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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

US officials accuse Russia of preparing ‘false flag’ to justify invading Ukraine

AP

US officials have accused the Russian government of planning a “false flag” attack against Russian troops to justify an invasion in Ukraine.

The allegations include producing fake video evidence of atrocities supposedly being committed against Russian-speaking Ukrainians in eastern regions of the country where Russia has been supporting separatist movements.

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