Russia Launches Attack on Ukraine

Russia Launches Attack on Ukraine.<br />Russia Launches Attack on Ukraine.<br />AP reports that on Feb. 24, Russia hit Ukrainian <br />cities and bases with airstrikes as their tanks <br />crossed the border in a "full-scale war.".<br />The act was Moscow's most aggressive attack since the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.<br />As world leaders express outrage at the <br />"brutal act of war" that has destroyed peace in Europe <br />and promise more severe sanctions on the country, .<br />Russian President Vladimir Putin referenced his nuclear capabilities.<br />AP reports he warned that if any foreign country intervenes, there will be "consequences you have never seen.".<br />After cutting diplomatic ties with Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law.<br />As of today, our countries <br />are on different sides of <br />world history. Russia has <br />embarked on a path of <br />evil, but Ukraine is <br />defending itself and won’t <br />give up its freedom, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, via Twitter.<br />AP reports Putin gave a televised addressed overnight to justify his actions after weeks <br />of denying invasion plans.<br />He reportedly claimed the attack was necessary <br />to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine.<br />He reportedly claimed the attack was necessary <br />to protect civilians in eastern Ukraine.<br />Putin accused the U.S. and its allies of not heeding Russia's demands to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO.<br />The U.S. previously predicted he would use the false claim as a reason to invade.<br />On top of resulting in massive causalities, the attack has the ability to potentially dismantle Ukraine's democratically-elected government and undo the post-Cold War security order.<br />Although global powers have said they will not provide military assistance, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba issued a plea for help.<br />The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, via statement.<br />The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, via statement