Germany sends weapons for fighting tonight Germany to send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine. Previously the Germans had sent 5000 helmets…
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Ukraine is a country in eastern Europe, it is the second largest country in Europe after Russia which borders it to the east and north-east. Ukraine shares borders with Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the West; Romania and Moldova to the south and has a coastline along the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea.
The official language spoken is Ukrainian and the capital is Kyiv.
Ukraine is one of the poorest countries in Europe and suffers from widespread corruption.
President Zlelenksy is alive and fighting As Russian missiles bombarded Kyiv, President Zelensky was radio silent. But he emerged a few minutes ago with one…
Attack on Kyiv army base repelled, Ukraine military says The attack on Kyiv army base in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv by the Russian troops was…
In Pictures Day 2 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine I will not move – Let Putin come! ‘Weather the storm tonight’ – Zelensky Ukrainian…
Battle for Kyiv underway In the capital, a large explosion has been heard near Maidan Square and multiple explosions have been reported in the Troieshchyna…
Putin live speech Putin addresses Ukrainian troops directly Putin live speech starts with an update on the invasion, ‘Russia is dominating’ The Russian president is…
Russia has banned British airlines from landing at Russian airpots and crossing its airspace, says the Russian civil aviation regulator.
Redrawing map of Europe in blood says the Daily Express headline, its front page features an image of a bloodied woman.
The Metro says Labour MP Chris Bryant has questioned whether Roman Abramovich can continue to own Chelsea Football Club and called for the seizure of his assets as part of sanctions against Russia.
The Guardian says The four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel has issued a strident call for Formula One to abandon this season’s scheduled race in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
The Metro says Russian missile strikes on Ukraine have continued through the night, including on the capital Kyiv.
The Independent says Former US President Donald Trump appeared to be under the impression that the US had invaded Ukraine during an exchange with Fox News host Laura Ingraham.
The Guardian says The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country’s hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure.
Euronews says Kyiv was under “horrific” fire on Friday as Russian troops edged closer to the Ukrainian capital on their second day of an invasion described as a “brutal act of war” by the West.
In Pictures: Russia invades Ukraine – forces launching a major military assault on the country from the north, south and east.
The Metro says The roads out of Kyiv have filled with cars as families attempt to get to safer territory following the start of the Russian invasion.
The Guardian says Boris Johnson has pledged that the UK and its allies will respond “decisively” to Russia’s attack on Ukraine – as he prepares a COBRA meeting.
Euronews says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday morning declared martial law and says Russia has launched strikes against border and military infrastructure.
BBC News says Russian forces have launched a major military assault in Ukraine, with reports of explosions near major cities across the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a “military operation” in Ukraine and laid a stark warning to other EU countries. ‘If any country interferes with Russia’s…
‘Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in Ukraine Explosions’ have been reported across Ukraine as Russia orders special operation in…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Ukraine separatists ask for Russian military for help.
Breaking News – Ukraine to declare a state of emergency as tensions with Russia have escalated.
The Metro says The Ukrainian military said one soldier has been killed and six wounded in shelling by pro-Russian separatists.
The Guardian says If Russian forces try to take new territory in Ukraine, they will face an army that is far smaller and less well equipped than their own but hardened by eight years of fighting.