Ukraine
Thousands of Russians took to the streets of Moscow to protest their country's invasion of Ukraine. However, the police arrived and over 1 700 were arrested.
Naledi Pandor, the Minister of International Relations and Co-operation, has issued a statement on South Africa's behalf urging Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.
After Russia invaded Ukraine early on the morning of 24 February, the rand began to fall as increasing fears and tensions caused Brent Crude Oil prices to surge
Russia launched an attack on Ukraine by targeting certain cities and ports with rockets and moving troops in. This is intended to be a full-scale attack on it.
Loud explosions have been reported in Ukraine as Russia president Vladimir Putin announced military operation Donbas region. US President Biden has also reacted