Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin warning other countries not to intervene and Ukraine’s Western allies pledging their support and new rounds of strong sanctions as they condemned the Russian assault.
Russian Forces Invade Ukraine
- By Diaa Bekheet

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Flame and smoke rise from the debris of a private house in the aftermath of Russian shelling outside Kyiv, Ukraine, Feb. 24, 2022.

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Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol, Feb. 24, 2022.

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Ukrainians living in Turkey hold a protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, in front of the Russian Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, Feb. 24, 2022.

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Ukrainians who live in Greece protest outside the Russian Consulate in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, Greece, Feb. 24, 2022.