Ukraine claimed it was the same vessel that was famously and obscenely told off by Ukrainian troops in February.
Tag: Odessa (Ukraine)
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.
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.”
Ukrainians Build Defenses and Wait for Attacks In Odessa
Residents of Odessa, Ukraine’s critical port on the Black Sea, are bracing as Russian naval and ground forces approach. “Every day they make it seem like today is the day,” the mayor said.
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.
For Ukraine’s Jews, the Threat of War Stirs Memories of Past Horrors
In Odessa, Jewish leaders are preparing for the worst: hiring security guards, scoping out bomb shelters and making plans to evacuate if Russia invades the country.