After months of speculation and tense waiting, citizens in Ukraine have woken up to sirens, and news that Eastern giant, Russia, has launched an attack on the country. The military assault, which occurred at dawn on February 24, 2022, followed a televised statement by Russian President Putin in which he demanded for the country to lay down its arms. Since the morning, Russian forces have crossed Ukraine’s north, south and eastern borders, including from Belarus. Casting aside international condemnation and threats of sanctions, President Vladimir Putin has warned against any intervention. So far, around 10 civilians are believed to have been killed, while Kiev, Ukraine’s capital, is seeing an evacuation of its habitants in a frenzied bid to escape Russian troops 35 kilometers away. The launched attacks have sparked a wave of outrage and concern worldwide. “Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will bring. The world will hold Russia accountable,” said US President Joe Biden, vowing that Russia would face severe sanctions for its premeditated attack. Similarly, other world leaders have slammed Russia’s attack and called for a strong response from the international community. “We…
