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Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Italy Takes a Risk in Joining Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine
The two countries have had strong economic ties for decades, but the invasion of Ukraine has spurred the government in Rome to realign with European allies — at an outsize cost.
A Bad Start for Russia
But many experts are worried about what happens next.
War in Ukraine Hits Home for Taiwanese
Many in Taiwan see parallels with Ukraine. “We must use this time of peace to prepare for the worst,” says a nonprofit working to promote civil defense.
Starlink Satellite Internet Terminals, Sent by Elon Musk, Arrive in Ukraine
Responding to a plea by a Ukrainian official, Mr. Musk delivered an unknown number of his Starlink terminals, which offer online connection via orbiting satellites, bypassing conventional providers.
Zelensky Denounces Russia’s Shelling of Kharkiv
“Today, Russian troops shelled Kharkiv using rocket artillery,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video posted on his Facebook page. “This is, without any doubt, a military crime. A peaceful city. Peaceful residential neighborhoods. Not a single m…
US Escalates Sanctions With a Freeze on Russian Central Bank Assets
The action is likely to fuel rapid inflation in Russia as it wages war in Ukraine.
Tech Companies Help Defend Ukraine Against Cyberattacks
After years of talks about the need for public-private partnerships to combat cyberattacks, the war in Ukraine is stress-testing the system.
U.S. Expels 12 Russian Diplomats for Spying
The move is part of a larger effort to isolate Russia diplomatically and economically since it invaded Ukraine last week.
Russian Rocket Kills Civilians as First Talks Show No Progress
The deadly rocket assault on a residential area of Ukraine’s second-largest city signaled an escalation of Russian tactics, and overshadowed efforts at diplomacy.