The apparent mobilization of far-right groups could be problematic for the Ukrainian government
Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Russia’s Assault in Ukraine Slows After an Aggressive Start
The invading forces have faced stiff resistance, but President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia could quickly send in more troops, Pentagon officials said.
Biden’s Strategy for Dealing With Russia Is Containment for a New Era
President Biden’s plan to counter Russia faces obstacles in an interconnected world. Russia also has a new, if not very enthusiastic, partner in standing up to the West: China.
Chernobyl Plant Is Unharmed Despite Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Scientists Say
The nation’s 15 operating reactors have also been assessed as safe — at least for the moment.
Ukraine War Strains North Africa Economies
Egypt imports most of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine, and is looking for alternative suppliers. And Tunisia was struggling to pay for grain imports even before the conflict.
‘I’ll Stand on the Side of Russia’: Pro-Putin Sentiment Spreads Online
After marinating in conspiracy theories and Donald J. Trump’s Russia stance, some online discourse about Vladimir Putin has grown more complimentary.
Canadian Leader Says Putin Ranks Among ‘Reviled’ Dictators
Canada has a large population with Ukrainian roots, including Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister, whose interest in Ukrainian independence dates to the Soviet era.
As Troops Battle Outside Kharkiv, Residents Shelter Underground
Ukrainian troops dug in around the nation’s second-largest city a day after a fight to push back advancing Russian forces.
Sanctions Aim to Put Pressure on Russia After Invasion
Several countries and the European Union have imposed a variety of sanctions in response to Vladimir V. Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine.
A Humorous Ukrainian Writer, With Nothing to Laugh About
Andrey Kurkov wrote about fighting between Russia and Ukraine long before Thursday’s invasion. But now, more than ever, he wants to explain it to the world.