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EXPLAINER: Deciding when to use ‘invasion’ label in Ukraine

When Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized troops to cross Ukraine’s border into regions controlled by Russian-backed separatists, the White House initially stopped short of calling it an invasion. That changed on Tuesday, and key allies in Europe joined in saying Putin had crossed a red line.

Associated Press

Feb 23, 2022, 6:32 AM

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