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31 August – 5 Septemberended

Escalation of war in Ukraine: Putin's decision after CIA chief's visit

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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2 September

31 August

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