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.
Tag: Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
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.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Tests China’s ‘Sovereignty’ Rhetoric
China has presented itself as a defender of sovereign independence. But its reluctance to denounce Russia’s aggression forces it into an awkward position.
A Key Inflation Gauge Is Still Rising, and War Could Make It Worse
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure is at a four-decade high. Rising gas prices tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could push it up further.
Russia Says It Won’t Enter Talks Until Ukraine Stops Fighting
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, made clear that Russia was seeking to topple the democratically elected government of Ukraine.
Russia Confirms It Controls Chernobyl Plant
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it was working with Ukrainian guards to ensure the safety of the former plant, while Ukraine said Russian forces were holding the facility’s personnel hostage.
Why the Sanctions Against Russia Aren’t Tougher
Why aren’t the U.S. and its allies imposing tougher sanctions?
As Ukrainians Flee Russian Assault, Coronavirus Rides Along
The fighting in Ukraine’s east is forcing a hurried mass migration that leaves little room for pandemic considerations.