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Dr. Strangelove 2.0, or A Little Dictator Who Fell In Love With A Big Bomb

28.02.2022
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Too late to hide, too late to be silent, and too late to play by the rules

Farida Kurbangaleeva
russian journalist
News
22:46
Russian troops regrouping, military machinery arriving from Belarus and the Crimea - the General Staff
22:11
The first StarLink satellite Internet stations arrive in Ukraine – Fedorov
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced that the first batch of StarLink satellite Internet stations has arrived in Ukraine.
22:06
No more Russian drama in Kyiv
21:50
Lukashenko and Erdogan discuss Russia's war against Ukraine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
21:42
Yakaboo Bookstore terminates cooperation with all Russian companies
Online bookstore Yakaboo is suspending its cooperation with any Russian company, publishing house, etc.
21:38
Invaders have begun to blow up power substations in Kharkiv – mayor
Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said that Russian troops continue to shell the city and have begun to blow up power substations.
21:29
Ministry of Culture asks people not to share information about Primachenko paintings that might have survived following enemy attack
In the Kyiv region, Russian troops have burned down the Museum of History and Local Lore in Ivankiv, which contained about 20 works by the artist Maria Primachenko.
21:08
Europe turns off Russian TV channels and broadcasts Ukraine’s instead
International and local providers are turning off Russian news channels. Meanwhile, they started to broadcast Ukraine’s “United News” marathon [Ukraine’s major news channels have joined efforts to broadcast news continuously around the clock].
21:03
Likelihood of Lukashenko’s military offensive still high
The likelihood of Belarusian troops invading Ukrainian territory remains high.
20:57
The EU includes Russian big businessmen on its sanctions lists
On 28 February, the European Union imposed sanctions on Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman of the Russian President, as well as on Russian businessman Alisher Usmanov, and owners of the “Alfa Group” consortium Mikhail Friedman and Peter Aven.
20:54
Brussel agreed to special connection of Ukraine to the EU energy system
The European Commission and the association of the European electric power grids has agreed to commence the process of emergency connection of Ukraine to the single electricity grid of the EU, and expect that the process will take a few weeks. Kadri Simson, the European commissioner on energy, quoted by Interfax Ukraine.
20:54
Families of Ukrainian soldiers killed in action will be paid 15 million hryvnias
The Government of Ukraine has decided to pay 15 million hryvnias in one-time assistance to the families of the fallen servicemen and women in Ukraine’s Armed Forces who took part in the armed resistance to the occupiers.
20:46
Invaders continue shelling residential areas of Kharkiv
Russian occupiers continue shelling Kharkiv's residential neighbourhoods, but Ukrainian troops control the city.
20:24
Russian VTB might have dodged Western sanctions in early days of invasion
The state-controlled Russian Bank VTB might have avoided Western sanctions in the very first day of the full-scale war against Ukraine by changing the ownership structure of its Cyprus-based subsidiary.
20:17
Minister of Defence of Ukraine explained to invaders how to surrender
Minister of Defence Oleksiy Reznikov called on the Russian invaders to lay down their arms and not risk their lives, as casualties among Russian troops on the fifth day of war amounted to 5,300 soldiers.
19:57
Russian rocket destroyed three residential buildings in Kyiv Region
A dormitory and two residential 5-storey buildings were destroyed as a result of Russian missile strikes in the town of Vasylkiv, the town of Bila Tserkva and the village of Kalinovka in the Kyiv region on the evening of February 28.
19:24
Enemy uses the flag of Ukraine to mislead country's defenders – Zaluzhnyy
Russian invaders began to use Ukrainian symbols to mislead Ukrainians.
19:17
Kharkiv shelled by Russia: 9 killed, 37 wounded
As a result of the shelling of Kharkiv by Russian invaders, 9 people were killed, and 37 were injured, including 3 children.
18:52
State Agency of Automobile Roads of Ukraine sets up new road sign: traffic forbidden to Putin
The State Agency of Automobile Roads of Ukraine (Ukravtodor -ed.) developed a new road sign — "Traffic is forbidden to invaders" — depicting the crossed-out head of Russian President Vladimir Putin. They have begun installation work on the roads.
18:52
Curfew extended in Kyiv
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said that the curfew in Kyiv as of 28 February will be from 8 pm to 7 am.
18:27
Poroshenko congratulates Zelenskyy on EU membership application and addresses partners
The fifth president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, welcomed the decision of the current head of state, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who signed an application for EU membership.
18:17
FlixBus provides free tickets for Ukrainians from the Polish cities of Przemyśl and Rzeszow
Global transportation provider FlixBus has announced that they are offering free tickets to all Ukrainians in Poland. This offer is valid for trips from Przemyśl (Peremyshl) and Rzeszów.
The company shared the announcement on Instagram.
18:13
Missile strike in Kyiv – Alert to take cover
A missile strike alert was issued in Kyiv. Local residents were asked to urgently find shelter.
18:07
Air strikes by Russia on Ukrainian city of Brovary, people injured
Air strike hit the suburbs of Brovary in the Kyiv direction, resulting in injuries
17:34
Podolyak says the first round of negotiations is over - parties returning to capitals
The first round of talks between Ukraine and Russia, which has attacked our country, is over. The parties are returning to their capitals.
17:24
Putin wants Crimea, neutrality and 'denazification' of Ukraine to stop the war
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his talk with French leader Emmanuel Macron, provided the conditions to stop the war against Ukraine as reported by the press service of the Kremlin based on the phone call between Putin and Emmanuel Macron.
17:19
Residents in occupied Berdyans'k drive away Russian military equipment, save Ukrainian flags
In the occupied city of Berdyans'k in Zaporizhia region, patriotic local residents have succeeded in getting the Russian military to leave the city executive committee building and in ensuring that Ukrainian flags continue to fly over the city.
16:59
Zelenskyy signs Ukraine’s EU membership application
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Ukraine’s European Union membership application.
16:54
120,000 people cross the Western border of Ukraine on a daily basis
During the last 24 hours on the 27th of February, more than 120,000 people crossed Ukraine's state border with EU countries to the West.
16:24
Security Service of Ukraine blocks access to website that helped direct Russia's attacks
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has blocked the website where the enemy was receiving coordinates for the bombing attacks.
16:14
Ukrainian Parliament working on a bill enabling confiscation of Russia's assets in Ukraine
Leaders of the Verkhovna Rada factions and groups, with the exception of the pro-Russian Opposition Platform For Life, met on 28 February to discuss a bill which would allow confiscation of all property of legal entities of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine in favor of the Ukrainian State.
16:08
Bucha after heavy fighting: burned enemy columns, damaged houses, losses
The situation in Bucha is under control. Fighting continues in some places - the enemy has not stopped trying to approach Kyiv, but each subsequent attack is quickly repulsed by Ukrainian defenders. Locals continue to be successful in catching Russian saboteurs in the surrounding forests.
16:03
National Bank of Ukraine calls for suspension of foreign currency supply to Russian and Belarusian banks
The National Bank requests the suspension of the supply of foreign currency to banks in Russia and Belarus.
15:56
Don’t go to blood donation centres: medics ask donors to sign up through DonorUA
For safety reasons, healthcare authorities are asking people not to go to blood donation centres, but to register to donate and await an invitation.
15:41
1.5 billion Ukrainian Hryvnias donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces by citizens
Ukrainians have already donated UAH 1.5 billion using E-Pidtrymka service to help the Ukrainian Army.
15:38
Prime Minister Shmygal: Ukraine prepares application for EU membership
According to “Evropeys’ka Pravda”, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmygal announced via his Twitter account on Monday that Ukraine is preparing an application for European Union membership.
15:36
Russian schools get blueprint on how to justify war against Ukraine
On 1 March, Russian schools will conduct lessons focused on the war, where teachers are required to convey to 7-11 grade students the arguments used by Putin in his address on the reasons for the “special operation” against Ukraine, and to condemn calls for anti-war protests in Russia.
15:13
What will happen if the enemy strikes the Chernobyl nuclear power plant? Forecast
During the war against Ukraine, the Russian invaders seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (NPP), which is currently not damaged. Scientists at “Chornobyl Insight’’ discussed possible consequences of a military strike on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
15:12
Kharkiv is being massacred, tens of civilians killed – Head of Kharkiv Region Administration
Tens of civilians are being killed by Russian shelling of residential areas of Kharkiv.
15:10
Thousands of foreigners applied to join Ukraine's International Legion – Ministry of Defence
Ukraine has already received several thousand applications from foreign citizens who wish to join the International Legion to defend Ukraine from Russia.
15:00
Mayor of Kupiansk who surrendered his city to invaders indicted for treason
The mayor of Kupiansk, a town in Kharkiv region, has been indicted for state treason. He assisted the Russian invaders in taking over his city.
14:58
Warning of fake “Come Back Alive” account. Where to send funds if you want to help?
A fake account for the “Come Back Alive” foundation [that aids Ukraine’s armed forces] was created by unknown individuals to deceive those who want to support the foundation, “Come Back Alive” reports on Facebook.
14:55
Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine places a ban on forcing teachers to take unpaid leave
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine began to receive complaints from teachers, who have been forced to write applications for unpaid leave.
14:35
Curfew in Kyiv from 20:00 to 7:00
From 28 February, the curfew in Kyiv will last from 20:00 to 7:00.
14:05
Russian tycoon Deripaska: It's time to end "this state capitalism"
Russia has been in the midst of a serious economic crisis. The current economic situation is much worse than in 2014.
14:04
Snake island defenders: border guards will try to get lists of prisoners
With the assistance of the international humanitarian organisations, the State Border Guard Service (SBGS) plans to try to obtain lists of the defenders of the Snake island who may be in captivity, according to Russian media.
13:58
Invaders have fired on Kharkiv from "Grad" multiple rocket launcher, dozens of people are killed – Herashchenko
On Monday, Russian troops massively shelled Kharkiv from "Grad" multiple rocket launchers, with dozens of victims are reported.
13:49
Mayor in Kharkiv region detained, accused of “high treason”
The Mayor of Pivdenne city of Kharkiv region, his Deputy, Head of the Local Regional Police Department, and district inspector were detained under the article of the Criminal Code of Ukraine “High treason”.
13:28
More than 300,000 Ukrainians cut off from electricity because of war
Due to the damage caused by hostilities, 316 towns and villages remain completely or partially without electricity.
13:15
Nuclear weapons: Minister Shoygu has already implemented Putin’s order
The Russian Minister of Defence, Sergey Shoygu, has reported to President Putin that the command centres of the rocket troops of the Russian Federation have begun operating with increased staff.
13:10
Parliament demands that gas stations and shops accept bank cards for payment
The refusal of shops and gas stations to accept bank cards from the population is illegal and harms Ukrainian citizens and the state's defence capabilities.
13:04
Saboteurs neutralised in the main cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Epiphany may have been the target
The guards of the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, the cathedral of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), neutralised a Russian sabotage group that was trying to enter the territory. Guidance markers were also found near the territory.
12:31
The enemy suffers severe losses but does not stop attempts to seize Kyiv – new report of Ukraine's Armed Forces
According the latest information, since the start of the open military aggression, the enemy launched over 180 cruise missiles and tactical missiles Iskander near Ukraine's capital.
12:29
Too late to hide, too late to be silent, and too late to play by the rules
12:23
Ukrainian Railways calls on Europe and Asia to cut rail links with Russia
12:19
The enemy is shelling Chernihiv
12:11
Russian invaders strike oil depot in Okhtyrka
11:54
Kremlin comments on personal sanctions against Putin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that western sanctions against Vladimir Putin are ‘absurd and very short-sighted', as quoted by russian agency Interfax, says European Pravda.
11:49
List of temporarily closed Customs offices
The State Customs Service (SCS) informed that Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Mykolaiv customs and some border control points are temporarily closed. Other customs offices are functioning normally.
11:46
Kyiv continues to defend itself, shootings occur at night – Klitschko
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko remarked that the situation in Kyiv was under control by the units of Ukraine's Armed Forces of Ukraine and territorial defense forces, but at night, there were skirmishes and shootings with the occupiers' sabotage and recon groups.
11:46
Ukraine’s National Guard promises Russian soldiers who cede arms can return home safely
11:35
Putin's office did not answer the question on the threat of war between Russia and NATO
Volodymyr Putin’s spokesperson refused to comment on the question regarding the possibility of clash between Russia and NATO.
11:28
As a result of the Russian attack, 16 children died and 45 were injured - the Ministry of Health
11:11
"Kim Jong Un on Steroids": How Putin's War Deprives Russia of All It Was Proud of
11:07
Ministry of Health calls on pharmacists to be a reliable backbone of healthcare
11:05
Ukraine has intercepted the military initiative – Danilov
Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council (RNBO) Oleksii Danilov considers that the Ukrainian military and Ukraine’s political authority have managed to intercept the military initiative in the confrontation against Russian military aggression.
10:55
Unjust War by Russia Doomed to be Lost. An Article by the EU Top Diplomat
10:36
Russian Sberbank shares fell by 73% at the opening of trading
10:27
Russians committed genocide in Volnovakha, we have to leave - the people's deputy
10:24
"Disabled in 5 minutes": Ukrainians hack Moscow Stock Exchange
10:08
Dozens of soldiers of Russian National Guard from Siberia died in Ukraine, plane with bodies took off – according to Russian media
According to the Russian media " Taiga.Info " the commander of the Russian National Guard (‘Rosgvardiya’ – ed.) unit in the Kemerovo Oblast (region – ed.), Konstantin Ogiy, along with dozens of fighters, was killed near Kyiv. A plane with their bodies is expected in Siberia.

Source : Siberian media " Taiga.Info "

Details : Journalist sources claim that at least 42 Russian National Guard soldiers together with the commander of the Kemerovo Oblast SOBR (Rapid Intervention Unit – ed.), Colonel Konstantin Ogiy, were killed in an attempt to seize the airfield in Hostomel near Kyiv. He had experience of fighting in Chechnya and Afghanistan.

In addition, Russian media sources suggest that the losses may be higher, as the exact number of dead and captured riot police members is unknown.

OMON (riot police – ed.) and SOBR (Rapid Intervention Unit – ed.) are designed to protect public order in cities and pursue criminals. However, according to the sources, they were used to try to capture the military airfield in the battle with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A plane with the bodies of those killed on 28 February is expected in the Kemerovo region.

Meanwhile, neither the Russian Ministry of Defence nor Rosgvardiya responded to journalist inquiries.
10:02
Zelenskyy: Ukraine should be immediately addmitted into the EU by special procedure
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested the European Union to enact a special procedure enabling Ukraine to join the EU.
09:59
Defence in Lugansk region holding out – the hardest situation is in the Girske area
In the Lugansk region, the defence is holding out. The hardest situation is currently in the area of Girske, where the Russian army has fired on most of the surrounding villages.
09:46
In occupied Berdiansk, local resident shot by a Russian soldier for refusing to hand over his phone
In Berdiansk, a Russian soldier shot a civilian who refused to hand over his mobile phone.
09:30
Ukraine’s delegation arrives at the border with Belarus
The Ukrainian delegation has arrived to the area of Ukraine-Belarus border to participate in the negotiations with the Russian side.
09:28
Long queues to enter Lviv as the city remains calm
There are long queues at Lviv city entrance checkpoints, while the city is calm and all essential services are functioning as usual.
09:14
Battle raging for Mariupol and Volnovakha in Donetsk region
As of 9am on 28 February, Mariupol and Volnovakha remain the hottest spots in the Donetsk region, as the battle for the cities continues.
08:50
“Energoatom” says, claims of Russian invaders taking over Zaporizhia Nuclear Plant a fake
08:40
Ukrainian Railway Company schedules additional train services to Poland
The Ukrainian Railway Company Ukrzaliznytsia has scheduled additional return strains from the western part of Ukraine to Poland to improve its services for passengers heading for the EU.
08:08
Peaceful Zhytomyr attacked with ballistic missiles
In the evening of 27 February, a ballistic missile was launched at Zhytomyr City from Belarus.
08:07
Russia lost 5,300 servicemen, 200 tanks, 30 planes in its invasion of Ukraine
Deputy Minister of Defence Hanna Malyar reported main losses of the Russian army as of the morning of the fifth day of the invasion of Ukraine.
07:51
In Kharkiv region, Russian advance halted, invaders incur heavy losses
Last night in Kharkiv the defence repelled the attacks of the enemy and stopped the advance of the Russian occupation army. Many military vehicles of the enemy were destroyed. Kharkiv is under Ukrainian control.
07:35
Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov unable to attend UN meeting due to sanctions
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov will not attend a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva due to new travel requirements resulting from sanctions against Russia. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declined to provide documents necessary to enable his participation.
07:28
Local situation in Ukraine as of Monday morning
07:00
Sunday news digest: Putin’s nuclear forces, Zelenskyy talks to Lukashenko
News from Sunday 27 February: Putin orders nuclear forces on standby; Zelensky talks to Lukashenko before his possible offensive.
06:58
Berdiansk temporarily occupied by Russian invaders – Zaporizhia Oblast Administration
The Russian occupying forces have temporarily gained control of Berdiansk, a city on the shore of the Azov Sea in Zaporizhia Oblast.
06:54
Grocery stores and transport will work in Kyiv
06:17
Russkoye Radio will no longer broadcast in Ukraine
TAVR Media group of radio stations will change its name and rebrand "Russkoye Radio Ukraina" (Russian Radio Ukraine – ed.). After the war, a new radio station will take over its frequency.
05:33
Two Russian missiles hit a childcare centre and a store in Chernihiv. No casualties recorded
On 28 February, around 2 am, the Russian invaders started shelling the city of Chernihiv. They hit a residential building, a childcare facility, and a store.
05:26
Russians continue their failing assault on Kyiv
In the small hours of 28 February, the fifth day of the Russian invasion, Russian forces continued their attempts to break through Kyiv's defences. Their assault continues to be unsuccessful, as the situation in the capital remains under firm control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
04:57
Reznikov: The war has reached a real turning point, it is now European
The Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov addressed Ukrainians in the early hours of the fifth day of the Russian invasion with words of gratitude and pride.
03:46
Missile hits residential building in Chernihiv downtown
A Russian missile hit an apartment building in the centre of Chernihiv.
03:21
Renewed shelling in Kyiv and Kharkiv - State Special Communications Service
The State Special Communications Service of Ukraine reports that explosions are heard again in Kyiv and Kharkiv.
03:10
Combat missiles manufacturer ‘Luch’ hands over its export stocks to Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Kyiv State Engineering Bureau ‘Luch’ handed over all of its products prepared for export to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
01:41
Russian invaders burn down Ivankiv Museum. Maria Prymachenko’s artwork destroyed
The Ivankiv Museum of Local History in Kyiv region was burned down. The museum housed unique artwork by the Ukrainian folk artist Maria Prymachenko.
01:35
Yet another attempt by invaders to seize Irpin failed - the General Staff
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports that the renewed air-land offensive by the Russian invaders aimed to seize the city of Irpin west of Kyiv has failed.
01:04
Lisbon Stadium Greets Football Player Yaremchuk With Flags in Support of Ukraine
Portuguese Benfica's forward Roman Yaremchuk who is Ukrainian was greeted by the stadium in Lisbon with applause and flags in support of Ukraine during the Benfica - Vitória de Guimarães.
00:28
Mykolayiv is expecting Russians to advance from Kherson direction
An advance of the Russian invaders from the direction of Kherson is expected in Mykolayiv as of 12:00 AM on 28 February.
00:14
Curfew ends at 8:00 AM, but not the war. Kyivans asked for composure and responsibility in wartime
Ukrainian actress and public figure Rimma Zubina calls on the residents of Kyiv to maintain composure and act responsibly once the curfew is lifted on Monday.
00:10
Kuleba to Russians: "Putin started the war, and you are paying for it"
00:05
Negotiations with Russia at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border will take place this morning - source
Negotiations between the Ukrainian delegation and the Russian side will take place at the border between Ukraine and Belarus on Monday morning.
23:22
11 military landing crafts set off from Crimea to Odessa, Armed Forces are ready to repel - Arestovich
23:22
Russian invaders intend to use residents of Kherson to seize Kyiv - Regional State Administration
23:13
Aeroflot is cancelling all flights to Europe
The Russian airline Aeroflot is suspending all its flights to Europe starting 28 February 2022.
23:06
Third member of Derzhavna Duma condemns the war against Ukraine
Vyacheslav Markhaev, a member of the CPRF (Communist Party of Russia) and of Derzhavna Duma from the Republic of Buryatia, has condemned the military attack by Russia on Ukraine.
28 February 2022
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