White House says it's no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

The White House says it's no longer describing a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine as "imminent," suggesting the word sent an unintended message.

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CNNLean Left· Feb 2, 2022· ran in 4 outlets

White House says it's no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

PoliticoLean Left· Feb 2, 2022

White House stops using ‘imminent’ to describe Russian threat

The WeekLean Left· Feb 2, 2022

White House has stopped describing Russian invasion as 'imminent,' following rhetoric gripes from Ukraine

Center

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ForbesCenter· Feb 2, 2022

White House Walks Back Warning Of ‘Imminent’ Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

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Local News 8Center· Feb 2, 2022

White House says it's no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

KRDOCenter· Feb 2, 2022

White House says it's no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

KTVZ BendCenter· Feb 2, 2022

White House says it's no longer calling potential Russian invasion of Ukraine 'imminent'

The HillCenter· Feb 2, 2022

White House says it's nixing use of 'imminent' to describe Russian invasion

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Fox NewsRight· Feb 2, 2022

White House backs away from calling Russian Ukraine invasion ‘imminent’