Putin thought enemies would ‘roll over’ but he was wrong, says Joe Biden in major speech in Poland –as it happened
US president delivers speech in Poland on anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine after Putin says he will suspend participation in New Start treaty. This live blog is now closed
There have been at least 18,955 civilian casualties since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
The OHCHR released the report citing the number of casualties as being 7,199 killed and 11,756 injured, but believes the actual figures are considerably higher.
From 24 February 2022, when the Russian Federation's armed attack against Ukraine started, to 12 February 2023, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recorded 18,955 civilian casualties in the country: 7,199 killed and 11,756 injured."
The situation is not easy. I have said more than once: every man - and not only a man - should be able to at least handle weapons.
At least in order to protect his family, if needed, his home, his own piece of land and - if necessary - his country."
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