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Key moments in a year of war after Russia invaded Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has killed thousands, forced millions to flee their homes, reduced entire cities to rubble and fueled fears the confrontation could escalate into an open conflict between Russia and NATO

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

What nuclear weapons does Russia have?

Vladimir Putin has access to largest stockpile in the world

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Ukraine war exposes splits between Global North and South

Over the past year, most Global South countries adopted a position of studied neutrality on the war in Ukraine. Their self-interest over the principles of international law and stability ended up serving Russian interests and regional tyrants, but not their citizens, who comprise most of the world’s population.

France 24 · Feb 17, 2023

U.S. curbs slowly crippling Russia's military - official

A top U.S. trade official said on Thursday that export controls placed on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine have slowly reduced the supply of materials that Moscow can use to rebuild its war machine.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Ukraine recap: how the conflict might unfold in its second year

Almost exactly a year ago – on February 17 2022 – we published a story by David Galbreath, an expert in international security from the University of Bath. In it he pointed to the fact that – despite the Kremlin’s repeated assurances to the contrary – an invasion of Ukraine…

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023

Soros says Russian defeat in Ukraine would trigger dissolution of 'Russian empire'

Billionaire financier George Soros said on Thursday that if Russia was defeated in the Ukraine war it would result in the dissolution of what he called the 'Russian empire,' something he said would be greeted by former Soviet republics.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Stop Russia now to prevent a wider conflict, Estonia warns

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearing the one-year mark, Estonia’s military leaders are warning that if Vladimir Putin is not stopped now, he could entangle the region in a much larger conflict, perhaps one with even larger security implications for the U.S. Kristjan Mäe is the head of the Estonian…

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Calls for peace in Ukraine a year after Russia's full-scale invasion are unrealistic

As we reach the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, politicians continue to call for peace.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023

The World’s War Machine Is Running Low on Ammunition

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags on, the two sides are using more shells than they can buy or produce—which means factories are becoming as critical as troops.

Businessweek · Feb 16, 2023

Ukraine war: what the last 12 months has meant for the ordinary Russian soldier

If Vladimir Putin launches a new offensive in Ukraine this spring as expected, the key to its success or failure will be the ordinary Russian soldier.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023