Ukraine
Putin has made a ‘big mistake,’ NATO says; Ukraine appears to be retaking ground
Putin’s invasion is seen as his biggest ever mistake — and will harm Russia for years Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a concert marking the eighth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia March 18, 2022. Sergey Guneev | Sputnik | Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin has […]
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Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is seen as his biggest ever mistake — and it will harm Russia for years to come
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a concert marking the eighth anniversary of Russia’s annexation of Crimea at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on March 18, 2022. Mikhail Klimentyev | Afp | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin has been in power for more than two decades and during that time has carefully cultivated an image […]
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European markets head for lackluster open ahead of NATO summit focused on Ukraine
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Thursday with regional investors keeping a close eye on developments in Ukraine, and key meetings of NATO, EU and G-7 leaders in Brussels. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 7 points higher at 7,460, Germany’s DAX 8 points higher at 14,296, France’s CAC […]
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Biden brings more troops and sanctions to NATO amid rising fears of Russian chemical warfare
U.S. President Joe Biden attends a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a NATO summit, at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 14, 2021. Stephanie Lecocq | Reuters WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden landed in Brussels on Wednesday for urgent meetings this week with members of NATO, the G-7 and the European […]
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Up to 40,000 Russian soldiers killed, wounded, captured or MIA in Ukraine, NATO estimates
A damaged military vehicle as civilians are evacuated along humanitarian corridors from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol under the control of Russian military and pro-Russian separatists, on March 21, 2022. Stringer | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images WASHINGTON – NATO estimates that up to 40,000 Russian troops have been killed, injured, captured or gone missing […]
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U.S. government formally accuses Russia of committing war crimes in Ukraine
A damaged military vehicle is seen as civilians are evacuated along humanitarian corridors from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol under the control of Russian military and pro-Russian separatists, on March 21, 2022. Stringer | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken formally announced Wednesday that the United States government believes […]
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine provides ‘greater focus’ for NATO troops in the Baltics
TAPA, ESTONIA – French soldiers in Tapa military base. Fred Marie/art In All Of Us | Corbis News | Getty Images TAPA, Estonia — Just 70 miles away from the Russian border and an hour’s drive west of Estonia’s capital, thousands of NATO troops are on alert in case President Vladimir Putin decides to attack. […]
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One of Putin’s top aides quits, reportedly in opposition to the Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin seen with Anatoly Chubais, who has reportedly quit as Russia’s climate envoy, in 2016. Mikhail Svetlov | Getty Images News | Getty Images A high-ranking and long-standing aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin has quit his role as Moscow’s climate envoy due to his opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Earlier […]
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Zelenskyy says 100,000 people trapped in Mariupol; German leader says Putin destroying Russia’s future
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Japan lawmakers to impose further sanctions on Russia Members of Japan’s lower house of parliament applaud as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appears on screen via video link at the House of Representatives office building in Tokyo on March 23, 2022. Behrouz Mehri | Afp | Getty Images Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has […]
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