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Ukraine Updates: Biden Warns of Imminent Russian Invasion, and Putin Oversees Military Drills

Live Updated Feb. 19, 2022, 10:28 a.m. ET 4 hours ago

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia presided over a test of his nation’s strategic nuclear readiness, one day after President Biden said he was “convinced” that Russia would attack Ukraine in the coming days.

Here’s what you need to know:

* Putin tests Russia’s strategic nuclear forces the day after Biden warns that Russia is set to invade Ukraine.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#russia-backed-rebels-in-ukraine-call-for-taking-up-arms

* Ukraine’s president leaves the country to rally Western support.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#ukraines-president-is-leaving-the-country-to-rally-western-support

* Fleeing from Ukraine’s separatist regions to Russia, many blame Kyiv for the intensifying conflict.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#fleeing-from-ukraines-separatist-regions-to-russia-many-blame-kyiv-for-the-intensifying-conflict

* Russia and Belarus stage a pretend battle as the threat of a real one looms in neighboring Ukraine.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#russia-and-belarus-stage-a-pretend-battle-as-the-threat-of-a-real-one-looms-in-neighboring-ukraine

* Kamala Harris says the West faces a ‘defining moment’ over Ukraine.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#kamala-harris-ukraine-russia

* As warnings of war grow louder, Ukrainians try to keep their bearings.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#as-warnings-of-war-grow-louder-ukrainians-try-to-keep-their-bearings

* Biden says the U.S. believes Putin has decided to invade Ukraine.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#biden-holds-urgent-talks-with-nato-leaders-amid-growing-signs-that-war-is-imminent-in-ukraine

* Germany’s chancellor vows ‘political, economic and strategic’ consequences for military action by Moscow.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#germanys-chancellor-vows-political-economic-and-strategic-consequences-for-military-action-by-moscow

* What videos show about disputed claims in eastern Ukraine.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news#what-videos-reveal-about-tensions-in-eastern-ukraine

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/02/19/world/ukraine-russia-news