Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears on a large screen as he speaks via video conference during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Madrid, Spain, ...

But above all, it has been a war of contradictions. It has been an economic war and a war of competing narratives. It has been a war between two armed forces, but also between two diametrically opposed systems of values.

“Today marks one year since Vladimir Putin's Russia launched an unprovoked attack on its peaceful neighbor, Ukraine. · “The United States, our NATO allies and ...

One year into their wholly justified defense of their freedoms, it is my hope that a way forward can be found to end this war while preserving Ukraine’s indisputable right to exist as a sovereign nation.” Its attempt to unilaterally upend the order that maintained peace and prosperity in Europe since 1945 must not succeed. The credit for Ukraine’s successful resistance goes mostly to the valor and resilience of Ukrainian soldiers and volunteers, but they have been helped in great measure by the unprecedented assistance provided by the United States and our allies in training, intelligence sharing, humanitarian and financial assistance, and significant amounts of modern military equipment.

One year ago today, President Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine following months of deceit about why Russia had amassed huge numbers of ...

As, the President said in Kyiv this week, “One year later, Kyiv stands and Ukraine stands.” Ukraine’s fight and its people’s resolve and resilience have emerged as an inspiration to the world, showing they will not be cowed. This war is an attempt to seize territory from Ukraine and thwart its independent, democratic trajectory. It was then that Russia’s forces illegally crossed into Ukraine’s sovereign territory to wage a war that has needlessly killed tens of thousands of people and harmed millions more.

As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year, Beijing has repeatedly said it would broker any cease-fire talks, a proposal Ukrainians are wary of ...

On Friday, Wang Wenbin, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, tried to strike a balance between Russia and Europe, but suggested Western allies and especially the U.S. It says unilateral sanctions only create more problems, and it called for the abandonment of a so-called "cold war mentality". "All efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis must be encouraged and supported." There is also talk of a visit to Moscow in the coming months by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who may have some influence with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As Russia's war in Ukraine enters its second year, Beijing is pushing harder for a negotiated end to the war. Just this week Putin said he

Securing major G7 commitments: G7 Leaders are convening today to announce a new set of economic commitments to hold Russia accountable for its war against ...

The United States and our partners are committed to holding those who are responsible for Russia’s attacks and atrocities against the people of Ukraine accountable — ensuring that perpetrators, human rights violators, and war criminals are brought to justice. assistance is helping build the capacity of Ukraine’s domestic authorities to hold individuals accountable for war crimes and other atrocities and abuses. The United States also is expanding its sanctions authorities to Russia’s metals and mining sector, tailored to minimize market disruption. Commerce will also take action alongside G7 partners and allies to align measures on industrial machinery, luxury goods, and other items, as well as issue new restrictions to prevent components found in Iranian drones from making their way onto the battlefield in Ukraine. Today, G7 Leaders asked Finance Ministers to continue engagement with the International Monetary Fund and Ukraine to deliver an ambitious program by the end of March 2023 and to continue working together, with the IMF and others for necessary budget support to Ukraine throughout and beyond 2023. The G7 has increased its commitment of budget and economic support to Ukraine to $39 billion for 2023. Strengthening Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: As part of our efforts to respond to Russia’s strikes against Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, the United States is preparing to deliver the Department of Energy’s third shipment of critical electrical transmission grid equipment to Ukraine by early March. Securing major G7 commitments: G7 Leaders are convening today to announce a new set of economic commitments to hold Russia accountable for its war against Ukraine. We also plan to provide up to $300 million in emergency energy assistance for Moldova, working with Congress, to increase local electric power generation, provide fiscal support, and improve interconnectivity between Moldova and the European Union. This week, President Biden visited Kyiv, Ukraine and Warsaw, Poland to send a clear and powerful message that the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. Providing additional security assistance for Ukraine: Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). Delivering needed economic support: This week, the United States began disbursing $9.9 billion in grant financing, thanks to the bipartisan support of Congress, to help Ukraine meet the critical needs of its citizens, including healthcare, education, and emergency services.

I photographed the sudden migration at the beginning of the war — the flood of people who left through Lviv and on to Poland — and I even later followed some to ...

Ukrainian military units and Western military analysts said at the time the approaching winter might force a change in soldiers' tactics.Claire Harbage/NPR Right: Soldiers stand over the exhumed bodies that are lined up in rows in body bags.Claire Harbage/NPR In August, months later, residents were still dealing with the repercussions of the flood.Claire Harbage/NPR A group of Ukrainian soldiers from the Territorial Defense load a rocket under the cover of trees in the Kherson oblast in October. Lazarus in Lviv last March.Claire Harbage/NPR Right: Aid is collected and distributed from what was previously an arts space before the war began in Mykolaiv in May.Claire Harbage/NPR Right: Soldiers stand over the exhumed bodies that are lined up in rows in body bags. This is where Kostenko taught soldiers how to set explosives.Claire Harbage/NPR Roman Kostenko stands in a redbrick farmhouse with a gaping hole in one of the walls in May. At this point, more than 2 million people had fled the country as a result of Russia's invasion.Claire Harbage/NPR I've worked on some really thoughtful stories with amazing NPR reporters, digging into issues involving the environment, education, labor, energy and global trade. Displaced people from eastern Ukraine spill out of a train station in Lviv, in western Ukraine, last March.

Charles praises the "remarkable courage" of Ukrainians on the anniversary of the Russian invasion.

"Instead of an incremental approach, we need to move faster on artillery, armour, and air defence." with lots of smiles on people's faces and with tears from happiness." He said they were already being used by Kyiv and it would be a faster way of boosting Ukraine defences than suppling British Typhoons. Dame Melinda told BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour programme: "We often talk about how sirens can make your hand shake, heart beat faster, even sounds that aren't sounds like motorbikes on the road can make you start, but none of us talk about it as an active fear… He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "That is definitely on offer, let's put it that way. "The country is in pain," she said. "I can see summer time - it is going to be warm, it's going to be green. - Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey paid tribute to the "amazing acts of heroism in Ukraine" and said the UK would "stand in solidarity with Ukraine until they achieve victory" They are now living in the UK with Rita's British partner, Andy. - SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wished a "speedy victory for Ukraine" in a letter to Ukrainians in Scotland to mark the anniversary Now it's different [but] it can come back to that beautiful place. He also praised the "remarkable courage and resilience" of the Ukrainian people after thousands have been killed and injured in the conflict.

The Pentagon is announcing a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine. It's marking the first anniversary of Russia's invasion with a $2 ...

[the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative](https://apnews.com/article/us-ukraine-3-billion-dollar-aid-package-363cdbeb670626eb410d72e81bd8068c) to provide funding for longer-term contracts to buy weapons and equipment. While the case remains unsolved, family members continue a hunt for justice.](/news/local/crime-and-courts/sunday-marks-30-years-since-a-pittsylvania-county-man-was-killed-while-the-case-remains/article_15dcf34c-abd8-11ed-9e99-738059f12d74.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) As a result, it will do little to help Ukraine prepare for an expected new offensive in the spring. “From our perspective, F-16s are not the key capability for that offensive.” He suggested, however, that the F-16 request could be revisited for long-term defense. The most recent meeting was last week in Brussels, and over the past year the sessions have resulted in regular announcements by international partners of increasingly lethal weapons systems to help Ukraine defend itself. That effort also spawned a spin-off group of the chief weapons buyers for each partner nation. It also includes money for additional ammunition for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, artillery rounds and munitions for laser-guided rocket systems. [China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks](https://godanriver.com/partners/ap/national/china-calls-for-russia-ukraine-cease-fire-peace-talks/article_d54898b0-cedc-5b24-ae78-ee69e37d1bb6.html#tracking-source=in-article) [12 updates](https://godanriver.com/news/national/this-mornings-top-headlines-friday-feb-24/collection_08c23ddc-5e9c-5da4-a711-29c902467cc8.html#tracking-source=in-article) [Tears, defiance and new tanks in Ukraine for war anniversary](https://godanriver.com/news/world/tears-defiance-and-new-tanks-in-ukraine-for-war-anniversary/article_fe7104a6-81c1-519f-9e66-1b0b433241c8.html#tracking-source=in-article) Biden told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his people that "Americans stand with you, and the world stands with you.” 24](https://godanriver.com/news/national/this-mornings-top-headlines-friday-feb-24/collection_08c23ddc-5e9c-5da4-a711-29c902467cc8.html#tracking-source=in-article) [the first anniversary](https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-one-year-index-dc5ee4b342ce80742c471e19258a2046?utm_source=apnewsnav&utm_medium=featured) of [Russia's invasion](https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine-war) with a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, high-tech drones into the fight.

Melanie Joly speaks. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minisyer Melanie Joly was four months into the job when Russia launched its full-scale invasion on ...

“Private capital will not be interested in investing in reconstructing cities if the geopolitical risk is still there,” Joly said. Joly said G-7 foreign ministers wanted the alliance to serve as a “coordination group” for Ukraine. The two years of wrangling equipment in a crisis came in handy a year ago. “Particularly if Putin is in charge.” “It happened that we were a lot of new foreign ministers,” Joly said on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. The country’s military budget is notoriously malnourished if NATO’s target, that members should spend at least 2 percent of their GDP on defense, is the yardstick used to measure might. Ramstein Air Base in Germany to house Ukraine Defense Contact Group meetings, which 54 countries are a part of now. In early 2022, the alliance decided to declassify American intelligence. Joly says the threat with the war is existential for Canada. Support for Ukraine is a rare nonpartisan issue in Canada. “I never thought as a progressive politician that I would be saying that.” “We wanted to talk to each other …

China has reiterated its calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, as Beijing comes under ...

In a thinly veiled criticism of the United States, the paper said, “Cold War mentality” should be abandoned. “Unilateral sanctions and maximum pressure cannot solve the issue; they only create new problems,” it said. “The security of a region should not be achieved by strengthening or expanding military blocs. “Russian-Chinese relations are developing as we planned in previous years. The policy document reiterates many of China’s standard talking points, which include urging both sides to resume peace talks. “Conflict and war benefit no one.

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood and Olga Oliker, Crisis Group's Europe and Central Asia director, discuss the latest fighting in Ukraine, ...

They also discuss both sides’ war goals, the difficulties of trying to hold the Kremlin accountable and what to watch in the months ahead. They talk about the front lines in Ukraine and both sides’ ability to sustain their war effort. They discuss Putin’s yearly address and the significance of Russia suspending its participation in New START.

Britain's King Charles has commended the people of Ukraine for showing "truly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy," in a ...

In a press release to mark the King’s birthday, the Royal Court said the King had received a “Husqvarna light motorcycle, model 30 Sport, for his 16th birthday in 1953,” which was “a gift from his father, then Crown Prince Olav.” The Royal Court said the King used the bike until he received his full driver’s license in 1955, when it was sold. During a visit to an exhibition of royal vehicles last year, the King had “asked if anyone knew where his first motorcycle was kept today.” The refurbished bike was presented to the King with its original license plate number in the Royal Palace in Oslo. The King has personally selected the musical program for the service, which will see “a range of musical styles and performers blend tradition, heritage and ceremony with new musical voices of today,” according to Buckingham Palace. “To hear that The King was coming to visit was very exciting, not only for the Ukrainian recruits but also for those of us who are training them,” said Capt. But she transformed the look with an altered shoulder design and a pair of opera gloves. “One of my favorite parts was the urban terrain which will be particularly useful for fighting in the Donbas (region of Ukraine). I am full of admiration,” the King said to a senior Ukrainian officer shortly after his arrival, UK news agency PA Media reported. Standing in the historic surroundings of Westminster Hall – the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, where the late Queen Elizabeth II lay in state a few months before – he namechecked former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, an early and steadfast supporter, and commended UK lawmakers for their “strong British character.” He later described the monarch’s visit as “an honour” before adding that the international training effort had so far made 10,000 troops combat-ready. “They have shown truly remarkable courage and resilience in the face of such human tragedy. The course, which has been in operation since last summer, is designed to provide recruits with hostile-environment training. Scenes reminiscent of World War I trench warfare have been commonplace in Ukraine over the past year.

It was Ukraine's "longest day," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, but the country's dogged resistance a year on has proven that "every tomorrow is worth ...

But China, India and countries in the global south have proven ambivalent about Western arguments that Ukraine is the front line of a fight for freedom and democracy. The war, including Russia’s failure to fulfill its initial objective of capturing Kyiv, also has severely dented the Russian military’s reputation as a fighting force. But many did, and we have to share this loss together,” she said. Ukraine is readying another military push to roll back Russian forces with the help of weaponry that has poured in from the West. Still, the government recommended that schools move classes online, and office employees were asked to work from home. A top aide to Zelenskyy, Mykhailo Podolyak, said China’s proposals, if implemented, would freeze the war and lead to Ukraine’s defeat. Zelenskyy, who has himself become a symbol of Ukraine’s refusal to bow to Moscow, said Ukrainians proved themselves to be invincible during “a year of pain, sorrow, faith and unity.” government imposed more sanctions Friday on firms supplying military equipment to Moscow and said it would bar exports to Russia of aircraft parts and other components. “On this day, our children and grandchildren will remember how strong Ukrainians are mentally, physically, and spiritually.” Although Friday marked the anniversary of the full-scale invasion, combat between Russian-backed forces and Ukrainian troops has raged in the country’s east since 2014. China on Friday called for a cease-fire — an idea Ukraine has previously rejected for fear that a pause would allow Russia to regroup militarily after bruising battlefield setbacks. 24, 2022, he said, was “the longest day of our lives.

The West reacted with skepticism to China's proposal on Friday - the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - for a ceasefire, with NATO saying ...

When Russia launched its offensive on Ukraine last year, the Kremlin–– and many Western observers––expected it would not be long before Russia captured Kyiv ...

“They’re going to really struggle to replace all of the higher end pieces of equipment that they have lost, like advanced tanks and missiles, due to the cost of sanctions.” alone has sent more than $24.9 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion.The Pentagon marked the first anniversary of the invasion with a $2 billion package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine that includes more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, high-tech drones. Russia’s flawed military strategy has led to a catch-22 for the military, says Clark. HIMARS, which stands for High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, is one of the world’s most advanced The Ukrainian army also proved to be far more adaptable than Russia expected. “It was not unreasonable to underestimate them.” Before the war, Ukrainians themselves viewed the government as inefficient and corrupt—Zelensky’s approval rating stood at just 27 percent. “Russia can certainly replace standard pieces of equipment [like] ammunition, rifles, and some basic armored vehicles.” Clark says. This lack of long-term planning proved to be a fault as the war dragged on. The poor logistics system led to failures across the board; troops were not properly supplied and left without an established chain of command. Russian soldiers called home on their cell phones, allowing Ukrainians to track their locations through the signals. But at the one-year anniversary of the war, it’s become clear that Ukraine has not only been able to withstand the assault—it’s succeeded in regaining control of key territories. “The Kremlin believed its own propaganda,” Clark says.

In January 2022, a woman walks toward what was the only crossing between the rest of Ukraine and the northernmost occupied territory, manned by guards on both ...

By making a gift, you help WSIU produce, purchase, and broadcast programs you care about and enjoy – every day of the year! In the past year, I've seen how the conflict has affected lives in Ukraine and how quickly those effects have spilled over into the rest of the world. And while I've seen the country and the people change from what it was when I first arrived, and I've seen a lot of dark things, I've also found beauty in the place and the people here. There are even moments of joy, as Ukrainians continue to live their lives despite the difficult circumstances. I've worked with incredible teams of local journalists, producers and drivers, photographing the effects of war. I've worked on some really thoughtful stories with amazing NPR reporters, digging into issues involving the environment, education, labor, energy and global trade.

China has proposed a peace plan on the one-year anniversary of the war. The West has dismissed it, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to meet ...

[cutting](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/feb/23/china-chatgpt-clamp-down-propaganda) access to ChatGPT, a discussion bot made by OpenAI, which is based in the United States. As Forbes acidly [observed](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennawang/2018/09/13/why-it-took-starbucks-47-years-to-open-a-store-in-italy/?sh=59c5e97ffc00) in 2018, “Starbucks makes drinks the color of unicorns and zombies. [launched](https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64727626) a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy, where it has about 20 stores. Corruption scandals this year, after being [reported](https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/01/25/corruption-appears-to-have-consequences-in-ukraine-investigations-zelensky/), actually led to decisive government action. Overreacted to the Chinese Spy Balloon. São Paulo, the richest state in the country, was hit by more than 23.6 inches of rain in one day, which is one of the highest ever cumulative daily figures in Brazil. [presented](https://www.ft.com/content/79ab55a7-9e33-448e-9499-611e9caeabd1) what it calls a peace plan, encouraging a cease-fire and negotiations. The Moldovan government denied this, saying, “Our institutions cooperate with foreign partners and in the case of threats to the country, the public will be promptly informed.” [writes](https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/02/22/ukraine-crimea-russia-take-back/), Ukraine means not only to defend its territory but to take back Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014. President Joe Biden (who promised that more aid was imminent). The West has dismissed it, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to meet with Chinese officials. A year later, Kyiv is still in Ukrainian hands.

One year into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, three international law and national security experts at the University of Virginia School of Law assess the ...

Consistently ranked among the top law schools, Virginia is a world-renowned training ground for distinguished lawyers and public servants, instilling in them a commitment to leadership, integrity and community service. Security Council wanted to pass a resolution condemning the invasion, imposing mandatory sanctions on Russia and authorizing all states to use force against Russia, Russia has veto power to block that resolution. As frustrating as that is, it is hard to realistically imagine another structure that would be able to preserve international peace and security without setting up more direct clashes among the five states with vetoes (the U.S., U.K., France, China and Russia). At the start of the conflict, the U.S. I think the chances of a liberal, Western-oriented government coming to power are very low. But attacking civilian targets is a violation of the law of armed conflict if the targets are not being used for military purposes, so if Russia is determined to deploy its cyber capability, and the only soft cyber targets are civilian ones, the Russians could be drawn into violating the law of armed conflict. In November 2022, 94 members of the U.N. Nachbar: It is hard to know how prominent a role cyber has played, but for the Russians, it seems to have largely been a matter of using cyber to attack civilian rather than military targets — perhaps because the Ukrainian military is not a particularly high-tech force. The immediate impact of the economic sanctions has not been so bad for Russia, but giving up any place in the knowledge economy — even with fossil fuel exports to the Global South — does not strike me as a viable long-term plan. Deeks](/faculty/profile/ad5jt/2378410), a member of the U.S. The Ukrainian armed forces learned from the low-level war fought in the Donbas region of Ukraine in the eight years before this invasion. A year of war between Russia and Ukraine has upended expectations.

These funds are crucial to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia and ensures the Ukrainian government can continue to meet the critical needs of its ...

This week, as a result of the bipartisan support of Congress, the United States began disbursing $9.9 billion in additional budgetary support to the Government of Ukraine. This assistance builds on the $270 million the United States has already committed to bolster Ukraine’s energy security over the last year. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Department of the Treasury, we are announcing over $10 billion in assistance, including budgetary support to the Government of Ukraine and additional energy assistance to support Ukrainians suffering from Russia’s attacks.

Ukraine is bolstering security measures across the country as it braces for potential Russian attacks Friday, the first anniversary of Moscow's full-scale ...

CNN has reviewed their analysis but cannot independently confirm the details of each attack. Russia has previously claimed that it only fires on targets of military value. CNN has asked the Russian government for comment but has not yet received a response.

In the predawn hours of Feb. 24, 2022, the long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine began. The now yearlong war has become the largest air, sea and ground ...

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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, fellow council members: One year and one week ago – on February 17th, 2022 – I warned this council ...

Fellow members of this council: Now is the time to meet that promise. We give nearly a thousand times as much as Russia to the UN Refugee Agency. Doctors saved her life, but the attack left her right hand mostly paralyzed, and she can’t see out of her left eye. Based on the latest UN figures, the United States donates over nine times as much as Russia to UN peacekeeping. In addition to the $13.5 billion in food aid that the United States contributed to fight hunger over the last year, we also fund more than 40 percent of the World Food Program’s budget. The vast majority of member-states have voted multiple times to condemn Russia’s violations of the UN Charter and reject its illegal attempt to seize Ukrainian territory. And yet, nations around the world continue to stand with Ukraine. If Russia stops fighting and leaves Ukraine, the war ends. President Putin, by contrast, has made clear that there is nothing to talk about until Ukraine accepts, and I quote, “the new territorial realities,” while doubling down on his brutal tactics. Now, as Moscow again tries to throttle its output, we have to ensure that that initiative is extended and expanded. And he unleashed the Wagner Group – mercenaries who have committed atrocities from Africa to the Middle East, and now, in Ukraine. Vastly outnumbered, they have fought bravely to defend their nation, their freedom, the right to determine their own future.

If we had the opportunity to help Poland stop Adolf Hitler in 1939, imagine the horrors that could have been prevented and the blood and treasure that could ...

[Currently, Russia is engaged](https://www.foxnews.com/category/world/world-regions/russia) in a new offensive in the east. Ukraine’s economic self-sufficiency and future exploration of energy reserves in surrounding waters also will be impossible without control of its Black Sea coastline, leaving it dependent on Western aid. We have that opportunity now as the U.S.

“One year ago, the world watched in horror as tens of thousands of Russian troops attacked Ukraine, seeking to inflict unspeakable devastation on a free nation ...

We have a responsibility to support them, and we will—until they have prevailed, and their citizens and sovereignty are no longer under attack. “The Ukrainian people have sacrificed mightily and suffered great losses that will never be forgotten. “One year ago, the world watched in horror as tens of thousands of Russian troops attacked Ukraine, seeking to inflict unspeakable devastation on a free nation and of innocent people.

Friday marked the somber one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended Ukrainians' lives and Europe's security. Follow our live coverage.

Generally during the war, Zelenskyy’s speeches and comments are broadcast with a delay until he has left a location, to protect him from a possible attack. “But the question is what follows the words,” he said during a wide-ranging news conference. But many did, and we have to share this loss together,” she said. Ukraine is readying another military push to roll back Russian forces with the help of weaponry that has poured in from the West. And then, the third,” he said. But we will manage,” he added. Zelenskyy, who has himself [become a symbol](/article/russia-ukraine-zelenskyy-one-year-anniversary-f1e17c5658f1aea7463cc7a392bb76c2) of Ukraine’s refusal to bow to Moscow, said Ukrainians proved themselves to be invincible during “a year of pain, sorrow, faith and unity.” [Western nations](/article/russia-ukraine-biden-kyiv-politics-united-states-government-5dc78c468ca866733ab7dff8651d8535) are working to further tighten the sanctions noose, not loosen it. “On this day, our children and grandchildren will remember how strong Ukrainians are mentally, physically, and spiritually.” 24, 2022, he said, was “the longest day of our lives. Ukraine previously rejected a pause in the fighting for fear it would allow Russia to regroup militarily after bruising battlefield setbacks. [fighting rages in eastern Ukraine](/article/russia-ukraine-government-business-49a7a5979ab91badf3ea993170c8b3c3) in particular.

Ukraine's spirited defense has inspired the world—we must not self-deter from enabling Ukraine to defeat Putin's invasion.

Putin would need to assess that the use of nuclear weapons would halt Ukrainian counteroffensives; that the damage to Ukrainian forces would outweigh the likely catastrophic losses Russian forces in Ukraine would suffer from a conventional US or NATO response; and the effects would be worth the substantial international costs of breaking the nuclear taboo—a highly unlikely convergence of events. The Western unity that has enabled this support is striking, and Putin fundamentally underestimated the scale of international support for Ukraine his invasion would provoke. Putin’s implicit and explicit nuclear threats (and withdrawal from the New START treaty) are aimed at intimidating both Ukraine and the West and are highly unlikely to presage the use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine or NATO. [estimated](https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-64634760) on February 15 that Russia may have committed up to 97 percent of its army to the fight in Ukraine and that its combat effectiveness has decreased by 40 percent due to substantial losses. Inside Ukraine, the Kremlin has a vital interest in preventing Western aid shipments to Ukraine and has repeatedly stated it views Western aid as a military target. [stated](https://www.rbc.ru/politics/09/12/2022/6393394d9a79471ae0a68d56) on December 7 that the “special military operation” in Ukraine will be “lengthy,” and reiterated his commitment to a long war in Ukraine during his February 21 [speech](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akzr0K0CE0M) to Russian parliament. The massacres in [Bucha](https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/04/21/ukraine-russian-forces-trail-death-bucha) and the discovery of mass graves in [Izyum](https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/09/19/izyum-mass-grave-ukraine-russia-withdrawal/) are the most notable examples but are not outliers. While we should not take this forecast as a given and the West should sustain support for Ukraine as long as necessary to ensure a Ukrainian victory, the relative correlation of forces will very likely shift in Russia’s favor during a protracted war—raising not only Russia’s chances of victory in Ukraine, but reviving Russia’s ability to conventionally threaten NATO. [specific areas](https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-october-16) under Russian occupation to ensure its long-term security and economic viability—both of which are in U.S. Ukraine is fully capable of defeating Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression and eliminating Russia’s military ability to conquer Ukraine, however, and the U.S. At the core of the issue, Ukraine is simply in the moral and legal right. Ukraine achieved striking successes in 2022 through smart operational planning, the effective use of large-scale Western support, and the enduring will of the

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks. “There are 12 points in the Chinese plan. If they were serious about the first ...

The EU would consider China’s proposals “against the backdrop that China has taken sides,” [said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen](https://www.reuters.com/world/nato-eu-react-reservedly-chinese-ceasefire-proposal-ukraine-2023-02-24/). and its allies “It’s your job to convince the Ukrainians [to stop fighting] — our mission here is accomplished,” Gabuev said. “But instead of pushing the Russians, they’re coming up with mush.” He argued that the U.S. Beijing’s proposal doesn’t reference Russia as the conflict’s aggressor or demand that Putin stop the war. [said on Friday](https://www.reuters.com/world/nato-eu-react-reservedly-chinese-ceasefire-proposal-ukraine-2023-02-24/). And world leaders are coming out en masse to counter China’s messaging. That rhetoric could have impact in other parts of the globe, said Alexander Gabuev, senior fellow at the Carnegie Moscow Center. this was a war of choice waged by Putin,” Sullivan If they were serious about the first one, sovereignty, then this war could end tomorrow.” “China’s been trying to have it both ways — it’s on the one hand trying to present itself publicly as neutral and seeking peace, while at the same time it is talking up Russia’s false narrative about the war,” Blinken said. Those comments echoed remarks from President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, the day before.

They were carrying diplomats arriving at the invitation of Moscow's ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, for a reception to mark Defender of the ...

The U.S. What would it take for Russia to participate in negotiations with a view to ending the war? Overreacted to the Chinese Spy Balloon. This he seemed to think was a distant prospect and laid the blame at Ukraine’s door, noting that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a [reports](https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/02/14/report-alleges-network-re-education-camps-ukrainian-children/) in the media this month that thousands of Ukrainian children have been held in “reeducation camps” across Russia had been terribly misreported. At one point, the traditional Russian music piped in was paused as Antonov lamented the “disregard for basic principles of international relations that form the basis of the U.N. Passing cars on Wisconsin Avenue honked in support of the demonstrators, but another line of cars waited silently to be let in. This being a military holiday, many of the guests were military attaches from other embassies, mostly from South and East Asia and Africa. He was dressed in a sharp blue suit and delivered a steady stream of strict Kremlin talking points in near-flawless British-accented English. (One hundred and forty-one countries voted to support the resolution.) Atop the dual staircase that led up to the embassy’s grand ballroom was an exhibition of photos and testimonies. Many were wrapped in Ukrainian flags as they chanted, “Shame on Russia!

Russia's invasion of Ukraine one year ago marked the beginning of the deadliest war in Europe since World War II and heightened U.S.-Russia tensions to a ...

Still, Ukraine has won multiple, decisive battles and has inflicted serious casualties on the Russian army. But the war has condensed. Russia also has fortified positions in occupied Zaporizhzhia. Russia invaded Ukraine in the early morning hours on Feb. Putin, who has railed against the U.S. estimates, Russia has lost around 200,000 troops. Moscow had been massing troops at the borders for weeks. In the first phase of the war, Ukrainian troops pushed Russia out of the western part of the country. Ukraine is likely to launch a counteroffensive of its own in the coming months. Russia sent troops marching toward Kyiv in western Ukraine at the beginning of last year, before its forces were pushed all the way back to the eastern part of the country in the ensuing months. In 2014, Moscow reacted by illegally annexing the Crimean Peninsula and fomenting a rebellion of separatists in the eastern Donbas region. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine one year ago marked the beginning of the deadliest war in Europe since World War II and heightened U.S.-Russia tensions to a level not seen since the Cold War.

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a lengthy press conference in Kyiv Friday as the country marked one year since Russia's invasion.

Beijing's call for a Ukraine war ceasefire shows China is "preparing to take part", Ukraine's leader says.

The latest restrictions target more than 100 entities both within Russia and worldwide, including banks and suppliers of defence equipment. The small town had been under Russian control until Ukrainian troops fought back last April to reclaim it. On Friday, American media again reported that the Chinese government was considering sending drones and artillery shells to Moscow. Germany has said it will provide 14 Leopard tanks, with Spain and Canada also sending tanks. Western officials gave the latest proposals a lukewarm reception. Meanwhile, Russia hailed the Chinese peace proposals.

The Biden administration announced new measures targeting Moscow and supporters of President Vladimir V. Putin's war.

In late December, Congress approved an additional $50 billion in Ukraine aid to be spent over the course of the year. Austin III said in a statement that accompanied the aid announcement. The United States provided about $54 billion in aid to Ukraine last year, much of it military assistance. And we know that our coalition of defenders of freedom can become a coalition of winners in 2023.” Seventy-nine of the sanctioned entities are in Russia, while others are based in China, Canada, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, the department said. “In November, Iran shipped artillery and tank rounds to Russia for use in Ukraine,” Mr. officials believe that the possible provision of jets to Iran follows shipments of artillery rounds from Iran to Russia. But the prospect of sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies did not prevent the invasion, nor has their implementation forced the Russian leader to negotiate an end to his brutal war. “Brutality will never grind down the will of the free. Together, the efforts build on a more than yearlong campaign to leverage economic and military tools against Mr. “A dictator bent on rebuilding an empire will never erase the people’s love of liberty,” Mr. Putin of Russia and delivering a grim warning about an alliance between Russia and Iran.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has covered a large part of the country's territory since it began one year ago. This animation from The Associated Press shows ...

China called for a comprehensive ceasefire in Ukraine on Friday and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was open to considering parts of a 12-point peace ...

1:06 a.m.: U.S. President Joe Biden, in an ABC News interview Friday, said that the idea China would be negotiating the outcome of the Ukraine war was not ...

We will keep supporting Ukraine, for as long as it takes." It was painted by Banksy on a demolished wall in the town of Borodianka, northwest of Kyiv, where many buildings were reduced to rubble by Russian aircraft at the start of the invasion, which began a year ago to the day. "The idea that China is going to be negotiating the outcome of a war that's a totally unjust war for Ukraine is just not rational." 12:02 a.m.: Ukraine on Friday issued a postage stamp reproducing a mural by British street artist Banksy showing a boy defeating a grown man in judo, to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, Agence France-Presse reported. President Joe Biden, in an ABC News interview Friday, said that the idea China would be negotiating the outcome of the Ukraine war was not rational, following the release of Beijing's peace plan for the conflict. 3:15 a.m.: The Institute for the Study of War, a U.S.