Russia accuses US of fighting proxy war in Ukraine Kremlin spokesman criticises Zelenskyy’s visit to US and military support for Kyiv, says Russia’s war goals will be met. Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022
Vladimir Putin's forces on move in Belarus amid fears Russia preparing for Ukraine strike Russia's most advanced military vehicles and battle tanks, including the T-90M Proryv, and T-72B3, have worryingly been spotted moving around Belarus, nearing Ukraine's border Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022
Putin's brain and the Ukraine disaster Russia expert Andrew Weiss on the "Accidental Czar" in the Kremlin — and how he hopes to redeem a war he's losing Salon · Dec 22, 2022
Russia Says ‘Quite Old’ US Patriot Missiles in Ukraine Won’t Stand in Its Way Russia said that Ukraine acquiring Patriot missiles from the United States, announced during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington, would not help settle the conflict or prevent Moscow from achieving its goals. Though the Patriot air defense system is widely regarded as advanced, President Vladimir Putin dismissed it as "quite… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022
Belarus's Lukashenko dismisses 'conspiracy theories' about manoeuvres Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that recent military manoeuvres were not aimed at Ukraine and dismissed "conspiracy theories" about deployments of Belarusian armed forces at the border. Reuters · Dec 22, 2022
Vladimir Putin’s forces still struggling with ‘extremely low morale’ say Institute for the Study of War VLADIMIR Putin’s forces are continuing to struggle with “extremely low morale” on the battlefield in Ukraine, US military experts said on Thursday. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022
Ukraine news – live: Zelensky invited to visit EU next year to discuss more support for war effort Leaders to hold talks on how bloc can further support Ukraine’s war effort The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Commentary: Russia is using Western technology in the war against Ukraine. Here’s how to stop it For the last several months, Western observers have watched Russia systematically destroy Ukrainians’ access to electricity, heating and technology by targeting civilian power and communications infrastructure. It is a total war against the Ukrainian people. Los Angeles Times · Dec 22, 2022
Vladimir Putin wants to bolster Russia's armed forces to 1.5million combat personnel Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said that adding to the country's 1.15million servicemen and women would "guarantee the solving of problems related to Russia's military security" Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022
Crude oil prices continue to fluctuate due to the protracted Russia-Ukraine war and Russian oil price cap Global political and economic directions shifted as soon as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine under a “special operations” mission on 24 February 2022. Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskiy Tells US Congress Aid Is ‘Not Charity’, Urges More Support President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the US Congress that aid to Ukraine was an investment in democracy and "not charity" as he invoked American battles against the Nazis in World War Two to press for more assistance for his country's war effort. Zelenskiy's comments on Wednesday come as Republicans - some… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022
Zelenskyy's surprise visit to DC was months in the making The idea of a daring wartime trip by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington had percolated for some time before the surprise visit was revealed just hours ahead of the Ukrainian president’s arrival The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Ukraine news – live: Kremlin says more US weapons will worsen war as Putin rules out peace talks Russia sees no chance of negotiations with Kyiv, says Peskov The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022
Russia dismissive of Ukraine getting U.S. Patriot missiles Moscow said on Thursday that Ukraine acquiring Patriot missiles from the United States, announced during President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit to Washington, won't help settle the conflict or prevent Russia from achieving its goals. Reuters · Dec 22, 2022
France 24 · Dec 22, 2022 President Biden and Zelensky try to keep US Congress from balking Volodymyr Zelensky's dramatic visit to Washington was a moment for the White House to demonstrate to Russia's Vladimir Putin that the United States would sustain its commitment to the war for, as President Joe Biden put it, “as long as it takes.”
Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022 Vladimir Putin gives chilling warning that 'Satan II' hypersonic missile almost ready The Russian President was making a televised address during which he said his country's troops should be provided with anything they need to win the war in Ukraine
Los Angeles Times · Dec 22, 2022 Zelenskyy to Congress: 'Your money is not charity' WASHINGTON — Making a dramatic, risky wartime visit to Washington on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strategized privately with President Joe Biden at the White House, addressed a packed joint session of Congress and delivered an impassioned pitch for sustained U.S. military aid for his country.
Reuters · Dec 21, 2022 Zelenskiy says peace with Russia means no compromises on sovereignty, territory Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday said that a "just peace" with Russia means no compromises on his country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, but questioned if there could be such a peace for parents who have lost their children.
Roll Call · Dec 21, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskyy pleads with Congress for more military aid - Roll Call Ukrainian President Zelensky, in a rare joint address to Congress by a foreign leader, pleaded for more military aid to counter Russia.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022 Zelensky describes ‘just peace’ with Russia as a refusal to compromise at White House presser Appearance with Biden is Ukrainian president’s first outside of his country since invasion began
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022 Analysis: Biden, Zelenskyy try to keep Congress from balking Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s dramatic visit to Washington is a moment for the White House to demonstrate to Russia’s Vladimir Putin that the United States will sustain its commitment to the war for “as long as it takes.”
Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022 Marjorie Taylor Greene, Donald Trump Jr. and other MAGA Republicans slam Zelenskyy as ‘welfare queen’ amid US visit Right-wing Republicans slammed aid to Ukraine even as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.S. Wednesday for a historic visit seeking more help to repel the brutal Russian invasion.
Foreign Policy · Dec 21, 2022 Putin’s Pit Bull Is Making a Power Play As hard-liners shuffle for power amid a failing war, Russia’s military could turn even more aggressive.
Salon · Dec 21, 2022 MTG, Don Jr. attack Zelenskyy's visit Greene called Zelenskyy the "shadow president" and claimed Ukraine was the "51st state"
Foreign Policy · Dec 21, 2022 Europe Is Learning to Live Without Russian Energy Russian President Vladimir Putin played the energy card on Europe to undercut Ukraine. Europe called his bluff.