War in Ukraine defining new world order, says thinktank Poll reveals west more united but gulf growing with countries such as India that do not subscribe to post-cold war view The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
'Putin’s ludicrous claim Russia did not start Ukraine war is sign of damaged leader' Putin sabre-rattling once more about nuclear weapons, pulling out of a treaty with the US limiting weapons of mass destruction, smacks of desperation rather than strength Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023
‘Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia’: Biden delivers rallying cry in Warsaw after combative Putin speech WARSAW, Poland — President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday that Russia would never defeat Ukraine and reaffirmed Western support for Kyiv just hours after the Kremlin said it would suspend participation in the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States. Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023
China, Russia deepen ties as Biden rallies NATO's 'frontline' over Ukraine China pledged a deeper partnership with Russia on Wednesday as U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed security assurances for NATO's "frontline" eastern members, highlighting global tensions as the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
Did Biden Just Commit America to Another Forever War in Ukraine? Plus: the editors field a listener question on intellectual property. Reason · Feb 21, 2023
What the Biden administration has – and hasn’t – done in response to the Ohio train derailment Pete Buttigieg said he planned to visit East Palestine The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Has Russia's economy withstood Western sanctions? Vladimir Putin claims the Russian economy has withstood Western sanctions, as he prepares to mark one year since the invasion of Ukraine. While Russia's GDP has contracted less than many analysts expected, Beata Javorcik of the EBRD explains that's largely the result of years of "sanctions-proofing", and doesn't mean that… France 24 · Feb 21, 2023
Return to Kyiv after year of hell as unbroken Ukrainians vow to stand fast The Daily Mirror returned to Kyiv just before Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his latest deluded speech, threatening the west for supporting Ukraine Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023
AP wins Polk award for coverage of Russia’s war on Ukraine Four Associated Press journalists have been honored with the George Polk Award for War Reporting for their searing coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which Ukrainian officials have credited with saving many lives The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023
Republicans criticize Biden’s trip to Kyiv as Putin withdraws from nuclear treaty Comments from right wing are business as usual – but could signal future political battles to come if US to keep sending aid to Ukraine The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2023
The pursuit of international law Feb 24, 2022 will forever be recalled as the day when Russia started its brutal, unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine. This was and remains a case of pure aggression and a clear-cut breach of the UN Charter. This war is neither "just a European issue", nor is it about… Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023
Russia’s military brass accused of ‘treason’ by Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin says the Russian army is starving his fighters of ammunition and they are ‘dropping like flies’. Al Jazeera · Feb 21, 2023
EU close to deal on 10th sanctions package against Russia The European Union is close to a 10th sanctions package against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and EU governments hope to reach a deal on Wednesday if they can overcome differences about a ban on Russian rubber and diamond imports, EU diplomats said. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
Biden affirms Moldovan sovereignty after Russian coup plot allegation U.S. President Joe Biden affirmed support for Moldova's sovereignty in a meeting with the country's president on Tuesday, the White House said, days after Chisinau said it foiled a Russian coup attempt. Reuters · Feb 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 House GOP meet with Zelenskyy as far-right oppose future aid A handful of congressional Republicans has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a signal of continued U.S. support, even as hard-right members of the party vow to block future aid to the embattled country
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 It's been 12 months since Russia's war in Ukraine began. When will the war end, and is Ukraine any closer to joining NATO? This week marks one year since Russian troops crossed Ukraine's border and began a war with no signs of ceasefire. What's happened in the past 12 months, and what could come next?
Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023 Ukraine war to be a long haul Joseph Lindsley’s reports on WGN radio help Chicagoans empathize with protracted, far-off conflict.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023 Biden and Putin both implicitly tie their futures to the outcome in Ukraine Russian leader says war is about Russia’s right to exist, as US president describes it as a battle for freedom, in vastly different speeches
Reuters · Feb 21, 2023 NZ Prime Minister Hipkins reiterates condemnation of Ukraine war in first call with NATO New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reiterated the country's condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a call with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Secretary Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister said late on Tuesday.
Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023 Vladimir Putin's forces losing 1,000 troops a day as assault branded a 'whimper' Western officials believe Russia doesn't have the resources to launch a large-scale attack on Ukraine, and is reliant on ageing equipment after losing between 175,000 and 200,000 troops in a year
The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023 Russia announces its suspension from last nuclear arms agreement with the US, escalating nuclear tension After decades of progress on limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons, Russia’s war on Ukraine has prompted renewed nuclear tensions between Russia and the United States.
The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023 How Putin has shrugged off unprecedented economic sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine – for now The U.S. and four dozen other countries have imposed punishing sanctions on Russia in reaction to its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. The sanctions were unprecedented in their scope and severity for an economy of Russia’s size.
The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023 I am a Ukrainian American political scientist, and this is what the past year of war has taught me about Ukraine, Russia and defiance Over 8 million Ukrainians have fled their homeland during this past year of war since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. To me, these are not just numbers. My family and friends are among them.
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Key moments from Russian President Vladimir Putin's state of the nation address The Russian president blames the West and its society of "degenerates" for the war in Ukraine, suspends his country's participation in a nuclear arms reduction treaty and calls "grovelling" sanctioned oligarchs home. Here are the key moments from Putin's state of the nation address.
Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2023 Vladimir Putin in chilling 'global conflict' warning as he appears to issue nuclear threat An expert on security issues affecting Russia explained that while the threats are subtle, they are still present