Russian embassy in NYC vandalized as Putin annexes Ukrainian territory

The Russian embassy in New York City was vandalized Friday as Putin announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions amid his war.

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It was unclear if the paint was intended to depict anything in particular or if it was indiscriminately thrown at the embassy’s front walls and entryway. 

New Yorkers passing by stopped to look at the vandalism, with some remarking on their surprise that authorities had not yet cleaned it up.