White House official calls Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion

The White House is now calling Russian moves on eastern Ukraine an invasion.

That sets the stage for strong sanctions, long promised as Russia built up an estimated 150,000 troops near Ukraine in recent weeks.

Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer tells CNN: “An invasion is an invasion and that is what is underway.”

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