Vladimir Putin announces 'military operation' in Ukraine

President Putin has authorised a special military operation in breakaway areas of eastern Ukraine, and clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces are likely.

Presidente russo, Vladimir Putin a dirigir-se ao seu povo no Kremlin, Moscovo Source: AAP Image/Alexei Nikolsky/Sputnik/Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

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