On the recordFebruary 16, 2022
First, Russia plans to manufacture a pretext for its attack.
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transcripts.cnn.comFirst, Russia plans to manufacture a pretext for its attack.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns about Russia's plans to create justifications for an attack on Ukraine.
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