Ukrainian MFA releases statement on situation in the country

"The purpose of Russia’s offensive military operation is to destroy the Ukrainian state, seize Ukrainian territory by force, and establish control through occupation" said Zelensky 

Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement on situation in the country, Qazet.az reports.

The statement reads:

"President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has announced the beginning of a new wave of aggression against Ukraine.

The purpose of Russia’s offensive military operation is to destroy the Ukrainian state, seize Ukrainian territory by force, and establish control through occupation.

Russian troops are attacking peaceful Ukrainian cities from various directions, including the temporarily occupied Donbas and Crimea, as well as the northeastern region.

This is an act of war, an attack on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, a gross violation of the UN Charter and fundamental norms and principles of international law.

Ukraine has activated its right to self-defense in accordance with international law.

The fighting spirit of the Ukrainian military is high, our defenders are ready to repel the aggressor state and will defend the Ukrainian land with all their might."