The Nikkei ViewPutin's only path forward is a cease-fire
Russia cannot be allowed to strip people of independence and freedom
A Ukrainian tourist cries in front of the Russian Embassy in Colombo on Feb. 28 during a protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. © Reuters
Russia's military attacks on Ukraine are occurring across the country, targeting not just military facilities but many civilian buildings, such as apartment complexes. In the Black Sea, a cargo ship owned by a Japanese shipping company was hit by an explosive.