Putin orders military operations in Ukraine

In a special televised address on Russian state TV, Putin said Russia has been left with no choice but to defend itself against what he said were threats emanating from modern Ukraine.

The scope of the Russian military operation was not immediately clear. A Reuters reporter in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, heard explosions which sounded like artillery shelling in the distance.

Putin said Russia would respond instantly if any external force tried to interfere with its actions and that Moscow would try to de-militarise and 'de-Nazify' Ukraine.

Putin's comments come after the United States said Russia had stationed nearly 150,000 troops near Ukraine's borders and after Russian-backed separatists appealed to him for military help against what they said was growing Ukrainian aggression.

Kyiv has denied any such aggression.

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[Snoy_Fly]

He’s dead serious and has the most nukes in the world and supersonic missiles that can’t be intercepted by the US. It’s not wise to play world police here.

[CT-vliu]

He seems very serious...better not get involved here...fk...who needs WW3...after a shit pandemic

[vex]

Please, Singapore STAY netrual DONT ENGAGE IN WAR

[malita]

Will he get Man of the Year by TIME Magazine?

[wongon]

Gone are the days when US proclaim BSNF big strong and friendly, US can go sleep

[mic]

Where is the international law forbidding corrupt tyrants like Putin to lead the country and hold responsible positions?

[officialzacadammorrison]

With Biden, now is the time. They won't have any other opportunities.

We can't do anything. Good luck to us 🥶

[pinkpaws]

They didn’t ask for help part of his plan so that he can have his men move in

[godsamazinggrace]

Ww3 imminent
Great Tribulation just around the corner!!