Overnight global developments after Russian attack on Ukraine: See pics

US President Joe Biden, while addressing the nation on the situation in Ukraine, condemned Russia for launching the military strike on Thursday and announced "new strong sanctions and limitations" on Russia.

Zee Media Bureau | Feb 25, 2022, 09:23 AM IST

Hours after Russia launched military attacks on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree ordering general mobilization in the wake of Russia`s military operation.

The President said that it is to be carried out within 90 days adding that 137 Ukrainians had been killed so far, reported DW.

Moreover, US President Joe Biden, while addressing the nation on the situation in Ukraine, condemned Russia for launching the military strike on Thursday and announced "new strong sanctions and limitations" on Russia.

The sanctions include limiting Russia`s ability to do business in dollars, euros, pounds, and yen to be part of the global economy, stopping the ability to finance and grow the Russian military, and impairing Russia`s ability to compete in a high-tech 21st-century economy.

Earlier on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Russian President Vladimir Putin and appealed for an immediate cessation of violence. The leader also reiterated his concern for the Indian students stranded in Ukraine.

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Smoke seen over Ukrainian Defence Ministry unit after missile attacks

Black smoke was seen rising over the Ukrainian defence ministry intelligence headquarters in central Kyiv on Thursday after Russia launched several missile attacks on the nation in a bid to invade it.

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Civilians gather at a metro station to escape air strikes in Ukraine

People gather at a metro station as they seek shelter from expected Russian air strikes, in Kyiv. Several air strikes were launched by Russia on Thursday.

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Blood-stained poster of Vladimir Putin showcased during protest at New York City

People take part in a protest after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, in New York City. The protestors carried images and posters of Vladimir Putin stained with blood rife hands.

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Demonstrations held outside White House against Russian invasion of Ukraine

Protestors gather outside the White House as a show of protest against the Russian military attack on Ukraine. The US on Thursday imposed several stringent trade curbs on Russia.

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Ukrainian police inspect the remains of a missile that fell in the street in Kyiv

Police officers inspect the remains of a missile that fell in the street in Kyiv. Several missiles were launched by Russia as a part of its military operation.

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Emergency European Union summit held at Brussels in the light of Russia-Ukraine conflict

Key European Union leaders on Thursday held an emergency meeting in Brussels to to find a response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military strikes in Ukraine.

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Descendants of Ukrainian immigrants in Latin America protest against Russian invasion

Descendants of Ukrainian immigrants, who are part of the largest Ukrainian community in Latin America, take part in a demonstration in support of Ukraine in Parana.

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Police in Kyiv check cars on a road after Russia launched a military operation

Ukrainian police officers check cars on a road after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine in Kyiv to invade the country.

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People from Ukraine getting into Romania at Siret Customs

People from Ukraine trying to cross the border to enter Romania after Russia launched attacked on the country from all fronts.

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Ukrainian tanks move into the city for defense against Russian attack

Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol.

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Ukrainian soldiers stand with launch missile systems in Kharkiv

Ukrainian army soldiers stand next to multiple launch missile systems in the Kharkiv region to counter attacks by the Russian army in a bid to invade the country.

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Refugees arrive in Poland after fleeing Ukraine

People, who fled Ukraine following a military attack to invade the country by Russia, reached the neighbouring country Poland to heart-melting visuals.

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