Will the US send troops to Ukraine?
This has been said by Joe Biden.
China may be watching the situation in Ukraine with one eye on Taiwan.
This is what you need to know to start the day.
Truth first.
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Why did Russia finally invade Ukraine?
After months of tension and escalation between Russia and Ukraine, with more than 150,000 soldiers equipped with armored vehicles deployed on the border, and reports of exchanges of fire between Ukrainians and pro-Russian rebels in the Donbas region, Moscow has finally invaded: announced Thursday the start of special military operations in Ukraine.
The situation has political, historical and strategic edges.
This is a look at each of them.
How did we get to this point in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine?
We explain it to you
How the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolded: what we know about the war
This is Ukraine: timeline, data, history and facts about the country
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Will the US send troops to Ukraine?
This has been said by Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden has warned Americans that they will have to pay a price for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Fuel prices are likely to rise.
But Biden has also been very clear on another point: US troops will not be sent to Ukraine to participate in the conflict.
US prepares for possible Russian cyberattacks 1:01
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Ukraine orders general military mobilization
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered a general military mobilization.
In a statement signed late Thursday, Zelensky said that "in order to ensure the defense of the state, maintain combat readiness and mobilization of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and other military formations," a General mobilization, including in the capital, Kyiv, and all major cities of Ukraine.
Zelensky further said that he believes that Russian "sabotage groups" have entered the capital and that he is the "number 1 target."
Ukrainians use the subway as a shelter 3:44
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Which countries are allies of Russia and which of Ukraine?
Air-raid sirens sounded in Ukraine on Thursday for the first time since World War II, after Russia announced a "special military operation" on its territory after months of tensions in anticipation of an invasion.
But who are the allies that each party has in the face of this invasion?
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China could be watching the situation in Ukraine with an eye on Taiwan
While the world's attention is focused on the escalating crisis between Russia and Ukraine, the focus is also turning to an island on the other side of the world: Taiwan.
At first glance, there may be parallels: both Taiwan and Ukraine are pro-Western democracies whose
status quo
could be disrupted by powerful autocracies.
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How to help those in Ukraine
Concern is growing for civilians and families as a larger humanitarian crisis could unfold.
Organizations from around the world are on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries to help those in need with shelter, food, water and additional support.
Image shows empty airspace over Ukraine and its border with Russia
Airspace over Ukraine and its border with Russia is empty, according to flight-tracking websites, with heavy air traffic apparently avoiding the region.
This is how the Ukrainians live the invasion 1:27
Oreo maker and Coca-Cola bottler close in Ukraine
Several companies, including Mondelez and a Coca-Cola bottler, have suspended or limited production in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion.
Find out here what other companies suspended operations there.
These companies have suspended operations in Ukraine 1:00
UEFA strips Saint Petersburg of Champions League final
The UEFA Executive Committee held an extraordinary meeting on Friday "following the serious escalation of the security situation in Europe" and announced that Paris would replace the Russian city of Saint Petersburg as the venue for the Champions League final.
NASA offers a millionaire prize in its lunar energy contest
NASA invites you to participate in a competition to design and build a prototype to help transmit and store lunar energy.
NASA offers a prize of US $ 1 million in its lunar energy contest 1:22
The number of the day
137
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky said Thursday night that according to preliminary figures, 137 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the Russian invasion began Thursday morning, and another 316 soldiers have been wounded.
quote of the day
“Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war. And now he and his country will bear the consequences."
Biden imposes additional sanctions on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine.
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And to finish...
Young Ukrainian couple accelerate their marriage as Russia invades their country
After Russia invaded Ukraine early Thursday morning, Ukrainians flocked to get basic supplies, flee the country and join in marriage.
This Ukrainian couple got married after the Russian attacks 1:42