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By Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler, Jim Sciutto and Alex Marquardt, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to recognize breakaway
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The West is concerned that Russia is seeking a pretext to invade Ukraine. After the Ukrainian military and pro-Russian separatist forces traded accusations over shelling in the eastern part of the co…
International leaders have strongly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to recognize separatist territories in eastern Ukraine, and vowed new sanctions. Follow DW for the latest.
Russia's leader appears to be following steps for an invasion of Ukraine that the U.S. not only predicted, but warned the world to watch for less than a week ago.
The move follows the recognition of separatist territories in eastern Ukraine as "independent." International leaders have strongly criticized the decision and vowed new sanctions. Follow DW for the latest.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces Monday to "maintain peace" in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin's recognition of the areas' independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to enter two separatist regions in Ukraine, after recognizing them as independent states. The US warned of dire consequences for Ukraine, Europe and the world should Russia launch a full-fledged invasion.
By Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler, Jim Sciutto and Alex Marquardt, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to recognize breakaway
The White House, along with NATO members and the United Nations, condemned the moves by Russia. The Biden administration has announced limited sanctions, with more to come.
The U.S. warned last week that recognizing the self-declared "People's Republics" of Donetsk and Luhansk would violate international law and would "necessitate a swift and firm response" from America and its allies.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized as independent two separatist regions of Ukraine Monday, and hours later ordered Russian troops to conduct what the Kremlin called a "peacekeeping operation" in those regions.
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine on Monday, defying Western threats of sanctions in a move that could set off a potentially catastrophic…
Unclear when soldiers will push into Donetsk and Lugansk breakaway regions recognized by Putin; leaders warn 'step will not go unanswered,' as UN meeting called, sanctions drawn up
By Ivana Kottasová and Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine in what the Kremlin called a “peacekeeping” mission, just hours after he signed decrees recognizing the independence of the Moscow-backed regions.
Putin told Russia's defense ministry to deploy troops into the two regions to "keep the peace" in a decree issued shortly after he announced recognition for Russia-backed separatists there, drawing U.S. and European condemnation and vows of new sanctions.
Russian President Putin signed a declaration for troops to move into Ukraine's breakaway regions. The White House, along with NATO members and the United Nations, condemned the moves by Russia.
By Tara John, Tamara Qiblawi and Nada Bashir, CNN The threat of a full-scale war weighed heavy in Europe on Tuesday as the international community scrambled to finalize sanctions and further rounds of diplomacy following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops into separatist-hel…
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two separatist parts of Ukraine on Monday after he recognized their independence — a move that could portend a wider incursion into the country.
Russia sent troops to two Moscow-allied breakaway regions in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin recognized the regions’ independence. Five stories provide background to the growing conflict.
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