# Russia invades Ukraine {2022-02-24} (Part 1)

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Tags:** ukraine-invasion, breaking-news\
**Created:** [February 24, 2022, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-1/960037 "2022-02-24T08:30:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russia-invades-ukraine-2022-02-24-part-1/960037/2201 "2022-03-13T16:01:11Z")

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yes, started the thread:

> [@President Zelensky refuses U.S. offer to evacuate, saying 'I need ammunition, not a ride'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-zelensky-refuses-u-s-offer-to-evacuate-saying-i-need-ammunition-not-a-ride/960170):
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> Who knew that a mere comedian would rise to that level of leadership? Well, maybe the writers of Seinfeld: Bravo, President Zelensky!

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