Russia agreed to cut back operations near Kyiv in ceasefire talks Tuesday. A Russian billionaire and Ukrainian negotiators suffered suspected poisoning symptoms after meeting for peace talks earlier in March. Summary The Russian military announced it would “fundamentally” reduce military operations near Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv amid peace talks in Istanbul Tuesday. In turn, Ukraine promised accepting a form of neutral status where the country would not join alliances like NATO, but would have security guarantees akin …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Congress, requesting American aid, weapons, and a no-fly zone to help in Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Summary Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint session of Congress virtually on Wednesday. Zelensky …
President Biden will travel to Brussels for an extraordinary NATO meeting; later today Ukrainian President Zelensky will address Congress. Summary President Joe Biden will travel to Brussels, Belgium next week for an extraordinary NATO meeting. Later …
A look back at the origins of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. April-December 2021: Early Rumblings April 9, 2021 – Vladimir Putin starts massing troops on Ukraine’s borders. Some observes believe this is a ploy to bolster …
Russia pounded Ukraine’s second largest city with airstrikes and indiscriminate bombings as a Russian convoy moved on Kyiv. Summary Russia pounded Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, with airstrikes and indiscriminate bombings as a massive Russian convoy …
President Joe Biden imposed new sanctions on Russia and is expected to announce new CDC guidelines and his Supreme Court pick later Friday. Summary President Joe Biden imposed tougher sanctions on Russia Thursday after Russia invaded …
Russia invaded Ukraine early Thursday morning. Summary Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” against Ukraine early Thursday morning – in other words, invasion with the purpose of regime change. Putin declared his intent to “demilitarize” …