Large explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion. 9News
US President Joe Biden condemned an "unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces".Mr Zelenskyy vowed earlier today his country would "fight back" against the Russian invasion.
"The people of Ukraine and the government of Ukraine want peace," he said in Russian, hours after declaring a nationwide state of emergency. Following this formal appeal to Moscow for military support, he Ukrainian parliament approved Mr Zelenskyy's decree that imposes a nationwide state of emergency.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, near the Kremlin Wall during the national celebrations of the 'Defender of the Fatherland Day' in Moscow, Russia. Separatist officials reported several explosions on their territory overnight and three civilian deaths.
"By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and undermining European and global security and stability.EU leaders are expected to meet later tonight to discuss "further restrictive measures".
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