Russia Attacks Ukraine As Defiant Putin Warns U.S., NATO

The transcript covers the breaking news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting President Biden's response and President Putin's justification for the military operation. It details the scale of the invasion, including attacks on various Ukrainian cities and the resulting casualties. The report also discusses Russia's use of cyberattacks as part of its hybrid warfare strategy. Finally, it speculates on Putin's end game and the potential future developments of the conflict.

What was President Biden's reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

• He remained silent on the issue.

• He released a statement condemning the invasion.

• He visited Ukraine immediately.

• He supported the invasion.

What reason did President Putin give for the military operation in Ukraine?

• To expand Russian territory.

• To prevent a genocide in eastern Ukraine.

• To establish a new government in Ukraine.

• To support NATO forces.

Which cities in Ukraine were mentioned as being attacked?

• Odessa, Mariupol, Kharkiv, and Kiev

• Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Rivne, and Lutsk

• Lviv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Vinnytsia

• Kherson, Mykolaiv, Poltava, and Sumy

What was the Russian Ministry of Defense's claim regarding their targets?

• They were targeting both civilian and military areas.

• They were targeting military infrastructure only.

• They were not targeting any specific areas.

• They were targeting civilian areas.

What additional form of warfare did Russia employ against Ukraine?

• Biological warfare

• Cyberattacks

• Nuclear threats

• Naval blockades

What did President Putin suggest about the legitimacy of Ukraine?

• Ukraine was a legitimate state.

• Ukraine was created by Russia and lacks legitimacy.

• Ukraine should join the European Union.

• Ukraine should be divided into smaller regions.

What regions did Russia recognize as independent according to Putin's speech?

• Odessa and Dnipro

• Kharkiv and Lviv

• Luhansk and Donetsk

• Crimea and Sevastopol