❗️Security Service of Ukraine is reportedly burning documents in Kiev.

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❗️Eye-witness reporting a swarm of over 20 Russian helicopters within close proximity to Kiev.

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❗️More fighters spotted near Kiev.

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❗️Russian Defense Minister Shoigu tells unit commanders to treat Ukrainian servicemen “with respect” and establish corridors for the safe passage of those who lay down their arms.

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During last week's Munich Security Conference (MSC), Ukrainian President Zelensky suggested Ukraine should re-negotiate the security agreements that led to the country's abandonment of its nuclear stockpile.

RT Reporter Murad Gazdiev writes that this was the final straw for Putin and Russia, which saw Zelensky's comment as "a declaration of intent to restore Ukraine as a nuclear power."

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❗️Users are reporting that the official Kremlin website is offline. 19:00 Moscow Time, 11:00 EST.

UPDATE: Website seems to be operational again, some may still experience trouble accessing it. 19:05 Moscow Time, 11:05 EST

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❗️Zelensky is demanding for EU/NATO to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

In his earlier address, President Putin issued a stern warning to anyone who tries to interfere with the Russian military operation, promising “immediate response with consequences never seen in history.”

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❗️Protest ongoing in St. Petersburg.

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❗️Per Reuters: “U.S. believes Russia's invasion of Ukraine is designed to decapitate Ukraine's government and one of the three main axes of assault is directed at the capital Kiev.”

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A new Levada Center poll (internationally trusted, independent pollster) shows how Russians feel about Putin's attack on Ukraine.

– 60% say the tensions are the US/Nato's fault
– 14% blame Ukraine
– 3% blame Russia
– 52% not following the crisis
– 49% "dislike" Ukraine

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❗️Russian forces seize control of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

“After a fierce battle, our control over the Chornobyl site was lost. The condition of the former Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, confinement, and nuclear waste storage facilities is unknown,” Mykhailo Podoliak, adviser to the head of the president’s office said.

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❗️Crowd gathering in Pushkin square, Moscow.

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❗️NBC: Biden has been presented with options for massive, unprecedented cyberattacks against Russia

If Biden chooses to act on these options, he will essentially be drawing the U.S. into this conflict.

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Details: Biden offered to disrupt the Internet connection in Russia, cut off the power supply and disrupt the railroad to prevent resupply of forces.

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❗️US President Joe Biden speaking now: https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

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❗️Biden reveals that China and India — two economic powerhouses — are not on board with US/EU sanctions against Russia at this time.

Biden also admitted that Europe is not prepared to shut Russia off from SWIFT.

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Ukrainian POWs.

Earlier today we reported that the Russian Defense Minister Shoigu ordered all Russian units to treat surrendered and captured servicemen with respect.

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