several Ukrainian cities.
Ukrainian General Staff: Russian armed forces launched missile attacks on airports in several Ukrainian cities
2022-02-24 14:24
On the 24th local time, according to the Ukrainian General Staff, the Russian armed forces launched missile attacks on the airports of many Ukrainian cities, including Borispol, Chuguyev, Kramatorsk and other cities.
Ukrainian Defense Minister: The Russian army began shelling the military command centers and airfields of the eastern ukrainian troops and other areas
2022-02-24 14:13
On the 24th local time, Ukrainian Defense Minister Leznikov said that the Russian army began to shell the military command centers and airfields of the eastern troops of the Ukrainian army and other areas.
Leznikov called on the population to remain calm and stay at home as much as possible.
The Ukrainian military claimed to shoot down a Russian plane, and the Russian Defense Ministry retorted: it is inconsistent with the facts
2022-02-24 14:09
On the 24th local time, the Ukrainian military said that Ukrainian air defense forces shot down a Russian aircraft in eastern Ukraine.
The Russian Defense Ministry then said foreign media reports that a Russian plane had been shot down inside Ukraine were inconsistent with the facts.
Russian Ministry of Defense: The air defense forces of the Ukrainian armed forces have been completely suppressed
2022-02-24 14:08
On the 24th local time, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the Ukrainian Border Guard Army did not resist the Russian troops. At present, the military infrastructure of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been paralyzed, and the air defense forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been completely suppressed.
A large number of resident vehicles drove away from Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and panic spread among the people
2022-02-24 14:05
On the 24th local time, according to the CGTN reporter of the Central Radio and Television Corporation, a large number of resident vehicles are currently leaving Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and the panic of the people is spreading.
Ukrainian Border Guard: Ukraine was attacked on its borders with Belarus and Crimea
2022-02-24 14:02
On the 24th local time, the Ukrainian Border Guard Bureau released a message saying that the border areas with Belarus and Crimea were attacked, and Luhansk, Kharkov, Zhytomyr, and Chernihiv Oblasts were also attacked.
The Ukrainian National Guard Command was destroyed
2022-02-24 14:00:57
On the 24th local time, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Ukraine, the command of the Ukrainian National Guard was destroyed.
Prime Minister: The UK and its allies will respond decisively
2022-02-24 13:47
On the 24th local time, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he was "shocked by the terrible events that took place in Ukraine." He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin "chose a path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this gratuitous attack." Johnson said he had spoken to ukraine's president to discuss how to respond and promised Britain and its allies would take decisive action.
The luhansk region, controlled by Ukrainian government forces, demanded the evacuation of all citizens
2022-02-24 13:44
On the 24th local time, the Luhansk region controlled by Ukrainian government forces asked all the people to evacuate.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the situation in Ukraine
2022-02-24 13:41
On the 24th local time, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the situation in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian foreign minister called for the closure of the SWIFT international settlement system against Russia
2022-02-24 13:40
On the 24th local time, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kureba called for the closure of the SWIFT international settlement system against Russia.
More than 100 flights were delayed or cancelled at the three major airports in Moscow, Russia
2022-02-24 13:36
On the 24th local time, more than 100 flights were delayed or cancelled at the three major airports in Moscow, Russia.
Russia's Kursk Oblast announced the shift of schools to distance learning mode
On the 24th local time, Russia's Kursk Oblast, which borders Ukraine, announced that the school would transfer to the distance learning mode.
President of Ukraine: The whole territory of Ukraine has entered a wartime state
2022-02-24 13:30:18
Xinhua News Agency: Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said in a speech that the whole territory of Ukraine has entered a wartime state.
2022-02-24 13:33:45
Fighting took place across the line of contact in the area controlled by the Donetsk People's Republic
2022-02-24 13:30:52
On the 24th local time, fighting broke out on the entire line of contact in the area controlled by the "Donetsk People's Republic".
The leaders of the civilian armed forces in the Donetsk region said that the war has begun in full swing along the line of contact.
Twelve Russian airports announced suspensions until March 2
2022-02-24 13:22:37
On the 24th local time, 12 russian airports announced that they would be suspended until March 2.
The Japanese Foreign Minister made a statement on the situation in Russia and Ukraine
2022-02-24 13:21:37
Japanese Foreign Minister Lin Fangzheng issued a statement on the 24th time, condemning Russian President Putin's signing of an order recognizing the "independence" of the two regions in eastern Ukraine, the treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between Russia and the two regions, and the relevant resolutions passed by the Russian Federation Committee allowing the Russian president to use federal armed forces abroad, and he urged Russia to resolve the current situation through diplomatic channels.
Lin Fangzheng said that Japan will suspend visas and implement asset freezing measures to stop imports and exports to relevant regions; Japan will impose sanctions on Russia on the issue of eastern Ukraine and prohibit Russia from issuing bonds in Japan, and the issuance of short-term bonds by some specific Russian banks is also listed as prohibited.
Lin Fangzheng said that if the situation deteriorates in the future, Japan will unite with the international community headed by the Group of Seven and quickly take further measures.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy: All military forces and special forces have been mobilized
2022-02-24 13:20:25
On the 24th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said that the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has entered a state of emergency operation and has mobilized all military forces and special forces.
Explosions were heard in the western Ukrainian city of Lutsk
2022-02-24 13:18
On the 24th local time, an explosion was heard in the western Ukrainian city of Lutsk.
Chuguev airport in Ukraine was attacked
2022-02-24 13:15:56
On the 24th local time, The Ukrainian Chuguev Airport was attacked, and smoke came out of the scene.
Civil defense sirens sounded over kiev, the capital of Ukraine
2022-02-24 13:13:10
On the 24th local time, civil defense sirens sounded over Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
EU sanctions against Russia officially enter into force Russian Defense Minister Russia was included in the sanctions list
2022-02-24 13:08:38
In the early morning of the 24th local time, a series of EU sanctions against Russia were officially announced in the OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF the European Union, which means that the sanctions have taken effect.
A total of 23 Russian individuals were placed on the EU sanctions list, including Russian Defense Minister Shoigu and Russian Presidential Office Chief of Staff Vaino, including asset freezes and travel bans. In addition, the sanctions list also includes 4 Russian entities, including the Russian Internet Research Agency.
On the 23rd local time, the European Council officially passed a series of sanctions against Russia, announcing the imposition of sanctions on 351 parliamentarians of the Russian State Duma and a number of "high-level" individuals and entities.
An explosion occurred in a block in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and three residential buildings and some commercial premises were damaged
2022-02-24 13:06
On the 24th local time, an explosion occurred in a block of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, and three residential buildings and some commercial places were damaged. After the explosion, Kiev Mayor Klitchenko appealed to the public not to panic.
Moscow Stock Exchange, Russia: Trading suspended on all exchanges
2022-02-24 13:04
On the 24th local time, the Moscow Stock Exchange released a message saying that all exchanges suspended trading, and when to resume trading will be notified separately.
Biden issued a statement on Russia's launch of a special military operation in the Donbass region
2022-02-24 13:01
US President Biden issued a statement on the 23rd that Russian President Putin ordered the Russian military to launch a special military operation in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine earlier in the same day, saying that the United States and its allies and partners will make a consistent and resolute response.
In his statement, Biden said the Russian military launched an attack on Ukraine "without being provoked", a "premeditated" war, for which Russia would be held accountable.
Biden said he and the White House national security team will continue to follow developments. Biden will hold talks with the leaders of the Group of Seven on the 24th, followed by a speech to the American people, announcing further sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
Affected by the tension between Russia and Ukraine, Japanese stocks fell sharply
2022-02-24 13:00
Affected by the tension between Russia and Ukraine, on the 24th local time, the Nikkei 225 index of the Tokyo stock market fell by more than 600 points, falling below 26,000 points for the first time in 1 year and 3 months.
Putin announces military action Australian and New Zealand stock markets fell sharply in response to the sharp decline of more than 3%
2022-02-24 12:52
On the 24th, after Russian President Putin announced military action, the stock markets of Australia and New Zealand fell sharply. Australian stocks fell more than 3 per cent, wiping out more than $60 billion that day. New Zealand's NZX50 index closed at 11,732.55 points on the day, down 3.3 percent, the biggest drop since March 24, 2020.
Russian Ministry of Defense: Precision-guided weapons are being used to destroy Ukrainian military facilities and aviation forces
2022-02-24 12:51:24
On the 24th, the Russian Defense Ministry said that it was using precision-guided weapons to destroy the military infrastructure, air defense facilities, military airfields and aviation forces of the Ukrainian army. Separately, the Russian Defense Ministry said the crackdown on Ukraine did not endanger civilian safety.
U.S. Stock Futures Index Plunges Crude Oil Prices Hit New Highs
2022-02-24 12:50
As of 22:30 EASTERN TIME on the 23rd (23:30 Beijing time on the 24th), due to Russian President Putin's decision to carry out special military operations in the Donbass region, the three major stock index futures indices in the United States collectively fell sharply, the Dow Jones futures index fell by more than 700 points, 2.2%, and the S&P 500 Futures Index and the Nasdaq Industrial Futures Index fell by 2.3% and 2.8% respectively.
In addition, the price of West Texas intermediate crude oil, which is the baseline of U.S. oil prices, rose by $3 per barrel to $95 per barrel, and the price of Brent crude oil in the international market approached $100 per barrel.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy: The whole territory of Ukraine will enter a wartime state
2022-02-24 12:48:00
On the 24th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said that the whole territory of Ukraine will enter a wartime state.
Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian armed forces have not launched any missile, air or artillery strikes against Ukrainian cities
2022-02-24 12:43:59
On the 24th local time, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the Russian armed forces did not launch any missile, air or artillery strikes against Ukrainian cities.
Trading in rubles and shares suspended for the Russian Ruble and the Moscow Stock Exchange due to triggering trading circuit breakers
2022-02-24 12:42
On the 24th local time, after Russian President Putin issued a speech on carrying out special military operations in the Donbass region, the Russian stock market (IMOEX) opened down 11.24% to 2737.91 points.
The Russian ruble and the Moscow Stock Exchange have been falling since they began trading and have now fallen to the circuit breaker line, and trading in rubles and securities has been suspended.
Russia closes airspace for civilian aircraft on the western border with Ukraine and Belarus
2022-02-24 12:35
On the 24th local time, the Russian aviation authorities issued a notice that since February 24, Russia has closed its civil airspace with Ukraine and the western border of Belarus.
Ukrainian military installations were attacked by missiles
2022-02-24 12:25:59
On the 24th local time, Ukraine's military facilities were attacked by missiles, and the Russian landing operation began in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Rocket attacks on military installations across Ukraine began at 5 a.m. In addition, the Landing Operations of the Black Sea Fleet in the Seas of Azov and Odessa have begun.
At present, the Russian army has broken through the border of Kharkov Oblast, and the Kharkov Ukrainian command post has been attacked by rockets.
Ukraine announced the closure of its entire territory
2022-02-24 12:22
On the 24th local time, the Ukrainian management department announced the closure of the entire territorial airspace.
Earlier, the Russian aviation administration had informed civil aviation companies that they had closed their airspace in the areas bordering Ukraine.
Russian troops have landed in Odessa, Ukraine
2022-02-24 12:18
On February 24, local time, Russian media reported that Russian troops had landed in Odessa, Ukraine.
Earlier, Putin announced special military operations in the Donbass region, and explosions were heard in many places in Ukraine.
Several explosions were heard over Kiev, the capital of Ukraine
2022-02-24 11:49
In the early morning of the 24th, several explosions were heard over Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
(According to CCTV news client, Xinhua News Agency)