CNN The Lead With Jake Tapper February 23, 2022 21:52:00
Self-proclaimed donetsk and luhansk republics that are about a third of the area, they have requested help from the kremlin in quote, unquote repelling ukrainian forces from the area. you've been to donbas more than any other cnn journalist. explain to us the significance of this possible pretext? >> it provides for better russian assault in areas controlled by the ukrainian military under the pretext of them coming in and being peace keepers to respect the newly recognized donetsk and luhansk people's republics. we have, putin clarified it was whole region that he considered to be part of tho...
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