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Moscow, Feb 24: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine and called on soldiers there to lay down their arms.
Ukraine has said that the Russian military vehicles have crossed into the country at multiple locations. The vehicles are said to have crossed in from various places including Belarus in the north and Crimea in the south. There are also crossings that have taken place the east, in the region of Kharkiv and Luhansk.
Russia, according to Ukraine’s border service opened fire with artillery before sending the military vehicles across.
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PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss economic impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russia is carrying out a full scale offensive: Ukraine
I request everyone to stay calm and face the situation with fortitude:Ambassador of India to Ukraine.
The Russian Ambassador to the UK has been summoned by the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss. She would explain that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is illegal and unprovoked.
The Embassy continues to remain open and operate in Kyiv; We are working on mission mode to find a solution to this difficult situation, says Indian Ambassador to Ukraine Partha Satpathy:ANI
Russian tanks have entered into Kharkiv, which is Ukraine’s second largest city.
Civilians have nothing to fear says Russian army as Moscow backed separatist forces advance in Eastern Ukraine
Troops continue to resist Russian troops says Ukraine foreign minister
This is a catastrophe for our continent.
I will make an address to the nation this morning on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
I will also speak to fellow G7 leaders and I am calling for an urgent meeting of all NATO leaders as soon as possible.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 24, 2022
This is a catastrophe for our continent. I will make an address to the nation this morning on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I will also speak to fellow G7 leaders and I am calling for an urgent meeting of all NATO leaders as soon as possible, says UK PM Boris Johnson.
The Belta news agency quoting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that Belarus could take part in the Russia military operation against Ukraine if needed.
The President of Ukraine has urged Russians to come out and protest against the war.
Russia’s defence ministry said that its armed forces were providing supporting fire to Moscow backed separatist forces in Eastern Ukraine.
The Ukraine state media said that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will issue weapons to everyone who wants them. Recently there were images of Ukrainians undergoing basic military training as tensions with Russia began to build up.
Ukraine has cut off diplomatic ties with Russia.
NATO member states Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have triggered Article 4 of The North Atlantic Treaty. The parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened. Article 4 can lead to collective action among the 30 member states.
Ukraine breaks diplomatic ties with Russia, AFP News Agency quotes Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Watch: Missile strike in Ivano, Frankivsk
The adviser to the Ukraine President’s Office said that over 40 Ukrainian soldiers have died and several dozens wounded.
China reiterated on Thursday a call for all parties involved in the situation in Ukraine to exercise restraint and rejected a foreign journalist’s description of Russia’s actions as an invasion.
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention for the rescue and safe return of Indians, including Punjabis, stuck in Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin has long insisted Ukraine is part of the country he rules. Kiev is the mother of Russian cities. Ancient Rus is our common source and we cannot live without each other, he wrote in March 2014.
Reports say that weapons are to be distributed to military veterans in Ukraine. All Ukrainians are being encouraged to join the country’s territorial defence units.
LOOK: Military tanks move into the city after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, Mariupol. | via REUTERS/Carlos Barria pic.twitter.com/uAFpUIlj9d
— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 24, 2022
Military tanks move into the city after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine.
Lithuania declares state of emergency after Russian forces invade Ukraine, Reuters quotes Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda.
All civilian flights in Ukraine have been suspended
With Ukrainians awaking to a war, queues have formed in large numbers outside ATMs and petrol stations.
European stocks fall sharply after Russia attacks Ukraine
VIDEO: Ukraine residential buildings shelled.
Firefighters and residents on the scene of shelled buildings in Chuguev, Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin launches a military operation in Ukraine with explosions heard across the country pic.twitter.com/yXI4PTrgIT
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 24, 2022
WATCH: Ukraine residential buildings shelled.
People living in territories which are part of today’s Ukraine were not asked how they want to build their lives when the USSR was created or after WW2. People living in today’s Ukraine, anyone who want to do this, must be able to enjoy this right to make a free choice: Putin.
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For Quick Alerts Subscribe Now For Quick Alerts ALLOW NOTIFICATIONS LIVE | Updated: Thursday, February 24, 2022, 16:27 [IST] Moscow, Feb 24: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine and called on soldiers there to lay down their arms.Ukraine has said that the Russian military vehicles have crossed into the country at multiple locations. The vehicles are said to have crossed in from various places including Belarus in the north and Crimea in the south. There are also crossings that have taken place the east, in the region of Kharkiv and Luhansk.Russia, according to Ukraine’s border service opened fire with artillery before sending the military vehicles across.Stay tuned for LIVE updates Newest First Oldest First PM Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss economic impact of Russia-Ukraine crisis. Russia is carrying out a full scale offensive: Ukraine I request everyone to stay calm and face the situation with fortitude:Ambassador of India to Ukraine. The Russian Ambassador to the UK has been summoned by the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss. She would explain that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is illegal and unprovoked. The Embassy continues to remain open and operate in Kyiv; We are working on mission mode to find a solution to this difficult situation, says Indian Ambassador to Ukraine Partha Satpathy:ANI Russian tanks have entered into Kharkiv, which is Ukraine’s second largest city. Civilians have nothing to fear says Russian army as Moscow backed separatist forces advance in Eastern Ukraine Troops continue to resist Russian troops says Ukraine foreign minister This is a catastrophe for our continent. I will make an address to the nation this morning on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I will also speak to fellow G7 leaders and I am calling for an urgent meeting of all NATO leaders as soon as possible.— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 24, 2022 This is a catastrophe for our continent. I will make an address to the nation this morning on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I will also speak to fellow G7 leaders and I am calling for an urgent meeting of all NATO leaders as soon as possible, says UK PM Boris Johnson. The Belta news agency quoting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that Belarus could take part in the Russia military operation against Ukraine if needed. The President of Ukraine has urged Russians to come out and protest against the war. Russia’s defence ministry said that its armed forces were providing supporting fire to Moscow backed separatist forces in Eastern Ukraine. The Ukraine state media said that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will issue weapons to everyone who wants them. Recently there were images of Ukrainians undergoing basic military training as tensions with Russia began to build up. Ukraine has cut off diplomatic ties with Russia. NATO member states Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have triggered Article 4 of The North Atlantic Treaty. The parties will consult together whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened. Article 4 can lead to collective action among the 30 member states. Ukraine breaks diplomatic ties with Russia, AFP News Agency quotes Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Watch: Missile strike in Ivano, Frankivsk The adviser to the Ukraine President’s Office said that over 40 Ukrainian soldiers have died and several dozens wounded. China reiterated on Thursday a call for all parties involved in the situation in Ukraine to exercise restraint and rejected a foreign journalist’s description of Russia’s actions as an invasion. Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention for the rescue and safe return of Indians, including Punjabis, stuck in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has long insisted Ukraine is part of the country he rules. Kiev is the mother of Russian cities. Ancient Rus is our common source and we cannot live without each other, he wrote in March 2014. Reports say that weapons are to be distributed to military veterans in Ukraine. All Ukrainians are being encouraged to join the country’s territorial defence units. LOOK: Military tanks move into the city after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, Mariupol. | via REUTERS/Carlos Barria pic.twitter.com/uAFpUIlj9d— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 24, 2022 Military tanks move into the city after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine. Lithuania declares state of emergency after Russian forces invade Ukraine, Reuters quotes Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. All civilian flights in Ukraine have been suspended With Ukrainians awaking to a war, queues have formed in large numbers outside ATMs and petrol stations. European stocks fall sharply after Russia attacks Ukraine VIDEO: Ukraine residential buildings shelled. Firefighters and residents on the scene of shelled buildings in Chuguev, Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin launches a military operation in Ukraine with explosions heard across the country pic.twitter.com/yXI4PTrgIT— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 24, 2022 WATCH: Ukraine residential buildings shelled. People living in territories which are part of today’s Ukraine were not asked how they want to build their lives when the USSR was created or after WW2. People living in today’s Ukraine, anyone who want to do this, must be able to enjoy this right to make a free choice: Putin. READ MORE