Explosions and warning sirens have been heard this morning in some of Ukraine’s major cities after Russia’s president ordered a “military operation” into the eastern part of the country.
Vladimir Putin claims his orders will “protect people” in breakaway regions – who he says have been subject to bullying and genocide and he’s warned other nations not to intervene.
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The Ukrainian president’s advised people to stay home as much as possible.
The international community’s responded to Mr Putin’s move with condemnation – US President Joe Biden says “the world will hold Russia accountable.”
EU leaders are also going to hold crisis talks to discuss further sanctions on Moscow.
