Feb 24, 2022, 09:51 AM
"This is war of aggression," says Ukraine. The country has closed its air space to civilian flights.
"Russia alone is responsible for this attack," US President Biden said, adding,"world will hold Russia accountable."
Feb 24, 2022, 09:44 AM
"I strongly condemn Russia’s reckless and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, which puts at risk countless civilian lives, NATO chief General Jens Stoltenberg said.
"Once again, despite our repeated warnings and tireless efforts to engage in diplomacy, Russia has chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign and independent country," the NATO chief added.
1: In a strangely worded proclamation issued on Monday, Russian President Putin formally recognised Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine as separate entities and dispatched soldiers to the separatist regions to perform peacekeeping functions. 2: The directive was met with widespread...
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Feb 24, 2022, 09:38 AM
Reports said explosions could also be heard in Ukraine's Black Sea port Odessa
Feb 24, 2022, 09:36 AM
Ukraine urged the United Nations "to do everything possible to stop the war" as explosions could be heard in capital Kyiv.
Feb 24, 2022, 09:31 AM
Reports said the explosions on Kyiv were missile strikes.
Feb 24, 2022, 09:28 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was certain that Russian soldiers and officers would do their duty and the executive power in Russia would work fast and effectively.
"My dear fellow citizens, I am certain that the soldiers and officers of the Russian Armed Forces who are loyal to their country will do their duty working together effectively. I have no doubt that all levels of power will work together and be effective," Putin said in his address to Russians
Feb 24, 2022, 09:23 AM
Explosions heard in eastern Ukraine
Feb 24, 2022, 09:21 AM
CNN reporting from Kharkiv said that loud explosions could be heard.
Ukraine has restricted flights of civil aircraft within the country.
Feb 24, 2022, 09:02 AM
Putin declares military operation 'to demilitarise Ukraine'
The Russian president said leading NATO member countries supported neo-Nazis in Ukraine while adding that he has "no plans to occupy Ukraine".
"Russia does not have a single opportunity other than to defend itself, it will use it," Putin declared on state TV.
Putin added that Russia will seek to demilitarise Ukraine and will "immediately respond to any external threat".