Protesters gather at the Russian consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a second consecutive day to express outrage over the war. (AOL)
Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainians, Norwegians, and Russians hold a joint anti-war protest in Kirkenes, Norway, calling for Vladimir Putin to be tried at the International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands. (BarentsObserver) Protesters gather in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to stand in solidarity with Ukraine. (Reuters) Protesters gather at the Russian consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a second consecutive day to express outrage over the war. (AOL)
Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukraine–NATO relations, 2022 NATO virtual summit During an emergency NATO summit, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announces that NATO will provide weapons to Ukraine. He also announces that the NATO Response Force will be activated for the first time in history. (Reuters) (Stars and Stripes) Kazakhstan–Russia relations Kazakhstan will deny Russia’s request for troops to join the war. It will also not join Putin’s recognition of Donetsk People's Republic or Luhansk People's Republic. (NBC News)
Russia–European Union relations The European Union freezes all assets held by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the EU. (National Post)
Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warns both Finland and Sweden that they could face "detrimental military and political consequences" if they attempt to join NATO. (The Guardian)
Russian President Vladimir Putin tells Chinese President Xi Jinping that Russia is willing to hold talks with Ukraine. (Reuters)
The European Union freezes all assets held by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the EU. (National Post)
The Ukrainian government's State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate says that higher than usual gamma radiation levels have been detected in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone after the power plant was captured by Russia. (The Telegraph)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Vladimir Putin to engage in talks in order to end the conflict. (Armenpress)
Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak says that the country is ready to hold talks with Russia on neutral status in order to implement a ceasefire. A time and place is expected to be announced. (Reuters) (The Independent)
Ukrainians, Norwegians, and Russians hold a joint anti-war protest in Kirkenes, Norway, calling for Vladimir Putin to be tried at the International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands. (BarentsObserver)
2021–22 UEFA Champions League UEFA announces the relocation of this year's Champions League final from the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg to the Stade de France near Paris, in response to the crisis. (CNN)
2022 Formula One World Championship The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile cancels this year's edition of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi initially scheduled for September 25, stating that "it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances". (BBC Sport)
A captain and corporal from the Russian 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Chernihiv. (Gazeta.ua)
A column of Russian soldiers is defeated by the Ukrainian army in Starobilsk. (Gazeta.ua)
A Moldovan-flagged chemical tanker is hit by a missile near the Port of Odesa, seriously injuring two crew members, according to Moldova's naval agency. It is unclear who launched the missile. (Reuters)
At least 23 FARC dissidents are killed by the Colombian Army during an operation in Arauca Department. (Al Jazeera)
Battle of Antonov Airport The Russian Defence Ministry says that Russian Airborne Forces have recaptured the strategic Hostomel Airport near Kyiv, after assaulting the airbase with 200 helicopters. (BBC News)
Battle of Chernihiv A captain and corporal from the Russian 11th Guards Air Assault Brigade surrender to the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Chernihiv. (Gazeta.ua)
Battle of Ivankiv Ukrainian airborne assault troops engage Russian soldiers at Ivankiv and Dymer. (Gazeta.ua)
Battle of Starobilsk A column of Russian soldiers is defeated by the Ukrainian army in Starobilsk. (Gazeta.ua)
Battle of Sumy Russian forces reportedly retreat from Sumy. (Channel 24)
Belarus–Ukraine relations Secretary of the Belarus Foreign Ministry Anatoly Glaz says that Belarus is ready to help bring peace to Ukraine amid reports of possible peace talks in Minsk. (Belta)
Brazil and Venezuela will reopen their border after a two year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)
China–Russia relations Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Russia to respect the "territorial sovereignty" of Ukraine and to "put an end to civilian casualties by resuming negotiations." (CNN)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Russia to respect the "territorial sovereignty" of Ukraine and to "put an end to civilian casualties by resuming negotiations." (CNN)
Colombian conflict At least 23 FARC dissidents are killed by the Colombian Army during an operation in Arauca Department. (Al Jazeera)
COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Brazil and Venezuela will reopen their border after a two year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)
COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong Hong Kong reports a record 10,010 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the first time that the territory has reported more than 10,000 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. (ABC News)
COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia Indonesia reports a record 61,631 new COVID-19 recoveries in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 4.73 million. (detikNews)
COVID-19 pandemic in Kyrgyzstan The Kyrgyzstan Health Ministry announces that the country plans to purchase doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, as well as around 100,800 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. (Trend)
COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Malaysia reports a record for the second consecutive day of 32,070 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.33 million. (Malay Mail)
During an emergency NATO summit, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announces that NATO will provide weapons to Ukraine. He also announces that the NATO Response Force will be activated for the first time in history. (Reuters) (Stars and Stripes)
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Russia is disqualified from competing in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 due to its invasion of Ukraine. (Euronews)
Expo 2020 The Dubai expo will be open to all nations despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Reuters)
Foreign relations of the Federated States of Micronesia The Federated States of Micronesia suspends diplomatic ties with Russia. (Barron's)
Hong Kong reports a record 10,010 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the first time that the territory has reported more than 10,000 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. (ABC News)
Indonesia reports a record 61,631 new COVID-19 recoveries in the past 24 hours, thereby bringing the nationwide total of recoveries to 4.73 million. (detikNews)
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov says that Russia has agreed to hold talks and will send a delegation to Minsk, Belarus. (The Wall Street Journal)
Malaysia reports a record for the second consecutive day of 32,070 new COVID-19 cases, thereby bringing the nationwide total of confirmed cases to 3.33 million. (Malay Mail)
Media freedom in Russia Russia announces that it has partially restricted access to Facebook. (CNET)
Protesters gather in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to stand in solidarity with Ukraine. (Reuters)
Reactions to the 2021–2022 Russo-Ukrainian crisis 2021–22 UEFA Champions League UEFA announces the relocation of this year's Champions League final from the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg to the Stade de France near Paris, in response to the crisis. (CNN) 2022 Formula One World Championship The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile cancels this year's edition of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi initially scheduled for September 25, stating that "it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances". (BBC Sport)
Reactions to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Russia is disqualified from competing in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 due to its invasion of Ukraine. (Euronews) Expo 2020 The Dubai expo will be open to all nations despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Reuters)
Russia announces that it has partially restricted access to Facebook. (CNET)
Russia bans all British airlines from its airspace and airports in response to the UK's ban on its flag carrier Aeroflot. (Reuters)
Russia is disqualified from competing in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 due to its invasion of Ukraine. (Euronews)
Russia–Taiwan relations Taiwanese Premier Su Tseng-chang announces that Taiwan will impose sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. (Financial Post)
Russia–United Kingdom relations Russia bans all British airlines from its airspace and airports in response to the UK's ban on its flag carrier Aeroflot. (Reuters)
Russia–United States relations The Biden administration announces that the U.S. will join the European Union in imposing sanctions on Putin. (NBC News)
Secretary of the Belarus Foreign Ministry Anatoly Glaz says that Belarus is ready to help bring peace to Ukraine amid reports of possible peace talks in Minsk. (Belta)
Taiwanese Premier Su Tseng-chang announces that Taiwan will impose sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. (Financial Post)
The Biden administration announces that the U.S. will join the European Union in imposing sanctions on Putin. (NBC News)
The Council of Europe announces the suspension of Russia's membership. (The Business Standard)
The Council of the OECD formally terminates the accession process of Russia to the organisation. (OECD)
The Dubai expo will be open to all nations despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Reuters)
The Federated States of Micronesia suspends diplomatic ties with Russia. (Barron's)
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile cancels this year's edition of the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi initially scheduled for September 25, stating that "it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances". (BBC Sport)
The Kyrgyzstan Health Ministry announces that the country plans to purchase doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, as well as around 100,800 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. (Trend)
The Russian Defence Ministry says that Russian Airborne Forces have recaptured the strategic Hostomel Airport near Kyiv, after assaulting the airbase with 200 helicopters. (BBC News)
The Ukrainian military says that it has blown up a bridge in order to prevent Russian forces from advancing to Kyiv. (Ukrinform)
Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, COVID-19 pandemic in Venezuela Brazil and Venezuela will reopen their border after a two year closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Reuters)
UEFA announces the relocation of this year's Champions League final from the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg to the Stade de France near Paris, in response to the crisis. (CNN)
Ukraine says that Russian troops have entered Kyiv and heavy fighting is underway. Videos on social media show tanks advancing through the city's Obolon neighbourhood. Gunfire and explosions are also reported in the city's Podilskyi District. (BBC News) (The Guardian)
Ukraine–NATO relations, 2022 NATO virtual summit During an emergency NATO summit, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announces that NATO will provide weapons to Ukraine. He also announces that the NATO Response Force will be activated for the first time in history. (Reuters) (Stars and Stripes)
Ukrainian airborne assault troops engage Russian soldiers at Ivankiv and Dymer. (Gazeta.ua)
2022 anti-war protests in Russia Around 3,000 anti-war protesters across Russia have been detained since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine. (Times of Israel)
Around 3,000 anti-war protesters across Russia have been detained since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine. (Times of Israel)
Around 200 demonstrators in Taipei, Taiwan call for the war to end. (Taiwan News)
In a phone call, French President Emmanuel Macron calls for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to demand the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. During the phone call, Lukashenko also called reports of Belarus potentially having nuclear weapons "fake news". (Big News Network) (Belta)
International sanctions during the Russo-Ukrainian War Estonia–Russia relations Estonia announces that it will close its airspace to all Russian airlines. (Reuters)
Russian Ground Forces attempt to attack an army base near Kyiv on Victory Avenue as well as an electricity generating station in the city. The Ukrainian military says that they repelled both attacks. (Reuters)
Russian President Vladimir Putin issues orders to expand the offensive, after declaring peace talks "dead". (Bloomberg)
The Russian Navy warns that all civilian ships and vessels attempting to approach the Ukrainian Black Sea coast will be destroyed as "terrorist threats". (Ukrainska Pravda)
Turkey–Ukraine relations Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says that Turkey is making efforts for an immediate ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. (Reuters)
