In apparent response to Rudskoi, UkrainianPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyyappealed anew to Russia to negotiate an end to the war but pointedly said Ukraine would not agree to give up any of its territory for the sake of peace. “The territorial integrity of Ukraine should be guaranteed...
But Putin used the invasion to very literally claim part of Ukraine for Russia, unilaterally annexing the Crimean Peninsula. The annexation is not recognized by the international community, but Russia has indisputably controlled the territory since 2014. Created with Datawrapper Since the annexation, a...
Wagner first popped up in Ukraine in 2014, when soldiers in unmarked uniforms appeared to help pro-Russian forces illegally annex territory for Russia. Before that the group is believed to have been involved in supporting Russian forces in Syria. In 2022, the private army became a...
The hard truth is that, whenever the fighting stops, Russia will undoubtedly occupy some Ukrainian territory, and likely a sizable amount. Putin will spin such an outcome as a victory for Russia, despite thehuge costin lives and equipment, and many in the West and Ukraine will agree. Putin ...
when the Soviet Union’s Presidium of the Supreme Soviet transferred it from the Russian SSR to the Ukrainian SSR. Putin argued that the transfer had been premised on Ukraine and Russia being in the same Union, and when Ukraine became independent Crimea should revert to Russia, which had hel...
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a dramatic turn recently as Ukrainian forces have launched significant offensives into Russian territory. As tensions escalate, one of the most curious developments is Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to leave Moscow during this critic...
extremely large numbers. We're seeing the appearance of the Rosgvardia, which is the National Guard, and that signals to me that they, you know, that gives Russia for the capability to hold territory. That's who you send in behind the front lines when you're looking to hold territory....
She would likely stay tough on Russia and China, and has rebuked Israel’s handling of aid into Gaza. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President Kamala Harris meet at the Munich Security Conference in February. If elected president, Harris would likely continue the Biden administrati...
World Central Kitchen has worked in dozens of affected areas and currently has teams in Haiti, addressing the needs of Ukrainians displaced by Russia’s invasion, as well as providing meals to people affected by the war in Gaza. WHAT HAS IT DONE DURING THE WAR IN GAZA?...
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, of blocking weapons supplies to Ukraine and pursuing an “openly pro-Russian” position. Vereshchuk even speculated that Orban might have his own designs on Ukrainian territory and “silently dream of our Trans...