Russia lays groundwork to annex Ukraine territory: White House
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- Published Date: 10:44 | 19 July 2022
- Modified Date: 11:14 | 19 July 2022
Russia is laying the groundwork for the annexation of Ukrainian territory and installing illegitimate proxy officials in territories under its control, the White House said.
The United States is preparing to unveil another weapons package for Ukraine as it battles Russia's invasion, John Kirby, the chief National Security Council spokesman, told reporters at a White House briefing on Tuesday.