Russian region declares state of emergency as Ukraine offensive continues

Overnight, the governor of the border region of Belgorod called the situation “very difficult” following attacks by Ukrainian forces.

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[fpvtrucking]

Russia will soon apply for NATO membership to protect against its neighbors

[jojo-dfeh]

Hmmm, humble pie for Russia.Maybe they should get rid of Ras-putin!!!

[floodx]

Hey Putin. It's not an invasion. Its a Special Operation.

[annacfd]

It sucks when you get a taste of your own medicine

[jdocean]

They threw all their stuff into Ukraine and pretended like they didn’t have to defend themselves. How incompetent is that? Answer: Very.

[carolloos]

Ukraine is an amazing country and the people are incredible. They have held their ground against Russia for 2 years.

[dvskid]

Im sorry thats not how war works.. you dont get to attack another country then when they defend themselves you declare a state of emergency..

[johnjakson]

When the war finally ends, Nato should apply for membership in the Ukrainian armed forces

[dpelpal]

I still remember Putin screaming _KYIV IN THREE DAYS!_ Yeah, _that_ worked out real well😂😂😂😂😂

[johnnyfreedom]

Maybe both sides could go to the negotiating table and agree to withdraw from each other's country now?! Either that or Ukraine keeps going until they get to the Kremlin! It's your choice Vlad! Choose Wisely!!

[salepromo]

WOMP WOMP. War hurts, it’s time RU learned a lesson

[rzemky]

time for zelenskyy to pull a putin
“there is no invasion in russia”

[Hydroxoid]

Russia: invades Ukraine and starts a war
Ukraine: Invades back
Russia: *Surprised pikachu face*

[DonaldJohnson-znqw]

When you have exhausted all of your resources, the threat of retaliation against Ukraine is pretty weak.

[viciouspoodle]

The sad thing is a lot of people are being killed on BOTH sides for war. War is evil and needs to stop! When all is said a done there will be over a million dead! PRAY FOR PEACE!

[eternalspring]

Looks like Russia took prisoners from a nursing home in that truck.

[CitiesOfAsh]

Putins sweating intensely with his hands over the big red button

[jrbland]

RUSSIA should HAVE Never started this war❤

[prestonhanson]

Take the fight to russia. You cant win a war on your heeles

[skreety]

Russian soldiers do not look too happy.😮