Embattled Ukraine took a step to strengthen its ties with the West by applying to join the European Union, a largely symbolic move for the time being.
· Russian Troops Prepared for Manoeuvres nearer to Europe
· Military Base Near Kyiv Ablaze After Strike
· Disney pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion
According to a Reuters report, Satellite images taken showed a Russian military convoy north of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv that stretches for about 40 miles (64 km). A U.S. private company said, substantially longer than the 17 miles (27 km) reported earlier in the day.
Here are the latest five developments on Russia-Ukraine War:
· Military Base Near Kyiv on fire After Strike
The Guardian has reported on Monday night a military base near Kyiv on fire after a reported airstrike. The headquarters is located in Brovary, 25 kilometres north of the capital.
· Australia to Send Missiles to Ukraine
According to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the nation will send missiles as part of a $50 million package of lethal and non-lethal aid to assist Ukraine in repelling Russian forces.
On Tuesday, at a press conference, Morrison stated that anti-armour missiles have proven highly effective for Ukrainian forces.
· The U.S. said the wave of Troops Expected in Ukraine
As per the two people familiar with the classified U.S. briefings on Monday, U.S. administration officials warned lawmakers. The second wave of Russian troops would likely consolidate the country’s positions within Ukraine. Also, by sheer numbers, be able to overcome Ukrainian resistance, CNN has reported.
Russia would lay siege to Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and there would be ugly scenes of urban warfare according to one person familiar with the situation, the officials predicted that.
· Russia shells Ukraine’s Kharkiv: Report
Tuesday, Russia shelled the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv as it pressed on with its invasion. Defying mounting global pressure that saw a war crimes probe opened against Moscow, sanctions smash its economy.
On Monday, after their first talks since the war started failed to secure a breakthrough, Russia continued to target residential areas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a global ban on Russian planes and ships. FIFA banned it from the World Cup, AFP reported.
· Disney, Warner Bros. pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion
On Monday, The Walt Disney Co said it is pausing the release of theatrical films in Russia, starting with the upcoming Pixar Animation Studios release, “Turning Red.” Warner Media said it would stay this week’s release of “The Batman” in Russia within hours.
Two major Hollywood studios, Disney and Warner Bros., said they would pause theatrical releases of upcoming movies in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine and the unfolding humanitarian crisis.
Edited by-Subbuthai Padma
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