Ukraine: Russia Has Invaded

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(thetrumpet) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk said Thursday that Russian troops have invaded Ukraine. He is calling on the international community for help.

“Russia has sent a number of armoured personnel vehicles, tanks and troops. We can confirm that Russian military boots are on Ukrainian ground.”

The prime minister called for emergency meetings of the United Nations Security Council, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the European Union. He also called for more sanctions.

“We urge the EU and the United States to frozen [sic] all Russian assets until Russia pulls back its forces, its military, and stops the supply of Russian-led guerrillas.”

Earlier on Thursday, President Petro Poroshenko called an emergency meeting of Ukraine’s national security council. Concerns continue to grow about the opening of a new front in the conflict with Russia. Poroshenko summoned the council after the strategic southeastern Ukrainian town of Novoazovsk appeared to be taken over by Russia-backed separatists.

Russia holds veto power in the UN security council, so it is unlikely the UN will be able to pass any measures. The United States and the EU also have proven unwilling to use their power to control Russia.