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Two years on, can we truly afford to forget Ukraine?

Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, leading to ongoing violence and atrocities.

The US bill to support Ukraine is stalled in the House, impacting Western support for the country. [ more ]

Truthout

Peace Activists and Policy Experts Call for Talks as War on Ukraine Turns Three

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has left the nation in devastation, prompting the need for peace through diplomacy.

Experts argue that there is no military solution to the conflict in Ukraine. [ more ]

New York Post

Austin

Lloyd Austin scraps trip to Brussels to discuss Ukraine after hospitalization

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was forced to cancel a trip to Brussels after being admitted to a critical care unit for a bladder issue.

Austin's hospitalization comes ahead of a meeting to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Austin has faced criticism for not disclosing two previous hospitalizations and has apologized for not handling the situation correctly. [ more ]

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Ukraine will not back down' against Russia as it urges Western support

Ukraine will not back down in fighting against the Russian invasion, according to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Western support for Ukraine may be waning due to war fatigue and attention shifting to the Middle East.

Funding delays for Ukraine pose a concern as it heads into winter and the need for ammunition grows. [ more ]

www.dw.com

5 months ago

Ukraine updates: 2,400 children taken to Belarus report DW 11/17/2023

Over 2,400 Ukrainian children have been transferred to Belarus since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The number of transfers may be higher than estimated

Russia has not commented on the findings of the research [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

David Cameron meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine in first visit as foreign secretary

David Cameron visits Ukraine in his first overseas trip as foreign secretary.

Cameron jokes about disagreements with Boris Johnson and expresses support for Ukrainian president.

Cameron promises continued moral, diplomatic, economic, and military support to Ukraine. [ more ]

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www.dailymail.co.uk

1 week ago

Artificial intelligence

Ukraine unveils AI spokesperson amid the war with Russia

Ukraine introduced an AI spokesperson named Victoria Shi to provide information on war efforts against Russia's invasion. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

France politics

Macron attacks sending migrants to Africa, days after UK passes Rwanda bill

Macron criticizes migration policies sending immigrants to African countries as a betrayal of European values, warns against over-dependence on other countries for security and trade. [ more ]

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1 month ago

FC Barcelona

Ukraine 2-1 Iceland (Mar 26, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

Ukraine qualifies for Euro 2024 after a dramatic victory over Iceland.

Ukraine has faced challenges playing 'home' fixtures in different countries due to the war sparked by Russia's invasion. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Western leaders rally around Kyiv to mark 2 years since Russia's full-scale invasion

Western leaders visit Kyiv to mark 2nd anniversary of Russia's invasion

Ukraine faces challenges with low ammunition and foreign aid uncertainty. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Ukraine Marks 2d Anniversary of Russian Invasion Determined Despite Setbacks

Ukraine commemorates third year of invasion with a message of resilience and belief

European allies show solidarity and support for Ukraine amidst Congressional blockage in the U.S. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Russia-Ukraine war live: western leaders visit Kyiv in solidarity on second anniversary of Russian invasion

Western leaders show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.

UK pledges humanitarian funding to aid organizations and warns against fatigue in supporting Ukraine. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The Guardian view on Ukraine, two years on: exhaustion at home, fatigue abroad, but the fight continues | Editorial

Ukraine experiences exhaustion and war fatigue as second anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches

Strong resilience displayed by Ukrainians amidst escalating casualties and displacement [ more ]

www.dw.com

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy inks French, German defense pacts DW 02/16/2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security deal with France, including a French promise of up to $3.2 billion in aid for 2024.

Zelenskyy also signed a bilateral security agreement with Germany valued at $1.18 billion to assist in the fight against Russia's invasion. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, fired his top army commander in a major military shake-up since Russia's invasion.

The choice of the new military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is seen as a safe and non-political option.

Nearly 20,000 children have been documented as being taken from Ukraine to Russia over the past two years. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Ukraine's Zelensky replaces top general Zalushnyi with Syrsky in dramatic military shakeup

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has appointed Oleksandr Syrsky as the new army chief in a dramatic military shakeup.

Syrsky's appointment comes nearly two years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Ukraine updates: ICJ rules case against Russia can proceed DW 02/02/2024

The United Nations' top court has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear Ukraine's case over Russia's invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees the EU's approval of a major aid deal for Ukraine as a clear signal to Russia and the United States [ more ]

www.dw.com

Davos updates: Zelenskyy warns 'predator' Putin won't change DW 01/16/2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for air superiority in Ukraine to achieve decisive victory on the ground.

Zelenskyy dismissed the idea that Putin would stop pursuing his invasion of Ukraine even if fighting were to stop on the frontlines. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com