The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a resolution condemning the invasion of Ukraine. Russia vetoed the vote that would have confirmed the sovereignty of Ukraine and demanded that Russia immediately withdraw its forces. Al Jazeera’s @Shihab Rattansi reports from the United Nations. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Ukraine #Russia #China #UNSC
Explosions and air raid sirens can be heard across Kyiv, as Russian troops and tanks crawl towards the city centre. After two days of strikes and shelling across Ukraine, international pressure is mounting on Moscow to withdraw its forces. Al Jazeera’s @Andrew Simmons reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Ukraine
On day two of Moscow’s onslaught, Ukrainians fear that the arrival of Russian soldiers in their capital Kyiv is imminent. Many Ukrainians are desperate to leave after weeks of threats, and people simply did not believe an invasion could happen. Al Jazeera’s @Natasha Ghoneim reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #Ukraine
Germany has sent three combat aircraft to Romania to support NATO’s mission as Ukraine crisis deepens. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #BreakingNews #Germany #NATO #Russia #Ukraine
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine pose a challenge for China. The Chinese government has refused to condemn the military action. And while the West imposes sanctions, China is boosting the Russian economy by importing wheat. Al Jazeera’s @Katrina Yu reports from Beijing, China. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UkraineRussiaCrisis #China
More than 1,400 people are reported to have been arrested during anti-war protests in Russia. Thousands converged on the streets of at least 50 cities, after learning of their president’s order to invade Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s @Bernard Smith reports from Moscow, Russia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UkraineAttack #Russia #AntiWarProtests
US sanctions are also targeting Russia’s financial system. President Joe Biden says he wants to impede Russia’s ability to do business. Al Jazeera’s @White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UkraineInvasion #Russia #UnitedStates #UKRAINEWAR
Russia launched an invasion with bewildering speed and against a wide range of targets right across Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s @Andrew Simmons reports from Kyiv, which on Thursday woke up to the invasion. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UkraineCrisis #Russia #Invasion
Russia has recognised two breakaway areas in eastern Ukraine and sent in soldiers. It’s got the world worried about a full-blown war. #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains what’s going on. Check out our other Start Here episodes https://bit.ly/3o0BEIW Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ And let us know in the comments if there’s a topic you find confusing and would like Start Here to cover ⤵️
Russia-backed separatists have controlled the eastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk for almost eight years. Here is a visual guide to the self-proclaimed ‘people’s republics’.
