Putin: Russia supports the sovereignty of other former Soviet Republics, Ukraine is an exception. Maidan did not bring Ukraine any closer to democracy and progress.

Having accomplished a coup d'état, the nationalists and those political forces that supported them eventually led Ukraine into an impasse, pushed the country into the abyss of civil war.

More videos from Lugansk TPP.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

Prime minister Boris Johnson will address the House of Commons at 12.30 today, after Vladimir Putin sent Russian troops into eastern Ukraine.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/russia-ukraine-crisis-latest-updates-vladimir-putin-invades-un-boris-johnson-sanctions-b983808.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1645532251-1

Russia 'has moved 10,000 troops into contested areas in 12 hours', Ukraine military sources claim after Sajid Javid declared 'the invasion has begun' - as Kremlin warns it recognises some Ukrainian-held areas as 'independent regions'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10537897/Ukraine-crisis-Invasion-begun-Sajid-Javid-declares.html

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Russia says recognition of independence for areas in east Ukraine extends to territory now held by Ukrainian forces.

Quite a few different NATO birds up over Poland. RC-135 checking out Belarus border, a couple H60 Black Hawks, c130 transport, KC-135 Tanker and a E-3 Sentry. Probably more without active transponder.

Ustinov, the Russian cruiser who challenges the US aircraft carrier Truman off the Italian coast

Source: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ilmessaggero.it/AMP/mondo/ustinov_incrociatore_russo_nave_calabria_truman_cosa_e_cosa_succede-6518573.html

For the first time since 2018, Ukrainian Army used MLRS:

15:10 - N.P. Vodyane - Donetsk (Kiev region): 5 rockets were fired from the BM-21 "Grad", 12 shells of 122 mm caliber.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

President of European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen on Twitter:
"Russia's aggression against Ukraine is illegal and unacceptable. The Union remains united in its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

A first package of sanctions will be formally tabled today."

The entire Lugansk province is the territory of the Lugansk republic. Ukraine must voluntarily withdraw its troops, otherwise measures will be taken.

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Lugansk Republic

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

British Media, Sky News on Twitter:

— "The UK is sanctioning five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals, freezing their UK assets and banning travel to Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said."

At this very moment, the northern outskirts of Donetsk are under massive mortar fire from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

FIire from MLRS "GRAD" by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

Hungary at a meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU countries did not support a package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which Brussels is going to introduce in response to the recognition of the "LDNR".

This was reported by the CNBC TV channel with reference to a diplomat in the EU.

The White House announces Biden's speech with a public statement on the situation around the Russian Federation and Ukraine at 2:00 PM Est.

Deputy Minister of Defense Pankov reads out the president's request for the use of the Russian army abroad in the light of the situation in Donbass and sets out the motives.

Source: Telegram Donbass channel

Putin asks upper house to approve use of Russian army outside Russia: deputy defence Minister.

The Federation Council gave permission for the use of the Russian Armed Forces abroad in connection with the situation in Donbass.

The Federation Council allowed the use of the army in the Donbass.

Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matvienko: "We proceed from the fact that these will be peacekeeping forces aimed at establishing peace in Donbass."
Source: RIA Novosti

Donetsk Republic state media publishes a map of the entire province united under the separatist flag, saying "Together we will defend Donbass and all Russian people... victory will be ours!"