Russia Invades Ukraine: European Peace Is In Crisis [See Details]

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Russia has launched a huge offensive invasion on Ukraine, shooting missiles at cities and military facilities.

After a pre-dawn television broadcast in which Russian President Vladimir Putin urged that Ukraine’s military lay down its arms, the invasion by land, air, and sea commenced on Ukraine.

According to initial reports, several Ukrainian citizens and soldiers, as well as Russian personnel, were killed from attack.

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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s president has stated and affirmed that his country, Ukraine “won’t give up its independence.”

Via a tweet, President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted, “Russia has gone on a path of evil, but Ukraine is defending itself.”

Russia invades Ukraine

Following this, Ukraine imposed martial law and cut all ties and alliances they had with Russia.

Also, weapons will be distributed to everyone who requests them, according to reports. Especially, to those who want to assist in defending Ukraine.

Meanwhile, the Russian assault came after weeks of rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia massing soldiers near Ukraine’s borders.

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Russia’s president said earlier this week that he would recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk as one of the principal causes of the the attack on Ukraine.

This was also partly because of Ukraine’s tendency to join NATO leading Mr. Putin projecting accusations on Ukraine that the country is being ruled by neo-Nazis.

Also, Mr. Putin happen to have initiated the attack in response to the ouster of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych by major street protests in Ukraine.

Russia invades Ukraine
Vladimir Putin

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Since then, over 14,000 people have died in eastern Ukraine as a result of fighting between insurgents and Ukrainian authorities.

The military operation’s[invasion on Ukraine] goal, according to Mr. Putin, is to protect the people in the vulnerable areas.

Russia invades Ukraine

For months, there have been growing fears of a Russian attack until the unfortunate turn-out of events on Thursday.

Surprisingly, Mr. Putin has accused the US and its allies of neglecting Russia’s demands to prevent Ukraine from joining Nato and to provide Moscow with security guarantees.

Conclusion

So guys, there you have it. All about the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

Well, what are your thoughts on the Russian Ukraine conflict?

Do you think Russia is justified to invade Ukraine?

And lastly, how safe, do you think, is the rest of the world?

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