Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on his Twitter account that he had discussed with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan the issue of closing the passage of Russian warships to the Black Sea.
“I thank my friend, Mr. President Erdoğan , the Turkish people for their strong support. Prohibition of the passage of Russian warships to the Black Sea – significant military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine is extremely important today. The people of Ukraine will never forget this,” he said.
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It should be reminded that in the early morning of 24 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a message announcing the decision to launch a special military operation in Donbas.
“Circumstances require us to take decisive and immediate action. The Donbas People’s Republics have appealed to Russia. I have decided to launch a special military operation in this regard,” Putin said in a televised address to Russian citizens.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that from 05:00 (07:00 Yerevan time) on Thursday, the Russian Armed Forces carried out intensive attacks on Ukrainian military facilities and airports.
The Verkhovna Rada has declared martial law in Ukraine. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine announced the preliminary number of victims and wounded.
