Ukraine vs Russia: ‘I Am doing My Duty’ – Putin Speaks

The president of Russia, Vladimir Putin has warned neighboring countries against interfering in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Putin stated that interference and restrictions might lead to making the situation worse, while also maintaining that by invading Ukraine he is fulfilling his duties and will keep fulfilling them.

“I would advise you not to fuel the situation, not to introduce restrictions, we are fulfilling all our duties and will continue to fulfil them.”

He also stated that Russia had no Ill intentions towards neighboring countries.

”There is no need to worsen relations.” Putin said while taking part via video link in the commissioning of a new ferry between Ust-Luga near St Petersburg to the Baltic Sea region of Kaliningrad.

In other news, President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the evacuation of stranded Nigerians from Ukraine.

According to his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the Nigerian leader stated that the welfare of Nigerians wherever they are is paramount to his government.

Speaking at a town-hall meeting with a group of Nigerians in Kenya on Thursday, Buhari said his administration has shown that it cares about Nigerians with the evacuation of stranded Nigerians in Ukraine. Read more