Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

Kyiv(AP) : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it's intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added that Russia doesn't have a goal to occupy Ukraine. Putin said the responsibility for bloodshed lies with the Ukrainian regime . Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to consequences they have never seen . (Source: Vartha Bharati)