Putin Makes His Move In Ukraine
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After weeks of tension between Ukraine, Russia, and the West, things seem to have quickly bubbled over.Last night, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defense ministry to send troops into two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.The forces have been ordered to "fulfill peacekeeping functions." But the move has set off a wave of international condemnation and anxiety over whether we're seeing the start of a full-scale invasion.Where does this situation go next?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.