Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia could start “a major war in Europe” in the coming days and urged Russians to oppose the attack.
WorldAgence France-PresseUpdated: February 24, 2022 8:38 am IST
PUTIN-THE PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA
Moscow:
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday a military operation in Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country.
“I have made the decision of a military operation,” he said in a surprise statement on television shortly before 6 am (0300 GMT).
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Russia could start “a major war in Europe” in the coming days and urged Russians to oppose the attack.