Putin's move 'aimed to protect people of Ukraine': Russia at UNSC
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Russia-Ukraine War News Updates: Russia told the UNSC that Vladimir Putin's 'special operation' against Ukraine was aimed at de-genocide and protecting the people of Ukraine.
After Putin's declaration of war against Ukraine, Russia told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the 'special operation declared by President Putin is to protect the people of Ukraine who have been suffering for years."
"We aim to de-genocide Ukraine... Decision made in line with Article 51 of UN charter... We will analyse the situation," he said.
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President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, adding that Moscow does not plan to occupy Ukraine. He said the military action announced by him will seek to "demilitarize" Ukraine and came in response to threats from Ukraine.
Moments after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine, large explosions were witnessed in the embattled country’s Kyiv and Kharkiv regions.
"We decided to launch a special military action aimed at demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine," Putin said in a televised address on Thursday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also stated that clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are "inevitable" and called on Ukrainian service members to "lay down their arms and go home".
