Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians.
In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added that Russia doesn’t have a goal to occupy Ukraine. Putin said the responsibility for bloodshed lies with the Ukrainian “regime.”
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00:00- What you need to know
00:31- How international powers are responding
00:57- Pictures of explosions
01:11- U.S. to impose sanctions
In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added that Russia doesn’t have a goal to occupy Ukraine. Putin said the responsibility for bloodshed lies with the Ukrainian “regime.”
READ MORE: https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-world/russia-putin-ukraine-military-operation/507-ea09d572-c051-4199-9f43-dd457031f7cc
00:00- What you need to know
00:31- How international powers are responding
00:57- Pictures of explosions
01:11- U.S. to impose sanctions