Russia vs ukraine latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the situation between Russia and Ukraine:
Latest Developments:
- On February 21, 2023, the Ukrainian military reported that Russian forces had launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, killing at least 10 Ukrainian soldiers.
- On February 20, 2023, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it had conducted a series of missile strikes on Ukrainian military targets, including a missile defense system and a radar station.
- On February 19, 2023, the Ukrainian government reported that Russian forces had launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Kherson region, killing at least 5 Ukrainian soldiers.
- On February 18, 2023, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called for an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the conflict was causing "untold suffering" for civilians.
Background:
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea, a peninsula in Ukraine. Since then, Russian-backed separatists have been fighting Ukrainian government forces in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, known as the Donbas region.
International Response:
The international community has imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine. The United States, European Union, and other countries have also provided military aid to Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russian aggression.
Humanitarian Crisis:
The conflict has caused a significant humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, with millions of people displaced and many more struggling to access basic necessities like food, water, and healthcare.
Recent Escalation:
In recent weeks, the situation has escalated, with both sides reporting increased violence and casualties. The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces have launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions, while the Russian military has reported that Ukrainian forces have launched attacks on Russian positions.
International Diplomacy:
International diplomacy efforts have been ongoing to try to resolve the conflict. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has been involved in efforts to broker a ceasefire, while the United States and European Union have been pushing for a diplomatic solution.
Recent Statements:
- On February 20, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine was ready to negotiate with Russia, but only if Russia agreed to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory.
- On February 19, 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would not negotiate with Ukraine until it had achieved its goals in the conflict.
- On February 18, 2023, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States was committed to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Sources:
- BBC News
- Al Jazeera
- Reuters
- The New York Times
- The Washington Post
- Ukrainian government
- Russian government