According to reports from Moscow, the Russian Foreign Minister said that he had decided to launch a special military operation to end Ukraine’s military role.
He said President Putin wanted to free Ukraine from oppression and Nazi influence, adding that Ukrainian citizens could freely decide their own future.
Kremlin meanwhile says it will retaliate against Western sanctions. The Russian president will also make several international telephone calls today.
The Kremlin says it is clear that Zelensky is recognized by Ukraine’s president. Putin could not immediately be reached for comment.
