Russian Invasion of Ukraine – Day 19: Fighting on Ukrainian soil continues today (Monday) with alarms and shelling across the country. The Financial Times reported that Russia had asked China for military equipment to continue fighting in Ukraine. U.S. officials said the aid would undermine Western aid to Ukraine. It was also reported that the US plans to warn its allies as a result of indications of Chinese aid.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to mediate between the countries continue. The two sides are scheduled to meet today in a video call in order to continue reaching an agreement on the series. Meanwhile, Russian forces shelled a military base near the western city of Lvov, and Ukrainian authorities reported that at least 35 people were killed during the attack.
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01:51: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zlansky Warned that it was “only a matter of time before Russia’s military attack on Ukraine expands into NATO membership,” unless the alliance establishes a no-fly zone over its country.
00:51: CNN reported that the British Ministry of Defense had announced that Russian naval forces had cut off Ukraine from international maritime trade.
23:45: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is scheduled to meet in Rome tomorrow with China’s senior diplomat Young Jichi, has warned Beijing that it will “face consequences” if it helps Moscow evade sanctions Imposed on her following the invasion of Ukraine.
22:35: The IAEA claims that the Ukrainian regulator informed her that the staff at Chernobyl is no longer carrying out repairs and maintenance of safety-related equipment, partly due to staff fatigue.
Refugees from Ukraine in Moldova (Photo: REUTERS / Vladislav Culiomza)
Ruins in Ukraine near Kiev (Photo: REUTERS / Thomas Peter)
Ruins in Ukraine following Russian bombing (Photo: REUTERS / Thomas Peter)