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Satellite images show Russian convoys on the move in Ukraine

August 28, 2014 / 02:01

This episode covers the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, focusing on Russia's military actions, including troop movements and artillery support for pro-Russian rebels. Key discussions include statements from President Obama, US Ambassador Samantha Power, and reports from David Martin at the Pentagon.

David Martin reports on satellite images showing Russian artillery convoys moving inside Ukraine, indicating a direct military presence rather than just support for rebels. NATO identifies these as Russian combat units operating on Ukrainian soil.

President Obama refers to the situation as an incursion rather than an invasion, highlighting Russia's violations of Ukraine's sovereignty. The episode features reactions from the US government regarding potential economic sanctions against Russia.

Samantha Power, the US ambassador to Ukraine, accuses Russia of manipulating the truth at the UN Security Council, echoing Cold War-era rhetoric. The episode emphasizes the increasing direct involvement of Russian troops in the conflict.

Overall, the episode provides a detailed account of the escalating tensions and military actions in Ukraine, with implications for international relations and security.

TLDR

Russia increases military presence in Ukraine, prompting US response and potential sanctions.

Episode

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out of the growing crisis in Ukraine Russia sent more troops tanks and military vehicles into eastern Ukraine
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today to support pro-russian Rebels more about that now from David Martin at the
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Pentagon satellite photos show convoys of Russian Artillery on the Move inside Ukraine this is not equipment simply
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supplied to the pro-russian rebels in Ukraine NATO says this is a Russian combat unit which has crossed the border
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and is operating on Ukrainian soil President Obama stopped short of calling it an invasion labeling it an incursion
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instead Russia has deliberately and repeatedly violated the sovereignty and territorial Integrity of Ukraine and the
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new images of Russian forces inside Ukraine make that plane for the world to see these Russian soldiers were captured
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15 miles inside Ukrainian territory an increasing number of Russian troops are intervening directly in fighting on
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Ukrainian territory the US ambassador to Ukraine said on his Twitter account and
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at an emergency session of the UN Security Council the American representative Samantha power made
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accusations of the kind that used to be leveled during the Cold War Russia has come before this Council to say
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everything except the truth it has manipulated it has obfuscated it has outright lied over the last 48 hours
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Russia has opened up another front in Southeastern Ukraine where Columns of vehicles supported by artillery fire are
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advancing down the coast and have so far taken two cities again these are not Vehicles supplied to the rebels an
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American Officer says they're Flatout Russian forces the president ruled out taking
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any military action to counter the Russian incursion and said the US and its European allies would consider
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imposing additional economic sanctions on Russia Maurice David Martin at the Pentagon

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Episode Highlights

  • Russian Forces in Ukraine
    New images reveal Russian soldiers operating deep within Ukrainian territory.
    “These Russian soldiers were captured 15 miles inside Ukrainian territory.”
    @ 00m 52s
    August 28, 2014
  • Samantha Power's Accusations
    At the UN Security Council, Samantha Power accused Russia of lying about its actions.
    “Russia has come before this Council to say everything except the truth.”
    @ 01m 16s
    August 28, 2014

Episode Quotes

  • Russia has deliberately and repeatedly violated the sovereignty of Ukraine.
    Satellite images show Russian convoys on the move in Ukraine
  • It has manipulated, it has obfuscated, it has outright lied.
    Satellite images show Russian convoys on the move in Ukraine

Key Moments

  • Russian Incursion00:32
  • UN Security Council01:06

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