U.S. Officials Are Now Declaring That This Is 'The Beginning Of An Invasion' By Russia On Ukraine

Politico: White House official: ‘This is the beginning of an invasion’

Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer said further U.S. sanctions against Russia would be forthcoming.

A senior White House official on Tuesday repeatedly accused Russia of mounting an “invasion” of Ukraine by sending troops into the breakaway Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

The remarks by deputy national security adviser Jon Finer represent a rhetorical shift by the Biden administration, which on Monday resisted calling Russia’s moves into Ukraine an invasion after warning for months about Moscow’s military buildup and increasing aggression.

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U.S. Officials Are Now Declaring That This Is 'The Beginning Of An Invasion' By Russia On Ukraine

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White House official clashes with CNN over 'invasion' messaging: Don’t know ‘how much more clear I can be' -- FOX News

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White House says Russia has launched the 'beginning of an invasion' in Ukraine -- Insider

U.S. official says a Russian invasion of Ukraine has started -- Axios

U.S. to announce sanctions against Russia Tuesday in coordination with allies -- Reuters

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