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Blinken says Russia plans to manufacture justification for invasion as he urges Moscow 'to abandon the path of war'

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Newest development Feb 24, 2022 · 3 reportsBlinken: Russia at the final point of readiness to invade Ukraine

By Jeremy Herb, Veronica Stracqualursi, Kylie Atwood and Ellie Kaufman, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia was laying the groundwork to justify starting a war and preparing to launch an attack on Ukraine in the coming days, urging Moscow to change course at a tense United Nations S…

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    Blinken says Russia plans to manufacture justification for invasion as he urges Moscow 'to abandon the path of war'

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  2. Blinken: Putin is 'moving forward' with plan to invade Ukraine

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    Blinken: Russia at the final point of readiness to invade Ukraine

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  1. Fox News

    Blinken declares 'moment of peril' for millions in Ukraine, reveals how US believes Russia would invade (opens Fox News)

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    In a terse U.N. Security Council meeting Thursday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Russia’s continued hostility toward Ukraine is a "moment of peril" and threatens global stability.

  2. CBS News

    Watch Live: Secretary of State Blinken speaks at U.N. on "Russia's threat to peace and security" (opens CBS News)

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    He is speaking as the U.S. says evidence shows Russia is "moving toward an imminent​" Ukraine invasion.

  3. Washington Examiner

    US: Russia 'moving toward an imminent invasion' of Ukraine (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Russian military forces are “moving toward an imminent invasion” of Ukraine, prompting Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make an emergency appearance before the United Nations Security Council.

  4. The Times of Israel

  5. Local News 8

    Blinken says Russia plans to manufacture justification for invasion as he urges Moscow 'to abandon the path of war' (opens Local News 8)

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    By Jeremy Herb, Veronica Stracqualursi, Kylie Atwood and Ellie Kaufman, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Russia was laying the groundwork to justify starting a war and preparing to launch an attack on Ukraine in the coming days, urging Moscow to change course at a tense United Nations S…

  6. Independent Journal Review

    Blinken Says Russia 'Plans to Manufacture a Pretext' to Attack Ukraine (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    "This could be a violent event that Russia will blame on Ukraine or outrageous accusations that Russia will level against the Ukraine government."

  7. The Hill

    Blinken: Putin is 'moving forward' with plan to invade Ukraine (opens The Hill)

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    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving forward with plans of invading Ukraine, echoing President Biden's warnings last week.

  8. Politico

    Blinken: Russia seems to be ‘on the brink of invasion’ (opens Politico)

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    “Everything we’re seeing suggests that this is dead serious," he said.

  9. Slate Magazine

    Blinken: Russia “Moving Forward” With Plan to Invade Ukraine (opens Slate Magazine)

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    The secretary of state insisted there is still a chance for diplomacy to work and avert a possible war.

  10. Politico

    Blinken: Putin’s plan 'all along' has been to invade Ukraine (opens Politico)

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    He also said his meeting with Russia's foreign minister has been canceled.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Blinken Predicts ‘Full’ Russian Invasion Of Ukraine ‘Before This Night Is Over’ (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Secretary of State Blinken said that Russia has "positioned its forces at a final point of readiness" for an invasion of Ukraine, which could come at any time.

  12. Insider

    US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'everything seems to be in place' for Russia to attack Ukraine before the night is over (opens Insider)

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    Russia has "positioned its forces at the final point of readiness across Ukraine's borders to the north, to the east, to the south," Blinken told NBC News.

  13. The Hill

    Blinken: Russia at the final point of readiness to invade Ukraine (opens The Hill)

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    Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday night that he agreed with the notion that there is reason to believe a full Russian invasion in Ukraine could occur before the night is over.

  14. RedState