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NATO on Friday rejected pleas from Ukraine to impose a no-fly zone to halt Russia's bombing, but Western allies warned President Vladimir Putin of fresh sanctions if he does not stop his war.
Foreign ministers held emergency meetings at NATO and at the European Union in Brussels, on the ninth day of Moscow's invasion of its pro-Western neighbour that has upended the global order.
Ukraine's leadership has appealed desperately to the West to help stop Russian jets raining bombs on their country as Moscow's military encircles key cities.
“ Any movement in this direction will be considered by us as participation in an armed conflict by that country,
Russian President,
Countries Imposing No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Party To Conflict: Putin
“ Martial law should only be introduced in cases where there is external aggression ... we are not experiencing that at the moment and I hope we won't,
Vladimir Putin,
No Plans To Declare Martial Law in Russia, Says Putin
“ These sanctions that are being imposed are akin to a declaration of war but thank God it has not come to that,
Vladimir Putin,
Western Sanctions Are Like Declaration Of War, Says Putin
“ There is not one conscript and we don't plan for there to be,
Vladimir Putin,
Western Sanctions Are Like Declaration Of War, Says Putin
“ We don't plan to introduce any kind of special regime on Russian territory - there is currently no need,
Vladimir Putin,
Western Sanctions Are Like Declaration Of War, Says Putin
“ We're inflicting losses on the occupants they could not see in their worst nightmare,
Volodymyr Zelenskyy,
Putin says Western sanctions declaration of war, warns against…
“ Conscripted soldiers are not participating and will not participate in the fighting. There will not be an additional conscription of reservists either,
Vladimir Putin,
Russia Will Not Send Conscript Soldiers To Fight In Ukraine: Putin
“ The fixed objectives are only carried out by professional servicemen. I am sure they are guaranteeing security and peace for the Russian people in an effective manner,
Vladimir Putin,
Russia Will Not Send Conscript Soldiers To Fight In Ukraine: Putin