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Ukrainians celebrate ‘Unity Day’ as Nato warns no signs of Russian de-escalation

President Zelensky is urging citizens to show off their patriotism amid reports of imminent conflict

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

No Russian withdrawal yet, Ukraine's Zelenskiy says - BBC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he does not yet see any Russian troop withdrawal from positions near to the Ukrainian border, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

‘We Fear No One:’ Ukrainians Raise Flags to Defy Russia Invasion Fear

Ukrainians raised national flags and played the country's anthem on Wednesday to show unity against fears of a Russian invasion that Western powers have said could be imminent. The yellow and blue banner fluttered outside schools, hospitals and many shops to mark "Unity Day," a holiday President Volodymyr Zelenskiy created…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022

Ukraine president jokes 'tomorrow will be day of attack' - same day US officials predict

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Wednesday will be a day of unity with flag waving and national anthem sung in unison in tongue-in-cheek response to reports that Russia is set to attack

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022

Japan offers Ukraine $100 million in loans in show of support

Japan is ready to extend at least $100 million in emergency loans to Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, the Japanese government said in a summary of their phone call.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2022

Germany’s Olaf Scholz heads to Moscow as diplomacy ramps up over Ukraine crisis

Scholz will say the West is prepared to discuss Russia’s security concerns while also warning of sanctions

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Markets calmer after Zelensky's invasion joke spooks investors

Stock markets returned to calmer trading on Tuesday after a volatile day on Monday, when investors were spooked by a joke made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about an imminent Russian invasion. His spokesman later clarified that the comments were "ironic". Oil prices, meanwhile, remain close to their highest level…

France 24 · Feb 15, 2022

Ukraine President Calls for ‘Day of Unity’ for Feb. 16, Day Some Believe Russia Could Invade

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday called on the country's people to fly flags and sing the national anthem in unison on Feb. 16, a date that some Western media say Russian could invade. Ukrainian government officials stressed that Zelenskiy was not predicting an attack on Wednesday, but responding skeptically…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: Renewed calls for de-escalation

Ukraine-Russia crisis news from February 15: Putin says Russia ready for talks on confidence-building measures.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2022

Ukraine's comic-turned-president finds Russia showdown a deadly serious matter

KYIV, Ukraine — For years, Volodymyr Zelensky was best-known among his fellow Ukrainians for cracking them up. A comedy sketch artist, he starred in the hit sitcom "Servant of the People," about a history teacher who somehow gets elected president on the strength of a viral video of him ranting…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 14, 2022