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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the independence of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk Folks's Republics Monday, calling it a "lengthy overdue choice." Putin then ordered Russian troops into the 2 areas.
  • President Joe Biden introduced a brand new spherical of sanctions towards Russia Tuesday, together with blocking two massive Russian monetary establishments and chopping the Russian authorities off from Western financing.
  • A number of ambassadors at a United Nations Safety Council on Monday slammed Putin's decree to ship Russian troops to separatist areas. Putin referred to as them "peacekeepers." A picture Tuesday confirmed a buildup of Russian troops in Belarus, about 12 miles from the Ukrainian border.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation in a single day Tuesday, saying Ukraine is "not afraid of anybody or something."

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Map of Ukraine's territorial disputes
The map supplied by Getty reveals the areas of dispute in Ukraine. Moscow has acknowledged the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk individuals's republics. Getty
12 hr in the past 22:18 PM EST

Canadian 'Deadly Navy Help' Arrives in Ukraine

Canadian Minister of Nationwide Protection Anita Anand mentioned a second plane full of "deadly army help" was delivered to Ukraine Tuesday.

"Immediately, our Canadian Armed Forces made a second supply of deadly army help to help our Ukrainian companions," Anand wrote. "Russia's additional invasion of a sovereign state is totally unacceptable, and we are going to proceed to face by Ukraine because the nation defends its sovereignty and independence."

The primary plane supply arrived over the weekend carrying machine weapons, surveillance gear and rifles.

"We acquired army help within the type of rifles, machine weapons with optical sights, evening imaginative and prescient & surveillance units & army tools. Thanks for this essential & well timed choice," Ukraine Minister of Protection Oleksiy Reznikov mentioned on Twitter.

Canada has been very vocal about its help and long-standing relationship with Ukraine.

12 hr in the past 21:45 PM EST

Japan, Australia be part of U.S. in Russia sanctions

Japan and Australia are the newest nations to impose sanctions towards Russia.

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison introduced instant sanctions on Russia in areas together with transport, oil, and telecommunications.

"Australians will all the time stand as much as bullies, and we might be standing as much as Russia," mentioned Morrison at a information convention.

Morrison additionally mentioned Australia would initially impose journey bans and focused monetary sanctions on eight members of the Safety Council of the Russian Federation.

"Our actions right now are supported by the Nationwide Safety Committee and guarantee we're in lockstep with the USA and the UK within the sanctions they're imposing upon Russia and different areas," Morrison mentioned.

Japan additionally introduced sanctions towards Russia.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio made the announcement saying that nation will droop the issuance of visas and freeze the belongings of sure Russian people, in response to the Japan Instances. Kishida additionally mentioned a commerce ban might be imposed.

13 hr in the past 20:54 PM EST

Russia Makes Development on Ukraine's Belarusian Entrance

Satellite tv for pc photos over the previous 24 hours present new deployments of troops, armored automobiles and different tools in Russia close to the Belarus-Ukrainian border.

Pictures have been launched by U.S.-based Maxar Applied sciences, which has been monitoring Russian army motion for weeks.

Maxar has collected new satellite tv for pc imagery over the previous 24 hours that reveals extra deployments, the positioning and motion of extra logistics and provides within the area and elevated exercise in southern Belarus and at a number of websites in western Russia close to the Ukrainian border," Maxar mentioned in a launch Tuesday.

A brand new deployment of at the very least 100 automobiles and dozens of troop tents have been noticed right now close to Mozyr in southern Belarus, an space which is lower than 25 miles north of the border with Ukraine.

In Western Russia, satellite tv for pc photos confirmed new deployments of troops and tools being established southwest of Belgorod, about 12 miles northwest of the border with Ukraine.

Maxar mentioned it additionally noticed a brand new area hospital to Russia's army garrison on the west of Belgorod. Troop tents, army automobiles and heavy tools transporters-used to move tanks and artillery—have been additionally famous.

14 hr in the past 20:05 PM EST

Ukraine Overseas Minister Says U.S. Promised Protection Weapons

Ukraine Overseas Minister Dmytro Kuleba says the U.S. promised Ukraine extra protection weapons because the menace for Russia's invasion continues.

President Biden and different U.S. representatives met with Kuleba on Tuesday to "reaffirm the USA' dedication to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the White Home mentioned in an announcement.

Kuleba thanked U.S. Protection Secretary Lloyd Austin for the "help that you simply prolonged to us by way of defensive weapons, army tools, coaching for our army," in response to the U.S. Division of Protection's transcript of the assembly.

Biden assured Kuleba the USA "would proceed offering safety help and macroeconomic help to Ukraine" whereas reiterating America's readiness to behave "swiftly and decisively" to any additional Russian aggression in the direction of Ukraine.

Austin backed Biden's sentiments and recommended Ukraine for its continued name for peace amidst Russia's aggression.

"Now, I do know that we have all heard President Putin's speech yesterday the place he threatened conflict and—and attacking the very notion of impartial Ukraine, so let's be clear: The U.S. help for Ukraine's self-defense, sovereignty and territorial integrity is unwavering," Austin mentioned.

15 hr in the past 19:11 PM EST

Congress Urges Biden to Get Authorization Earlier than Sending Troops Inside Ukraine

In a letter to the president, greater than 40 members of Congress, each Republican and Democrats, are urging Biden to obtain authorization from Congress earlier than deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine.

"We strongly urge your administration to respect the separation of powers, U.S. legislation, and Congress's constitutional conflict powers authority," the bipartisan letter reads.

"The American individuals, by their representatives in Congress, need to have a say earlier than U.S. troops are positioned in hurt's approach or the U.S. turns into concerned in yet one more overseas battle."

The bizarre bipartisan effort reveals an indication of the Russia-Ukraine battle escalating drastically.

16 hr in the past 17:52 PM EST

Blinken, Kuleba maintain joint press convention

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a joint press convention with Ukrainian Overseas Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the State Division Tuesday.

Blinken mentioned the previous 24 hours proved that Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan was to invade Ukraine all alongside.

"Now that Russia has moved towards Ukraine, so too have we moved in our robust, unified response," Blinken mentioned through the press convention.

Blinken, Lavrov assembly is off:

Blinken referred to as off Thursday's scheduled assembly with Russian Overseas Minister Sergey Lavrov.

"Now that we see the invasion is starting, it doesn't make sense to go ahead with that assembly right now," Blinken mentioned.

Blinken despatched a letter to Lavrov on Tuesday, informing him of the choice. The pair have been scheduled to satisfy Feb. 24 in Europe to debate mutual safety issues; nevertheless, the assembly was contingent upon Russia not invading Ukraine.

Tuesday, French Overseas Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian additionally referred to as off his scheduled assembly with Lavrov, set for Feb. 25 in Paris.

What's Ukraine saying?

Kuleba mentioned Ukraine and the world don't settle for Putin's recognition of the "republics" as impartial and mentioned now's the time for harsh sanctions.

"Russian aggression has introduced the world to the sting of the biggest disaster since WWII," Kuleba mentioned. "Yesterday, President Putin moved to acknowledge two items of Ukrainian land as impartial entities. Ukraine doesn't and can by no means acknowledge this absurdity."

Putin acknowledged the independence of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk Folks's Republics Monday and ordered troops to maneuver into these areas as "peacekeepers."

Kuleba referred to as the transfer an important breach of worldwide legislation, killing the Minsk agreements. He recommended diplomatic efforts led by Blinken and welcomed the sanctions introduced by Biden.

"Hit Russia's economic system now... and hit it arduous," Kuleba mentioned.

He defined Ukraine has two plans. The primary, to make use of each diplomatic instrument to discourage Russia of additional aggression. If that fails, he mentioned Ukraine will struggle for its land.

"Combat for each inch of our land and each metropolis and each village," he mentioned Tuesday.

Is diplomacy off the desk?

Blinken mentioned steps will all the time be pursued to avert "an all out assault" on all of Ukraine, together with Kyiv.

"We, our companions, stay open to diplomacy, however Moscow must show that it is severe," Blinken mentioned. "The final 24 hours, it is demonstrated simply the other."

He warned sanctions will escalate if Russia continues to escalate its aggression towards Ukraine.

Biden additionally met with Kuleba:

President Joe Biden met with Kuleba earlier Tuesday on the White Home.

Biden mentioned the U.S. would proceed to supply safety help and macroeconomic help to Ukraine, following Russia's actions Monday. Biden additionally asserted the U.S., its Allies and companions are prepared to reply "swiftly and decisively" to any additional Russian aggression.

17 hr in the past 17:17 PM EST

Home Republicans launch assertion on Ukraine invasion

Republican management within the Home of Representatives calls Russia's invasion of Ukraine "reprehensible."

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Republican Convention chairwoman, joined Home Republican Chief Kevin McCarthy, Republican Whip Steve Scalise, Home Overseas Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul, Home Armed Providers Committee Lead Republican Mike Rogers, and Home Intelligence Committee Rating Member Mike Turner in issuing an announcement.

"Vladimir Putin's choice to launch a renewed invasion of Ukraine is reprehensible."

Home Republicans additionally expressed their disapproval of President Biden's "robust discuss on Russia."

"Sadly, President Biden persistently selected appeasement, and his robust discuss on Russia was by no means adopted by robust motion. Deadly help was slow-walked, anti-air and anti-ship capabilities have been by no means instantly supplied, pre-invasion sanctions proportionate to the aggression Putin had already dedicated have been by no means imposed, and sanctions on Nord Stream 2 have been waived," the assertion mentioned.

"We stand in full solidarity with the harmless Ukrainian individuals and vow to proceed to help them as they defend themselves from Putin's unprovoked onslaught," the assertion concluded.

17 hr in the past 16:46 PM EST

Graphic compares Russian, Ukraine army forces

NATO and the United State have despatched extra troops to help japanese European allies as Russian troops stay on the Ukraine border.

As proven in a graphic from Al Jazeera, Russia's army pressure is way bigger than Ukraine's.

There may be "massive concern" amongst individuals in front-line cities in southeastern Ukraine, as "sporadic shelling" has been heard within the space all through the day, Al Jazeera reported. No evacuation plan has been put into place.

President Joe Biden mentioned Tuesday there are 150,000 troops surrounding Ukraine and in Belarus.

18 hr in the past 16:15 PM EST

Biden praises finish of Nord Stream 2

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz introduced Tuesday he has suspended the certification course of for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

The choice to cease the pure gasoline pipeline comes after Russia acknowledged separatist-held states in japanese Ukraine.

"With regard to the newest developments, we have to reassess the state of affairs additionally with regard to Nord Stream 2," Chancellor Olaf Scholz mentioned in Berlin. "It sounds very technocratic, however it's the essential administrative step in an effort to cease certification of the pipeline."

The 750-mile-long pipeline runs beneath the Baltic Seas connecting Russian and European gasoline traces through Germany. It runs parallel to the Nord Stream and would double its capability.

Whereas the pipeline is accomplished, it's not but operational. It has been awaiting approval from Germany and the European Fee.

After Russia's "severe break in worldwide legislation," Scholtz mentioned the German authorities determined to reassess the certification to "ship a transparent sign to Moscow that such actions will not stay with out penalties."

The pipeline would supply Russia a substitute for Ukraine's outdated system, decrease prices and keep away from power cutoffs from Ukraine.

Ukraine, the USA, the U.Okay, and different NATO and EU allies have lengthy opposed the $11 billion greenback pipeline.

Many argued Europe's enhance dependence on Russian gasoline may very well be weaponized by the Kremlin.

White Home Press Secretary mentioned the U.S. was in shut session with Germany and helps the choice.

"Due to Russia's actions, we have labored with Germany to make sure Nord Stream 2 won't transfer ahead," President Biden mentioned Tuesday.

European Fee (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen instructed CNN that European leaders must assess if Nord Stream 2 is "contributing or harmful for the power safety for the entire of Europe."

"The concentrate on Nord Stream 2 will enhance our [Europe's] dependence on Russia gasoline," she mentioned.

Von der Leyen refuted Russian claims that halting the pipeline would lead to greater costs and provides that Europe must diversify and put money into power independence.

18 hr in the past 15:51 PM EST

President Biden hopes diplomacy remains to be obtainable

Regardless of President Biden's analysis that Russia has began its invasion of Ukraine, the president mentioned there may be "nonetheless time to avert the worst-case situation."

Throughout a press briefing, Biden mentioned nothing in Putin's remarks point out curiosity in pursuing dialogue.

"He instantly attacked Ukraine's proper to exist; he explicitly threatened conflict except his excessive calls for have been met," Biden mentioned.

Biden added that the US and its allies stay open to a diplomatic resolution throughout a press briefing even because the White Home broadcasts its first spherical of sanctions on Russia.

"When all is claimed and accomplished, we'll choose Russia by its actions, not its phrases. And no matter Russia does subsequent, we're prepared to reply with unity, readability, and conviction," Biden mentioned.

"I am hoping diplomacy remains to be obtainable."

19 hr in the past 15:16 PM EST

How "defending freedom" will price the U.S.

President Joe Biden says steps are being taken to attenuate the affect on home gasoline costs as the USA issued a brand new spherical of sanctions towards Russia.

"Defending freedom could have a value," Biden warned throughout a press convention Tuesday. "For us as properly, and right here at dwelling. We have to be trustworthy about that."

Tuesday, Germany mentioned it should halt certification of the Nord Stream 2 gasoline pipeline, a multi-billion-dollar pure gasoline pipeline between Russia and Germany. Biden mentioned the U.S. labored with Germany to make sure the challenge "won't transfer ahead." Nonetheless, the transfer could have vast implications.

"My administration is utilizing each instrument at our disposal to guard American companies and shoppers from rising costs on the pump," Biden mentioned. "I wish to restrict the ache the American persons are feeling on the gasoline pump, that is essential to me."

Biden mentioned the U.S. will take sturdy motion to make sure the "ache" of the brand new sanctions is focused at Russia's economic system, not America's.

The U.S. is intently monitoring power provides for any disruption and executing a plan in coordination with main oil producers and shoppers towards collective funding to take care of stability of world power provides.

19 hr in the past 14:40 PM EST

U.S. to maneuver forces to guard Baltic allies

The USA will transfer extra forces and tools to japanese Europe to guard NATO allies within the Baltics.

President Biden mentioned this can be a "defensive" transfer that entails forces already in Europe.

He mentioned the U.S. has no intension of preventing with Russia, however will defend "each inch" of NATO territory.

Biden added that he believes Russia is poised to go a lot additional in its invasion of Ukraine.

"I hope we're incorrect about that," he mentioned.

Biden additionally reiterated his help for Germany's choice to cease the approval of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, guaranteeing that it'll not transfer ahead.

"We've got our subsequent transfer ready as properly," he mentioned. "Russia pays a steeper worth if takes additional motion."

19 hr in the past 14:30 PM EST

Biden broadcasts sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden mentioned Russian President Vladimir Putin's motion yesterday is "the start of a Russian invasion of Ukraine."

In response to this "flagrant violation of worldwide legislation," Biden mentioned the U.S. will concern sanctions on the Kremlin, in coordination with allies and companions.

He mentioned these sanctions will go "far past the steps we and our allies and companions applied in 2014.

The sanctions embrace blocking two of Russia's monetary establishments, chopping the Russian authorities off from western financing.

Beginning tomorrow, the U.S. can even impose sanctions on Russia's elites and members of the family.

Biden additionally promised to extend sanctions if Russia continues to escalate.

"If Russia goes additional with this invasion, we stand ready to go additional as with sanctions," he mentioned.

20 hr in the past 14:00 PM EST

UK authorities points journey alert

In a tweet Tuesday, the UK authorities suggested British nationals to depart Ukraine instantly over fears conflict may very well be imminent.

"The security and safety of British nationals in Ukraine is our prime precedence. All Brits ought to depart now through industrial routes whereas they're nonetheless obtainable," UK in Ukraine tweeted.

It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin moved to acknowledge pro-Russia breakaway republics within the east, a transfer broadly seen as a precursor to army motion.

Moscow has stationed as many as 190,000 troops on the border, and tanks have been seen inside Ukrainian territory in a single day.

20 hr in the past 13:29 PM EST

Putin requires recognition of Crimea as Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to as for worldwide recognition of Crimea as a part of Russia Tuesday, in the future after recognizing the independence of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk Folks's Republics. Putin then ordered Russian troops into the 2 areas, positioned in japanese Ukraine.

Additionally in Moscow Tuesday, Putin referred to as for an finish to Ukraine's NATO membership bid and a halt to weapons shipments there, the Related Press reviews.

Putin Military Moves
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks throughout his deal with to the nation on the Kremlin in Moscow on February 21.Alexey Nikolsky/Sputnik/AFP through Getty Pictures

Putin's recognition of separatist areas was slammed throughout Monday's United Nations Safety Council emergency assembly. U.Okay. Ambassador to the U.N. Barbara Woodward mentioned the transfer confirmed "blatant contempt" for worldwide legislation.

"Russia's selections are a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and inconsistent with the ideas of the U.N. constitution," Woodward mentioned. "In looking for to redraw borders by pressure, Russia's actions present blatant contempt for worldwide legislation."

"Putin desires the world to journey again in time, to a time earlier than the United Nations, to a time when empires dominated the world," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield mentioned. However the remainder of the world has moved ahead. It's not 1919. It's 2022."

Each ambassadors condemned Putin's choice, saying it violates the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

21 hr in the past 12:58 PM EST

WATCH: Biden speaks on Russian invasion

President Biden will present an replace on the state of affairs with Russia and Ukraine quickly.

Biden signed an Government Order Monday that can prohibit new funding, commerce and financing by the U.S. to individuals within the Donetsk and Luhansk areas of Ukraine.

Throughout his remarks right now, the president will probably deal with potential sanctions towards Russia and Germany's choice to cease the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

The speech will stream dwell at 1 p.m. ET on the White Home YouTube web page.

21 hr in the past 12:30 PM EST

NATO Chief: There may be "actual threat" of conflict between Russia and Ukraine

NATO Chief mentioned there's a "actual threat" of a full-scale conflict between Russia and Ukraine as Moscow invade components of japanese Ukraine.

Throughout a press convention in Brussels, Secretary-Normal Jen Stoltenberg mentioned that is "probably the most harmful second in European safety for a era."

Stoltenberg mentioned he has each indication Russia continues to plan for a full-scale assault on Ukraine.

"We see ongoing army build-up," he mentioned. "They promised to step again however continued to step up."

NATO forces have been placed on excessive readiness however haven't but been deployed, Stoltenberg mentioned.

"We are going to proceed to supply Ukraine with robust political help and allies are offering tools to assist Ukraine defend itself in addition to sustained monetary help," he mentioned.

Whereas Stoltenberg mentioned this disaster was "created by Russia alone," he insists it's nonetheless potential for the Kremlin to cease the invasion and "change course" in the direction of diplomacy.

The European Union is able to concern a set of sanctions on Russia after the federation's choice to acknowledge impartial entities and ship troops to sure areas of Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk.

The EU referred to as these actions "unlawful and unacceptable" and a violation of worldwide legislation.

The sanctions package deal incorporates proposals to focus on these concerned within the making the choice, the banks financing Russian army and different operations in these territories, in addition to to focus on the power the Russian authorities to entry capital and monetary markets.

22 hr in the past 12:04 PM EST

President Biden to talk on invasion

President Joe Biden will ship his remarks on Russia invading Ukraine at 1 p.m. ET the White Home introduced.

The speech comes as members of each events are urging Biden to observe by on his repeated threats to enact extreme sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine.

Senior administration officers appeared reluctant Monday to explain Russia's deliberate troop motion into japanese Ukraine as an "invasion." Nonetheless, that stance seems to have shifted right now.

The principal deputy nationwide safety adviser, Jon Finer, instructed CNN this morning, "We expect that is, sure, the start of an invasion, Russia's newest invasion into Ukraine."