Russia's celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin’s rule
8 months ago

Russia's celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin’s rule

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia is wrapping itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II that President Vladimir Putin has turned into a pillar of his nearly quarter-century in power and a justification of his move into Ukraine. When he sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Putin evoked World War II in seeking to justify his actions that Kyiv and its Western allies denounced as an unprovoked war of aggression. Putin tried to cast Ukraine’s veneration of some of its nationalist leaders who cooperated with the Nazis in World War II as a sign of Kyiv’s purported Nazi sympathies. Many observers see Putin’s focus on World War II as part of his efforts to revive the USSR’s clout and prestige and his reliance on Soviet practices.

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Russia Ukraine war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says
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1 week, 1 day ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: 15,000 of Putin’s soldiers killed in Kursk, Zelensky says

The Independent  

✕ Close Zelensky says Ukraine could temporarily cede territory in exchange for Nato membership For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events …

In New Year speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin says ‘everything will be fine’, mum on economy, Ukraine war
2 weeks ago

In New Year speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin says ‘everything will be fine’, mum on economy, Ukraine war

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted his countrymen with a bouquet of confidence as the country moves into 2025 but offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine. "Dear friends, in just a few minutes 2025 will be ushered in, completing the first quarter of the 21st century," Putin said in the televised remarks. He also praised …

Everything will be fine: Putin's New Year message to Russia amid economic crisis
2 weeks ago

Everything will be fine: Putin's New Year message to Russia amid economic crisis

India Today  

President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a New Year address that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025, though he offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine. In 2024, Russia was invaded for the first time since World War Two as Ukraine grabbed a slice of its western Kursk region in a surprise …

Putin's big statement on ending Ukraine war: 'Russia ready to compromise with...'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin's big statement on ending Ukraine war: 'Russia ready to compromise with...'

Hindustan Times  

Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he is open to compromising over the Ukraine war in talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, emphasising that there are no preconditions for discussions but any deal must involve legitimate Ukrainian authorities. File photo of Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at a meeting on the sidelines of the …

Trump criticises Russia's role in Syria: Lost all interest because of Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump criticises Russia's role in Syria: Lost all interest because of Ukraine

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia's abandonment of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad led to his downfall, adding Moscow never should have protected him in the first place and then lost interest because of a war in Ukraine that never should have started. His protector, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer," …

‘WWIII has officially begun’: Ukraine’s ex-commander makes chilling claims
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘WWIII has officially begun’: Ukraine’s ex-commander makes chilling claims

Hindustan Times  

Valery Zaluzhny, the former Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine, claims that the world has officially entered the phase of World War III. He suggests that the conflict has escalated beyond a regional war with Russia, now involving global players like North Korea, Iran, and potentially China., Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valery Zaluzhny looks on waiting for the arrival of …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said that he is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with US President-elect Donald Trump only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abandons ambitions of his country joining Nato Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon …

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat
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2 months ago

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat

Raw Story  

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Monday that letting Russia win in Ukraine would represent a loss for the United States, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency. "Certainly it would not be a victory for the American leadership if Ukraine crumbles down and Putin wins the war," Borrell told AFP on the first visit to Kyiv …

Zelensky: Deal with Putin to end war would be self-destructive for EU
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2 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky: Deal with Putin to end war would be self-destructive for EU

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that it would for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war. Zelensky met with Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron among other European leaders today as he works tirelessly to shore up support for his country's war effort amid …

Harris’ suggestion that Poland could be next if Ukraine loses the war resonates with Poles
4 months ago

Harris’ suggestion that Poland could be next if Ukraine loses the war resonates with Poles

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Wanda Kwiatkowska eagerly read reports on Wednesday morning about the U.S. presidential debate — and they convinced her that a second Trump presidency would be a grave threat to her home of Poland and the larger region. “And why don’t you tell the 800,000 Polish Americans right here in Pennsylvania how quickly you would give up for …

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking
5 months ago

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking

The Independent  

Throughout its war with Russia, Ukraine has shown a remarkable capacity to take its much bigger invader by surprise. It came as Western military commentators seemed to agree that Vladimir Putin was winning a brutal war of attrition against his smaller neighbour, maybe forcing Ukraine to accept his demands in the coming months. There are some fears that a humiliated …

Putin vows ‘retribution’ against those trying to ‘divide’ Russia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin vows ‘retribution’ against those trying to ‘divide’ Russia

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to crush anybody who tries to divide Russian society as he hailed the effectiveness and unwavering loyalty of his country's powerful law enforcement agencies. "Those who try to intimidate people, to split our society, to play on religious or national feelings will never succeed," Putin said in a video message posted by the Kremlin. …

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
7 months ago

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Italy and after the U.S. and Ukraine …

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’
7 months ago

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of 7 leading industrialized nations in Italy, where the U.S. and Ukraine signed …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid
7 months ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire offer cannot be trusted, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, has said. The Russian president said in a speech earlier on Friday that Russia would end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agreed to drop its Nato ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. “He will not stop,” Mr Zelensky said, likening Putin’s …

Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict in Victory day speech
8 months ago

Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict in Victory day speech

Al Jazeera  

In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a ‘state of combat readiness’. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the “arrogant” West of risking a global conflict, warning the nuclear power’s “strategic forces” are combat-ready, as he marked the Soviet victory over Germany in World War II. Our strategic forces are always in a state of combat readiness.” …

Key events of Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia
8 months, 1 week ago

Key events of Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia

Associated Press  

Significant dates in Vladimir Putin’s 24 years in power in Russia: Dec. 31, 1999 — In a surprise address to the nation, Russian President Boris Yeltsin announces his resignation and makes Putin, the prime minister he appointed four months earlier, the acting president. May 8, 2008 — Barred by the constitution from running for a third consecutive term, Putin is …

Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organizers
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organizers

Raw Story  

Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings during World War II, organizers said Tuesday. "In view of the circumstances, President Putin will not be invited to take part in the commemorations of the Normandy landings," the Liberation Mission organizing committee said, referring to Russia's …

‘Russia-NATO, one step away from a full-scale World War 3,’ Putin warns the West
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Russia-NATO, one step away from a full-scale World War 3,’ Putin warns the West

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday, suggesting that a direct conflict between Russia and the US-led NATO military alliance would bring the world close to World War Three. Asked by Reuters about Macron's remarks and the risks and possibility of a conflict between Russia and NATO, Putin quipped: “Everything is possible in the modern world.” “It is …

‘Russia-NATO conflict just one step from World War III’: Vladimir Putin warns West
9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Russia-NATO conflict just one step from World War III’: Vladimir Putin warns West

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Monday that a direct conflict between Russia and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance would mean the planet was one step away from World War Three but said hardly anyone wanted such a scenario. Asked if he considered it necessary to take Ukraine's Kharkiv region, Putin said if the attacks continued, Russia would …

Vladimir Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin: The autocrat eyeing a new world order

New Indian Express  

WARSAW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has over the past two decades built up a system of domestic repression and confrontation with the West that is almost certain to guarantee a fifth term in office on Sunday. Ever since the previously little-known KGB agent became president on New Year's Eve 1999, he has consolidated power by bringing oligarchs to heel, banning …

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks ‘global nuclear war’

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move is fraught with the risk of a global nuclear conflict. Putin noted that while accusing Russia of plans to attack NATO allies in Europe, Western allies were “selecting targets for striking our …

Putin says West risks nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says West risks nuclear war if NATO sends troops to Ukraine

Raw Story  

President Vladimir Putin warned Western countries on Thursday that there was a genuine risk of nuclear war if they sent their own troops to fight in Ukraine, and he said Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West. Putin, who was speaking ahead of a March 15-17 presidential election when he is certain to be re-elected for another …

'Russia must win this war': Trudeau's embarrassing gaffe after Ukraine visit | WATCH
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Russia must win this war': Trudeau's embarrassing gaffe after Ukraine visit | WATCH

India TV News  

Warsaw: Taking a leaf out of US President Joe Biden's book, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an embarrassing public gaffe when he said "Russia must win this war" following a visit to Ukraine, where he is shoring up support as Kyiv struggles to fight Russian troops as the conflict entered into its third year. While addressing a joint news …

Ukraine counts cost of two years of war as aid slows, Russia gains
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine counts cost of two years of war as aid slows, Russia gains

India Today  

Ukraine marks the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Saturday looking more vulnerable than at any time since the early days of Europe's most deadly conflict since World War Two. Looking to the end of 2024, US elections could bring a change in president and in policy towards Ukraine and its war with Russia, clouding the outlook for the …

Putin is all but guaranteed a sweeping victory in Russia, where he wields absolute control
55 years ago

Putin is all but guaranteed a sweeping victory in Russia, where he wields absolute control

Associated Press  

DATE OF ELECTION March 17 TYPE OF ELECTION Presidential WHO’S RUNNING Vladimir Putin is running for president for the 5th time, seeking to extend his rule by six more years. Several other token opposition candidates will be on the ballot, but none of them stand a chance against Putin, who has absolute control of Russia’s political scene. WHY IT MATTERS …

How Putin’s Obsession With History Led Him to Start a War
11 months ago

How Putin’s Obsession With History Led Him to Start a War

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s lengthy European history lesson, presented during a two-hour interview with Tucker Carlson a few days ago, may have seemed arcane to many viewers. The country Putin keeps dismissing as “artificial" has been fiercely resisting Moscow’s attempts to end its independence for nearly two years, regaining half of the initially occupied territory. Putin’s long-winded and often factually …

Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps
11 months ago

Some of what Putin told Tucker Carlson missed the bigger picture. This fills in the gaps

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down in the Kremlin for a two-hour interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, pushing his views on the justification for the nearly 2-year-old war in Ukraine, the prospects of peace talks, and other issues. INITIAL FAILURE OF PEACE TALKS PUTIN’S QUOTE: “As soon as we pulled back our troops from Kyiv, Ukrainian negotiators …

Vantage | Four signals telling Vladimir Putin to wind up Ukraine war
1 year, 1 month ago

Vantage | Four signals telling Vladimir Putin to wind up Ukraine war

Firstpost  

The question of whether President Putin genuinely seeks an end to the war in Ukraine remains elusive Questions surround Vladimir Putin’s stance on the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. This speculation arises from Putin’s recent participation in a virtual G20 meeting, where he expressed concerns about the human toll of war and emphasised Russia’s openness to peace negotiations with …

Ukraine battles ‘elaborate’ Russian defences as Putin condemns Israel’s war
1 year, 1 month ago

Ukraine battles ‘elaborate’ Russian defences as Putin condemns Israel’s war

Al Jazeera  

Putin says world should try and stop ‘tragedy’ in Gaza as Russian forces reportedly kill civilians in Ukraine’s Kherson. A St Petersburg court sentenced Russian artist Alexandra Skochilenko to seven years’ imprisonment for “spreading false information” on November 17, after she replaced five supermarket price tags with messages against the war. Ukraine’s general staff said on November 17 their marines …

'Putin's war against Ukraine a strategic failure': US State Secretary Blinken
1 year, 7 months ago

'Putin's war against Ukraine a strategic failure': US State Secretary Blinken

Firstpost  

US State Secretary Antony Blinken said on Friday that the Russian war in Ukraine has proved to be a “strategic failure” for Moscow as he pointed out at its losses. During a speech in Helsinki, Finland, Blinken said, “Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine has been a strategic failure – greatly diminishing Russia’s military, economic, and diplomatic power and its …

Vladimir Putin gives angry speech at stripped-back Victory Day parade
1 year, 8 months ago

Vladimir Putin gives angry speech at stripped-back Victory Day parade

The Independent  

After Russia attacked Ukraine with its latest barrage of cruise missiles, Vladimir Putin made an angry speech to mark Victory Day in Moscow, hitting out at Western countries for starting what he claims is a “real war” against Russia. “Today, civilisation is once again at a decisive turning point,” Mr Putin said as he again sought to defend his invasion …

Putin tells WWII event West is waging a ‘real war’ on Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

Putin tells WWII event West is waging a ‘real war’ on Russia

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin declared Tuesday that the West has unleashed “a real war” against Russia, reprising a familiar refrain at scaled-down Victory Day celebrations that may reflect the toll the Ukraine conflict is taking on his forces. “Today civilization is once again at a decisive turning point,” Putin said at the annual commemorations celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in …

Flanked by leaders of ex-Soviet allies, Putin blasts the West
1 year, 8 months ago

Flanked by leaders of ex-Soviet allies, Putin blasts the West

Al Jazeera  

‘War’ unleashed on Russia, the president says at Victory Day parade in Moscow as the war in Ukraine intensifies. Victory Day has become a central event under Putin, who says independent Ukraine represents a return of the World War II threat, but this year’s ceremony was a slimmed-down affair over security concerns as Russia’s war in Ukraine intensifies. Hurrah!” Putin …

Russia will be defeated like Nazism was, says Ukraine President Zelenskyy
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia will be defeated like Nazism was, says Ukraine President Zelenskyy

Firstpost  

Zelenskyy also announced that he had submitted a Bill to parliament to formally commemorate World War II in Ukraine on May 8 and celebrate Europe Day on 9 May Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed that the “evil” Russia will be defeated just like Nazi Germany was beaten in World War II, according to the Kyiv Post. In a speech to …

Zelensky says Russia will be defeated 'as Nazism was'
1 year, 8 months ago

Zelensky says Russia will be defeated 'as Nazism was'

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday vowed that Russian forces would be defeated in Ukraine like Nazi Germany was beaten in World War II, commemorating Victory in Europe Day. "All the old evil that modern Russia is bringing back will be defeated just as Nazism was defeated," Zelensky said in a video statement standing in front of a war memorial. …

May 7, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 8 months ago

May 7, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin serves one master, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Months ago, Ukraine’s military said if he kept losing fighters at an estimated rate of 100 or so a day, he’d burn through Wagner’s deep reserve of convicts and other mercenary fighters. But for now, rather than pull out and cede hard-gained ground, much coveted by Putin, Prigozhin is …

Moscow ‘deliberately’ repopulating Ukraine with Russians? Vladimir Putin's plan
1 year, 8 months ago

Moscow ‘deliberately’ repopulating Ukraine with Russians? Vladimir Putin's plan

Hindustan Times  

Russia continues a "deliberate depopulation campaign" in occupied areas of Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War reported. The American thinktank noted Ukraine's deputy defence minister Hanna Malyar said that Russia was "trying to change the ethnic composition of Ukraine" by conducting a large-scale resettlement. "Russia may hope to import Russians to fill depopulated areas of Ukraine in order …

Putin ally: We are probably on the verge of a new world war
1 year, 8 months ago

Putin ally: We are probably on the verge of a new world war

Al Jazeera  

Rising nuclear tensions could lead to a conflict that engulfs the world, according to former Russian President Dimitry Medvedev. “The world is sick and quite probably is on the verge of a new world war,” Medvedev, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the deputy chairman of Russia’s security council, told a conference in Moscow on Tuesday. Since Russia’s …

Ukraine Allies See a Way War Can End but Lack Plan to Achieve It
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine Allies See a Way War Can End but Lack Plan to Achieve It

Live Mint  

Western leaders are beginning to have a clearer vision of how they hope the war in Ukraine will end. Others point out one major impediment: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Mr. Putin are locked in an existential struggle for their own countries’ futures and each still thinks he can win, according to Western diplomats. The prospect of a possible change …

Russia-Ukraine war and the political economy of a prolonged conflict | OPINION
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war and the political economy of a prolonged conflict | OPINION

India Today  

The war started in the last week of February 2022 in Ukraine. The flag of NATO that came into existence after World War II to promote the two per cent of GDP to develop the military-industrial complex has been flying high. NATO members like Turkey have sent weapons to Ukraine, and also continued their trade with Russia. Ukraine rushed to …

What history shows: How will the war in Ukraine end?
1 year, 10 months ago

What history shows: How will the war in Ukraine end?

Al Jazeera  

Despite Ukraine’s gains against Russia, experts believe a frozen conflict or painful truce is most likely. It is the kind of conflict that Margaret Macmillan, war historian and emeritus professor at the University of Oxford, said “we didn’t think we’d see” again. “Russian standards of living could fall precipitously but they’re never going to be in a position like North …

Vladimir Putin says the US-led military alliance in Ukraine seeks defeat and liquidation of Russia
1 year, 10 months ago

Vladimir Putin says the US-led military alliance in Ukraine seeks defeat and liquidation of Russia

ABC  

President Vladimir Putin has cast the confrontation with the West over the Ukraine war as an existential battle for the survival of Russia and the Russian people — and said he was forced to take into account NATO's nuclear capabilities. Key points: February 24 marked the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Mr Putin says he believes the …

Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds into second year as Putin gambles on the long game
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds into second year as Putin gambles on the long game

LA Times  

Russia’s war on Ukraine has entered its second year, with a universal realization that the world is witnessing a long, protracted conflict, the deadliest in Europe since World War II, in which Moscow and Kyiv are hoping against long odds for a decisive breakthrough in 2023. “This has become a grinding war of attrition,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said …

Manish Tewari | Has Putin shot himself in the foot over Ukraine?
1 year, 10 months ago

Manish Tewari | Has Putin shot himself in the foot over Ukraine?

Deccan Chronicle  

February 24 marked the first anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s independence unfortunately became problematic for the Soviet Union’s successor state Russia from the day go itself. The very first article of the Memorandum on Security Assurances, known as the Budapest Memorandum, in connection with Ukraine’s accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, stated as …

Russia is losing – but has anyone told Putin?
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia is losing – but has anyone told Putin?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks …

Putin’s war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s weaknesses – and brought the West together
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin’s war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s weaknesses – and brought the West together

CNN  

CNN — If you can remember clearly the Europe of a dizzying year ago, perhaps the biggest surprise in where we find ourselves now is the extent to which the West has been reminded of its values and purpose. But it’s perhaps the revulsion to Putin’s brutal and inept war that helped Europe and the rest of the West rediscover …

Western leaders slam Russia on first anniversary of Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

Western leaders slam Russia on first anniversary of Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s allies promise to stand with Kyiv as the conflict enters a second year, while China treads a careful line. US President Joe Biden: NATO ‘more unified than ever before’ Biden on Friday said Russian President Vladimir Putin had “met the bravery of Ukraine and the iron will of nations everywhere”. NATO: ‘Russia bears full responsibility’ In a statement, NATO …

Grief, pride and a vow to win: Ukraine marks a year of war
1 year, 10 months ago

Grief, pride and a vow to win: Ukraine marks a year of war

LA Times  

Church bells tolled, weeping mourners embraced and blue-and-yellow national flags fluttered Friday as Ukraine marked the first anniversary of a Russian invasion that triggered a cataclysmic war but also galvanized a powerful sense of common purpose among the country’s people. “We are grieving, all of us, but we hope and trust that victory will be ours.” The mother of a …

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