As Russian forces begin to encircle the Ukrainian capital, tens of thousands are clambering for a way out that may soon be closed off.
Tag: Kyiv (Ukraine)
Kremlin Vows Victory in Ukraine as Refugees Swell to One Million
Defiant Ukrainians slowed the invasion, but Russian forces gained ground in the south, and the Kremlin insisted the week-old campaign was “going according to plan.”
Zelensky Hosts News Conference, Addressing Negotiations With Russia
In an animated briefing, Mr. Zelensky discussed the state of negotiations with Russia, voiced pride in his people, pleaded for a no-fly zone and spoke frankly about fear of dying.
Russian Forces Seize Kherson, the First Ukrainian City to Fall
Russian forces seized the southern city of Kherson and besieged other cities, with casualties and destruction mounting, as Western sanctions tightened their vise grip on Russia’s economy.
15,000 Are Sheltering in Kyiv’s Subway
People sleep three or four to a mattress and plastic food bags litter the scene, while mothers search endlessly on their phones for news of the war.
Also at Stake in Ukraine: the Future of Two Orthodox Churches
The Russian church hopes to reunite with the independent Ukrainian branch under a single patriarch in Moscow that would allow it to control the holiest sites of Orthodoxy in the Slavic world.
Also at Stake in Ukraine: the Future of Two Orthodox Churches
The Russian church hopes to reunite with the independent Ukrainian branch under a single patriarch in Moscow that would allow it to control the holiest sites of Orthodoxy in the Slavic world.
‘There Will Be a Battle’: A Family Prepares for War in Kyiv
As the war in Ukraine moves closer to the capital, some families are facing a difficult choice: Stay home or take up arms.
Russia Escalates Attacks on Ukraine as Refugee Numbers Surge
There was no sign of possible de-escalation on the sixth day of the invasion, as Russia appeared determined to toughen its tactics against a defiant neighbor.
Some Russian Troops Are Surrendering Rather Than Fighting, Pentagon Says
A significant number of the Russian troops are young conscripts who are poorly trained and ill-prepared for the all-out assault, a senior official said.