Russia-Ukraine war: Putin justifies attack, avers 'had no other choice to ensure security'

Nearly 24 hours after Russian troops initiated a war against Ukraine, President Vlimir Putin on Thursday attempted to justify his stand, asserting that Moscow h or choice but to inve Kyiv to ensure Russia’s security, news ncy Sputnik reported. According to media outlet, statement from Putin came while he was dressing a televised meeting with business representatives. While justifying his actions, Putin said special military operations are being launched "to protect" people in Donbass region. "What was happening left us with choice," he stressed. "We h or way of proceeding," Putin furr ded.

During televised dress, President Putin also warned or countries to "stay away" from ongoing situation and cautioned that "any attempt to interfere with Russian action would le to " severe consequences". tably, tensions between two nations furr deteriorated drastically after Putin signed a decree to recognize Ukraine's breakaway regions - Donetsk and Luhansk - as independent entities. It is pertinent to mention here that Ukraine gained independence in 1991 after disintegration of Soviet Union and both Donetsk and Luhansk regions "were" an integral part of Kyiv. Though Putin recognised both disputed regions as independent states, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday affirmed, "Ukraine's internationally recognized borders will remain unchanged".

Despite multiple warnings from West, Putin has chosen path of war

Meanwhile, countering Putin's declaration, Zelenskyy argued stating that Moscow's decision translates to its withdrawal from Minsk agreements. During his dress on Monday, Zelenskyy urged President Putin to sort out ongoing tension peacefully and warned Moscow that Kyiv would go to any extent if his counterpart tries to harm country. Despite Zelenskyy's multiple requests and West's warning, Russian troops launched a full-fledged war against Ukraine on Thursday. 

' world will hold Russia accountable': Biden

Minutes after attack commenced, POTUS Biden issued a statement saying Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. "Russia alone is responsible for death and destruction this attack will bring, and United States and its Allies and partners will respond in a united and decisive way. world will hold Russia accountable," he said in a statement.

"I will be monitoring situation from White House this evening and will continue to get regular updates from my national security team. We will also coordinate with our NATO Allies to ensure a strong, united response that deters any aggression against Alliance," ded statement. On Thursday, POTUS Biden has also held a closed-door meeting with G7 leers in order to unite countries against Russian aggression and to penalise Moscow with heavy sanctions. meeting was attended virtually by leers of Britain, Cana, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and United States. 

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