News at 10 o'clock on the 26th that the battle in Kiev has begun!
According to CCTV News, fierce gun battles began in the urban area of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Citizens took refuge in subway stations.
At about 7:30 a.m. local time on the 26th, explosions were heard twice in the center of Kiev.
It is also reported that on February 26, local time, a Russian military force composed of about 100 armored vehicles was marching from the ukrainian city of Kiev, about 30 kilometers north of the city of Vishgorod to the direction of Kiev city.
Street fighting has begun
According to the Associated Press, officials in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, issued an evacuation warning to the people on the 26th local time, saying that the local street battle against the Russian army had begun, calling on the people to find shelter to hide, not to go near the window or balcony, and to be prepared to avoid being hit by stray bullets.
Russia
Russia: Donetsk and Luhansk
To revert to the Original Boundary
According to CCTV Military, Russia's permanent representative to the European Union, Vladimir Chizzov, 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.
Russian Ministry of Defense:
The Russians have complete control of the Uglitan city of Melitopol
The Russian Ministry of Defense released a message on the 26th that the Russian armed forces have completely controlled the city of Melitopol in southeast Ukraine.
Press Secretary of the President of Russia:
Sanctions against Russia's top leaders are irrelevant
According to the Russian News Agency reported on the 25th, The Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said in response to the 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 russian senior leader are irrelevant.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Russia's relations with the West
The tipping line to the road of no return is approaching
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on the 25th that Russia's relations with the West are close to the critical line on the road of no return. She said the West had never wanted to be truly equal with Russia, and that its rhetoric was not aimed at normalizing relations, but rather lamenting the failure to impose its ideas on Russia.
Kremlin official website, etc
Several Russian websites are difficult to access
On the morning of the 26th local time, a number of Russian websites, including the official website of the Kremlin, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Red Star Television, were in an unstable state, and some users could not open the page normally.
Earlier, sources said that U.S. intelligence agencies suggested that Biden launch a "large-scale cyberattack" against Russia, including cutting off Internet connections across Russia, power outages and interfering with the operation of railway turnouts.
Ukraine
UL: The situation in Kiev
It is under the control of the Ukrainian armed forces and Ukrainian citizens
Ukraine's Pravda newspaper reported on February 26 that Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said the situation in Kiev was under the control of the Ukrainian army and Ukrainian citizens.
Earlier there were reports of continuous machine gun fire in the area around Kiev's Victory Square, the railway station, and bohdan Khmelnytsky Street.
Office of the President of Ukraine:
Tonight will decide the process of the Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
On February 26, local time, Mikhailo Podolyak, adviser to the director of the office of the President of Ukraine, said at a press conference that tonight (26th) will decide the negotiation process, in this process, the position will be decided by Ukraine.
Ukrainian Military Command:
Cruise missiles fired from the Black Sea toward Ukraine were detected
British Sky News reported on February 26 that the Ukrainian military command said it detected cruise missiles fired from the Black Sea toward Ukraine. The Ukrainian military also said there had been airstrikes on cities such as Sumy, Poltava and Mariupol.
29,000 Ukrainian refugees poured into Poland
According to the latest news released by the Polish intelligence department on the morning of the 25th, 29,000 people poured into Poland from Ukraine in the past 24 hours, and as the war continues, this number will certainly increase, but it is not yet possible to predict the future refugee scale. The Polish Government is currently establishing specialized refugee resettlement centres in the border areas of Lublin and Carpathian voivodeships bordering Ukraine.
About 3,500 Russian soldiers were killed
Ukrainian Newspaper Pravda reported on February 26 that Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, said that more than 3,500 Russian troops have been killed and nearly 200 have been captured. At present, the Russian side has not responded to this.
Zelenskiy sends a selfie:
Supplies for allies are on the way
On February 26, local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy recorded a video: "There is a lot of false news that I have made our army lay down its weapons, I am here (Kiev), and our army will not lay down its weapons, we will fight for our country." ”
China
China appealed to the Security Council
Defuse a crisis without adding fuel to the fire
Zhang Jun, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said in an explanatory statement after the Security Council voted on the Ukraine issue that China is deeply concerned about the latest developments in the situation in Ukraine, and that the development of the situation to this point is something that the Chinese side 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 said 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.
The Chinese Embassy reminds:
Don't arbitrarily identify yourself and display signs that are identifiable
The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine would like to remind the compatriots that in the current special period of the security situation in Ukraine, we must attach great importance to getting along with the Ukrainian people in friendship, avoid disputes over specific issues, and strive to solve problems through friendly means. Try not to go out and stay away from military installations, military personnel and gun owners to reduce security risks. Do not photograph ongoing firefights and people, and do not take pictures without the consent of the other party. Don't show your identity and display identifying signs.
In addition, beware of all kinds of fraudulent propaganda related to taking charter flights, high salaries to join mercenaries, etc., and all matters related to the evacuation of our citizens back to China shall be subject to the notice issued by the Embassy.
UN
The Secretary-General of the United Nations appointed the Coordinator of the Ukraine Crisis
On February 25, local time, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a speech on the situation in Ukraine. Guterres announced that he had appointed Amin Ahwad as the U.N. Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine, and that Amin would lead the coordination of all U.N. efforts on both sides of the line of contact, including the U.N.'s humanitarian work.
Guterres called for all parties involved in this conflict to respect international humanitarian law and guarantee the safety and freedom of movement of United Nations staff and other humanitarian workers.
European and American countries
Biden signed the memorandum
Emergency military assistance to Ukraine
On the occasion of Russia's special military operations in Ukraine, the US Capitol Hill newspaper reported on February 25 that the United States sent six F-35 fighter jets to the Black Sea and Baltic Sea regions to support NATO's defense capabilities.
According to the latest news from CCTV News, on February 25, local time, the US White House released news that US President Biden has signed a memorandum to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
The United States, Britain and other 28 countries will provide weapons and medicines to Ukraine
British Sky News reported on February 26 that more aid, including weapons, will be sent to Ukraine.
A total of 28 countries, including Britain, other European countries and the United States, have reportedly agreed to provide Ukraine with more weapons, medical supplies and other military assistance. Donor countries include countries that are not part of NATO. It is reported that the British Defense Secretary Wallace organized a donation meeting for military aid on Friday night, which was held in a virtual manner, and all participating countries agreed to donate.
Military assistance will include lethal weapons such as ammunition, anti-tank weapons and anti-aircraft weapons, as well as other aid such as medical supplies. It is reported that even if the Ukrainian army fights the Russian army on multiple fronts, this assistance can reach them.
Source: Oriental Network Integrated CCTV News, Xinhua News Agency, China News Network, etc
Video: Kong Wenlong
Edit: Yuzu
Reviewer: Qian Chengcan