Event Brief
Putin orders defense officials to prepare retaliation
Filed: May 22, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: Putin said Ukraine attacked a college in Russian-occupied Luhansk, killing at least six, and ordered retaliation options.
WHO: Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Ordered defense officials to prepare options for retaliation after accusing Ukraine of attacking a college.
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 11:22 AM ET
WHERE: Luhansk region (Russian-occupied)
WHY: Putin accused Ukraine of attacking a college in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, killing at least six people.
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