Russia seems to be looking for a reason to invade Ukraine: 'We see an escalation'

Tensions in Ukraine are rising. Actions that can now be seen could serve as a reason for Russia to invade, said Russia expert Mariëlle Wijermars of Maastricht University in 1Vandaag last weekend. "An accumulation of very worrying events."

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