Putin Makes His Move In Ukraine

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🗓️ 22 February 2022

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Summary

After weeks of tension between Ukraine, Russia, and the West, things seem to have quickly bubbled over.

Last night, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defense ministry to send troops into two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

The forces have been ordered to "fulfill peacekeeping functions." But the move has set off a wave of international condemnation and anxiety over whether we're seeing the start of a full-scale invasion.

Where does this situation go next?

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0:22.2	After weeks of tension between Ukraine, Russia, and the West, things seem to have quickly
0:27.8	bubbled over. Last night, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defense ministry to send
0:33.3	troops into two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. The forces have been ordered to quote
0:38.5	fulfill peacekeeping functions. In quote, but the move is set off a wave of international
0:43.6	condemnation and anxiety over whether we're seeing the start of a full-scale invasion.
0:49.1	US Secretary of State Antony Blinken ordered all State Department personnel in Kiev
0:54.0	to evacuate to Poland for the night. Australia also temporarily closed its embassy in Kiev.
0:59.5	We'll take a closer look at the situation and talk about where it goes next after the break.
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