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Why is Russia invading Ukraine? Putin's war explained

Tensions between the countries have been fraught since the end of the 20th century, but have ramped up in recent months

Dublin Live · Feb 24, 2022

Analysis-Putin launches a war the West saw coming but was powerless to stop

It happened in plain sight: a relentless accumulation of troops, tanks and rockets that took place over nearly four months and was captured by ordinary Russians on their cellphones and dashcams, as well as by commercial and spy satellites.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Lawmakers united in outrage over Putin's 'unprovoked' invasion of Ukraine - Roll Call

Republican and Democratic lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to unleash harsh economic sanctions to punish Russia for attacking Ukraine.

Roll Call · Feb 24, 2022

Foreign Office issues urgent warning to British people in Ukraine after Russian invasion

Russian tanks were seen entering the Ukrainian border while shelling has been heard ringing out across Ukraine today.

Daily Record · Feb 24, 2022

World leaders denounce Russia's "hideous and barbaric" attacks on Ukraine

"Our worst fears have now come true."

Axios · Feb 24, 2022

Oleksandr Zinchenko claims Instagram post wishing Vladimir Putin a ‘painful suffering death’ has been deleted

Manchester City's Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko claims his post saying he wishes Russian president Vladimir Putin suffers the "most painful suffering death" has been deleted.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022

Nine ways people in Ireland can help support Ukraine as Russia launches 'full scale invasion'

There are multiple ways to help, including sending donations to reputable charities

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Ukraine: Belarus says its troops could support Russian invasion ‘if needed’

Alexander Lukashenko will discuss bolstering his country’s western flank in talks with Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt halts Ukraine interview as MP's child crashes interview

Tory MP Tom Tugendhat was booked to appear on BBC Breakfast from home to discuss the escalating crisis in Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation early this morning

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Vladimir Putin appears to threaten nuclear attack against West in chilling TV address

Russia President Vladimir Putin said the “consequences” of any attempt to strike back against the country would provoke a response “never seen in history”

Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022