invasion
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While the conflict appears to be slowing economic growth, it is also reigniting inflation, which had been falling back from the surge that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Threatened in peacetime by deforestation, intensive agriculture, urbanisation, pollution, hunting and climate change, Russia's 2022 invasion has wrought yet more suffering on Ukraine's birdlife.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
He told Putin that a complete end to the war in Iran was of "utmost urgency", while making no reference to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
While this contingency would be less costly than another round of bombing or a U.S. ground invasion, it’s unclear whether it would help or hurt negotiations toward a settlement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He had a great many boats rounded up so that British agents could see preparations for the invasion of Manhattan from Staten Island.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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