Russia Launches 'Special Military Operation' In Ukraine; Joe Biden Responds To Vladimir Putin's Attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a “special military operation” in Ukraine, he announced to press on early Thursday morning (February 24).

As he announced it, explosions in Kyiv and Kharkiv were heard and seen on news programs.

In a televised address, Putin shared that the goal of the operation is the “demilitarization and denazification” of Ukraine and argued that “decisive, swift action” is necessary.

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He also said that Russia does not intend to occupy the country.

“I have taken the decision to carry out a special military operation,” Putin said. “Its goal will be to defend people who for eight years are suffering persecution and genocide by the Kyiv regime. For this we will aim for demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, as well as taking to court those who carried out multiple bloody crimes against civilians, including citizens of the Russian Federation. Our plans do not include occupying Ukrainian territory.”

He added, “Anyone who tries to interfere with us, or even more so, to create threats for our country and our people, must know that Russia’s response will be immediate and will lead you to such consequences as you have never before experienced in your history. We are ready for any turn of events.”

In response to Putin‘s move on Ukraine, President Joe Biden put out a statement on how all eyes are on Russia again and that citizens of the world will not forget the attack.

He called Russia’s actions “premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.”

Biden continued, “Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring, and the United States and its allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. The world will hold Russia accountable.”