Articles for Western Support

How a ‘missile war’ will land Ukraine in greater mess
1 month ago

How a ‘missile war’ will land Ukraine in greater mess

Firstpost  

Russia’s use of an intermediate-range ballistic missile in Ukraine and the US’ decision to permit ATACMS strikes on Russian soil represent two sides of a dangerous escalation dynamic US President Joe Biden’s recent authorisation for Ukraine to employ American long-range missiles in strikes deeper into Russian territory has sparked a significant escalation in missile war. This decision broke earlier restraints, …

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New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine two days after taking office
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New NATO chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine two days after taking office

LA Times  

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky greet each other at a news conference in Kyiv on Thursday. New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Ukraine on Thursday in his first official trip since taking office and pledging the alliance’s continued support for Kyiv in its war with Russia. The new head of the North Atlantic Treaty …

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Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says
5 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems and more F-16 warplanes, President Zelenskyy says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully defend its airspace and protect the entire country from Russian missile attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, adding that he also wants Western partners to send more F-16 warplanes than those already pledged. A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S., the biggest single contributor to Ukraine, …

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How Putin’s land grab 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West
9 months ago

How Putin’s land grab 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West

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. Analyst Tatiana Stanovaya says Putin feels more confident than …

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How Russia’s grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West
9 months, 1 week ago

How Russia’s grab of Crimea 10 years ago led to war with Ukraine and rising tensions with the West

Associated Press  

A decade ago, President Vladimir Putin seized Crimea from Ukraine, a bold land grab that set the stage for Russia to invade its neighbor in 2022. “Crimea is ours!” soon became a popular slogan in Russia, and Putin channeled that patriotism by appearing Monday evening at a Red Square concert celebrating the annexation’s 10th anniversary, calling it “a great event …

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Would Macron's call to arms pay off? Experts say a NATO force would defeat Putin's army in Ukraine but intervention would fail without US support...and could even trigger nuclear war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Would Macron's call to arms pay off? Experts say a NATO force would defeat Putin's army in Ukraine but intervention would fail without US support...and could even trigger nuclear war

Daily Mail  

The EU was split this week after French president Emmanuel Macron said that sending Western ground troops into Ukraine should not be 'ruled out'. Ukrainian soldiers firing artillery at their fighting position as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in the direction of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on February 26, 2024 Although Ukraine's NATO allies have been supporting Volodymyr Zelensky's armed forces …

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How Ukraine's fate in the third year of war depends largely on the West
10 months ago

How Ukraine's fate in the third year of war depends largely on the West

Firstpost  

With Ukrainian forces on the back foot, short of ammunition and forced to retreat in some areas, Kyiv’s ability to repel Russia’s invasion depends heavily on Western military, financial and political backing As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the conflict will be determined not just on the battlefield but also in Western capitals and other places far …

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Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia
10 months ago

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia

Associated Press  

When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, some analysts predicted it might take as few as three days for Russian forces to capture the capital of Kyiv. With the war now entering its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be trying to turn that initial failure to his advantage — by biding his time and waiting …

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Putin is trying to wait out Western support for Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin is trying to wait out Western support for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

A year into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine stands steadfast. On February 20, US President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where he met with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and pledged that Washington will back Ukraine “for as long as it takes”. A few days earlier, at this year’s Munich Security Conference, other European leaders pledged their support …

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets on Europe trip
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets on Europe trip

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says ‘nothing is off the table’ after Ukrainian leader calls for allies to send fighter jets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United Kingdom and other Western allies to send combat aircraft to ensure his country’s victory in the war with Russia as he began a tour of Europe. Give us wings to protect …

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Ukraine seeks stronger Western backing amid Russian buildup
3 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine seeks stronger Western backing amid Russian buildup

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s top diplomat asked Thursday for stronger Western backing, saying “words of support aren’t enough” amid escalating tensions in the country’s east and a Russian troop buildup across the border. Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Thursday dismissed Western concerns about the troop buildup as a “propaganda campaign” and called on the West to encourage Kyiv …

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