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