Explosions thundered in Ukrainian cities shortly after President Vladimir V. Putin declared the start of a “special military operation.”
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Navalny Condemns Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
The opposition politician accused the Russian leader of using the attack to divert attention away from the country’s own internal problems.
Biden Plans to Announce ‘Severe Sanctions’ Against Russia Today
Mr. Biden vowed to punish Moscow for “a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.”
Putin Spins a Conspiracy Theory That Ukraine Is on a Path to Nuclear Weapons
Russia’s president has made such arguments before, but usually as asides — not as the justification for urgent action in Ukraine.
White House Prepares Curbs on Russia’s Access to U.S. Technology
Biden administration officials have warned Russia that it could face further restrictions on technology that is critical to its economy and military.
Many Russians Feel a Deep Unease Over Going to War
After months of tuning out American warnings that Vladimir Putin was preparing to invade Ukraine, Russians now realize that “this is not a game.”
Russian Mercenaries Have Covertly Entered Separatist Areas of Ukraine
Two senior European security officials say that the paramilitary fighters are inside the rebel territories of Ukraine to lay the groundwork for war.
Russian Mercenaries Covertly Entered Separatist Areas of Ukraine
Two senior European security officials say that the paramilitary fighters are inside the rebel territories of Ukraine to lay the groundwork for war.
European Sanctions Target Putin’s Inner Circle
The measures, coinciding with new U.S. moves, were designed to hurt individuals but not average Russians. But more will follow if Russia fully invades Ukraine.
Putin’s Speech, Annotated: A Close Look at the Russian Leader’s Ukraine Address
In an impassioned address about Ukraine, Russia’s leader laid bare grievances old and new. We took at look at what it might mean.