Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the country’s “special operation” in Ukraine at a rally marking the anniversary of the annexation of Crimea. Source: ‘Forward, Russia!’: Putin hails ‘special operation’ at massive celebration party for ‘reunification’ of Crimea
Vladimir Putin is attempting “some form of legitimacy” in Ukraine by holding “faux elections” to justify his invasion, the Foreign Office minister warned. Source: Putin trying to justify Ukraine invasion by holding ‘faux elections’, minister warns
Pope Francis has called on Vladimir Putin to stop the “massacre” in Ukraine, warning cities risk being “reduced to cemeteries”. Source: ‘In the name of God – stop this massacre’: Pope’s message to Vladimir Putin