Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he tried to reach out to President Putin warning that Kremlin could start a major war in Europe.
Here are some latest updates about the crisis:
Military command centres in the capital city of Kyiv and another city Kharkiv have been attacked by missile strikes. Precision weapons were used in attacks.
Blasts were heard in the separatist-held eastern Ukraine city of Donetsk.
In growing support at the United Nations, countries – including China that has usually backed Russia – spoke about Ukraine’s sovereignty. UN chief has asked for Russia to stop its troops from attacking Ukraine.
Cyber security firm ESET’s researchers were said that hundreds of computers were hit across the country with malware. The European Union has announced sanctions against Russia defence minister Sergei Shoigu and military chiefs.
Asset freezes and visa bans are among the sanctions introduced on the commanders of Russia’s army, navy and air force by the 27-nation bloc.
The US has accused Russia and China of trying to create a profoundly illiberal world order. Ukraine announced that a 30-day emergency for this crisis.
As Ukraine said that Russia has launched full invasion, US President Joe Biden warned of catastrophic loss of life.
Russia and Ukraine representatives sparred at the United Nations with Kremlin insisting the latest move basically was to protect people.
On leaders’ request for Russia support, Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, “Kiev is continuing its military buildup along the line of disengagement and republics are experiencing the destruction of civil and industrial infrastructure, schools, hospitals and kindergartens.”
