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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