Russia-Ukraine Conflict

 Jack Cahalane

Professor Shirk

POLS 170

February 23, 2022


Russia-Ukraine Conflict


  1. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russia-recognition-independence-areas-east-ukraine-extends-territory-83038055
  2. https://www.reuters.com/world/white-house-announce-fresh-sanctions-russia-over-ukraine-2022-02-22/
  3. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/putin-support-security-council-ukraine-83037165

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