Ukraine — Russia renewed its assault on Ukraine's second-largest city, shelling heavily populated areas even as peace talks are set to resume, according to the Associated Press, "Ukraine’s leader earlier said Russia must stop bombing before another meeting."
The escalation of attacks on crowded cities and civilian areas comes as Russia supposedly attempts a 'new strategy' to "demoralize" the Ukrainian resistance after meeting a much harsher resistance than anticipated.
The Latest: What Became of Monday's Peace Talks?
2/28/22 - According to Reuters, "Officials from Russia and Ukraine ended peace talks on Monday and will return to their respective capitals for further consultations before the second round of negotiations"
No resolution from Russia to halt its invasion has come from the negotiations as of yet, and analysts doubt whether these talks will appease the semseeminglymingly crazed Russian President, Vladimir Putin.
Nuclear Forces Put on High Alert - Russian Propagandist Says West Will be Blown Apart
3/1/22 - The Chief Russian news anchor, Dmitry Kiselyov, said on a live broadcast Monday that the West would be blown apart by more than 500 nuclear warheads should they continue to threaten Moscow, according to The Sun.
“This would guarantee destruction of the USA and all other NATO countries." Kiselyov threatened: "Russia’s nuclear arms are delivered by the world’s fastest strategic bombers.
Kiselyov began to justify these actions with reasoning such as: if Russia wasn't part of the world, then "why do we need the world?"
Vladimir Putin Plunges Situation Into Total Chaos
2/28/22 - President Vladimir Putin plunged the situation in Ukraine into absolute chaos as he 'ordered assassins' to take out Ukrainian president Zelensky, ordered Russia's nuclear forces on high alert, and agreed to have Russian diplomats meet for peace talks on the Ukrainian border all at the same time.
President Vladimir Putin escalated tensions Sunday by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert, while Ukraine's leader, President Zelensky, agreed to talks with Moscow as Putin's troops drove deeper into the country, according to the Associated Press. READ MORE
President Putin cited, "aggressive statements" made by NATO and tough financial sanctions. The directive issued by Putin will increase the readiness of Russia's nuclear weapons. Peace Talks?
Dozens Killed, Hundreds Wounded
Ukrainian officials announced Monday that dozens of civilians were killed and hundreds more wounded when Russian forces began firing at civilian areas in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, according to the Associated Press
Here's a map detailing the Russian invasion:
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