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.
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Russia’s Grave Miscalculation: Ukrainians Would Collaborate
Besides their military failures, the Russians entered the war believing they could persuade Ukrainians in the east to join their side. Those efforts have failed spectacularly.
Russia Plans to Annex Parts of Ukraine with ‘Sham’ Elections, U.S. Diplomat Says
The official said that Russia may also try to take over parts of Ukraine by imposing “puppets and proxies” in local governments and forcing out democratically elected officials.
War’s Disruption to Ukraine’s Farms Seeds Global Food Crisis
The Russian invasion is pummeling Ukraine’s agriculture, threatening harvests in Europe’s breadbasket and contributing to a global food crisis.
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.
Russians Pound Ukrainian Cities, as Biden Rallies Anti-Kremlin Alliance
A powerful explosion ruined a shopping mall in Kyiv and claimed several lives, while Ukraine refused a Russian demand to surrender the devastated city of Mariupol.
Ukrainian Forces Strike Back at Russia, as Biden Sends More Firepower
The attacks in Kyiv and Kherson were aimed at inflicting “maximum losses” against Russia but not regaining territory, while the U.S. pledged $800 million more in military aid.
Russian Bombardment of Kyiv Continues While European Leaders Visit
The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia made the trip as a show of solidarity, but it also bared divisions with other European Union members.
Russian Bombardment of Kyiv Continues While European Leaders Visit
The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia made the trip as a show of solidarity, but it also bared divisions with other European Union members.
Your Wednesday Briefing: E.U. Leaders Visit Kyiv
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