Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

U.K. sees Ukraine pushing Russian forces back, reclaiming ground Ukraine has re-occupied control of towns and defensive positions up to 35 kilometers east of the capital Kyiv, according to the U.K.’s Defense Ministry, with Russian troops seen falling back on “overextended supply lines.” The Defense Ministry said via Twitter that Ukrainian forces are likely to … Read more

How US Republicans pay homage to Vladimir Putin: doomsday scenario for Europe

The Democrats still govern in Washington. But an event hosted by Trump fans shows that if the Republicans come back to power, dramatic times could dawn for Europe in terms of security policy. What Mitt Romney said last weekend sounded like a desperate cry for help to his own party. The Republican US Senator was … Read more

US Republicans pay homage to Vladimir Putin: A nightmare scenario for Europe

The Democrats still govern in Washington. But an event hosted by Trump fans shows that if the Republicans come back to power, dramatic times could dawn for Europe in terms of security policy. What Mitt Romney said last weekend sounded like a desperate cry for help to his own party. The Republican US Senator was … Read more

Allies send more weapons, Zelenskyy defiant

The U.S. and several allies announced a plan to limit Russia’s financial capabilities on Saturday, while Germany and the U.S. said they will send more munitions to Ukraine as the Eastern European country deals with multifaceted attacks from Russian forces. Earlier in the day Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had managed to repel Russian … Read more

President Selensky warns against panic

Berlin “At the moment they are not attacking our earth, but our nerves. We are supposed to live in constant fear,” says Volodymyr Zelensky with a gloomy expression to his people about Russia and a possible war. “Don’t panic,” the Ukrainian president calls into the camera and urges his fellow human beings not to storm … Read more