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Russian kill squads sent to Ukraine and ordered to 'hunt' government officials

Ukrainian resistance fighters have killed over 1,000 Russian soldiers as they defend their country but it is thought Putin’s specialist Chechen death squads are already inside Kyiv.

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Thousands of Ukrainians sign up to fight for their country as Russian invasion continues

Long lines of Ukrainians ready for battle, a father saying goodbye to his daughter, civilians donating blood to wounded soldiers … These are the images on social media as thousands of civilians in Ukraine mobilise to protect their country from the Russian invasion. Early on Friday morning, President Volodymyr Zelensky…

France 24 · Feb 25, 2022

Mid-Day Market Update: U.S. Stocks Extend Gains; Dow Jumps 700 Points

U.S. stocks extended gains midway through trading on Friday. Russian forces have advanced to the outskirts of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Saboteurs are already in the city, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022

Johnson considers sanctions on Putin’s ‘inner circle’ as air strikes hit Kyiv

The Prime Minister discussed fresh measures with allies on Friday.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

White House confirms plans for direct sanctions on Putin and Lavrov – as it happened

Psaki confirms sanctions on Russian president and foreign minister – follow all the latest news

The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2022

EU, US, UK and Canada announce sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin and Sergei Lavrov

Move is largely symbolic but part of attempt to highlight resolve to stand up to Russia over Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

Russian troops bearing down on Kyiv

Gunfire and explosions are being heard closer to the government quarter

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

Russian troops tighten net around Kyiv as Ukraine fighting rages

KHARKIV, Ukraine — As Russian troops closed in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday in Europe’s largest ground conflict since World War II, leaders of the besieged nation urged their citizens to fight back.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Russian forces close in on Kyiv as fighting rages throughout Ukraine

KHARKIV, Ukraine — Russian troops appeared to be closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday as fighting continued throughout a country under increasing threat of being completely overrun by invading forces.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Street battles break out in Kyiv

Russian forces closed in on Ukraine’s capital and its embattled leadership on Friday as President Vladimir Putin shrugged off a barrage of sanctions imposed by the US and Europe and pressed deeper with his invasion.

Bangkok Post · Feb 25, 2022