Ukraine invasion: Russian troops move into eastern Ukraine

The White House on Tuesday began referring to 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’s recognized their independence — but some indicated it was not yet the long-feared, full-fledged invasion.

Later, the White House signaled 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.”

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. #Russia #Ukraine

[AVGyerra]

Should you have a deity you believe in, I think you should start praying now.

[an_what]

How come the country of Russia gets larger every time they send out peacekeepers hmmm

[randomguy]

"Peace" proceeds to invade a country....

[mikemoore]

This never would have happened if Trump was still president

[Jupiter.]

NATO: but you said it's just a military drill

[MayGamiing]

- No Sacrifice Too Great -

#StayStrongUkraine 🇺🇦
#SendingLoveFromPhilippines 🇵🇭

[carhoarder]

What happens if a Russian soldier kills an American soldier in the Ukraine? Would that make the US go to war too?😞

[TitoBobbyPh]

Russia is supporting a few separatist groups the majority of Ukrainian doesn't want, Russia is interfering with Ukrainian independence or sovereignty in their own country.

[oscarzheng]

i never knew this was actually gonna happen, i(and a lot of other people) thought putin was bluffing

[baneeeeee]

It's not Soviet Union in 1990s anymore, this is new Soviet Union with KGB agent. What now?

[dmj]

If you think gas prices are high now, just wait.

[thodieousk]

It’s called “Joe Biden has no balls“movement

[cnoxay.]

I hope USA wont come here. That will be disaster.

[atlanticbeach]

YouTube? Someone posts "translate to English", but they don't....why not?

[Leo-qdih]

How about Russia put nuclear ICBMs to Canada, Mexico and Cuba? If that's the case Putin would leave Ukraine alone

[donaldmjbart-williams]

Talk about the rights and independence of other countries. How many died in Iraq from the US illegal war? How many people have so far been killed in Yamen indirectly by UK-supplied weapons? What about Afghanistan where The US left with their tails between their legs. At some point, China will take over Taiwan. What is the US going to do?

[ichigo]

I’m definitely calling every Russian a Ukrainian and a Ukrainian a Russian lmao

[Monkeytrix]

he wasn't scared of Sleepy Joe??! 🤣

[elliothuh]

Calling it an all out invasion. Seems rather inflammatory.

[georgecreel]

There is a point in time in the history of this world where this scenario has played out once before the results was disastrous for the aggressors I wonder if the final results will be the same regardless innocent lives will be lost and as we all know innocent lives will be revenged