The worst forecast for Ukraine was confirmed as President of Russia Vladimir Putin announced that it has ordered a military operation in the east and explosions are already being heard in Kievin Odessaτη Mariupol and other areas Eastern Ukraine.
SKAI correspondent Stavros Ioannidis reported that explosions were heard in the Kiev dam and in the area of Borispil airport. Also for Odessa, there is information about a military landing.
In the capital, at least two loud explosions were heard in the center, followed by ambulance sirens.
“Large-scale invasion” has begun from Russia, with reports of casualties in various parts of the country, he said. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba.
“Peaceful cities in Ukraine are under attack. This is an aggressive war. Ukraine will defend and win. The world can and must stop him [πρόεδρο της Ρωσίας Βλαντίμιρ] Putin. “Now is the time for action,” he said on Twitter.
Video from Mariupol:
NATO official: Russia’s invasion is underway
The Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be under way, he said on condition of anonymity for a North Atlantic Treaty Organization official at Reuters.
“It really seems to have started,” the NATO official said.
All airspace of Ukraine is closed
The Ukrainian government has announced that it is closing all its airspace to civil aviation following the announcement by President Vladimir Putin that it has ordered a military operation against it.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure announced the closure of the airspace due to the “high risk for safety” of flights.
Law enforcement in Ukraine
Ukrainian media, citing a senior member of the security services of his government President Volodymyr Zelenskyreport that Kiev is preparing to immediately declare martial law throughout the territory.
The price of oil in Asian markets exceeded $ 100 a barrel
The price of oil exceeded $ 100 a barrel in Asian markets shortly after the start of the “military operation” in Ukraine ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin’s sermon
“I have decided to launch a military operation,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an emergency televised address shortly before 5 a.m. (Greek time).
Mr Putin said his country could not tolerate what he called threats from Ukraine and warned against any foreign involvement, warning that if Moscow did retaliate immediately, Russian news agencies reported.
He said the conditions required decisive action by Russia and assured that the aim was not to impose occupation. He demanded that the Ukrainian soldiers lay down their arms and go home.
Vladimir Putin added that the “Ukrainian regime” will be responsible for any bloodshed that follows.
Biden: Putin’s war premeditated – It will bring catastrophic suffering
THE US President Joe Biden accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of “choosing” to launch a “premeditated war” against Ukraine, minutes after the Kremlin resident announced that he had ordered the deployment of Russian troops in eastern Ukraine.
Condemning Russia’s “unjustified attack” on Ukraine, Biden stressed that the war would bring “catastrophic suffering and loss of human life.”
“Russia bears the sole responsibility for the death and destruction caused by this attack,” he said.
“People will hold Russia accountable,” he said.
He added that he would comment later today on the “consequences” of Russia’s war on Ukraine, the measures that will be imposed by Washington in coordination with their allies.
Stoltenberg: Unprovoked attack – There will be consequences
Condemns Russia’s “reckless and unprovoked attack on Ukraine” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenbergstressing that “it endangers the innumerable lives of civilians.”
“Once again, despite our repeated warnings and our relentless diplomatic efforts, Russia has chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign and independent country,” Stoltenberg said.
He added: “This is a serious violation of international law and a serious threat to Euro-Atlantic security. “I urge Russia to immediately suspend all military action and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.”
“NATO allies will meet to face the consequences of Russia’s aggression. We stand by the people of Ukraine at this terrible time. “NATO will do whatever it takes to protect and defend all (its) allies,” he said.
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