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Explosions Rock Ukrainian Cities as Russia Launches Military Operation
Putin says move to protect Donbas aimed at ‘demilitarization’ and ‘denazification,’ warns foreign countries against interfering; missiles said to hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and elsewhere
Russian Forces Invade Ukraine with Strikes on Major Cities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had carried out missile strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and border guards, and that explosions had been heard in many cities. An official also reported non-stop cyber attacks.
Images Show New Deployment of Military Vehicles in Belarus -Maxar
Heavy equipment transporters, used for moving tanks, artillery and other heavy equipment, were seen near the Ukraine border in western Russia, as well as several new deployments of troops, according to Maxar.
Russia to Evacuate Embassy Staff from Ukraine as Putin Signals War Is Coming
Putin said at a press conference on Tuesday that Russian forces may not immediately advance into the two "republics," but that "it is impossible to predict the scenario that will unfold."
Ukrainian President Drafts Reservists but Rules Out General Mobilization for Now
Zelenskiy has publicly criticised foreign embassies and Ukrainian businessmen for leaving Ukraine for security reasons, and renewed his call for companies to stay put.
Biden Sends Troops to Baltics, F-35s To NATO’s Eastern Flank -U.S. Official
Washington had consulted with allies on the decision to cancel the talks, scheduled to take place in Europe, before informing Lavrov in a letter on Tuesday, Blinken said.
Biden, Allies Launch Sanctions Against Russia
Biden called the moves the first set of significant measures taken in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision a day earlier to recognize as independent, and aid militarily, breakaway regions in southeastern Ukraine.
U.S.’ Blinken Cancels Meeting with Lavrov, Says Russian Moves Are ‘Rejection of Diplomacy’
Washington had consulted with allies on the decision to cancel the talks, scheduled to take place in Europe, before informing Lavrov in a letter on Tuesday, Blinken said.
Ukraine Wants Peace but Won’t Give Up Its Land to Russia, President Says
Zelenskiy's administration has voiced frustration at the West's unwillingness to impose preemptive sanctions after Russia massed more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine's borders in recent weeks.
U.S. Relocates Ukraine Embassy Staff to Poland
The U.S. has warned that a Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen at any time, as Moscow has amassed as many as 190,000 troops near Ukraine.