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Russia 'pretend' sanctions spark claims of 'disgrace' as Ukraine demands tougher action

Former EU chief Donald Tusk said countries like Germany had 'disgraced themselves' after Britain, the US and EU all announced sanctions on Russia - but failed to ban Moscow from using the SWIFT bank system

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Sean Penn Visits Ukraine to Make Documentary on Russian Invasion

US actor and director Sean Penn is in Kyiv making a documentary about Russia's invasion, the Ukrainian president's office said Thursday. The double Oscar-winner was photographed attending a government press conference in Kyiv, and could be seen meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in a video posted to the Ukrainian president's official…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

Kyiv citizens told to make Molotov cocktails and 'neutralise the occupier'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said claims civilians were not being targeted is a "lie" as missiles destroyed homes overnight as the Russian invasion moved into its second day

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine demands tougher sanctions against Russia as rocket strikes hit Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelensky shared a call with Boris Johnson after fighting closed in on the capital city.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine president: We have been left to fight alone against Russia

Ukraine’s president has slammed western allies and said his country had been “left alone” to defend itself against Russian forces.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russian actions show sanctions not enough

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that continued Russian aggression against his country showed that sanctions imposed on Moscow by the West were not enough.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine’s President Vows to Stay Put as Russian Invaders Approach

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian invaders advancing toward the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two. Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea on Thursday following a declaration of war by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine’s Capital under Threat as Russia Presses Invasion

Russia pressed its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital Friday after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order. Explosions sounded before dawn in Kyiv and gunfire…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

Russia presses invasion to outskirts of Ukrainian capital

The Russian military is pressing its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Ukraine leader pledges to stay put as Russia troops approach Kyiv

Zelenskyy says he is Moscow’s ‘number one target’ as Russian forces seize Chernobyl plant and advance on capital Kyiv.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022