the ukrainian ambassador -- when he took his mask off due to covid rules -- says there is a virus that is coming from the kremlin, and the u.n. is sick and it -- it just depends on now if the united nations will succumb to what russia is doing. michael. >> thank you, richard roth. european union leaders are meeting this hour in brussels to discuss vladimir putin's actions. in a tweet earlier, the president of the european commission said this -- quote -- the recognition of the two separatist territories in ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, the territorial integrity of ukraine, and the minsk agreement. the eu and its partners will react with unity, firmness, and with determination in solidarity with ukraine. now, lithuania's prime minister also speaking out. she tweeted, quote, putin just put kafka and orwell to shame. no limits to dictator's