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European Commission head says Russia 'manufactured' the crisis in Ukraine and is 'responsible' for
its escalationThe European Commission president said Russia "manufactured" the crisis in Ukraine and is "responsible' for its latest escalation.
"Russia is not respecting its international obligations and it is violating core principles of international law," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press conference on Tuesday.
She added: "Russia has manufactured this crisis and is responsible for the current escalation."
Her remarks came shortly after Russian lawmakers approved President Vladimir Putin's request to use military force abroad, just one day after he ordered troops into Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/european-commission-head-says-russia-manufactured-the-crisis-in-ukraine-and-is-responsible-for-its-escalation/ar-AAUaLBE
