Ukrainian Complaints Show Definition of ‘Imminent’ Had Nothing to Do with Joe Biden Debacle

The White House and Pentagon made spirited attempts on Wednesday to blame ongoing tensions between America and Ukraine – triggered by repeated, panicked assertions in Washington that Russia would soon invade the country again – on the definition of one word: “imminent.” The government of Russian leader Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in 2014, colonizing the Crimea region and enabling pro-Russia separatists in a full-fledged war against Kyiv in eastern Donbas. While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is eight years old, President Joe Biden prompted global alarm in January by telling reporters that he believed Putin would soon engage in a full-fledged invasion of the country. Biden also suggested that the United States would not aid Ukraine in the event of a “minor incursion,” outraging many who considered his statement an invitation to Putin to seize Ukrainian land.-- More...