Russia’s Troop Advancement Towards Kyiv: Zelensky Vowed to Stay

Russia’s Troop Advancement Towards Kyiv: Zelensky Vowed to Stay In the City

Dozens have been reported killed after Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv while his troops were battling Russian invaders.

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Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea on Thursday following a declaration of war by President Vladimir Putin.

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U.S. and Ukrainian officials say Russia aims to capture Kyiv and topple the government.

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A democratic nation of 44 million people, Ukraine is Europe's biggest country by area after Russia itself.

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The invasion of Ukraine by Russia could mark the biggest war in European history after World War Two.

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