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08:48

EU Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels

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  Ray Furlong

Over to Brussels, now, where EU Foreign Ministers are meeting.

The bloc's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, told reporters before going in that she hoped they would approve a 16th package of sanctions against Russia today.

She said it would cover items ranging "from gaming consoles to the shadow fleet."

Kaja Kallas observes a 1-minute silence at the start of the EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels.

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08:37

Zelenskyy praises 'three years of absolute heroism'

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  Ray Furlong

President Zelenskyy has issued a rallying cry to Ukrainians on social media this morning:

"Three years of resistance. Three years of gratitude. Three years of absolute heroism of Ukrainians. I am proud of Ukraine! I thank everyone who defends and supports it. Everyone who works for Ukraine. And may the memory of all those who have given their lives for our state and people be eternal."

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08:35

The Dark Speech That Removed Doubts About Putin's Plans To Invade

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  Steve Gutterman

For weeks before Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many observers doubted that Russian President Vladimir Putin would go ahead with it, despite growing signs that a major assault was imminent. Those doubts -- or hopes -- were all but erased when Putin delivered a combative address on February 21, a speech full of false claims and grievances. RFE/RL's Todd Prince wrote about the speech shortly after the onslaught began three days later.

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In Dark Remarks On Ukraine, Putin Telegraphed A Trajectory Toward War

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08:26

Coming up today...

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  Ray Furlong

It's going to be a busy day of news and events. Here's a brief list of what's expected:

In the next half hour, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to make a video address to the nation.

Zelensky has called an international security summit in Kyiv. EU leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, are expected to attend.

There are also plans for a joint news conference, timings to be confirmed.

In London, the British government is going to announce a new set of sanctions against Russia.

Simultaneous pro-Ukrainian protests will take place outside Russian embassies around the world, including in the Netherlands, Canada, Japan, Lithuania, Sweden, and the United States.

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08:00

The First Leaders Have Arrived In Kyiv

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  Ray Furlong

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada have arrived in Kyiv for events marking the anniversary. Also among them were European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

In this fight for survival, it is not only the destiny of Ukraine that is at stake. Its Europes destiny, von der Leyen wrote on social media.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives at a train station on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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17:52

23.2.2025

Russian tanks rolled through a Crimean checkpoint, February 24, 2022

This video was one of the earliest showing Russian tanks entering Ukraine.