Within days, the crisis in Ukraine turned to war between Russia and its neighbour. After recognizing the independence of two territories controlled by pro-Russian separatists, Vladimir Poutine announced Thursday, February 24 the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine. Discover the first images of the war and its consequences.
Vladimir Putin addressed the Russian nation at 4 a.m. Thursday, February 24, Paris time, announcing “a special military operation” in Ukraine before hardening his tone, evoking his wish to “demilitarize and denazify Ukraine”, threatening those who would interfere with an “immediate” response that “will lead to consequences you have never experienced before”.
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