PUTIN LAUNCHES FULL-SCALE INVASION OF UKRAINE

Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered an emergency address to Russian citizens in which he announced his decision to launch a full-scale war against Ukraine.

Source: Putin's address, broadcast by the TV channel Russia-24

Quote from Putin: "I have decided to launch a special military operation [to protect Donbas – ed.]. Its purpose is to protect people who have been subjected to abuse and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years."

"Russia will not allow Ukraine to acquire nuclear weapons."

"Russia's plans do not include the occupation of Ukrainian territories."

"All responsibility for possible bloodshed will be entirely on the conscience of the Ukrainian regime."

Details: Putin said that Russia's actions are not about infringing Ukraine's interests, but about protecting Russia from "those who have taken Ukraine hostage".

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