Tensions remain high between Russia and Ukraine, which includes a major military buildup near the border of Ukraine that concerns NATO and others (CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC). For the purposes of this question, "invading Ukraine" would mean Russia sending ground national military forces into Ukraine without consent from the Ukrainian government in Kyiv. Accusations regarding actions in Crimea would be immaterial.

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REMINDER 22 February 2022: The question will remain open so long as two or more answer options remain possible outcomes. Also, we do not close answer options on open questions (see FAQ #13 under "Question Clarifications & Resolutions" https://www.gjopen.com/faq).

The question closed "Yes, invading the Donetsk and/or Luhansk Oblasts as well as other Ukrainian territory" with a closing date of 23 February 2022.

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