February 23 marks the annual Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia. Putin said in his holiday speech that Russia is open to diplomacy but won’t compromise on its security. Meantime, Ukraine has shifted to a war footing, with a nationwide state of emergency already in place.
Ukraine Declares State of Emergency
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