Xinhua Headlines: Two years on, peace still elusive in Ukraine crisis

Xinhua Headlines: Two years on, peace still elusive in Ukraine crisis

(240224) -- MOSCOW/KIEV, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A video screenshot released by Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations shows a building damaged in shelling in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region, Feb. 3, 2024. (Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT-BAKERY SHELLING

(240204) -- LUGANSK, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A video screenshot released by Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations shows a building damaged in shelling in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region, Feb. 3, 2024. Seven people were killed after a bakery in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region was reportedly shelled Saturday by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Russia's TASS news agency. As a result, the two-story bakery building collapsed, said TASS, citing Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. About 23 people remain under the rubble of the bakery, according to the news agency RIA Novosti. (Xinhua)

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT-BAKERY SHELLING

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT-BAKERY SHELLING

(240204) -- LUGANSK, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A video screenshot released by Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations shows rescuers working at the site of shelling in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region, Feb. 3, 2024. Seven people were killed after a bakery in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region was reportedly shelled Saturday by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Russia's TASS news agency. As a result, the two-story bakery building collapsed, said TASS, citing Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. About 23 people remain under the rubble of the bakery, according to the news agency RIA Novosti. (Xinhua)

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT-BAKERY SHELLING

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT-BAKERY SHELLING

(240204) -- LUGANSK, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A video screenshot released by Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations shows a building damaged in shelling in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region, Feb. 3, 2024. Seven people were killed after a bakery in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region was reportedly shelled Saturday by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Russia's TASS news agency. As a result, the two-story bakery building collapsed, said TASS, citing Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. About 23 people remain under the rubble of the bakery, according to the news agency RIA Novosti. (Xinhua)

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT-BAKERY SHELLING

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT-BAKERY SHELLING

(240204) -- LUGANSK, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A video screenshot released by Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations shows rescuers working at the site of shelling in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region, Feb. 3, 2024. Seven people were killed after a bakery in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region was reportedly shelled Saturday by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to Russia's TASS news agency. As a result, the two-story bakery building collapsed, said TASS, citing Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. About 23 people remain under the rubble of the bakery, according to the news agency RIA Novosti. (Xinhua)

At least 15 killed after bakery shelling in Lugansk: Russian ministry

STORY: At least 15 killed after bakery shelling in Lugansk: Russian ministry SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site STORYLINE: At least 15 people were killed after a bakery was reportedly shelled Saturday by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the city of Lysychansk in the Lugansk region, according to Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations. As a result of the shelling, a two-story bakery building collapsed, said the Ministry in its Telegram post. According to an earlier report, up to 40 people may be under the rubble. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

Independence vote in eastern Ukraine

Independence vote in eastern Ukraine

LUGANSK, Ukraine - Voters wait for their turn to vote in front of a tent, serving as a polling station, in Lugansk, eastern Ukraine, on May 11, 2014, in referendums called by pro-Russian insurgents seeking to split from the rest of the country.

Independence vote gets under way in eastern Ukraine

Independence vote gets under way in eastern Ukraine

LUGANSK, Ukraine - A voter does paperwork at a polling station in Lugansk, eastern Ukraine, on May 11, 2014, in referendums called by pro-Russian insurgents seeking to split from the rest of the country.

Instability in Ukraine

Instability in Ukraine

LUGANSK, Ukraine - Photo taken April 17, 2014, shows a makeshift church near a building occupied by a pro-Russian group in Lugansk, eastern Ukraine.

Instability in Ukraine

Instability in Ukraine

LUGANSK, Ukraine - Photo taken April 17, 2014, shows a makeshift church near a building occupied by a pro-Russian group in Lugansk, eastern Ukraine.

Security Council fails to adopt resolution "condemning" referendums in 4 Ukrainian regions

STORY: Security Council fails to adopt resolution "condemning" referendums in 4 Ukrainian regions DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of the voting STORYLINE: United Nations Security Council on Friday failed to adopt a draft resolution, which "condemns" the referendums held in four Ukrainian regions under Russian control from Sept. 23 to 27. The draft resolution titled "Illegal So-Called Referenda in Ukraine," prepared by Albania and the United States, was vetoed by Russia, one of the five permanent members of the council. Of the 15-nation council, 10 nations, including the United States, France and Britain, voted in favor of the draft, while China, Gabon, India and Brazil abstained from voting. A ceremony was held on Friday for the signing of treaties to incorporate Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson into the Russian Federation. Russian President Vladimir Putin participated

Ceremony held on Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson joining Russia

STORY: Ceremony held on Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson joining Russia DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: A ceremony was held on Friday for the signing of treaties to incorporate Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson into the Russian Federation. Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the event, which took place in the Kremlin. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-PUTIN-TREATIES-CEREMONY

(220930) -- MOSCOW, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 30, 2022 shows screens displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin delivering a speech in Moscow, Russia. TO GO WITH "Ceremony held on Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson joining Russia" (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-PUTIN-TREATIES-CEREMONY

(220930) -- MOSCOW, Sept. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 30, 2022 shows screens displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin delivering a speech in Moscow, Russia. TO GO WITH "Ceremony held on Donetsk, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson joining Russia" (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220922) -- LYSYCHANSK, Sept. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People line up to fetch water in Lysychansk, Lugansk region, Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220922) -- LYSYCHANSK, Sept. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man rides a bicycle past a damaged building in Lysychansk, Lugansk region, Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

Lavrov says Russia aims at more than Donbass

STORY: Lavrov says Russia aims at more than Donbass DATELINE: July 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: pic of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in March 2022various of Moscowpics of negotiations among military delegations of Türkiye, Russia, and Ukraine, as well as representatives of the United Nations STORYLINE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that the "geographical objectives" of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine have changed as the West is providing Ukraine with more long-range weapons. Lavrov told RT broadcaster and RIA Novosti news agency in an interview that beyond Lugansk and Donetsk, the Russian operation will be expanded to the Kherson region, the Zaporizhzhia region and other territories to push the contact line further away. While global concerns over food insecurity grow, Istanbul is preparing to host a second round of talks in anticipation of a solid outcome regarding the safe transport of Ukrainian grain to internat

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220706) -- LYSYCHANSK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 4, 2022 shows part of a destroyed building in Lysychansk, Lugansk region. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220706) -- LYSYCHANSK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Residents riding bicycles pass by a destroyed police car in Lysychansk, Lugansk region, July 4, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220706) -- LYSYCHANSK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Residents riding a motorcycle pass by a destroyed car in Lysychansk, Lugansk region, July 4, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220706) -- LYSYCHANSK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A resident passes by a destroyed building in Lysychansk, Lugansk region, July 4, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-CONFLICT

(220706) -- LYSYCHANSK, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A resident passes by destroyed buildings in Lysychansk, Lugansk region, July 4, 2022. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)

Russia announces control of Lugansk, Kiev denies reports on Lysychansk's capture

STORY: Russia announces control of Lugansk, Kiev denies reports on Lysychansk's capture DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Moscow/Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.various of military operations in Lugansk STORYLINE: According to a brief statement by the Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has informed President Vladimir Putin of the control of Lugansk. The statement said that the region has been "liberated" after Russian troops and the armed forces of Lugansk took full control of Lysychansk, a key city of Lugansk, and its nearby settlements. Also on Sunday, an official of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry denied reports that Lysychansk has been under the full control of Russian armed forces. According to the government-run Ukrinform news agency, Yuriy Sak, adviser to Defense Minister Olexiy Reznikov, told BBC that the situation in Lysychansk has been "very tense for quite a long time," and Russian troops have been "constantly attacking the city." S

Russia takes full control of Severodonetsk

STORY: Russia takes full control of Severodonetsk DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in Russiavarious of street view in Ukraine STORYLINE: The Russian military on Saturday announced full control of Severodonetsk, the administrative center of the Ukraine-controlled part of the eastern Lugansk region. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said that with the support of Russian troops, the forces of Lugansk launched "a successful offensive" and "completely liberated" the cities of Severodonetsk and Borovskoye as well as two settlements in Lugansk. The Ukrainian government-run Ukrinform news agency reported, citing Severodonetsk Mayor Oleksandr Stryuk, "the city is already completely occupied by the Russian Federation. They are trying to establish their order." Stryuk said civilians, who had been sheltering at the Azot chemical plant, began to leave the plant, adding that there was enough medicine in the city

Russia redeploys troops: Ukraine's security chief

STORY: Russia redeploys troops: Ukraine's security chief DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:53 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1 various of Russian troops 2 various of the Russian Ministry of Defense 3 various of the latest round of talks in Istanbul STORYLINE: The Ukraine's security chief on Wednesday said Russia is redeploying its troops from Kiev and Chernihiv directions, in the central and northern Ukraine respectively, to Ukraine's eastern regions. Oleksiy Danilov added that Russia's new offensive on Ukrainian forces is also possible in the eastern Lugansk area. On Tuesday, Russia's Defense Ministry announced that Russia decided to significantly reduce military activity near Kiev and Chernihiv. Vladimir Medinsky, Russian presidential aide and head of Russia's negotiation team, said Wednesday that Ukraine has demonstrated its readiness to negotiate with Russia "for the first time in years." He said that after Tuesday's negotiations in Istanbul, Kiev handed Moscow its prop

Xinhua Headlines: Russia conducts "special military operation" in Donbass

Xinhua Headlines: Russia conducts "special military operation" in Donbass

(220224) -- MOSCOW/KIEV, Feb. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2022 shows a screen displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during a televised address to the nation in Moscow, Russia. Putin on Feb. 21 signed a decree recognizing "the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)" and "the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)" as independent and sovereign states. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-PUTIN-TELEVISED ADDRESS

(220221) -- MOSCOW, Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2022 shows a screen displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during a televised address to the nation in Moscow, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that he has signed a decree recognizing "the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)" and "the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)" as independent and sovereign states. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-PUTIN-TELEVISED ADDRESS

(220221) -- MOSCOW, Feb. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2022 shows a screen displaying Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking during a televised address to the nation in Moscow, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday that he has signed a decree recognizing "the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)" and "the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)" as independent and sovereign states. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)