Russia-Ukraine war LIVE Updates: Ukraine imposes martial law after Russia declares war
Russia-Ukraine war news LIVE updates: Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a war on Ukraine. He said the clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are “inevitable”. Putin even called on Ukrainian service members to “lay down their arms and go home”. He said the special military action was “aimed at demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine”. Meanwile, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksy said he unsuccessfully sought talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Zelenksy said a “major war in Europe” could be started by Russia soon. Volodymyr Zelenksy’s statement comes even as Ukraine faces threats of the Russian invasion. The Ukrainian government closed airports in eastern Ukraine from midnight through 7 am because of the confrontation with Russia. Besides this, the United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting at the request of Ukraine. Stay with Indiatoday.in for the latest updates.
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Ukraine imposes martial law after Russia declares war
Ukraine has imposed martial law after Russia declared war today. Reports of Russian troops laying siege in various parts of Ukraine have come up.
We are targeting military set-ups only: Russia
Russia’s defence ministry says it’s using high-precision weapons to disable military targets, not targeting civilians.
Ukraine closes airspace for civilian flights
Ukraine says it has closed its airspace for civilian flights because of a ‘high risk’ to safety.
Ukraine evacuates Kyiv airport
Ukraine’s government moved to clear the Kyiv airport after Russia declared war on it. Passengers and staff are being evacuated from Kyiv airport.
Russian troops in Odessa: Ukraine
Ukrainian official says Russian troops have landed in Odessa and other areas, crossing the border into Kharkiv.
