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China denounces US arms comments for Russia-Ukraine war

China says it will not accept US ‘pointing fingers’ after Blinken said Beijing is considering providing arms to Russia.

Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023

Everything we know about President Joe Biden’s trip to Ukraine

‘It’s not just about freedom in Ukraine … It’s about freedom of democracy at large,’ Mr Biden said about Ukraine’s defence against Russia, during his historic visit to Kyiv

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

US President Biden in surprise Kyiv visit

KYIV, Ukraine: US President Joe Biden on Monday made a surprise trip to Kyiv, promising increased arms deliveries for Ukraine and unflagging support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023

'People's court' tries Vladimir Putin for war in Ukraine

A “people’s court” is putting Russian President Vladimir Putin on trial for the crime of aggression over his invasion of Ukraine, in a symbolic move to close an “accountability gap” in the absence of an international tribunal with jurisdiction

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Beijing denies US intelligence claims that it is planning to arm Russia

‘We will never accept the US pointing fingers at Sino-Russian relations or even coercing us’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

US President Biden Pledges Military Aid during Kyiv Visit

US President Joe Biden promised new military aid for Ukraine worth $500 million during a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, almost a year to the day since Russia's invasion. Biden also said additional sanctions would be announced this week against the Russian elite and companies trying to evade sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

"One year later, Kyiv stands": Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine

It is his first visit to Ukraine since Russia's invasion began nearly a year ago.

Axios · Feb 20, 2023

Editorial: The US must pass a law to prosecute crimes against humanity

At the annual Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris was direct, saying, “In the case of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, we have examined the evidence. We know the legal standards, and there is no doubt: These are crimes against humanity.” She spoke of “gruesome acts of murder,…

Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023

Poem of the week: Four Seasons Gone by Patricia McCarthy

A tribute to the spirit and resilience of Ukrainians who have kept hope, and poetry, alive since the Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023

War of words, warnings over China's 'lethal support' for Russia

The EU's foreign policy chief on Monday warned China against providing weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine. Beijing has rejected US claims that China was considering sending arms to Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 20, 2023