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Albright was the US representative to the UN and secretary of state under President Bill Clinton.

Instigated by Putin, the war has come down to two competing pressures – the wretched human toll of Russia’s brutality versus the sanctions against it.

Bill Clinton has paid tribute to the “extraordinary” Madeleine Albright who has died of cancer aged 84 after making history as the first female U.S. secretary of state.

Former cabinet member was ‘a trailblazer’ as the highest-ranking woman in history when she was named to the role in 1996

"We are heartbroken to announced that Dr. Madeleine Albright ... passed away earlier today."

Russian forces have faced fierce Ukrainian resistance in a war that has already caused huge death and destruction.

NATO estimated on Wednesday that 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in four weeks of war in Ukraine, where fierce fighting by the country's fast-moving defenders has denied Moscow the lightning victory it sought. By way of comparison, Russia lost about 15,000 troops in Afghanistan over 10 years.…

The United States will announce a package of Russia-related sanctions on political figures and oligarchs on Thursday while U.S. President Joe Biden meets with NATO leaders on Ukraine, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.

Ukraine president says Nato and G7 summits and European Council meeting will show ‘who is a friend’

Battlefield casualties suffered by Russia are thought to total between 30,000 and 40,000, a Nato officer said

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says U.S. President Joe Biden and his counterparts are ready to order more forces into Eastern Europe to deter Russia from invading any member of their ranks