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Putin says Russia doesn’t want war with Ukraine but urges West to meet his demands quickly Ukraine

Putin says Russia doesn’t want war with Ukraine but urges West to meet his demands quickly

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to turn the tables on the West at his annual end-of-the-year news conference Thursday, blaming the U.S. and its allies for soaring tensions over Ukraine and suggesting that “the ball is in their court” to respond to Moscow’s demands. Putin said it was up to…
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December 23, 2021
‘Hugging It Out’ With Russia Ukraine

‘Hugging It Out’ With Russia

The situation in Ukraine is riddled with tensions between historical myths and geopolitical realities. Vladimir Putin visiting the Cathedral of St. Prince Vladimir Equal to the Apostles on the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Sevastopol, 2014. (Russian Presidential Press and Information Office via Wikimedia Commons) In October 2014, I…
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December 21, 2021
Biden Administration Considers Sending Ukraine Military Equipment Once Bound for Afghanistan Ukraine

Biden Administration Considers Sending Ukraine Military Equipment Once Bound for Afghanistan

WASHINGTON—The Biden administration is considering a plan to redirect helicopters and other military equipment once allocated for the now-defunct Afghan military to Ukraine to help quickly reinforce its defenses amid a buildup of Russian troops near its border, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said. The equipment is being sought by Ukraine,…
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December 17, 2021
G-7 Officials Warn of ‘Massive Consequences’ if Russia Invades Ukraine Ukraine

G-7 Officials Warn of ‘Massive Consequences’ if Russia Invades Ukraine

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven countries warned of severe consequences if Russia invades Ukraine, in a show of unity that they hope will deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from ratcheting up military pressure on the country and defuse tensions in Eastern Europe. Following a meeting in Liverpool, England,…
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December 12, 2021