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Russia has invaded Ukraine. Here's what you need to know

Following months of warnings from the US and allies, Russian President Vladimir Putin has finally pulled the trigger on a military invasion in Ukraine. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News

Putin Announces 'Special Military Operation' In Ukraine, Reports Say Blasts Being Heard In Several Ukrainian Cities

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced late Wednesday night that the country’s armed forces would carry out a “special military operation” in Ukraine.

Benzinga

Russia's Putin authorises 'special military operation' against Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin authorised "a special military operation" against Ukraine on Thursday morning to eliminate what he called a serious threat, saying his aim was to demilitarise Russia's southern neighbour.

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BREAKING NEWS: Russia invades Ukraine

The latest updates from multiple news agencies on the Russian invasion of Ukraine:

Bangkok Post

Biden adds sanctions targeting Russia as Ukrainians shift to war footing

WASHINGTON — With Russia poised for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration Wednesday stiffened economic sanctions targeting Moscow, and the Ukrainian president made a televised appeal for peace in a dramatic last-minute effort to avert war in Eastern Europe.

Los Angeles Times

Vladimir Putin says Russia to conduct military operation in eastern Ukraine

The Russian leader said the action is in response to threats coming from Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Putin launches attacks across Ukraine

Putin confirmed that Russia is now invading Ukraine.

Axios

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Russian President Vladimir Putin launches invasion of Ukraine, NATO agrees to increase troops in eastern flank

As explosions, artillery fire and air raid sirens are heard in the Ukraine capital Kyiv, NATO has agreed to beef up its land, sea and air forces on its eastern flank near Ukraine and Russia.

ABC News

Putin orders army into Ukraine, seeks to ‘demilitarize’ neighbor

Vladimir Putin said he’s ordered a “special military operation” to protect the people of the Donbas separatist region, but said Russia will “aim for demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.”

Tribune News Service

Kremlin says separatists ask Putin to come to aid against Ukraine

Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for help fighting Ukrainian forces, the Kremlin said, a dramatic step that could open the way for Moscow to deploy troops there.

Tribune News Service

Russia-Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin launches full-scale invasion as missiles hit Kyiv

A "full-scale" invasion of Ukraine has started by Russia with missile strikes in the capital Kyiv and other major cities as Vladimir Putin says he has launched a special military operation

Daily Mirror

Senate intelligence chair warns Putin cyberattacks could trigger bigger war

Sen. Mark Warner said Putin's actions during the next few days risk triggering NATO's Article 5 collective defense principle.

Axios

NZ diplomacy could be better than sanctions against Russia

War should never be seen as inevitable, writes Democracy Project's Geoffrey Miller, and the need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Russia-Ukraine crisis is greater than ever.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ukraine president says tens of thousands could die as he vows country will defend itself against Russia

‘If we are attacked, if someone attempts to take away our land, our freedom, our lives, the lives of our children, we will defend ourselves’

The Independent UK

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Axios

Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin has ordered invasion as country prepares for war

Zelensky revealed that he had tried to call Putin but been met with "silence."

The Conversation

Putin is on a personal mission to rewrite Cold War history, making the risks in Ukraine far graver

There is no shortage of speculation about what Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to do with the vast Russian military force now virtually encircling Ukraine, and why he has amassed it.

The Independent UK

Johnson to discuss Ukraine crisis with Biden and G7 as Russian threat grows

The leaders will participate in virtual talks after Moscow further raised fears it will mount a full-scale invasion.

The Independent UK

Ukraine crisis: Separatists ask for Kremlin’s help as satellite images show new Russian deployments

US defence official warns Moscow’s forces are ‘as ready as they can be’ for an invasion

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Daily Mirror

Russia deploys mobile crematoriums to follow its troops into battle

Russian President Vladimir Putin has "gone full tonto" by ordering his troops into two rebel-held areas of eastern Ukraine, Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace believes

The Independent UK

‘Tidal waves of suffering’: Russian invasion would displace up to 5 million Ukrainians, US envoy tells UN

US ambassador speaks to UN as Ukraine’s president makes emergency address to nation

Miami Herald

Cuba blames US for the crisis in Ukraine, but stops short of endorsing Putin’s invasion

In a carefully worded statement, the Cuban government is blaming the United States for the crisis in Ukraine and backed Russia’s right to “self-defense,” but said the conflict should be resolved diplomatically.

Reuters

U.S. says China and Russia seek 'profoundly illiberal' world order

The United States on Wednesday accused China and Russia of working together to create a new 'profoundly illiberal' world order of which Moscow's actions towards Ukraine were just a part.

Daily Mirror

Meet the Russian-linked tycoons who gave Tory Party £2million in donations

Among Russia-linked figures filling Tory coffers is banker Lubov Chernukhin, married to Putin’s former deputy finance minister. She has donated £1.7m. Ms Chernukhin regularly bids in Tory fundraising auctions

ABC News

Russian embassy hits back at Australian sanctions over Ukraine tension

The Russian embassy in Australia has labelled the federal government's newest sanctions as "xenophobic", while Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes he does not think the penalties will sway Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes

Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.

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