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Originally Posted by Pointman
A major public address by Putin is announced. It is supposed to happen within 3-4 hours from the time of this post.
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Wonder if it's tied to this?
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62965998
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Almost seven months after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, four areas under Moscow's control have announced plans for urgent so-called referendums on joining Russia.
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Could be a way for Russia to save face, end their expansion, and withdraw to more easily held areas. Although Ukraine permanently giving up any more territory is obviously not great.