Ukraine Invasion Update: 21 Latest Happenings That you Should Know

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country was under attack from their powerful neighbors Russia. As the crisis in the Eastern European country goes hits day 5, Naija FM has gathered 21 latest happenings as a result of Russia’s Ukraine invasion.

1. Russia detains citizens for protesting

Aljazeera reports that Russia has detained a total of 5,942 people for participating in anti-war protests across the country. Under Russian law, citizens have to apply for a permit no less than 10 days before and no more than 15 days before a large protest gathering.

2. Moscow stock exchange stays closed on Monday

The Russian Central Bank has announced that Moscow’s stock exchange will not open on Monday. This comes after the country’s currency crashed as a result of sanctions.

3. Russian media websites hacked in protest of Ukraine invasion

Several Russian media websites have been attacked and more than three have been used to display anti-war messages.

4. Americans demand more from the government

A poll that was recently conducted by SSRS has shown that Americans want more economic sanctions against Russia, but they mostly oppose a direct US military action.

5. EU ministers contemplate sending defensive weapons

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has disclosed that the Union’s defense ministers will deliberate on plans for member states to finance and coordinate the delivery of defensive weapons to Ukraine.

6. US embassy suspends operation in Belarus

The United States has suspended operations at the US embassy in Belarus after a report that Belarus was set to aid Russia’s Ukraine invasion.

7. US to cut off Russia’s central bank from US dollar transactions

The United States has taken action to suspend US dollar transactions with Russia’s central bank. It will also prevent the Russian direct investment funds.

8. More than 500,000 refugees have left Ukraine

The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) disclosed on Monday that more than 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine to neighboring countries due to the ongoing invasion.

9. FIFA contemplates Russia’s suspension amid Ukraine invasion

FIFA has announced that it is in advanced talks over the suspension of the Russian national team from competitions until further notice.

10. Russia closes airspace

Russia’s Civil Aviation Authority has closed its airspace to the carriers of 36 states, according to a statement released on Monday, February 28, 2022

11. Russia faces resistance in Ukraine invasion

Western intelligence officials have disclosed that Russian military forces have faced “stiffer than expected” resistance from Ukraine, despite the latter being outmanned.

12. European football nations cancel fixtures with Russia

Several European football associations have announced on Monday that they will not play international matches with Russia until further notice.

13. Snake Island defenders alive

The Ukrainian Navy has disclosed that the defenders of Snake Island in the Black Sea, who were initially thought to be dead, are alive.

14. US stocks fall after Russia sanction

US stocks were trading lower on Monday morning as Wall Street fears about the economic impact of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

15. Olympics recommends ban for Russian and Belarusian athletes

The International Olympics Committee (IOC) on Monday recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes be banned from competing in all international sporting events.

16. Canada to send $25 million military aid to support Ukraine

Canada”s minister of foreign affairs Melanie Joly has announced that the country will send $25 million in military aid to support Ukraine’s defense against Russia. This comes after Ukraine directly requested assistance from Canada for protective equipment.

17. French President Emmanuel Macron negotiates a ceasefire

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has spoken with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the need to implement an “immediate ceasefire”.

18. US advice citizens against Russian travel

The US State Department has urged Americans not to travel to Russia due to the country’s unprovoked attack on neighbours Ukraine.

19. Switzerland to seize Putin asset

Switzerland has announced that it will put aside its long tradition of neutrality and will freeze the assets of Russia and that of President Vladimir Putin. The country is known to be a popular destination for Russian money.

20. 1 civilian killed on shelling in Kharkiv amid Ukraine invasion

The latest shelling of Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv has caused the death of one female civilian and left 31 others wounded. The wounded include 16 civilians and 15 servicemen.

21. UN calls for a ceasefire

The United Nations General Assembly has held a meeting to discuss Russia’s Ukraine invasion and Assembly President Abdulla Shahid has renewed calls for a ceasefire between the two nations.

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