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Putin announces military operation in Donbas region of eastern Ukraine
February 24, 2022

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a military operation in Donbas region of eastern Ukraine.

In a surprise televised address on Thursday, he said Russia does not have a goal to occupy Ukraine.

He also urged the Ukrainian soldiers to lay down weapons and return to their homes.

President Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to "consequences they have never seen."