U.S. says Russia preparing 'false flag' operation as pretext to invade Ukraine
U.S. intelligence officials have determined a Russian effort is underway to create a pretext for its troops to further invade Ukraine, and Moscow has already prepositioned operatives to conduct “a false-flag operation” in eastern Ukraine, according to the White House.
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US intelligence suggests Russia has operatives in place for a possible false-flag operation to justify invading Ukraine
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