Is Russia raising the stakes in the war in Ukraine?
2 years, 3 months ago

Is Russia raising the stakes in the war in Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

President Putin calls up reservists and voices support for referendums on occupied areas joining Russia. President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s first military mobilisation since World War II. Putin also gave his full support to referenda on occupied areas joining Russia, saying the votes are needed to protect civilians from the “neo-Nazi” government of Ukraine. Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Sergei Markov – Director, Institute of Political Studies and former public spokesman for President Vladimir Putin Donnacha O Beachain – Professor, Dublin City University Michael Bociurkiw – Senior fellow, Atlantic Council

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

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

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Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?
4 days, 8 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?

The Independent  

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Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?
5 days, 13 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?

The Independent  

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia ‘drafts 180,000 convicts’ as Zelensky says decisive Trump can stop Putin
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia ‘drafts 180,000 convicts’ as Zelensky says decisive Trump can stop Putin

The Independent  

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Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?

The Independent  

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin launches New Year’s Day drone attack on Kyiv with pregnant woman among injured
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1 week, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin launches New Year’s Day drone attack on Kyiv with pregnant woman among injured

The Independent  

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Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?
1 week, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia war map 2025: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline?

The Independent  

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In New Year speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin says ‘everything will be fine’, mum on economy, Ukraine war
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 1 day 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 …

As Trump returns to the White House, and Putin’s forces advance – what next for Ukraine in 2025?
1 week, 6 days ago

As Trump returns to the White House, and Putin’s forces advance – what next for Ukraine in 2025?

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. As Kira Rudik, a Ukrainian opposition leader, puts it: …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv
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2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Moscow claims assassination attempts foiled as Biden pledges more weapons to Kyiv

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Russia Ukraine war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin
2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Biden vows surge in weapons for Kyiv after ‘outrageous’ attack by Putin

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Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Vladimir Putin: Russia is ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war

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. “We have always said that we are ready for …

Putin's big statement on ending Ukraine war: 'Russia ready to compromise with...'
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance
3 weeks ago

Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war in Ukraine during his annual set-piece television event Thursday, seeking instead to project Russia’s strength despite President-elect Donald Trump’s stated goal of achieving a quick peace. Any attempt at brokering peace faces significant obstacles, with analysts saying that Putin believes he is winning the war …

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House
3 weeks ago

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia. Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia Russia's T-72 tanks drive during military drills held at a firing range amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the southern …

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
3 weeks ago

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during his annual news conference and call-in show at Gostinny Dvor in Moscow, Russia, Thursday. President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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3 weeks ago

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities. "We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises," Putin said, after saying that Russian forces, advancing across the …

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference
3 weeks ago

Putin says he’s ‘ready’ for potential talks with Trump during year-end news conference

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin put a positive spin on a spate of recent setbacks Thursday, insisting in a marathon news conference that Russia had accomplished its mission in Syria and was winning the war in Ukraine. “You asked what we can offer, or what I can offer to the newly elected President Trump when we meet,” Putin said …

Ukraine’s scooter bomb assassination could change the war… but not for the reasons you might think
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine’s scooter bomb assassination could change the war… but not for the reasons you might think

The Independent  

As Sarajevo in 1914 showed, assassinations can trigger wars. In the past week, Ukrainian agents have killed a key Russian missile designer, Mikhail Shatsky, as well as Vladimir Putin’s chemical weapons chief, lieutenant general Igor Kirillov. In 1942, British intelligence parachuted Czech and Slovak agents into their Nazi-occupied homeland to kill Reinhard Heydrich – a key architect of the “final …

Putin cheers 'landmark' 2024, says troops have upper hand in Ukraine
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Putin cheers 'landmark' 2024, says troops have upper hand in Ukraine

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed his army's accelerating advance in Ukraine and praised 2024 as a "landmark" year in the course of Moscow's military offensive on its Western-backed neighbor. - 'Strategic initiative' - "Russian troops are firmly holding the strategic initiative along the entire line of contact," Putin said in the televised meeting with army bosses and defense …

Ukraine-Russia war map: Where Putin’s forces are making gains in eastern Ukraine
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war map: Where Putin’s forces are making gains in eastern Ukraine

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 Ukraine is battling against a …

Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russia intensifies assaults on Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration

Al Jazeera  

Moscow’s troops are on the attack in an apparent bid to strengthen the president-elect’s argument against further aiding Ukraine. “President Trump seeks peace and an end to ‘never-ending wars’ that benefit entrenched elites,” said Demetries Andrew Grimes, a former US naval officer, aviator and diplomat who supports Trump. “The American people made it clear by electing Trump that they desire …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 9: We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… United States President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end “the madness”, prompting Zelenskyy and the …

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO’s New Missile Strategy Risks Nuclear Conflict While Europe Celebrates Christmas

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 29, 2024 13:55 IST - 6 MINS READ A surreal atmosphere currently loiters over Europe: a strange disconnect between festive preparations and the content of TV news bulletins and posts on social media. The day after Biden’s pronouncement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, eager to burnish Britain’s reputation as the US’ most stalwart ally, declared he would …

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Most dangerous stage’: The view from Russia as Ukraine war escalates

Al Jazeera  

Officials rage at the West for allowing Ukraine to attack deep within Russia as fears simmer on the streets. Last week, a defence industry site in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was struck by a Russian medium-range ballistic missile, which President Vladimir Putin described as a response to “NATO’s aggressive actions against Russia”. “I don’t think rockets will fall …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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1 month, 1 week ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

Ukraine clings to shrinking sliver of Russia, expecting Trump to push for peace talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine clings to shrinking sliver of Russia, expecting Trump to push for peace talks

Live Mint  

SUMY, UKRAINE : In Russia’s Kursk region just north of here, Russian assaults are so intense that their infantrymen sometimes step on the bodies of fallen comrades, according to Ukrainian soldiers opposing them there. “It’s the best Ukrainian forces against the best Russian forces," said a 35-year-old Ukrainian sergeant fighting in Kursk who goes by the call sign Dzhyn. Geniy, …

Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Aiding Ukraine has been cheap. Caving to Russia would be far more costly

LA Times  

After 20 years and $2.3 trillion spent, after more than 100,000 American and Afghan lives lost, one would think our war in Afghanistan would be more of a reference point today. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, said he would like to do so through “diplomatic means” next year. While the average American probably hadn’t thought much about Ukraine before the 2022 …

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump but remains firm on key demands, including Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and accepting limited territorial concessions, Reuters reported citing five sources familiar with Kremlin thinking. Putin’s position on security and neutrality Putin emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s neutrality during the Valdai …

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Wednesday accused the outgoing Joe Biden's administration in the United States of “doing everything” to prolong the war in Ukraine. “If you look at the trends of the outgoing US administration, they are fully committed to continuing the war in Ukraine and are doing everything they can to do so,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The International Campaign …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month, 2 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 …

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on Sunday, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine's power grid in a deadly barrage.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, was confirming reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post that the major policy shift -- long …

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — When Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine in February 2022, the conventional wisdom was that the capital, Kyiv, would soon fall and the rest of the country wouldn’t last long against a much larger enemy. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The fall of Avdiivka created a major breach in Ukraine’s …

Putin’s forces intensify assaults across Ukraine: ‘They don’t care how many men they lose’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin’s forces intensify assaults across Ukraine: ‘They don’t care how many men they lose’

The Independent  

As Russian forces intensify attacks against hard-pressed Ukrainian soldiers along much of the 600-mile front line, a senior Ukrainian military source has told The Independent that Moscow will keep up the assaults until the moment of Donald Trump’s inauguration – despite the huge troop losses Vladimir Putin’s forces are suffering. “What is clear,” says the colonel, “is that the Russians …

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance

Al Jazeera  

While US President-elect Donald Trump’s intentions remain unclear, Kyiv is trying to secure as much of the aid promised by Washington as possible. “Mostly in the city, on civilian infrastructure, mainly in the evening or at night, although there are also daytime shellings.” Ukraine’s defenders continued to be under intense pressure throughout the front in the past week, with the …

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine that Britain was preparing for the fallout... as intelligence sources say Russia is likely to up drone attacks in coming days following US election

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin was so close to launching a nuke in Ukraine in October 2022 that Britain was preparing for the fallout, it is understood. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss reportedly spent her final days in office examining weather maps and preparing for UK radiation cases after American spies raised concerns that Putin was seriously close to pressing the button. It …

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat
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1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Donald Trump calls Russia’s Vladimir Putin, urges him not to escalate war in Ukraine: report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump calls Russia’s Vladimir Putin, urges him not to escalate war in Ukraine: report

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged him not to escalate the war in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported Sunday. They said he also expressed an interest in further conversations to discuss “the resolution of Ukraine’s war soon.” Mr. Trump’s election is seen as carrying the potential to upend the almost three-year Ukraine conflict, …

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says
2 months ago

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv after the change in U.S. leadership. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said …

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?
2 months ago

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?

NPR  

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine? toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP KYIV — After Donald Trump’s resounding election win, Ukraine could lose the continued support of its most crucial ally, the U.S., which has spent $108 billion on military, humanitarian and economic aid to help Ukrainians since Russia's February 2022 invasion. “But we are so small …

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover
2 months, 1 week ago

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover

Associated Press  

The outcome of the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders hope that the new administration will make decisions that will benefit their country, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. The war is one of the most divisive issues of the Nov. 5 election, and the results could have a significant …

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West
3 months, 1 week ago

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West

LA Times  

Russia’s top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including within the United Nations. Three days after Russian President Vladimir Putin aired a shift in his country’s nuclear doctrine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov …

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Anna Popova, the Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the country’s military to increase its number of troops by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million, as Moscow’s military …

Ukraine's invasion of Russia was seen by some as a masterstroke, but it might backfire
4 months ago

Ukraine's invasion of Russia was seen by some as a masterstroke, but it might backfire

ABC  

At a secret training camp in Ukraine's east, conscript soldiers are getting ready for battle. The 32-year-old, who goes by the call sign "Italia" because he worked on Italian cruise ships before the war, tells us soldier training is being fast-tracked, because there's no time to waste. Life behind Vladimir Putin's iron curtain Photo shows A road can be see …

‘Full Control Of Donbas’: Putin Outlines Key Aim Of Special Military Operation In Ukraine
4 months ago

‘Full Control Of Donbas’: Putin Outlines Key Aim Of Special Military Operation In Ukraine

News 18  

Russia’s primary aim is to take full control of the Donbas region of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Thursday. He also said that Ukraine’s incursion into the Russian region of Kursk had failed to slow Russia’s own advance in eastern Ukraine and had weakened Kyiv’s defences along the frontline in a boost …

Ukraine’s Zelensky is rolling the dice on the battlefield with one eye on the US election
4 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky is rolling the dice on the battlefield with one eye on the US election

CNN  

CNN — The past few weeks in the Ukraine war have felt like, to borrow an adage often attributed to Lenin, that decades have happened in them. It is remarkable how powerless the Kremlin appears to be to halt Ukraine’s progress, now three weeks in, despite having diverted 30,000 troops in that direction, according to a Ukrainian assessment given during …

Exclusive | Imperialist Putin won’t negotiate, war won’t end this year: Ex-Ukraine minister Gerashchenko
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Imperialist Putin won’t negotiate, war won’t end this year: Ex-Ukraine minister Gerashchenko

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: For nearly two weeks, Ukrainian forces have been seizing and holding Russian territory in what marks the first instance of a foreign military fighting inside Russia since World War II. Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region is an unexpected escalation, more than two years after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin …

Ukraine's incursion into Russia may have changed the course of the war
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine's incursion into Russia may have changed the course of the war

NPR  

Ukraine's incursion into Russia may have changed the course of the war DAVID FOLKENFLIK, HOST: It's the biggest invasion of Russia since the end of World War II - Ukraine's surprise incursion into the Kursk region. If the Ukrainians can show that Putin can't defend the border of Russia and, moreover, can't drive the Ukrainians back, that is a big …

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