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Russian troops in east Ukraine an ‘invasion,’ White House declares

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Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an “invasion” after initially hesitating to use the term – a red line that President Joe Biden has said would result in the U.S.

levying severe sanctions against Moscow.Several European leaders said earlier in the day that Russian troops have moved into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized their independence – but some indicated it was not yet the long-feared, full-fledged conflict.Later, the White House signalled a shift in its own position.“We think this is, yes, the beginning of an invasion, Russia’s latest invasion into Ukraine,” said Jon Finer, principal deputy national security adviser. “An invasion is an invasion and that is what is underway.” Russian lawmakers give Vladimir Putin permission to use troops abroad The White House decided to begin referring to Russia’s actions as an “invasion” because of the situation on the ground, according to a U.S.

official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.The administration resisted initially calling the deployment of troops because the White House wanted to see what Russia was actually going to do.

After assessing Russian troop movements, it became clear it was a new “invasion,” the official added.White House press secretary Jen Psaki also alluded to the Russian action as being an “invasion” in a Twitter post commenting on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s decision to halt the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in response to Russia’s actions.The U.S.

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