Biden 'convinced' Putin has made decision to invade Ukraine as crisis with Russia escalates
Joe Biden,Russia,Ukraine,World,Foreign Policy
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President Joe Biden spoke to the nation Friday on the crisis with Russia over Ukraine, amid increased shelling in eastern Ukraine and possible false-flag attacks he said Russia could use to falsely justify an invasion.
Answering questions afterward, he appeared to go further than he has before about what Russian President Vladimir Putin might do, saying, "As of this moment, I am convinced he has made the decision" to invade.
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