President Vladimir V. Putin used his speech on Russia’s most important secular holiday to rally support for the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Putin Could Use Russia’s Victory Day to Expand Ukraine War, Some Fear
The Russian holiday celebrating the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany is viewed by Ukraine and NATO as a stage for the Russian president to proclaim a turn in the war.
Putin Claims Victory in Mariupol, Calling Off Steel Plant Assault
With casualties mounting and progress slow in his war on Ukraine, Vladimir V. Putin is eager to present it to the Russian people as a success.
Russia’s War Lacks a Battlefield Commander, U.S. Officials Say
Poor logistics and flagging morale have plagued a disjointed military campaign in Ukraine, according to American officials and independent analysts.
Putin’s Advisers Misinformed Him on Ukraine, U.S. Intelligence Suggests
One American official said that there “is now persistent tension” between the Russian president and his Defense Ministry.
As Russia Stalls in Ukraine, Dissent Brews Over Putin’s Leadership
Military losses have mounted, progress has slowed, and a blame game has begun among some Russian supporters of the war.
U.K. Targets More Oligarchs and Putin Allies With Sanctions
More than 370 people are being penalized, including Russia’s prime minister, a former president and the Kremlin’s press secretary.
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.
In Russia, a Military Buildup That Can’t Be Missed
Russia’s massing of tanks and infantry along its southwestern border with Ukraine was meant to send a message, analysts say.
Russia Is Running Low on World War II Soviet Tanks. It Found Help in Laos.
With pride in Soviet military achievements a cornerstone of propaganda, Moscow has a pressing need for classic T-34 tanks. Enter the Lao People’s Army.