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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Russia mocks Western media after reports of ‘D-Day for Ukraine’ prove to be wrong

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Russian pundits and Kremlin officials have ridiculed Western media outlets after reports suggesting Russia would invade Ukraine on 16 February - yesterday - turned out to be wrong.

Prior to Wednesday, Western leaders including US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had repeatedly warned that a Russian incursion of its neighbour could be imminent, as diplomatic efforts ramped up to ease tensions with Moscow.

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