Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine  —  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians.  —  In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine.

Michael Kofman, an expert on Russia's armed forces, explains why the Kremlin will seek regime change in Ukraine  —  Scenarios involving only limited fighting make little sense militarily  —  AFTER A LENGTHY and ominous speech, Russia's President Vladimir Putin chose to recognise …

Calamity Again … The poem is called “Calamity Again.”  The original version was written in Ukrainian, in 1859, and the author, Taras Shevchenko, was not speaking metaphorically when he wrote about slavery.  Shevchenko was born into a family of serfs—slaves—on an estate in what is now central Ukraine …

Putin Issues Threat Against ‘Anyone Who Tries to Interfere’  —  Several Ukrainian cities were under attack on Thursday morning.  President Biden condemned President Vladimir Putin's actions, saying he would speak to the American people on Thursday.

Battles flare across Ukraine after Putin declares war  —  KYIV — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched an all-out assault on Ukraine with missiles, warplanes and tanks that threatens to push Europe into its biggest conflict since World War II.

Statement by President Joe Biden on Phone Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine  —  President Zelenskyy reached out to me tonight and we just finished speaking.  I condemned this unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces.  I briefed him on the steps we are taking …

NATO vows to defend its entire territory after Russia attack  —  BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday that the military alliance would defend every inch of its territory should Russia attack a member country, as he slammed Moscow for launching a brutal act of war on Ukraine.

Putin's war will shake the world  —  Russia intends to install a puppet government in Kyiv.  The west must now respond  —  ADD TO MYFT  —  The phoney war is over.  The real war has begun.  For several weeks, the US and British governments have believed that Vladimir Putin was intent on a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Is It Amnesia or Hypocrisy That Fuels the GOP's Crazy Response to Putin?  —  Fight disinformation.  Get a daily recap of the facts that matter.  Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter.  —  In the midst of an international crisis created by Russia that could potentially trigger a war in Europe …

POLITICO Playbook: War in Europe  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  THE LATEST FROM UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY:  — “We will give weapons to anyone who wants to defend the country.  Be ready to support Ukraine in the squares of our cities.”  — “We have severed diplomatic relations with Russia.