Russia lawmakers gave President Putin permission to use military force outside the country in a Tuesday vote.
Several European leaders said earlier in the day that Russian troops have moved into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after Putin recognized their independence.
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On Monday Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the Ukrainian breakaway provinces Donetsk and Luhansk as independent regions within Ukraine.
Joe Biden’s announced a presser today at 1 PM Eastern time.
The time was moved up an hour.
WHITE HOUSE: BIDEN PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON RUSSIA AND UKRAINE, NOW AT 1:00 PM ET INSTEAD OF 2 PM ET
— critical mix theory (@allidoismix) February 22, 2022
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WH Shifts Biden’s Planned Update To 1 PM ET https://t.co/j3gE2g5i8Y
— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) February 22, 2022
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