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The situation escalated following CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow, which reportedly prompted Russian President Vladimir Putin to decide on escalating the war in Ukraine. This decision came after weeks of deliberation and is likely linked to the Kremlin's perception of the visit as a sign of US weakness.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to escalate the war in Ukraine after weeks of deliberation. This decision is likely linked to the recent visit of the CIA director to Moscow, which the Kremlin interpreted as a sign of US weakness.
Путін ухвалив нове рішення про ескалацію війни
Путін підвищує ставки в ескалації війни
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