Tuzla island conflict

The Ukrainian community in Bulgaria is protesting in front of the Russian Embassy in Sofia.

The protest will start at 5 p.m. Bulgarian time

The organizers called for support for the event to the Russians in the country, to the Bulgarians, as well as to "everyone who cares, to everyone who supports Ukraine and to anyone who is against the war."

Oil prices have surpassed 0 per barrel, and stock prices around the world have collapsed after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a "military operation" in Ukraine with a hint of a bigger war.

Exchanges have collapsed since earlier this week after the Kremlin recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine on Monday night and later sent "peacekeepers" to them.

"The United States and its allies will respond unitedly and decisively to this unprovoked and unjustified attack by the Russian armed forces on Ukraine," US President John Biden said after explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Reuters reported.

Invasion of Ukraine: Reports of Explosions in Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Russians on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated today. According to a televised video broadcast by the Kremlin, "our country is always ready for direct and open dialogue, for seeking diplomatic solutions to the most complex problems.

Military assistance to Donbas is ruled out for now, but Moscow is ready to offer it if there is a threat.

The claim is believed to be based on Western intelligence, although those fears are not expected to have any impact on Vladimir Putin's decision to order the attack.

The Russian and American sides accepted the offer, it is stated in the announcement of the lyse Palace.
"Macron proposed holding a summit between President Biden and President Putin, and then with other stakeholders, on security and strategic stability in Europe. Presidents Biden and Putin generally accepted the idea of such a summit," the statement said.

The evacuation of civilians continues in Donetsk and Luhansk in anticipation of an attack by Ukrainian forces. On the other hand, Kiev claims that it does not intend to attack Donbass. Ukraine claims that Russia is preparing for an invasion, which has been announced for days by the President of the United States and NATO leaders.

Such warnings were issued by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. However, the situation remains critical.
The night behind us was spent in the appeals of world officials for a policy of peace to prevail, and for the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to give up attacks on Ukrainian territory.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Feb. 15 that he welcomed a security dialogue with the West, and his military reported pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine. But U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S. had not verified Russia's claim and that an invasion was still a distinct possibility.