Vladimir Putin

‘Russia’s Ancestral Lands’ and Putin’s Justification to Invade Ukraine

Putin’s war is not solely about identity, but it drives him and is the main justification for his actions in Ukraine.

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Key Ukrainian Port Sees Increased Russian Attacks

The mayor of Ukraine's key southeastern coastal city Mariupol said Russian forces had pummelled the port for hours and were attempting to block civilians from leaving.

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Belarus Requests Additional Russian S-400 Air-Defense System 

Belarus has requested an additional Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system to protect the capital Minsk.

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Spain to Send ‘Military Hardware’ to ‘Ukraine Resistance’

Spain will supply "offensive military hardware" to Ukraine following Russia's invasion of its pro-Western neighbor.

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Russian Airborne Troops Land in Ukraine’s Second City Kharkiv: Army

Russian airborne troops landed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, the Ukrainian army said.

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Less Than a Week Into the War: Expectations and Surprises

While the war with Ukraine may not have unfolded as Putin expected, much of it could have been anticipated.

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US Downplays Putin Nuclear Mobilization

President Joe Biden and other top US officials played down the threat of Russia's "dangerous" nuclear mobilization.

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Ukraine Demands ‘Immediate Ceasefire,’ Russian Withdrawal

Ukraine demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and troop withdrawal as its delegation arrived in Belarus for talks with Russian negotiators.

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Putin Orders Nuclear Alert as Ukraine Fiercely Resists Russian Invasion

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement that his nuclear forces were on alert sparked outcry in the West.

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Zelensky Asks Europeans With ‘Combat Experience’ to Fight for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Europeans with "combat experience" to defend Ukraine against Russia.

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