News flash! Putin authorizes the dispatch of troops
According to a report by Russia's Tass news agency on February 24, in the early morning of the 24th local time,In a speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special military operation" in the Donbass region of Ukraine and called on the Ukrainian army to "lay down their arms."
Source | Observer Network
RIA Novosti said Putin said Russia's plan does not include the occupation of Ukrainian territory, but will strive for the demilitarization of Ukraine.
Putin said Russia will not allow Ukraine to have nuclear weapons. Russia's actions have nothing to do with "violating the interests of Ukraine", but to protect itself from "those who take Ukraine hostage".
Putin said that the current situation requires Russia to take decisive action.
He added that Russia believes that it is important for the Ukrainian people to enjoy the "right to self-determination".
Putin also said, "the Ukrainian regime will take full responsibility for the possible bloodshed." Putin warned that if the situation in Ukraine is disturbed by the outside world, Russia will respond immediately.
Putin said: "Justice and truth are on the side of Russia."
Putin believes that Russian soldiers will perform their duties professionally and bravely. He also urged Ukrainian soldiers to lay down their weapons and go home immediately.
Putin said that the fate of Russia is reliably in the hands of the people, which means that the goal will be achieved and national security will be guaranteed.
"there is no doubt that a direct attack on Russia will lead to the failure of potential invaders and terrible consequences," Putin said. "

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