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The Russian invasion of Ukraine

People protest in front of Brandenburg gate against Russian invasion of Ukraine in Berlin, Germany.
People protest in front of Brandenburg gate against Russian invasion of Ukraine in Berlin, Germany.

Explosions were heard across Ukraine last night, after Russian President Vladmir Putin initiated a full-scale attack on the country. He described it as a “special military operation.”

President Biden has called Russia’s invasion “unprovoked and unjustified.” He’s meeting with his counterparts in the G7 this morning.

Ukraine’s decalred a state of emergency today. It strengthens security at critical infrastructure facilities and will require transportation inspections across the country.

What happens now?

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Rupert Allman