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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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.”
"An invasion is an invasion and that is what is under way," says WH Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer as Putin orders troops into Eastern Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/yvRfZJGqBY
— Brianna Keilar (@brikeilarcnn) February 22, 2022
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