Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Experts break down Putin's motivations and excuses for launching his war.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin wears a black coat, walks in front of military officials outdoors, February 23, 2023.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, February 23, 2023.

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Putin seemed to name his price for giving back Evan Gershkovich: the freedom of a straight-up murderer

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Vladimir Putin pulled a classic power move that steamrolled Tucker Carlson

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Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin

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Putin questioned about American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia for more than 300 days

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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Wall Street Journalist Evan Gershkovich could be released in an interview with Tucker Carlson on Thursday.

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A new top commander is replacing Ukraine's 'Iron General,' and he's taking the job at a tough time

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Ukrainian Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky photographed during an interview with The Washington Post via Getty Images on June 30, 2022, in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky photographed during an interview with The Washington Post via Getty Images on June 30, 2022, in eastern Ukraine.

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Russia has used North Korean missiles at least 9 times against Ukraine, US diplomat says

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TV showing North Korea's firing of a Pulhwasal-3-31 strategic cruise missile
A TV showing North Korea's firing of a Pulhwasal-3-31 strategic cruise missile on January 29, 2024.

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Russia is exploiting Ukraine's air-defense shortages to launch drones and missiles, White House says

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Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in Kyiv on May 30, 2023.
Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in Kyiv on May 30, 2023.

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A Ukrainian commander said his unit is desperately short on soldiers: 40 infantry troops doing the fighting of 200

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A Ukrainian soldier walks with a firearm in the snow, with other soldiers and black smoke behind him
Ukrainian servicemen attend drills near the border with Russia in Sumy region, Ukraine, January 2024.

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Chinese banks are getting cold feet dealing with Russia

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Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Kremlin supporters are fuming after footage appears to show Ukrainian drones blowing up a Russian armored column

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The FPV unit of the pilots of the Ukrainian army prepare to launch kamikaze drones at the positions of the Russians on January 26, 2024 in Kupiansk Frontline, Ukraine.
The FPV unit pilots of the Ukrainian army prepare to launch exploding drones at Russian positions on January 26, in Kupiansk, Ukraine.

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