Russia Invades Ukraine

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Russia Launches Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

“Weapons that have no equal in the world are now on combat duty.” - Putin

“[Putin] has much larger ambitions in Ukraine. He wants to, in fact, reestablish the former Soviet Union. That’s what this is about.” - President Biden

What’s going on?
Beginning in the early morning hours of Thursday, Russia launched a large-scale invasion and attack on Ukraine. Russian tanks entered the country on the north, south, and east borders (video), while missile strikes targeted military infrastructure and dozens of cities, including Kyiv. 

As of Friday, Russian forces are closing in on Kyiv and the Kremlin has agreed to talk with Ukranian officials.

Ukraine reported more than 135 people dead and over 315 injured on Thursday.

According to U.S. Intelligence, more than 160 Russian missiles have been launched, hitting over 74 Ukrainian military bases as they move closer to the country's…