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Russia's Putin authorises 'special military operation' against Ukraine

Russia's President Vladimir Putin. [Reuters]

Russia President Vladimir Putin authorised "a special military operation" against Ukraine on Thursday morning to eliminate what he called a serious threat, saying his aim was to demilitarise Russia's southern neighbour.

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