LIVE from Lugansk amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine

live from Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) on Friday, February 25, amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine. Russia launched a military operation in Eastern Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday. “ It aims to protect people that were suffering from scorn and genocide for eight years from Kiev regime”, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Zelensky introduced martial law across the country in response. After Russia's actions, Europe, the US, and the UK strongly condemned and announced sanctions against Russia, targeting several Russian banks, individuals, and bilateral trade.