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'Putin is a global problem,’ Ukraine's foreign minister tells FRANCE 24

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed confidence that Ukraine would win the war against the invading force of Russia, in an interview with FRANCE 24. Speaking in Brussels a few days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, the top Ukrainian diplomat explained why he thinks President Vladimir Putin…

France 24 · Feb 21, 2023

Kremlin: Russia's main goal is maintaining nuclear parity

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Russia's main goal was ensuring that nuclear parity with the United States continued to be respected, Russian news agencies reported.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Biden says "Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia" in major speech from Poland

Biden's speech came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his own address.

Axios · Feb 21, 2023

China's Xi preparing to visit Moscow for summit with Putin -WSJ

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is preparing to visit Moscow for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming months, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the plan.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Wagner owner blasts 'treason' of Russian military chiefs

The owner of the Russian private military company, Wagner, has accused Russia’s defense minister and chief of general staff of starving his fighters in Ukraine of ammunition, which he charged amounts to an attempt to “destroy” the force

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

'My life is here': The foreigners living through war in Ukraine

Issa, Gérard and Rachel have built lives in Ukraine, despite coming from Guinea, France and the US. On February 24, 2022, they were shocked to see their adopted home engulfed in war with Russia – but they chose not to leave Ukraine. One year later, they are still living through…

France 24 · Feb 21, 2023

Putin speech: Eight key claims from Russian leader – and the reality

What Russia’s president claimed – and what is actually happening

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Factbox-Russia's nuclear arsenal: how big is it and who controls it?

President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia has struck a deal with neighbouring Belarus to station tactical nuclear weapons on its territory but will not violate non-proliferation agreements. The following are details of Russia's nuclear arsenal, how big it is and who commands it.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

China's top diplomat says Russia ties 'rock solid'

China's top diplomat told one of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies on Tuesday that Beijing's relationship with Moscow was "rock solid" and would withstand any test in a changing international situation.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

Putin halts nuke pact with US, vows to push war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said Russia will suspend its observation of the New START treaty with the U.S., dealing a blow to the last accord limiting their nuclear arsenals, as he vowed to press on with his faltering invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023