【Editor's Note】This article is reproduced from Xinhua News Agency.
Since Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order announcing the recognition of the two "republics" in eastern Ukraine, the situation in Ukraine has aroused great concern in the international community. The following is the timeline of important nodes up to now:
- Putin signs order declaring recognition of two "republics" in eastern Ukraine
Russian President Putin signed an order on the evening of the 21st to recognize the "Donetsk People's Republic" and the "Luhansk People's Republic" in eastern Ukraine.
- The President of Ukraine accused Russia of violating Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity
The Ukrainian presidential website issued a statement in the early morning of the 22nd, saying that Ukrainian President Zelenskiy condemned Russia's recognition of the two "republics" in eastern Ukraine, believing that russia's decision was a violation of Ukraine's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, undermining peace efforts and the existing mode of negotiation.
- The United Nations calls on all parties to resolve the problem of eastern Ukraine peacefully through diplomatic efforts
- Foreign Ministry's response to questions on the situation in Ukraine: calls for easing the situation through dialogue and negotiation
- The United States, Europe, Britain, and Japan announced sanctions against Russia
Following the signing of an order by Russian President Putin on the evening of the 21st to recognize the "Donetsk People's Republic" and the "Luhansk People's Republic" in eastern Ukraine, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Japan have successively announced sanctions against Russia.
- Us-Russia Foreign Ministers' Meeting Cancelled Ukrainian Foreign Minister's visit to the United States to seek support
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on the 22nd that he had cancelled the meeting scheduled for the 24th with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov because the United States regarded Russia's latest move as "beginning to invade" Ukraine. On the same day, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Demitro Kureba visited the United States and sought continued support from the United States in the military and economic fields.
- Russia decided to launch a special military operation in the Donbass region
Russian President Putin made a televised speech in the early morning of the 24th, saying that he decided to launch a special military operation in the Donbass region.
- Russian Ministry of Defense: Ukraine's military infrastructure is being hit by high-precision weapons
TASS quoted the Russian Ministry of Defense as reporting on the 24th that the Russian armed forces will not shell or air raid Ukrainian cities, and the military infrastructure of Ukraine is being hit by high-precision weapons, and the action will not threaten civilians.
- The UN Secretary-General has called on Russia to immediately cease the conflict
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. Xinhua News Agency/Midland
- President of Ukraine: All of Ukraine enters a wartime state The Ukrainian parliament approves the implementation of a wartime state throughout Ukraine
According to Ukrainian Interfax news, the Dorsal Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine voted on the 24th to pass the presidential decree on the implementation of the wartime state throughout Ukraine.
This is a street scene of Kiev, Ukraine, taken on February 24. Xinhua News Agency/Midland
- The President of Ukraine announced that Ukraine has severed diplomatic relations with Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said at a news conference on the 24th that Ukraine has severed diplomatic relations with Russia. Details >>
Vehicles pass by independence square in Kiev, Ukraine, on February 24. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Dongxu
- NATO and the United States have said they will not send troops into Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg said on the 24th that NATO has no intention of sending troops to Ukraine, but has launched an alliance defense plan and urged Russia to immediately stop military operations in Ukraine. US White House press secretary Psaki reiterated on the 23rd that the United States will not fight with Russia and will not deploy troops to Ukraine.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg said on the 24th that NATO has no intention of sending troops to Ukraine, but has launched an alliance defense plan and urged Russia to immediately stop military operations in Ukraine. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zheng Huansong
- Ukrainian official: The Ukrainian army has lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear facility
Podoriak, an adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine, posted on social media on the 24th that the Ukrainian army has lost control of the Chernobyl nuclear facility.
- Russian Ministry of Defense: It has paralyzed the Ukrainian air base and air defense system
According to Agence France-Presse Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said on the 24th that Russia has destroyed the Ukrainian military's air base and air defense system.
- Biden announced a new round of economic sanctions against Russia
US President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the White House on the 24th on the situation in Ukraine, announcing a new round of economic sanctions against Russia and increasing military deployments to Europe.
- The President of Ukraine issued a national military mobilization order
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy issued a video speech in the early morning of the 25th, saying that Ukraine is fighting alone, and 137 people have been killed and 316 others have been injured. Previously, he issued a 90-day national military mobilization order.
- The President of the General Assembly called on Russia and Ukraine to resolve their disputes through dialogue
Shaheed, president of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, issued a statement on the situation in Ukraine on the 24th, calling on the Russian and Ukrainian armies to immediately stop the exchange of fire and resolve the dispute through dialogue.
- Chinese Foreign Ministry: China advocates that the Cold War mentality should be completely abandoned
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on February 25 that China has always decided its position and policies according to the merits of the matter itself, and has always stood on the side of peace and justice.
- Ukraine's president has called on Russia to negotiate a halt to military action
- The Russian Defense Ministry said it had taken control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant area
- Russian Presidential Press Secretary: Putin plans to send a delegation to Minsk to negotiate with the Ukrainian side
According to the Russian News Agency reported on the 25th, the Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said on the same day that Russian President Putin was ready to send a delegation to Minsk, the capital of Belarus, to negotiate with the Ukrainian side. The Russian delegation will include representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Kremlin.
- Russian Defense Ministry: Russian forces have completed the blockade of the Ukrainian capital from the west
The website of the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a notice on the 25th that the Russian army has completed the blockade of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, from the west. detailed
People take a ride on the streets of Kiev, Ukraine, preparing to leave Kiev on Feb. 25. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Jinbo
- Wang Yi elaborated on China's five-point position on the current Ukrainian issue
On February 25, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with British Foreign Secretary Tras, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrelli and French presidential adviser Boehner at the invitation of an appointment, focusing on an in-depth exchange of views on the situation in Ukraine.
- The Council of Europe decided to suspend The representation of Russia
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.
- Press Secretary of the President of Ukraine: The two 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.
- The UN Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution on the situation in Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution on the current situation in Ukraine on the 25th. The draft, submitted to the Security Council by the United States and Albania, consists mainly of "condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine."
On 25 February, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Vasily Nebendja (formerly center), Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations, voted veto on the draft resolution. The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution on the current situation in Ukraine on the 25th. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xie Yi
- The Secretary-General of the United Nations appointed the Coordinator of the Ukraine Crisis
United Nations Secretary-General Guterres appointed Amin Awad from Sudan as Assistant Secretary-General on the 25th as the United Nations Ukraine Crisis Coordinator.