Ukrainian President declares martial law as Russian invasion commences
WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV) UPDATE Feb. 24, 2022 10:30 a.m. President Biden will deliver remarks announcing the further consequences the United States and our Allies and partners will impose on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine.
UPDATE Feb. 23, 2022 at 10:23 a.m. -- Big explosions have been heard in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as the Russian invasion of Ukraine commenced.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invoked martial law and said Russia has targeted Ukraine's military infrastructure as explosions are being heard across the country.
Zelenskyy advised citizens to stay home and not panic as Russia continues its military strike.
The Russian military says it has not been targeting populated areas just Ukraine air bases and other military assets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin defended his actions by saying the attack was needed to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine.
Putin further claimed the U.S. and its allies ignored Russia's demand to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and offer Moscow security guarantees.
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ORIGINAL STORY
U.S. President Joe Biden is condemning Russia after an “unprovoked and unjustified attack" on Ukraine.
Biden plans to address the American people on Thursday after the Group of Seven leaders.
More sanctions against Russia are expected to be announced Thursday.
In a statement Biden added:
“President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.”
President Biden
This stems from Russian President Vladimir Putin announcing a military operation in eastern Ukraine.
Putin said he doesn't plan to occupy Ukraine and bloodshed will fall to the Ukrainian government.
Putin also warned other countries that attempts to interfere with Russian actions will lead to “consequences they have never seen.”
