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Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:53:01 GMT
'Our fighting spirit is 120 percent': Ukrainian troops determined as Russian forces approach Kyiv
As the war rages on in Kharkiv and in other regions of Ukraine, the fighting is expected to intensify in the capital. Ukrainian soldiers remain stoic and determined to defend their country. FRANCE 24's chief foreign editor Rob Parsons reports fr...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:41:25 GMT
Russia invades Ukraine: Zelensky President thrust into hero figure
The war in his homeland, and his resistance to Putin has turned the 44 years old leader Volodymyr Zelensky into a new hero for Ukrainians.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:36:51 GMT
War in Ukraine: 'Situation more and more complicated' in Polish border
Refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine poured across its western borders, with more than 100,000 reaching Poland so far, many making the final stretch of their journeys to safety on foot. In Poland's border, FRANCE 24's Magdalena Chodownik wi...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:28:16 GMT
Ukraine: Massive blood donations as fighting continues
Ukrainian are making a huge effort to gather blood donations as Russia continue to attack the country. FRANCE 24's Catherine Norris-Trent report.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:26:21 GMT
Western allies to expel key Russian banks from global system
The SWIFT international payments system said on Saturday it was preparing to implement Western nations' new measures targeting certain Russian banks in coming days. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg has the latest.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:14:06 GMT
Zelensky says night was 'brutal', Russia striking residential areas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Moscow was bombarding residential areas in Ukraine as its invading forces sought to push deeper into the pro-Western country. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg has the latest.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 09:08:11 GMT
War in Ukraine: Kyiv remains Ukrainian, blasts heard, curfew extended
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Moscow was bombarding residential areas in Ukraine as its invading forces sought to push deeper into the pro-Western country. For the moment, Kyiv remains Ukrainian, but President Zelensky says...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:43:43 GMT
Zelensky ready to talk with Russia, but not in Belarus
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday Ukraine was willing to hold talks with Russia, but rejected convening them in neighbouring Belarus as it was being used as a launchpad for Moscow's invasion. FRANCE 24's international affairs editor Armen Geo...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:11:38 GMT
US, UK, Europe, Canada to block Russian access to SWIFT
The United States, Britain, Europe and Canada on Saturday moved to block Russia's access to the SWIFT international payment system as part of another round of sanctions against Moscow as it continues its assault against Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Internat...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:11:08 GMT
Refugees flee Ukraine across EU borders as Russia renews assault
Refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine poured across its western borders on the third day of fighting on Saturday, with more than 100,000 reaching Poland so far, many making the final stretch of their journeys to safety on foot.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 08:04:20 GMT
Russian delegation ready for talks with Ukraine in Belarus
A Russian delegation has arrived in Belarus for talks with Ukraine, a Kremlin spokesperson was quoted by the Ifax news agency as saying on Sunday, the first negotiations since Russia started its invasion on Feb. 24. Professor of Global Communication...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:58:49 GMT
Russian troops enter Ukraine's second city, fighting under way
Russian troops have entered Ukraine's second city Kharkiv and fighting was under way on Sunday, the head of the regional administration said on the fourth day of Moscow's invasion of the pro-Western country. FRANCE 24's Senior Reporter Catherine Nor...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:58:13 GMT
Cummins comforted by high security as Australia land in Pakistan
Australia flew into Pakistan to be greeted by high-level security normally reserved for heads of state, with hundreds of armed police guarding the airport and the route to the team hotel in Islamabad. "It's comforting. We are really lucky to be sur...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:20:12 GMT
Pakistan-Afghan border reopens days after deadly clash
Since the Taliban returned to power last year border tensions between the neighbours have risen, with Pakistan alleging militant groups were planning attacks from Afghan soil. The Taliban deny harbouring Pakistani militants, but are also infuriated...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 07:16:21 GMT
Worldwide protests take place in solidarity with Ukraine
Pro-Ukraine demonstrations erupted across the world on Saturday, as thousands took to the streets from London to New York to Tehran to denounce Russia's assault on its neighbour.



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