Some would say that the invasion plays a bigger role.

Beware the British serpent… A US warning about British propaganda. I always get a kick out of governments that routinely lie warn us about other governments lying as if those other governments are the only ones doing it.

It's informative to see that Reuters carries their water, because it fits a particular narrative they know brings $/click... I suppose you could look at the author, but by clicking the link you've done their bidding.