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Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Ukrainian Citizens Prepare to Fight Russian Army
In cities and towns in Central Ukraine that have not yet heard the boom of Russian artillery fire, residents spent the weekend preparing furiously for the possibly of an attack.
Putin Declares a Nuclear Alert, and Biden Seeks De-escalation
When the Russian leader ordered his nuclear forces into “special combat readiness,” the U.S. could have gone on high alert. Instead, the administration tried not to inflame him.
In Foreign Policy U-Turn, Germany Ups Military Spending and Arms Ukraine
Germany agrees to strengthen its military in the latest foreign policy about-face amid pressure from allies and horror at Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Ukraine Agrees to Talks With Russia, but Fighting Still Rages
Putin, accusing the West of “aggressive statements,” puts nuclear forces on alert. Kyiv remains in Russian cross-hairs as Ukrainians push back.
War in Ukraine Forces Israel Into a Delicate Balancing Act
Israel is a strong ally of the United States, and its leaders have a good relationship with Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s Jewish president. But Israel also doesn’t want to provoke Russia.
‘I’m a Soldier Now.’ Even in Untouched Villages, Ukrainians Prepare to Fight
In cities and towns in Central Ukraine that have not yet heard the boom of Russian artillery fire, residents spent the weekend preparing furiously for the possibly of an attack.
Ukrainians in Britain Take Up the Cause Back Home
Whether vowing to kill Russians or offering medical supplies, Ukrainian citizens are too impatient to sit idly by.
Ukraine War Forces Hungary’s Orban Into Political Contortions
The pro-Russia, anti-immigrant Hungarian prime minister, who denounced any sanctions against Russia just weeks ago, has been forced to reverse himself as an election looms.
Your Monday Briefing: Ukraine Agrees to Talks
Plus new research into the pandemic’s origins and North Korea’s latest missile test.