US to Provide Additional $350 million For Military Assistance to Ukraine
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, 26 February, spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking political support against Russia at the UNSC. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Department of Defense will provide an additional $350 million in immediate military assistance to Ukraine
Earlier, Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that condemned its attack on Ukraine and demanded the immediate withdrawal of its troops.
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Fighting Intensifies Around Kyiv
As Russian forces surround Kyiv, journalists and locals report heavy artillery in parts of the city.
Russia Threatens Finland, Sweden Over Potential NATO Membership
Earlier on 25 February, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova threatened Finland and Sweden with “military and political consequences” if they attempted to become NATO members.
Don't Move to Border Without Intimation from Officials: Indian Embassy in Ukraine
The Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued an advisory asking citizens to not move to any of the border posts without prior coordination with Indian officials at the border posts and Embassy.
"The situation at various border checkpoints is sensitive and the Embassy is working continuously with our Embassies in our neighbouring countries for coordinated evacuation of our citizens. Embassy is finding it increasingly difficult to help the crossing of those Indian nationals who reach border checkpoints without prior Intimation," read the circular.
Ukraine Forces 'Repulse' Russian Attack on Main Kyiv Avenue
Russia attacked one of Ukraine’s main military units on Victoria Avenue in Kyiv, reported AFP, quoting the Ukrainian Army, which confirmed the same on its verified Facebook page.
'Heavy Fighting Underway in Vasylkiv, Near Kyiv': Ukraine Army
In a first account of its fight against Russian forces, the Ukrainian military stated that it has destroyed two enemy targets in the joint forces operation by the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system.
According to a post by Ukraine military official Facebook page, early on Saturday, a Russian helicopter and Su-25 attack aircraft was destroyed. Another Su-25, heading in the directory Vinnytsia in West Ukraine was already destroyed by a Su-27 pilot.
"Heavy fighting is currently underway in the town of Vasylkiv in the Kyiv region, where the occupiers are trying to land an airborne force. Active fighting is taking place on the streets of Kyiv. Everywhere the enemy gets a decent rebuff and incurs losses... Let's win together!" read the post.
Biden Administration Seeks $6.4 Billion from US Congress for Ukraine, Allies
The Biden administration, according a AP report, has asked the US Congress to approve $6.4 billion for an initial US response in Ukraine for military and humanitarian purposes.
According to the report, the largest portions of the amount would be for the Defense and State departments and for the US Agency for International Development. The amount provides an early look of the amount US taxpayers will bear due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
In Photos: Ukraine Ground Reality
A body of woman, killed during shelling from Ukrainian forces, lies under debris of a damaged house in Donetsk, in the territory controlled by pro-Russian militants, eastern Ukraine on 25 February.
A family sit in the Kyiv subway, using it as a bomb shelter in Kyiv, Ukraine
Kyiv : Ukrainian soldiers take position on a bridge inside the city of Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukrainian firefighters look at fragments of a downed aircraft seen in in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Natali Sevriukova reacts next to her house following a rocket attack the city of Kyiv
Smoke rises from an air defence base in the aftermath of an apparent Russian strike in Mariupol, Ukraine.
People take shelter at a building basement while the sirens sound announcing new attacks in the city of Kyiv.
A man inspects the damage at a building following a rocket attack on the city of Kyiv, Ukraine.
Air India Evacuation Flight Lands in Bucharest
Air India flight from Mumbai landed in Bucharest, to bring back Indians from Ukraine who crossed border into Romania, reported ANI. According to the Indian Embassy in Ukraine, more than 470 students were evacuated from Ukraine via the Romanian land border on Friday, 25 February.
Russian Tennis Player Writes 'No War Please' On Camera Lens After Match
Russian tennis player Andrey Rublev made a strong statement against Russia's war with Ukraine. Rublev competed in the Dubai Championships and defeated Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, advancing to the finals. And after the match was over, he approached a television camera to write "no war please" across the lens.
Satellite Image Show Russian Helicopters, Vehicles Assembling in Belarus
This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows helicopters and vehicles at Bolshoi Bokov airfield in Belarus. Russian troops are bearing down on Ukraine's capital Kyiv with gunfire and explosions resonating ever closer to the government quarter.
Helicopters and vehicles at Bolshoi Bokov airfield in Belarus.
Russian Missiles Hit Residential Apartment Building in Kyiv
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs on Saturday posted a photo of resident apartment building in Kyiv which was purportedly hit by a missile attack.
France Sends Weapons to Ukraine
Weapons and equipment from France are en route to Ukraine. In tweet, Ukrainian President Zelensky said, "The anti-war coalition is working!"
Residential Building in Kyiv Hit by Missiles
Videos and images are emerging of a residential apartment building near Kyiv's Zhuliany airport that was struck by a missile earlier today.
As per reports, several floors were blasted in the building however, the number of casualties is unknown.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Calls for Total Isolation of Russia
Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has called for a total isolation of Russia, including an oil embargo.
“I demand the world: fully isolate Russia, expel ambassadors, oil embargo, ruin its economy,” Kuleba wrote on Twitter.
Flight Evacuation Flight with 219 Indian's Departs Romania
Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar announced that the first flight to Mumbai with 219 Indian nationals has taken off from Romania.
'EU Chooses Ukraine': President Zelensky
In a Twitter post, President Zelensky said that he spoke with Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commission President regarding "effective assistance" to Ukraine.
Russian Forces Now 30-km From Centre of Kyiv: UK
"Russian forces have continued their advance on Kyiv with the bulk of their forces now 30-km from centre of the city. Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to put up staunch resistance across the country," the UK Ministry of Defence said, in a statement.
Newborns Moved to Makeshift Bomb Shelter
A video has surfaced showing newborn babies after they were moved to a makeshift bomb shelter from a neonatal intensive care unit at a children's hospital in Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.
Dr Denis Surkov, chief of the neonatal unit at Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Children's Clinic hospital, said in a statement: 'This is our reality.'
Zelenkskyy Urges Germany, Hungary to Cut Russia From SWIFT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Germany, Hungary to support cutting Russia from SWIFT banking system, reported news agency AFP.
Indian Embassy in Slovakia Issues Advisory
The Embassy of India in Slovakia issues advisory for Indians to be evacuated through the Uzhhorod-Vysne Nemecke border.
'Stop Aggressor Together': Ukraine Prez to PM Modi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyyy on Saturday, 26 February, spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking political support against Russia at the UNSC.
US to Provide Additional $350 Mn to Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Department of Defense will provide an additional $350 million in immediate military assistance to Ukraine to help defend itself from Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war, reported news agency ANI.
India's First Evacuation Flight With 219 Passengers Lands in Mumbai
The first evacuation flight carrying 219 passengers from Ukraine landed in Mumbai around 8:00 pm on Saturday, 26 February.
The plane had taken off from the Romanian capital Bucharest earlier today.