- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine early Thursday.
- Ukraine's Interior Ministry said Russia's "invasion has begun," with reports of troops crossing the border from multiple directions, and explosions in multiple cities including the capital Kyiv.
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky introduced martial law across the country on Thursday, urging citizens to remain calm. Earlier, he said he had tried to call Putin on Wednesday but was unsuccessful.
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