Moscow is trying to deepen its hold on occupied Ukrainian territory in the south.
Tag: Black Sea
Dead Dolphins May Be Casualties of Ukraine War, Scientist Say
The washing up of dolphins on the coasts of Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine is raising concerns that the war in may be interfering with marine life. But more research is needed, scientists say.
For NATO, Turkey Is a Disruptive Ally
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s block on NATO membership for Sweden and Finland is likely to be managed, but Washington and the rest of the alliance are annoyed.
Ukraine War’s Geographic Reality: Russia Has Seized Much of the East
Despite many stumbles and setbacks, the Russian military has gained near total control of the Donbas region, giving the Kremlin huge leverage in any future talks.
Your Wednesday Briefing: South Korea’s New President
Plus protests in the Philippines and a weakened Japanese yen.
How Much of Ukraine Does Russia Hold?
Although Russian forces failed to take Kyiv, they have captured large chunks of the south and east, giving Moscow a chance to strangle the country economically.
With Moskva Warship Sunken, Russia Disinformation Faces a Test
Families of missing crew members say the Russian authorities are giving them the runaround after a flagship sank last week in the Black Sea.
Days After the Sinking of the Russian Warship, Moskva, Questions Linger
A talk-show host, who usually reflects the Kremlin’s line, questioned how the ship was lost.
Moskva, Russia’s Prized Ship, Was Hit by Missiles, U.S. Officials Say
The sinking of the Moskva was a major blow to the Russian fleet and the most significant combat loss for any navy in decades.
Russia’s Sunken Warship Moskva Was Hit by Ukrainian Missiles, U.S. official says
Moscow claimed the sinking was an accident, but U.S. intelligence reports say the cruiser went down after Ukraine struck it with Neptune missiles.