Back Kyiv and sanction Russia over attack, Ukraine tells world

Andrii Pravednyk, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Kenya.

Andrii Pravednyk, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Kenya, reads a statement over Russia's invasion into its territory. PHOTO | VINCENT OWINO | NMG

Ukraine on Thursday urged the world to stand united in sanctioning Russia and also support Kyiv's military to defend the country after Moscow attacked it, threatening its territorial integrity.

This is after Russia this week announced it recognises the independence of two regions in eastern Ukraine and said it would deploy military to the area. Reports on Thursday said Moscow had invaded Ukraine.