Ukraine sends message to Ukrainians around globe: 'Will defend & win against Russia'

As Russian President Valdimir Putin has announced a military operation in Ukraine, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday strongly condemned attack on his country and called for “heavy sanctions” on Moscow by US and West. However, he asserted that despite Russia's attack on Ukraine, no one in country is running away as Kyiv will defend itself and win this fight. It is to mention explosions were heard from Kyiv and or Ukrainian cities post  Russian deceleration.

“We are calling for fierce isolation of Russia — this is an attack on world order,” Kuleba told CNBC. “We are calling on U.S. – on West — to immediately implement heavy sanctions including immediate disconnection of Russia from  Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) system,” he ded.

Taking to Twitter, Ukraine's Foreign Minister gave a strong message to  Ukrainians around world and also called on governments to act immediately against Russian attack.

Ukraine needs access to more heavy weaponry and financial, says FM Kuleba

Speaking to CNBC, Ukrainian FM said that his nation needs access to more heavy weaponry and financial assistance. He also confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken to US President Joe Biden. “Five minutes after President Putin announced his intentions, we saw heavy artillery and rockets flying toward major cities including Kyiv,” Kuleba told CNBC. “re is right now heavy fighting happening and as I told you previously, we will be fighting for our country,” he ded.

Putin orders 'special' operation in Donbass region

Earlier today, Russian President Vlimir Putin directed  'special' operation in Donbass region. Following which explosion reports emerged from several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv. On-ground sources have informed Republic Media Network that two booms were heard from an apartment in Khreschatyk, Kyiv.

Meanwhile, Russian forces have also entered Ukraine from Crimea in south just moments after Kremlin leer said Moscow does not plan to inve former Soviet Union member nation. Meanwhile, Putin asked Ukrainian troops to "give up ir weapons and go home."