Zelensky Vows To Stay In Kyiv As Russia Presses Advance

February 25, 2022
KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25: A boy plays on a swing in front of a damaged residential block hit by an early morning missile strike on February 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Yesterday, Russia began a large-scale attack o... KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 25: A boy plays on a swing in front of a damaged residential block hit by an early morning missile strike on February 25, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Yesterday, Russia began a large-scale attack on Ukraine, with Russian troops invading the country from the north, east and south, accompanied by air strikes and shelling. The Ukrainian president said that at least 137 Ukrainian soldiers were killed by the end of the first day. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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February 25, 2022

The second day of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine saw Ukrainian forces continue to fight across the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday morning that he would stay in Kyiv with his family, warning that Russian special forces had entered the city. Reports emerged from around the country of Russian forces shelling residential neighborhoods.

Western nations have thus far issued sanctions on Russia aimed at blocking exports of high-tech materials, like modified computer chips and software, and at the country’s largest lenders, albeit with some crucial exceptions.

NATO states, including the U.S., Poland, and France, have said that they will continue to provide arms to the Ukrainian military, raising questions of potential inadvertent escalation.

But throughout it all, the Ukrainians and their leadership have continued to fight back against Russian advances. We’ll be following throughout the war’s second day.

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The second day of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine saw Ukrainian forces continue to fight across the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday morning that he would stay in Kyiv with his family, warning that Russian special forces had entered the city. Reports emerged from around the country of Russian forces shelling residential neighborhoods.

Western nations have thus far issued sanctions on Russia aimed at blocking exports of high-tech materials, like modified computer chips and software, and at the country’s largest lenders, albeit with some crucial exceptions.

NATO states, including the U.S., Poland, and France, have said that they will continue to provide arms to the Ukrainian military, raising questions of potential inadvertent escalation.

But throughout it all, the Ukrainians and their leadership have continued to fight back against Russian advances. We’ll be following throughout the war’s second day.

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  1. I hate war
    I also have no love for the Russians as the GOP goobers have.
    And Tucker Carlson should be fired
    Defend Kyiv!

  2. Border guards got it dead right. I’m guessing they knew the likely result of that response, and gave it anyway. The literal meaning of courage.

    I hate war, too. But if any country deserves our help, it’s Ukraine

  3. Avatar for jinnj jinnj says:

    Wars always have these symbolic targets that become obsessions and must be achieved - and this war is no exception (maybe it is heightened because Putin is such a drama queen propagandist) So… what is the name of the ship that wages this massacre? Make it famous as the murder ship…That ship will be an obsession - the Ukrainians will want to see it destroyed & sunk … that ship can symbolize the ruthless barbaric behavior of Putin.

  4. War, good god y’all, what is it good for?

    Kicking Putie’s ass, for one.

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