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The Russian invasion of Ukraine
People protest in front of Brandenburg gate against Russian invasion of Ukraine in Berlin, Germany.
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Explosions were heard across Ukraine last night, after Russian President Vladmir Putin initiated a full-scale attack on the country. He described it as a “special military operation.”
President Biden has called Russia’s invasion “unprovoked and unjustified.” He’s meeting with his counterparts in the G7 this morning.
Ukraine’s decalred a state of emergency today. It strengthens security at critical infrastructure facilities and will require transportation inspections across the country.
What happens now?
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