Ukraine and russia news
Here are the latest news updates on Ukraine and Russia:
Ukraine News
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of planning to launch a large-scale military operation in eastern Ukraine, according to a statement released by his office. (Source: Reuters)
- The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian-backed separatists have launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region, killing one soldier and wounding several others. (Source: AP News)
- Ukraine's government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the country's defense sector. (Source: Kyiv Post)
Russia News
- Russia has announced that it will hold large-scale military exercises in the western part of the country, near the border with Ukraine and Belarus. (Source: TASS)
- The Russian government has accused Ukraine of planning to launch a military operation against Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry. (Source: RT News)
- Russia's President Vladimir Putin has met with the leaders of Belarus and Kazakhstan to discuss regional security issues and economic cooperation. (Source: Interfax)
International Reaction
- The United States has condemned Russia's actions in eastern Ukraine, calling on Moscow to withdraw its support for Russian-backed separatists. (Source: State Department)
- The European Union has called on Russia to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to withdraw its support for separatists in eastern Ukraine. (Source: EU External Action Service)
- NATO has expressed concern over Russia's military buildup near the border with Ukraine and has called on Moscow to engage in dialogue with Ukraine to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine. (Source: NATO)
Recent Developments
- On February 17, a Ukrainian military plane was shot down by Russian-backed separatists, killing 14 people. (Source: BBC News)
- On February 20, a ceasefire agreement was reached between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, but fighting has continued to erupt in some areas. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- On February 22, Russia's President Putin met with the leaders of Belarus and Kazakhstan to discuss regional security issues and economic cooperation. (Source: Interfax)
Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date. For the latest news and updates, I recommend checking reputable news sources such as BBC News, Al Jazeera, and Reuters.