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A year of war: how Russian forces have been pushed back in Ukraine

Guardian analysis shows how Russia has lost a fifth of the land it once controlled in Ukraine after its invasion

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Vladimir Putin speech: Flight prices soar as Russians flee in fear of new mobilisation

While it was unclear what Vladimir Putin will be announcing today, the fear of new draconian moves was real and opposition blogger Maxim Katz said: “The cheapest direct flight from Moscow to Yerevan is five times the regular price"

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

China Says Certain Countries Must Stop ‘Fueling the Fire’ in Ukraine Conflict

China is "deeply worried" that the Ukraine conflict could spiral out of control, foreign minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday, and called on certain countries to stop "fueling the fire" in an apparent dig at the United States. Beijing, which last year struck a "no limits" partnership with Moscow, has…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

Key battles in the Ukraine war: From Kyiv’s stand to the Kharkiv counterattack

Russia expected it would quickly seize control of Ukraine at the outset of the invasion, as did many Western observers. But Ukraine fought back with remarkable tenacity and skill, boosted by Western weapons – and the front lines have shifted dramatically since Russian troops moved in on the northern, southern…

France 24 · Feb 21, 2023

Biden says Ukraine remains free as Putin faces ‘iron will’ of West

Fresh from a surprise visit to Kyiv, US President Joe Biden rallied NATO allies in Poland on Tuesday to stress that the United States is squarely behind Ukraine and committed to bolstering the alliance's eastern flank. Earlier, Russia's Vladimir Putin said Moscow would suspend its participation in the last remaining…

France 24 · Feb 21, 2023

Biden Meets with Poland Leader, Set to Speak on Ukraine War

President Joe Biden reaffirmed the United States' dedication to European security as he met with Polish President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday, part of a series of consultations with allies to prepare for an even more complicated stage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "We have to have security in Europe," he…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

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The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Fresh from Kyiv, Biden rallies NATO allies in Poland

Fresh from his visit to Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden rallied NATO allies in Poland on Tuesday, proclaiming "unwavering" support for Kyiv and commitments to bolster the alliance's eastern flank against Russia.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Vladimir Putin's motorcade seen heading to Kremlin ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

Vladimir Putin's armoured vehicle was flanked by a police escort at around 1am local time on Tuesday morning as he made his way to Moscow ahead of a speech to country's federal assembly

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023