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No end in sight for war in Ukraine one year after Russia's invasion

The war in Ukraine entered its second year on Friday as fighting continues. The United Nations voted to demand Russia withdraw its forces, and G7 leaders are set to coordinate on more help for Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2023

China Urges Russia, Ukraine to Hold Talks, Warns against Using Nuclear Weapons

China called on Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict. Beijing's foreign ministry made the comments in a document on the "political settlement" of the crisis, timed to coincide with the one-year…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Friday briefing: Ukraine’s allies are settling in for the long haul as the war enters its second year

In today’s newsletter: A key vote at the United Nations general assembly illustrates how backroom diplomacy has shaped the war on the ground

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

Western leaders give cool response to China’s plan for Ukraine peace talks

Nato secretary general says Beijing ‘does not have much credibility’ because of failure to condemn Russia’s invasion

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023

G20 tussles over Ukraine war as West steps up sanctions

Finance leaders of the world's top economies sought on Friday to bridge differences over how to deal with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine a year ago, as the West stepped up sanctions against Moscow.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

Russia sends Soyuz rescue ship to International Space Station

Soyuz MS-23 will transport Russian cosmonauts Dmitry Petelin, Sergei Prokopyev and NASA’s Frank Rubio back to Earth.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023

Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks one-year anniversary of invasion

Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives and Europe's security. Read FRANCE 24's live blog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Feb 24, 2023

Ukraine war news – live: Putin will be defeated this year, Zelensky says on anniversary

One minute silence to be held at 11am on Friday to mark a year of catastrophic loss following Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

I fled Russia's bombs, now I'm celebrating Ukraine's spirit in Liverpool

Veronika Yasynska was woken by three powerful blasts a year ago, she is now helping to promote Eurovision in her new home in Liverpool

Liverpool Echo · Feb 24, 2023

The life and death of Denys Tkach, the first Ukrainian soldier to die in Russian invasion

Story of 36-year-old staff sergeant, who died on day of invasion, highlights pain and misery that has been felt across Ukraine in the last 12 months

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023