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# eastern tensions

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2022

Spiky exchanges as Pentagon pushed for evidence that Russia is planning 'false flag' operation in Ukraine

The Pentagon says it has proof of a plan by Moscow to film a fake Ukrainian attack on Russians.

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Feb 4th 2022, 12:24 PM

Russia demands 'prompt reply' from Ireland on its position on European security pacts

The clarification is sought in a letter sent to a number of European foreign ministers.

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Feb 2nd 2022, 7:28 PM