Tensions escalate on Ukraine frontline amid reported shelling

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As Western powers continue to warn that Russia is about to launch an all-out invasion of Ukraine,... shelling by separatists in the eastern part of the country has reportedly killed two Ukrainian soldiers.
The president of Ukraine has proposed a meeting with Vladimir Putin to avert conflict,... and the international community is also calling on Russia to de-escalate.
Kim Sung-min reports.
As shelling and heavy bombardment intensifies in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine,... the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic on Saturday called on able-bodied men to sign up with local militias.
This comes as the Ukrainian military announced earlier that two soldiers were killed and four wounded in shelling by pro-Russian separatists in the region.
The Ukrainian military said separatists had violated the ceasefire more than 70 times in the previous 24 hours.
With tensions escalating, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a resolution to the crisis.
Ukraine's leader also appealed to western powers to drop the policy of "appeasement" towards Moscow, saying what is needed now is a policy that ensures "security and peace."
His remarks come as the U.S. and its allies continue to monitor the evolving situation in Ukraine,... calling on Russia to reduce its military activity near Ukraine's borders.
According to White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki,... President Joe Biden will convene a National Security Council meeting to discuss Ukraine on Sunday.
She added that the national security team has reaffirmed that Russia could launch an attack against Ukraine at any time.
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations also released a joint statement on Saturday urging Russia to de-escalate tensions and withdraw its forces, saying that there have been no signs of reduced Russian activity near Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the World Bank on Saturday said it is preparing a 3-hundred-50 million dollar disbursement to Ukraine for consideration by the group's board by the end of March as part of a plan for short and long-term financing for the country.
Meeting with the Ukrainian leader,... World Bank President David Malpass said... the group will continue to support the Ukrainian people and economy.
Kim Sung-min, Arirang News.

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2022-02-20, 12:00 (KST)

[gilbertperales]

I agree with the guy that said why don't they just fight one-on-one and make it pay-per-view

[lachen]

Never knew that US and Russia were so closely coordinating the scenario. One would set the date and the other would launch an attack on that date on a third country. Wow!

[yurkellis]

Two brothers are having a fist fight and kind friends offering knives.

[brandonrice]

From an american, I'm sorry for the two men lost. I pray nobody dies but sadly it's already started up again!

[michaellara]

Why don’t they just fight one on one and pay per view that shit.

[nimalperera]

China must definitely keep its eye's on the Taiwan

[Cha-y]

Biden will convene the NSC on Sunday after he has his ice cream and a nap.

[juliechristie]

Can't all other country's get the innocent people out the country an bring them to safety with a temporary stay visa In other country's

[tripletdaddy]

Wait until the Winter Olympics is over then let's see what happens in different parts of the world. 🤔🧐😱

[ykfilms]

There is no turning back who ordered the fire military drills with bullets doesn’t make sense prepare for the worst but still hope for the best

[magnum]

I have been waiting for a nuclear war for a long time cut the bull and let's get this show on the road send all nuclear weapons and make it a good Year.

[charleswiggins]

The Russians are trying to evacuate the women and children and old folks out of the Dunbass region. It's taking some time to do, not exactly organized. When ever they have done that satisfactorily then you'll see more intense military action.

[jewel]

I have to wonder if these leaders go to bed and cry at night because they can't stop the bombs from being shot at them power is not worth it neither is money or fame.

[chrisgallipeau]

What would happen if World War 3 broke out in our own backyard

[abadepill]

Only millitery exercise.stop making fake news🤔

[sureshningthouja]

Ukrainian president is so emotional n afraid of Russian invasion

[akashahmmed]

Bye bye american
Bye bye Israel
Bye bye NATO

[seagullclub]

A better world is coming! 😀😀 Jehovah God's Kingdom ruled by Christ Jesus will end all wars, crime, violence, and wickedness and restore the planet and faithful humans back to perfection! Psalm 37:10, 11, 29

[gustacano]

Don't let the thief enter your house. Russia is justified to defend themselves.

[ajledbetter]

I just now put a curse on Vladimir Putin .His time is numbered.☝😑