The 44-year-old president of Ukraine videotaped himself in Kyiv as Russian forces closed in on the capital, vowing to fight them to the end.
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In Video, a Defiant Zelensky Says, ‘We Are Here’
The 44-year-old president of Ukraine videotaped himself in Kyiv as Russian forces closed in on the capital, vowing to fight them to the end.
Ukraine Prepares for Russian Attack on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in a video address that Russian “sabotage groups” had entered Kyiv with the aim of decapitating his government by “destroying the head of state.”
A Humorous Ukrainian Writer, With Nothing to Laugh About
Andrey Kurkov wrote about fighting between Russia and Ukraine long before Thursday’s invasion. But now, more than ever, he wants to explain it to the world.
Thousands of Russians Protest President Putin’s Assault on Ukraine
At the demonstrations, many people said they felt depressed and broken by the news of Russian military action.
After Attack on Ukraine, Residents Flee West
Families fleeing Thursday’s attack in Kyiv were stuck in traffic for miles on the capital’s longest avenue, as they tried to escape the advancement of Russian troops.
Pentagon Offers Grim Assessment of Early Stages of Russian Invasion
Russian military forces are moving to decapitate the Ukrainian government in Kyiv, the Pentagon said.
Scenes From Eastern Ukraine as Russia Strikes
After Russia attacked, Ukrainians piled into cars, buses and trains in a frantic retreat west toward safety in Poland. “All Ukraine is exploding!”
War in Ukraine
Russia has launched a major invasion. Here’s the latest.
In Kyiv, a Soldier’s Funeral and Vows of Defiance
Ukrainians have been preparing for a possible military escalation by Russia for months. They were somber but largely defiant.