Post by JustJohn or JJ on Feb 22, 2022 5:44:17 GMT -7
The danger of a Russian invasion appears imminent, as Vladimir Putin orders his troops to enter Ukraine's breakaway regions. In an emergency UN meeting, the US said Russia's claim that troops were on a "peacekeeping" mission was "nonsense," threatening Russia with dire consequences for its "unprovoked attack" on Ukraine. The move follows the Russian president's recognition of self-proclaimed separatist territories in eastern Ukraine as "independent." Western countries condemned the decision and vowed new sanctions.