Russia Makes Moves Against Ukraine

of a Russian invasion" and announced a new set of sanctions.

While Russia's actions reverberate throughout the world, no area has more at stake than Eastern Ukraine. That's where NPR correspondent Eleanor Beardsley has been reporting.

And despite the escalation this week, U.S. diplomats are hoping to keep Russia at the bargaining table. But as Yale history professor Timothy Snyder explains, a sarcastic tone from Russian officials makes talks difficult.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on February 21, 2022, he would recognize the independence of two breakaway republics in Eastern Ukraine. Alexey Nikolsky/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on February 21, 2022, he would recognize the independence of two breakaway republics in Eastern Ukraine.

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This episode was produced by Mia Venkat, Vincent Acovino and Jonaki Mehta. It was edited by Lee Hale, Fatma Tanis, and Christopher Intagliata. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.