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Tim Kaine: Well, it`s an invasion now. It`s -- I mean, it`s an invasion this, you know, recognition of these breakaway puppet…

On the recordFebruary 22, 2022
Well, it`s an invasion now. It`s -- I mean, it`s an invasion this, you know, recognition of these breakaway puppet states that Russia has dominated since 2014.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Senator Kaine asserts that Russia's actions in Ukraine constitute an invasion, emphasizing the historical context of Russian dominance.

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