Israel’s prime minister makes phone call with Russian president.

Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says developments in Ukraine constitute ‘war,’ Turkiye will act accordingly.

Several European countries have barred Russian flights, planes since Moscow launched Ukraine operation.

'I'm no soldier but point is that this is fight for everybody now, siege of Kyiv is happening' says 26-year-old deputy.

Panamanian-flagged ship docks at Istanbul’s Tuzla Port after about 90 minutes of sailing.

People heading to countries including Poland, Moldova, Romania as Russian forces attack major cities, says UN.

Tokyo plans to freeze assets of Vladimir Putin, other Russian government officials, says Japanese premier.

Russia's deterrence weapons cannot stop Ukraine, says Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Sounds of bombardment, shelling early Sunday in Kyiv accompanied by gunfire near iconic Independence Square.

Regional governor says armed forces, police and defense units ‘cleanse’ city of Russian elements.

Ukrainian president insists on holding talks in Warsaw, Budapest, Istanbul, or Baku.

Putin holds meeting with Defense Minister Shoigu and Chief of General Staff Gerasimov in Moscow.

‘More terminals en route,’ says SpaceX founder Musk.

‘Our people are dying. Our children are dying,’ says Oleksandr Babichev in Houston, Texas.

Vasylkiv’s mayor confirms fire started after Russian attack.

Top Ukrainian diplomat says those willing to fight alongside Ukrainians can contact foreign diplomatic missions of Ukraine in respective countries.

Voting in constitutional referendum begins at 8 a.m. local time (GMT0500).

Chancellor announced 'special fund' of €100B for German military.

Kyiv agrees to meet Moscow officials on Belarusian border, says President Zelenskyy.

Stinger missiles, automatic rifles, ammunition among items to be sent.

Several European countries have now barred Russian flights from airspace since Moscow launched Ukraine operation.

Red Cross official urges 'parties to the conflict not to forget their obligations under international humanitarian law'.

President Erdogan, his Ukrainian counterpart Zelenskyy discuss latest developments over phone.

Russia starts to deploy additional military units at border with Ukraine, says Ukrainian military.

Russian military takes control of Ukraine's southern city of Melitopol: Russia's Defense Ministry.

Russian troops, Ukrainian forces clash in Kyiv streets through the night, according to media reports.

A baby born in a shelter in Kyiv, "under the ground, next to burning buildings, Russian tanks,’ says Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.

‘It is a crucial moment to close long-standing discussion once and for all and decide on Ukraine's membership in EU': Zelenskyy.

Military says it downed 2 Russian SU-25 fighter jets, IL-76 aircraft.

2 killed, 4 injured by missile attack on multi-floor building in Kyiv, says Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

Putin, Lavrov 'directly responsible for Russia’s unprovoked and unlawful further invasion of Ukraine,' says Treasury Dept..

Decision taken following request by Kyiv, weapons will be delivered 'as soon as possible,' says Dutch government.

Trudeau says pair responsible for ‘death and destruction ' in Ukraine.

People outside between 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. will be considered ‘members of sabotage, reconnaissance groups,’ says Kyiv mayor.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls on Russian people to oppose war, invites all who want to defend Ukraine to his country.

Mustafa Sentop urges Russia, Ukraine to find diplomatic solution to issues.

Beijing calls for ‘respect to all countries’ sovereign and territorial integrity’.

Russian forces seized control of Chernobyl to prevent 'Nazi units' from attempting nuclear provocation, says ministry.

Bashar al-Assad, Vladimir Putin speak over phone.

Impossible to hold Russian Grand Prix in current circumstances, says Formula 1.

Russian delegation may include representatives of presidential administration, defense, foreign ministries, says spokesman.

‘Gathered facts to be immediately sent to Hague, responsibility is inevitable,’ says Dmytro Kuleba.

EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels to officially adopt bloc’s latest sanctions package against Russia.

Defunct power plant seized by Russian forces on Thursday after military intervention in Ukraine.

‘Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not just invasion, it is beginning of war against Europe,’ Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says.

Russia’s long-feared military intervention was announced early Thursday by President Vladimir Putin.

Joint Expeditionary Force nations say they strongly support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022.

Speaking at GECF summit in Doha, Ebrahim Raisi calls for security of global energy market.

In call with Russian president, Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan underlines need to resolve Ukraine tensions via dialogue.

Nuclear Energy and Industry Department head says country has uranium isotope enrichment services, nuclear fuel production.

6 soldiers also wounded in attacks by pro-Russian separatists, ministry says.

Kyiv fears possible Russian invasion of Ukraine could reduce its ability to provide consular services to its citizens in Russia.

Palestinian detainees continue to boycott court sessions in protest of their detention.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says no need for mobilization right now.

55-year old man spent 18 years on death row and died the day he was pardoned.

Foreign minister says Wellington prepared to impose travel, export bans on Moscow.

Ukraine’s foreign minister calls for sanctioning Russia 'hard' over its aggression in east.

2 large Russian financial institutions, 42 subsidiaries also on sanctions list.

Forces will move within US European Command area of operations to NATO’s northeastern, southeastern flanks.

Ukrainian crisis is a symptom of a new reality, the formation of new international relations and a new world, but then the persistence of the same old problems.

State of emergency to last 30 days, can be extended up to 60 days if necessary: Ukraine’s national security council chief.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.

'Russian troops have continued to move closer to the border in what looks like plans for an invasion at any moment,' says Antony Blinken.

Sergiy Kyslytsya says Kyiv demands that Russian troops complete withdrawal from eastern Ukraine after Putin order.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Moscow’s recognition of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine is clear violation of international law.

Russia's next decisions, moves 'depend greatly on global reactions', says Ukraine's foreign ministry.

Foreign nationals kept in temporary detention centers, says Kazakhstan's human rights commissioner.

Mark Rutte criticizes Vladimir Putin ordering troops to enter breakaway regions of Ukraine after recognizing them as independent.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says UK will announce new sanctions on Russia tomorrow in wake of Putin's announcement.

Russia officially recognizes Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says 3 individuals were also target of UK sanctions with their assets frozen.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.

Putin, leaders of eastern Donetsk, Luhansk separatist regions sign agreement in Kremlin about separating from Ukraine.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Ukraine doesn't plan 'any such actions', urges Russia to 'stop fake-producing factory'.

Russian ruble hits 78.5 to US dollar amid fears of Russian invasion of Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron pitched to both leaders a summit to avert war in Europe.

Seeing elements of Russian playbook 'start to play out in real time,' says Boris Johnson's spokesman.

Airline to re-evaluate geopolitical situation in light of safety of its flights, customers, and crew, says official.

Russian Defense Ministry says both vehicles destroyed along with 5 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

No casualties reported, says Russian Federal Security Service.

Meeting comes amid rising tensions in Ukraine.

US diplomatic mission issues list of recommendations for its citizens in Russia.

Russia still has chance to step back from brink of war in Europe, says Boris Johnson.

Rebels breach line of contact 100 times in 5 days while also using civilians as human shields, blames Kyiv administration official.

Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin says possible sanctions against Russia would only put off underlying problems.

Authorities failed to investigate attack thoroughly, how failures cost lives; still downplay right-wing extremism.

‘He was unapologetic about his critique of white racism and white privilege,’ says Anthony Pinn, expert in African American studies.

Russia used arms prohibited under Minsk agreement, says Kyiv.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin’s English Desk plans to cover on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

South African court ruled criticism of Zionism was not considered criticism of Jews.

Sergey Lavrov says West's disregard of Russia’s security rights affects stability in Europe.

UN Refugee Agency officials visit Bangladesh on Feb. 13-18.

Boris Johnson warns Russia will enter Ukraine from Belarus as well as Donbas in east.

Ankara has carried out series of offensives since 2019 against terrorist groups in northern Iraq, particularly PKK.

Russian attempt to ‘weaken Western, European support for Ukraine is miscalculation,’ says Charles Michel.

Turkish ambassador meets with deputy leader of Libya’s Presidency Council.

Riyadh, Tehran held 4 rounds of talks hosted by Iraq in effort to normalize their relations.

Volodymyr Zelensky says they discuss possible ways of immediate de-escalation.

Sudan has been in turmoil since Oct. 25 military takeover.