Russia starts operation in Ukraine after announcement made by Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a special military operation in the Donbas in eastern Ukraine. Putin called on the Ukrainian soldiers to “Immediately lay down their weapons and return home”. According to the latest news; the sounds of big explosions are heard in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Finally, the Ukrainian military said that a Russian plane had been shot down in eastern Ukraine, but Russia denied the news.
On the other hand uninterrupted diplomatic developments continue, after the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Luhansk People’s Republic located in the Donbass region of Eastern Ukraine, unilaterally declared their independence and these were recognized by Russia.
Finally, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted a resolution on the state of emergency in the country to begin from midnight. Also, US President Joe Biden announced that they would impose sanctions on the company that makes the Nord Stream 2 Project and its officials.
The highlights of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis on February 24 are as follows:
09.26: Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy announced a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden, saying that Washington was preparing to offer assistance to Kiev. Zelenskiy said, “I met with President Biden a minute ago. The United States has already started preparing international assistance.”
09.18: The Ukrainian parliament declared martial law in the country.
09.14: The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine announced that Russia had launched attacks on Ukraine from Belarus and Crimea
09.09: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “Ukrainian airspace is currently closed. At the current stage, we ask you to stay in your homes or in a safe place, avoid travel. The necessary support and guidance will be provided for those who want to leave the country.”
