Russia Recognizes Parts Of Ukraine As Independent, Escalating Conflict : The NPR Politics Podcast Putin appears to be establishing a pretext for a Russian invasion of Ukraine, as hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the context dwindle. It remains to be seen whether a Russian invasion will unite NATO allies or drive a wedge between the European powers and the United States.

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Russia Recognizes Parts Of Ukraine As Independent, Escalating Conflict

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February 21, 20224:45 PM ET

Susan Davis

Franco Ordoñez

Frank Langfitt

Russia Recognizes Parts Of Ukraine As Independent, Escalating Conflict

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Putin appears to be establishing a pretext for a Russian invasion of Ukraine, as hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the context dwindle. It remains to be seen whether a Russian invasion will unite NATO allies or drive a wedge between the European powers and the United States.

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