Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused native officers of negligence after civilians who had been locked out of a shelter in Kyiv had been killed in a Russian assault.
Zelensky’s remarks got here simply earlier than Russia launched aerial assaults throughout Ukraine early Friday, together with in Kyiv. No casualties had been instantly reported.
Right here’s the newest on the battle and its ripple results throughout the globe.
NATO nations look previous Ukraine offensive to long-term deterrence pacts: NATO is split between those that wish to grant membership to Ukraine within the close to time period and people who are nervous that such a transfer might plunge the alliance right into a direct battle with Russia, Missy Ryan, Catherine Belton and Emily Rauhala report. NATO, nevertheless, is searching for to organize Ukraine past the approaching offensive, with proposals together with future safety help much like what america usually gives to Israel.
Washington and its transatlantic allies are “centered on serving to Ukraine construct up its medium- to long-term deterrence and protection capability, in order that if and when the present aggression settles, Ukraine has the total capability to discourage and, if obligatory, defend towards future aggression,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken instructed reporters, suggesting particulars would emerge in coming weeks.