Morning news brief: Putin orders troops into eastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy rejects making territorial concessions
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Here are some of the top stories to start your day: Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concerns over the decision, stating that it is a 'violation' of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.
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