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invasion

[in-vey-zhuhn] / ɪnˈveɪ ʒən /


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In 2022, Lyft and Uber temporarily added a surcharge to their fares amid record-high gas prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The fleet ballooned to accommodate Russia’s huge oil flows after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

He cited the Gulf War in 1990 involving Iraq’s surprise invasion of Kuwait as the “closest analog to the current environment when it comes to how oil prices affect U.S. equity valuations.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The jump, which was expected, marked the biggest monthly change since 2022, when the world was dealing with an energy shock brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The plan, explained Bissell, was to land the invasion force near the Cuban city of Trinidad.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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