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Russia launches more than 80 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine, injuring four
Ukraine says its forces shot down 56 of 88 Russian drones.
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Russian currency tumbles to record low as markets react to invasion of Ukraine
The ruble fell 6% against the U.S. dollar, with one dollar buying 89 rubles. This was the lowest level on record, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing FactSet. It has since bounced back and is fluctuating between 84 and 88 rubles per dollar.
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Amid reports of explosions, Putin says Russia has 'no plans' to occupy 'Ukrainian territories'
The Thursday morning incursion has been condemned by President Joe Biden and leaders throughout the West
Politics
Putin announces 'special military operation' inside Ukraine
The move is viewed as a declaration of war against Ukraine.
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Biden announces first wave of sanctions on Russia, targeting financial institutions
Biden called Putin's actions "flagrant violation of international law"
Border
"The invasion of Ukraine has begun," warned UK minister
Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk republics in eastern Ukraine
Politics
Putin orders military to Ukrainian breakaway regions for 'peacekeeping functions'
Western leaders fear that Putin's orders may lead to a larger global war
Politics
U.S. embassy in Russia warns of possible attacks in Moscow, St. Petersburg
Americans are instructed to have "evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance"
Politics
Putin breaks 7-year-old cease fire, recognizes Ukrainian separatist regions
Although the Kremlin still denies any plan to attack its neighbor, the recognition of the rebel-held areas could pave the way for Moscow to send military forces into the two separatist regions
Border
Moscow claims to have killed five Ukrainian soldiers who entered Russia
Russia claimed that two military vehicles from Ukrainian forces crossed into its territory
Politics
BREAKING: Russia declines Ukraine summit with United States—for now
A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that its “premature to talk” with the U.S. about the developing crisis in Ukraine amidst warnings about future human rights abuses if Moscow invades Kyiv
