Russia invades Ukraine: LIVE UPDATES
Kyiv remains under Ukrainian control as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to leave his country on the third day of Russia’s invasion.
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Ukraine claims gas pipeline was blown up by Russian forces in Kharkiv
A Ukraine government Telegram channel claimed that Russian forces blew up a gas pipeline in Kharkiv on early Sunday morning.
The Telegram post said that the blast was not the result of a nuclear strike, despite a similar appearance.
Russian missile strikes Ukrainian civilian oil depot south of Kyiv, official says
A suspected Russian missile strike exploded at a civilian oil depot outside Kyiv early Sunday morning local time, Ukrainian officials said, near the start of the fourth day of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
"A missile attack launched on the oil depot in Vasilkov near Kyiv," Ukrainian MP Anna Purtova told Fox News around 2 a.m. in the region.
She described it as an "ecological catastrophe."
She also called on the U.S. and European Union to implement a no-fly zone over Ukrainian airspace.
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French President Macron asks Belarus president to demand Russian troops leave
During a phone call on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron asked Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko to demand that Russian troops leave his country.
Macron "made a point of denouncing the seriousness of a decision which would authorize Russia to deploy nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil," a readout of the call provided by the presidential palace said.
Macron requested that Lukashenko demand the "withdrawal of Russian troops from Belarusian soil as quickly as possible, as these troops are waging a unilateral and unjust war."
Trump warns 'world war' could be next as Russia continues invasion in Ukraine
EXCLUSIVE: ORLANDO, Fla. — Former President Trump warned that Russia’s multi-front invasion in Ukraine could lead to "world war" and told Fox News Digital that the Biden administration is going to have to "do a lot more than just sanctions" to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During an exclusive one-on-one interview with Fox News Digital on the sidelines of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, the former president said Russia’s war on Ukraine "never should have happened."
"It is a horrible thing. It would never have happened under any circumstance, and it is what it is," Trump said. "But there's great bravery being shown, and I think they’re doing one hell of a job—much more so than anybody would have thought possible."
When asked if he had a message to Putin, the president said: "I have no message."
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MIT ends partnership with Skolkovo Institute of Science
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced Friday that it is ending a partnership with the Skolkovo Institute of Science, which is in Moscow.
An announcement on MIT's website stats that the decision was made "In light of the unacceptable military actions against Ukraine by the Russian government."
"In light of the unacceptable military actions against Ukraine by the Russian government, MIT President L. Rafael Reif, in consultation with senior leadership, determined that MIT’s relationship with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) must end," the statement reads.
According to WGBH, the partnership has raised espionage fears within the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Video purportedly shows Ukrainian man offer Russians a tow back home
A Ukrainian man filmed himself offering a group of Russian soldiers a tow back to Russia after their tank ran out of fuel on the side of the road, video circulating on social media purportedly shows.
"Can I tow you back… to Russia," the Ukrainian man asked the soldiers in Russian after they told him they were out of gas.
Fox News has not independently verified the video but has confirmed the accuracy of the subtitles in the video and that the man was speaking Russian with a Ukrainian accent. It is unclear when the exchange took place.
The question elicited laughter from the soldiers, as one said they didn't know where they were going and another said they were going to Kyiv.
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Is the Russia-China alliance cracking?
Russia and China have maintained a close working relationship for years, but that relationship appears to be in question after Russian President Vladimir Putin made the decision to invade Ukraine and take on serious economic sanctions.
Two Chinese state-owned banks announced Friday, as reported by Bloomberg News, that they will restrict financing for Russian commodity purchases.
Offshore units of Industrial & Commercial Bank of China have stopped issuing U.S. dollar-denominated letters of credit for purchases of physical Russian commodities ready for export, while the Bank of China has also limited funding.
The implementation of those restrictions, which could be temporary, brings into question Beijing's support for Moscow as Western alliances deliver harsh sanctions on Russia. According to Bloomberg, the four largest banks in China have complied with prior sanctions from the U.S. against Iran, North Korea and officials in Hong Kong because they need access to the U.S. dollar clearing system.
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Missile hits oil depot near Kyiv, government official says
A missile has hit an oil depot in Vasilkov near Kyiv, a government Telegram channel said on early Sunday morning local time.
A video provided to Fox News by Ukraine Parliament member Anna Purtova shows a large fire burning outside the city.
“A missile attack launched on the oil depot in Vasilkov near Kyiv. Ecological catastrophy! Europe, USA, close the sky over Ukraine!," Purtova said.
Residents are being advised to stay inside and close their windows.
Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich contributed to this report
Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek calls on NHL to 'suspend' Russian players
NHL legend and Hall of Famer goaltender Dominik Hasek slammed Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin on Saturday for his remarks on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called on the league to suspend the contracts of all Russian players.
Hasek, a six-time Vezina Trophy winner, took to Twitter to blast Ovechkin, calling him an "alibist" and a "liar" after he told the media on Friday that he was calling for an end to the conflict.
"What!? Not only an alibist, a chicken s---, but also a liar! Every adult in Europe knows well, that Putin is a mad killer and that Russia is waging an offensive war against the free country and its people," Hasek said. "The NHL must immediately suspend contracts for all Russian players!"
He continued: "Every athlete represents not only himself and his club, but also his country and its values and actions. That is a fact. If the NHL does not do so, it has indirect co-responsibility for the dead in Ukraine."
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Pulsating light seen in Kyiv
United States, Canada, European allies move to block 'selected' Russian banks from SWIFT
The United States, Canada, and other European allies released a joint statement on additional sanctions being placed on Russia, which states that "selected" Russian banks are removed from the SWIFT financial system.
"We commit to ensuring that selected Russian banks are removed from the SWIFT messaging system. This will ensure that these banks are disconnected from the international financial system and harm their ability to operate globally," reads the joint statement from leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, which was released on Saturday.
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Satellite images show Russian ground forces approaching Nova Kakhovka
Satellite imagery from Maxar shows Russian ground forces approaching Nova Kakhovka, Ukraine.
Dan Hoffman: 'Time is the enemy of Vladimir Putin'
Former CIA Station Chief in Moscow and Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman told Fox News that "Time is the enemy of Vladimir Putin," as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth day.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a "special military operation" in Ukraine early Thursday morning local time, saying "our confrontation with these [Ukrainian] forces is inevitable."
Despite Russian forces moving closer to the center of Kyiv, Zelenskyy declined an offer from the United States to be evacuated from the city.
"The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride," Zelenskyy said, according to the Associated Press who spoke with a senior intelligence official.
YouTube moves to prevent RT, other Russian channels from earning revenue
YouTube has taken action against several of its Russian channels, including state-backed Russia Today, to prevent them from using the platform to generate revenue.
The company, as reported by Reuters, cited "extraordinary circumstances" in its reasoning and said it is "pausing a number of channels’ ability to monetize on YouTube, including several Russian channels affiliated with recent sanctions."
YouTube spokesperson Farshad Shadloo said content from the outlets impacted by the decision will also show up less frequently as recommendations, according to Reuters. He also stated that content from RT and other Russian channels would not be accessible in Ukraine due to a "government request."
The decision follows similar moves by Facebook and Twitter to prevent Russian state media from advertising and monetizing content on its platform.
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United Nations: Nearly 116,000 have left Ukraine due to Russian invasion
As official with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said on Saturday that nearly 116,000 have left Ukraine, and massive lines of people are waiting to enter Poland and Moldova.
In addition to those who have left the country, another 100,000 are currently displaced in Ukraine. The official says that the situation is “very fluid and fast-moving.”
If the situation continues to escalate, the agency forecasts that 4 million people could leave Ukraine.
Brigadier General Blaine Holt says a cyberattack is ongoing against the Kremlin
Brigadier General Blaine Holt said a cyberattack is ongoing against the Kremlin, according to two unnamed sources.
Holt said that the attack is ongoing as the Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing, and in its third day.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday.
The two spoke about the need for the international community to isolate Russia both diplomatically and financially, which includes excluding Russia from the SWIFT financial system, according to a readout of the call from a Downing Street spokeswoman.
Johnson also "He paid tribute to the incredible heroism and bravery of President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people," according to the readout, which also said that the two agreed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being met with "a greater Ukrainian resistance than he calculated on."
According to the readout, Johnson and Zelenskyy also "expressed their mutual concern about the role Belarus is playing as a conduit for President Putin's violence."
Zelenskyy said in a tweet that the two also agreed on "further joint steps to counter the aggressor."
Russian allegations that the US was involved in naval operations with Ukraine are false: Pentagon
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby tweeted Saturday afternoon that Russian claims that the United States was involved in naval operations with Ukraine near the Zmiiny Island are false.
"We did not provide ISR or any other support," Kirby said. "Chalk this up to just one more lie by the Russian Ministry of Defense."
Chelsea FC's oligarch owner hands off 'stewardship,' may look to sell ahead of sanctions
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has handed over "stewardship" of Chelsea F.C. as his financial future remains uncertain in the face of sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Abramovich issued a statement Saturday on Chelsea's website, saying he has "always viewed his role as a custodian of the Club" and said that handing over "stewardship" to trustees of Chelsea's charitable Foundation would keep the club's "best interests at heart." He did not make any mention of ownership or intentions to sell the club, but reports have claimed he is either looking to sell the club or cash in on a substantial $2 billion loan.
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, the West responded with swift condemnation and severe sanctions. Abramovich has not yet been named by the United Kingdom on its list of sanctioned individuals.
If the sale occurred, Abramovich would want to get the value of his loan - $2 billion – rather than just the present value of the club, meaning it would rank as the biggest takeover not just in England but in Europe overall.
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