Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, dashing hopes that he would hold back despite “dark and aggressive” rhetoric and insistent demands for restrictions on Kyiv’s sovereignty. For Ukraine and Russia, the consequences are unpredictable.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russian forces are targeting civilian areas as Russia pressed its invasion to the outskirts of Kyiv after unleashing air strikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides.