War has broken out in Ukraine. The Russian president has announced the start of a military intervention in the east of the country, according to him, to protect citizens from “genocide and abuse” by the Ukrainian government.
“The Donbass people’s republics approached Russia with a request for help. In connection with this (…) I made the decision to conduct a special military operation. Its goal is to protect people who are subjected to abuse, genocide by the Kiev regime for eight years, and for this we will seek to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine and bring to justice those who committed numerous bloody crimes against peaceful people, including Russian nationals,” Vladimir Putin has pointed out in a television speech.
Putin has assured that Russia does not plan the occupation of Ukrainian territories, but supports the right of the peoples of Ukraine to self-determination. “The occupation of Ukrainian territories is not in our plans. We’re not going to force anything on anyone.”
The United States has already condemned this “unprovoked and unjustified” attack and has warned that partners and allies “will respond in a united and decisive manner” to the military intervention ordered by Putin.
“President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Only Russia is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring.Joe Biden said in a White House statement.
The US president has explained that he will meet with his G7 counterparts this Thursday morning and will speak with the American people “to announce further consequences” that the United States and partners will impose on Russia for “this unnecessary act of aggression against Ukraine.” “We will coordinate with our NATO allies to ensure a strong and united response to deter any aggression against the Alliance. Tonight, Jill and I pray for the brave and proud people of Ukraine,” she said.
Biden has also announced through social networks that he has had a conversation with the president of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski, to address the attack “unprovoked and unjustified of the Russian military forces”. “President Zelensky contacted me tonight and we just talked. I have condemned this unprovoked and unjustified attack by the Russian military forces. I have informed him of the steps we are taking to gain international condemnation, including tonight at the UN Security Council,” she said.
“He has asked me to call on world leaders to speak out against President Putin’s blatant aggression and to stand with the people of Ukraine. Tomorrow I will meet with the leaders of the G7, and the United States and our allies and partners will impose severe sanctions on Russia. We will continue to provide support and assistance to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people“, has sentenced.
Source: Lasexta
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