Author: Cassandra Vinograd
Ukraine Draws Parallels Between Holodomor and Russia’s Strikes
The Holodomor commemoration came as President Vladimir V. Putin was accused of degrading Ukraine’s power grid to freeze the country into submission.
Iran Acknowledges Sending Drones to Russia, but Says This Preceded War
Russia has used Iranian-made drones in a series of deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities, according to Ukrainian and Western officials.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Can’t Fund Starlink Internet Service in Ukraine ‘Indefinitely’
Starlink terminals have been critical in allowing the Ukrainian military to coordinate on the battlefield, including in recent offensives.
Russia Names New General, Surovikin, to Lead Forces in Ukraine
General Surovikin, 55, had been leading troops in Ukraine’s south, where Kyiv’s forces have been waging a counteroffensive to reclaim territory from Russia.
To Ease Germany’s Gas Crisis, Canada Will Return a Nord Stream 1 Turbine
The turbine — a critical piece of pipeline equipment — had been sent to Canada for repairs, but its return had been held up by sanctions against Russia.
Why the City of Lysychansk Is a Big Prize in Putin’s War Strategy
Controlling the cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk means Russia could position its forces to mount offensives on cities to the southwest.
Russian Control of Luhansk and Donbas Could Hinge on Sievierodonetsk
Russian-backed forces already control an estimated 80 to 90 percent of the Donbas, which is a prize for President Vladimir V. Putin.