Russian troops have launched a broad assault on Ukraine from three sides.
said it was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed separatists have been fighting for almost eight years.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who had repeatedly appealed to Putin in recent days to pursue a diplomatic path instead of taking military action, issued a video statement declaring martial law. called Russia's attack “a brutal act of war” and said Moscow had shattered peace on the European continent.U.S. President Joe Biden said Putin “has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering."
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi pointed to “reports of casualties and people starting to flee their homes to seek safety.”World stock markets plungedBeyond its human toll, the conflict looks set to send prices spiraling even higher at gasoline pumps and grocery stores around the world.
Meanwhile, the European Union planned the “strongest, the harshest package” ever, to be considered at a summit on Thursday, according to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. A staunchly pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader, Milorad Dodik, has for years advocated the separation of the semi-autonomous Bosnian Serb mini-state from the rest of the country.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russia claims it neutralized Ukraine military infrastructure“We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine,” European Council Pres. Charles Michel and European Commission Pres. Ursula von der Leyen say in a joint statement.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine conflict live updates: Zelenskyy makes plea for peace as Russia threats loomRUSSIA-UKRAINE LATEST: • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy issues a plea for peace during emotional speech. • UN Security Council schedules emergency meeting on Russia at request of Ukraine.
Read more »
Ukraine-Russia live updates: EU seeks ‘harshest’ sanctions against RussiaThe European Union announced Thursday that it is planning to impose the “harshest” sanctions in the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine updates: Russia to meet US sanctions with 'strong response'LATEST: Ukraine’s government says a new cyberattack has hit several of its government ministries, knocking their websites offline, amid warnings of attacks from Russia both on the ground and on the web.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine updates: Biden announces new sanctions on RussiaPres. Biden: 'At every step, we've shown the United States and our allies and partners are working in unison—which he hasn't been counting, Mr. Putin.'
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine Live Updates: Putin announces military operation in UkraineThe U.S. announced a new round of sanctions against Russia Tuesday as Russia evacuates its embassy in Kyiv and Ukraine declares a state of emergency.
Read more »