(2022-02-24). Ukraine's General Staff reports missile, bomb strikes against military facilities. tass.com Ukraine's General Staff said that reports about a landing of Russian troops in Odessa were not true…
(2022-02-24). Kiev Regime Forces' Defense Collapses. Russians In Kharkov, Kalibr Strikes And More (VIDEO). southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | Thursday, February 24, became the black day for the Kiev regime and its criminals. As of 10: 30 local time, pro-Kiev forces are collapsing almost all over the country. The military and command infrastructure of the military has suffered significant damage from precise strikes of the Russian Armed Forces. | It was confirmed that Russian troops have been crossing the border of Ukraine in the regions of Kharkov and Kherson. At the same time, self-defense forces of the Donetsk an…
(2022-02-24). Baltic states, Poland seek NATO Article 4 action as reports of Russia-Ukraine fighting emerge. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com ERR NewsFebruary 24, 2022 Estonia, allies planning to trigger NATO Article 4 Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and other Allies agreed to hold consultations under NATO's Article 4 on Thursday morning…. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said…there is no direct military threat to Estonia's security and the country's external borders are calm. *** Under Article 4 of …
(2022-02-24). Russia Says Over 96,000 Donbas Refugees Have Crossed Border. news.antiwar.com Moscow's acting emergencies minister said Wednesday that over 96,000 refugees from the Donbas have crossed the border into Russia since evacuation began, Russia's Tass news agency reported. "As of 06: 00 Moscow time, the Russian border was crossed by more than 96,000 people," minister Alexander Chupriyan said. He said there are currently 230 temporary accommodation stations …
(2022-02-24). Donbas Separatists Ask Russia to Help 'Repel' Ukrainian Army. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said Wednesday that the leaders of the breakaway Donbas republics of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR) Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov The…
(2022-02-24). Beijing condemns Washington's "irresponsible and immoral" behaviour in the Ukraine crisis. wsws.org Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the US was "raising tensions, creating panic, and even playing up the schedule of war."
(2022-02-24). Kremlin: Russia Launched Operation With Aim of Clearing Ukraine of Nazis. sputniknews.com A Russian special operation in Ukraine was announced by President Vladimir Putin earlier on Thursday, when he said in a televised address that the operation aims to demilitarise and denazify the country.
(2022-02-24). MoD: No Threat to Civilians as Russia Conducts 'Precision Strikes' on Ukrainian Military Targets. sputniknews.com Earlier this week, Russia officially recognised the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics and urged Kiev to stop attacks on Donbass. As shellings by Ukrainian forces escalated in the region, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation aimed at the demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine.
(2022-02-24). Tomgram: Alfred W. McCoy, A Planet on the Brink. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. We're in a time of growing belligerence of a kind unknown since the Cold War. It's already taken us to the edge of conflict with nuclear-armed great powers, whether in Ukraine or Taiwan and the South China Sea. …
(2022-02-24). How the US instigated the Ukraine crisis. dissidentvoice.org Introduction Russia has sent troops into Ukraine and attacked Ukrainian military forces . In a one hour address, President Putin said the goal was the "de-Nazification" of Ukraine. It is now clear the Russian statements and proposed peace treaty in December 2021 were deadly serious. At that time the Russians said the US and NATO …
(2022-02-24). Venezuela Gives Full Support to Putin & Criticizes US and NATO Militarism. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, February 22, the president of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro expressed his support to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, after Moscow recognized the independence of the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk. The president reiterated: "Venezuela announces its full support for President Vladimir Putin, in defense of peace in Russia and the region, and in the brave defense of his people and his homeland. All our support for President Putin. All our support for Russia." | Maduro, through the state TV channel Venezolana de Televisión said that: "We have been attentive to the events in Russia and in Ukraine,…
(2022-02-24). Yanis Varoufakis: Europe Must Stand with Ukraine, Condemn Putin & Roll Back NATO to Restore Peace. democracynow.org 
What does the Russian invasion of Ukraine mean for the rest of Europe? We speak with Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek finance minister, about the failure of international bodies like the European Union and United Nations in preventing war. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres implored Russia to withdraw all troops in a speech immediately following Thursday's attack, and the U.S. and allies are moving swiftly to impose sanctions as retaliation against the aggression. Varoufakis warns these threats are "like a pea shooter trying to stop a tank." The only hope for a peaceful resolution is for NATO…
(2022-02-24). "Truly Appalling": Russia Attacks Ukraine as Putin Ignores Diplomatic Pleas and Launches Invasion. democracynow.org 
Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting condemnation and the threat of new sanctions from the U.S. and allies. Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to the move early Thursday morning in Moscow as a "special military operation," coming just days after Putin recognized two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine as independent states. The sound of explosions was reported across the country, and authorities have reported scores of deaths in the early hours of the attack. As Russian forces appear to have invaded from the north and headed for Kyiv, Putin may try to take over all o…
(2022-02-24). Ukrainian troops leaving their positions, dropping weapons — Russian Defense Ministry. tass.com The ministry emphasized that no strikes are being carried out on the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' units that have laid down their arms…
(2022-02-24). France is outlawing two Palestine solidarity groups. electronicintifada.net The move comes as President Macron was set to address major Israel lobby group.
(2022-02-24). France Withdraws From Mali, But Continues to Devastate Africa's Sahel. independentmediainstitute.org On February 17, 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron held a press conference in Paris just ahead of the sixth European Union-African Union summit in Brussels along with Senegal's President Macky Sall and Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo as well as European Council President Charles Michel. At the conference, Macron announced that the French forces would be …
(2022-02-24). Ucrania, Putin le da la vuelta a la mesa. globalizacion.ca A la espera de la mediación francesa, de las conversaciones entre Putin y Biden, del distanciamiento alemán, de los temores italianos, de las incertidumbres españolas y de la oposición del antiguo bloque del Este, así como de los plazos, regularmente…
(2022-02-24). Spain's UGT union holds sham vote at Ford-Valencia to ram through cuts. wsws.org Workers must demand to see the full text of the concessions the Spanish union bureaucracy is telling Ford management that it will accept in Valencia.
(2022-02-24). Spain: Far-right Vox poised to enter Castilla y León regional government. wsws.org Forty-four years after the so-called Transition from the fascist regime established by Franco in the Civil War, the far-right is preparing to take power in parts of Spain.
(2022-02-24). Panic, Fear, Disbelief: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Could Prompt Humanitarian, Refugee Crisis. democracynow.org 
We speak about the looming humanitarian crisis in Ukraine with Jan Egeland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, who recently met with civilians on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine and urges world leaders to consider the human cost of war and work toward a ceasefire and diplomatic solution. "A cruel military onslaught is engulfing millions," says Egeland. "It will lead to untold suffering in Ukraine but also refugee flows in the region."…
(2022-02-24). March 1-7: Int'l Week of Action to Stop War with Russia. iacenter.org NO WAR WITH RUSSIA! Here is the link to sign on: bit.ly/MarchInternationalActions March 1 to 7: International Week of Action to Stop War with Russia Submit this form if your organization endorses this call to action: The conflict in Ukraine has escalated to a dangerous level between two nuclear armed states. The United States and its allies continue to portray the current situation as one of Russian aggression without acknowledging that US-backed Ukrainian forces are attacking the Eastern region of the country and killing citizens of Russian ethnicity. This current escalation is a serious threat to world…
(2022-02-24). Russia Expands Its Influence in Faraway Lands. journal-neo.org 
Over the last decade, Russia has been successfully strengthening its influence in different parts of the world: first and foremost, in the countries of Asia and Africa. The trade turnover with them has been growing every year, including the countries of South-East Asia, where Indonesia — the most populous state in the region (274 million …
(2022-02-24). Eyewitness Reports Indicate Ukrainian Army Fired First Shots in War with Russia. covertactionmagazine.com Western Media did not report that the population in Eastern Ukraine had been begging Vladimir Putin to send Russian troops …
(2022-02-24). Russian Military Operation Unfolds In Ukraine (VIDEO). southfront.org 
Russian aviation suppressed the entire Ukrainian air defense system on the first wave of sorties. There were no targets left for the second wave of strikes. During the attack one Russian plane was shot down, Kiev claimed. The Russian side denies it. |
(2022-02-24). Putin Says Feelings and Pain of Donbass Residents Prompted Russia to Recognise DPR and LPR. sputniknews.com Earlier on Thursday, President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to conduct a special operation in Donbass, saying that he expects consolidated parliamentary support for the operation.
(2022-02-24). Russian MoD Says Its Precision Weapons Neutralise Only Ukrainian Military Infrastructure, Air Forces. sputniknews.com Moscow previously stated that Ukrainian air bases, air defences, and other military facilities were targeted amid the special operation, and stressed there are no threats to the civilian population.
(2022-02-24). Russian MoD: Ukrainian Air Defences Are Neutralised. sputniknews.com Moscow launched the special operation in Ukraine earlier today, amid escalating attacks by Kiev's forces in Donbass. Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that the goal of the operation is the demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine.
(2022-02-24). Bipartisan line-up in Australia behind US moves against Russia. wsws.org With Labor's backing, the government has offered full-throated political support to the US and has effectively intervened militarily by offering to assist the Ukrainian military, including in cyber warfare.
(2022-02-24). Two Russian Civilian Cargo Ships Hit by Ukrainian Missile Strike in Sea of Azov. sputniknews.com The escalation takes place amid continuing attacks by the Ukrainian military on the positions of the DPR and LPR and following the start of a Russian special operation aimed at protecting the Donbass republics.
(2022-02-24). Bernie Sanders backs imperialist provocations against Russia. wsws.org Voicing his support for sanctions that only escalate the danger of war between nuclear-armed powers, Sanders justified the measures as politically progressive and even environmentally friendly.
(2022-02-24). Russian Special Op in Ukraine: Live From Kiev, Lugansk and Donetsk. sputniknews.com Previously, Moscow recognised Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics as independent states and urged Ukraine to stop attacks in Donbass. However, over the past days, shellings in the region escalated, prompting thousands to evacuate ti Russia.
(2022-02-24). Colombia condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Ivan Duque condemned an invasion of Ukraine by Russian armed forces on Thursday. The president published the condemnation on Twitter hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the…
(2022-02-24). Headlines for February 24, 2022. democracynow.org Russian President Vladimir Putin Launches "Full-Scale Invasion" of Ukraine, World Leaders Strongly Condemn Russia over Ukraine Invasion, Sanofi and GSK Ask for Approval of Vaccine That Showed 100% Efficacy Against Severe COVID-19, WHO Expands Vaccine Program, Repeats Calls on Drugmakers to Share Technology, Manhattan Prosecutors Leading Trump Criminal Fraud Probe Resign, Trucker Caravan Opposing COVID-19 Mandates Departs California for Washington, D.C., Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Calls Gender-Affirming Surgery for Trans Teens "Child Abuse", Wanton Endangerment Trial Begins for Ex-Cop in No-Kno…
(2022-02-24). Ukraine Says Russia Has Launched a 'Full-Scale' Invasion. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said Thursday that Russia has "has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine." A series of explosions were reported across Ukraine, including near the capital Kyiv. Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's interior ministry, said there were "missile strikes on Kyiv." The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that …
(2022-02-24). Putin Announces 'Special Operation' in Donbas. news.antiwar.com Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared on live television and said he authorized a special military operation in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. According to RT, Putin said the operation will be aimed at "defending" people living in the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk (DPR and LPR), which Russia recognized on Monday. President Biden released a statement …
(2022-02-24). Biden Threatens G7, Other US Allies Will Slap 'Severe Sanctions' on Russia. sputniknews.com On Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry pledged a strong response to US sanctions against Russia, something that the ministry said would be "painful" for Washington.
(2022-02-24). RootsAction Statement On Ukraine. progressivehub.net