In sharply opposed speeches, President Biden said Vladimir V. Putin bore sole responsibility for the war, while Mr. Putin said Russia had invaded in self-defense. But they agreed the war would not end soon.
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Ukrainians Demonstrate Training on Leopard Tanks in Poland
Kyiv’s troops are getting a crash course in using the German-made tanks, less than three weeks after Berlin agreed, under pressure from Poland and others, to let them go to Ukraine.
Biden Plans to Visit Poland for One-year Anniversary of Ukraine War
The president will be in the region for three days, but the White House did not say if he would make a trip into Ukraine.
‘This Is Not Ukraine’s Fault’: Tensions Ease Over Missile Strike in Poland
NATO and Polish officials said that it was a Ukrainian missile that crossed the border and killed two people, but that Russia bore the blame.
In Concession to Poland, E.U. Opens Door to Frozen Funds
About $38 billion earmarked for Poland from a coronavirus recovery fund had been blocked over judicial disputes. But relations with the bloc improved over Poland’s strong stance against Russia.
Russia Renews Assault on Key Eastern City as Advances by Both Sides Slow
The battle for Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine represents another crucial point in the war, as both sides engage in a grueling war of attrition.
Pelosi Says Russia’s War Merits the Strongest Military Response and Sanctions
Following a visit to Kyiv over the weekend, Speaker Nancy Pelosi held talks in Poland with President Andrzej Duda, a meeting aimed at deepening Washington’s partnership with a key NATO ally.
In a Fiery Speech, Biden Warns of a Battle Between ‘Liberty and Repression’
The president warned Western nations that the fight against autocracy would be costly and could be lengthy.
Biden Calls Putin a Butcher After Meeting With Ukraine Refugees
His comment came as he visited a stadium in Warsaw where the Polish authorities are assisting the waves of people who are fleeing Ukraine.
Russia Signals Redefined Goals in Ukraine War as Its Advances Stall
The Russian Defense Ministry suggested its forces would concentrate on securing the eastern part of Ukraine, where Kremlin-backed separatists have long been fighting.