**1. Russia fires missiles at Ukrainian cities as war enters second year**.
Russia launched a new wave of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Lviv, on the first anniversary of the invasion. The attacks, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more..
**2. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy urges world to stand up to Russian aggression**.
In a defiant speech to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the international community to stand up to Russian aggression and provide Ukraine with the weapons and support it needs to defend itself. He said that Ukraine would never give up its fight for freedom and independence..
**3. United States announces new sanctions on Russia**.
The United States announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russia’s defense and energy sectors. The sanctions are designed to further cripple Russia’s economy and its ability to wage war in Ukraine..
**4. European Union agrees on 10th round of sanctions against Russia**.
The European Union agreed on a 10th round of sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and entities involved in the war in Ukraine. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans..
**5. China calls for ceasefire and peace talks**.
China called for a ceasefire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The Chinese government said that it is deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and that it supports all efforts to de-escalate the conflict..
**6. Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war**.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 101 prisoners of war, the largest such exchange since the start of the war. The exchange included 100 Ukrainian soldiers and one US citizen who had been captured by Russian forces..
**7. International Criminal Court opens investigation into war crimes in Ukraine**.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) opened an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Ukraine since the Russian invasion. The ICC said that it will investigate all allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity, regardless of who the perpetrators are..
**8. UN General Assembly passes resolution condemning Russian invasion**.
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The resolution, which was supported by 141 countries, calls for an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine..
**9. World Bank approves $1.7 billion loan to Ukraine**.
The World Bank approved a $1.7 billion loan to Ukraine to help the country meet its urgent financing needs. The loan will be used to support essential public services, including healthcare, education, and social protection..
**10. Russia-Ukraine war has reached a stalemate**.
The war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate, with neither side able to make significant gains on the ground. The fighting has largely bogged down in a series of trench warfare battles in the eastern part of the country..
**Conclusion**.
The war in Ukraine continues to be a major humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and thousands killed. The international community must continue to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its aggression..
