While most of the country has been moving on from the COVID-19 pandemic, with states either lifting or phasing out public health mandates, U.S. military members continue to face discharge and other punitive measures for refusing to get vaccinated.

On Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted that his attack on Ukraine was “noble,” and that he will “rhythmically and calmly” continue his assault on Ukraine after peace talks have come to a halt.

This “genocide” distinction carries some weight as previously he and administration officials carefully avoided using the term due to its legal undertaking.