Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | U.S. condemns report of hostages at Chernobyl
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The latest developments on Ukraine-Russia tensions after Russia launches military operation against Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered full mobilisation to counter Russia’s military operation launched by Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022.
World leaders reacted swiftly to the latest developments with U.S. President Joe Biden announcing additional sanctions against Russian banks, major state-owned enterprises and Russian elites.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling for an immediate ceasefire and expressing concerns regarding the safety of the Indian citizens in Ukraine.
The conflict began escalating on February 21, 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in a peacekeeping role.
Here are the latest updates:
The White House is expressing outrage at “credible reports” from Ukrainian officials that the staff at the shuttered Chernoybl nuclear plant have been taken hostage by Russian troops.
Press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday that “we condemn it and we request their release.”
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