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The BBC reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to be deployed in two rebel-held regions of eastern Ukraine.
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The BBC reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops to be deployed in two rebel-held regions of eastern Ukraine.
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On February 21, Putin recognized Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, calling the contested region an integral part of Russia's history.
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On February 21, Putin recognized Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states, calling the contested region an integral part of Russia's history.
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According to Russia, the troops, who have not deployed yet, will serve as "peacekeepers" in the regions.
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Russia has reportedly backed the rebel-held states since 2014.
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While addressing the United Nations Security Council, the United States accused Russia of creating a pretext for war.
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While addressing the United Nations Security Council, the United States accused Russia of creating a pretext for war.
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In response to the move, several countries, including the United States and Germany, have announced sanctions on Moscow.
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In response to the move, several countries, including the United States and Germany, have announced sanctions on Moscow.
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The U.S. estimates that Russia has amassed approximately 150,000 troops along Ukraine's borders.
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The BBC reports that Russia has been supporting a rebellion in eastern Ukraine for the last eight years.
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The BBC reports that Russia has been supporting a rebellion in eastern Ukraine for the last eight years.
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Approximately 14,000 people, including civilians, have died since fighting began in the region.
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Approximately 14,000 people, including civilians, have died since fighting began in the region.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk a threat not only to the security of Ukraine, but other European nations, as well.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia's recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk a threat not only to the security of Ukraine, but other European nations, as well.
