A U.S.-Ukraine accord on a ceasefire proposal has put the notion of a negotiated end to the three-year war on the agenda, and in the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
But even before Moscow responds, it’s pretty clear where the…
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‘Fear, anxiety’ for Michigan Ukrainian refugees as Trump considers deportation
Experts told Bridge Michigan that the lack of clarity coupled with major cuts to immigration, refugee and humanitarian aid programs is already making it challenging for Ukrainian nationals to advocate for themselves or make alternative…
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Russia Hopes To Continue Its Rapid Territory Gains In Kursk Region
Russian forces are scrambling to build on their rapid advance in retaking areas of the Kursk region, claiming control of the town of Sudzha on March 12, and President Vladimir Putin has met with commanders, urging them to push on.
“Their goal…
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the end of Ukraine’s Kursk gambit
Last summer, Artem Kariakin was among the first Ukrainian soldiers to cross the border and capture Russian territory in the Kursk region — in a surprise offensive aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s hand in any talks on ending the war.
Now, as…
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Measles highest in 25 years in European region, WHO says
ReutersThe rise is attributed to increasing scepticism about immunisation The number of measles cases in the European region doubled last year to reach the highest level in 25 years, health officials say.
A joint report by the World Health…
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“Wind Works for Europe” – how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise
On 26 February the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, its new vision for competitiveness and energy security. It aims to further strengthen Europe’s…
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Survey of Ukranian Citizens | Ipsos
Key findings:
- Volodymyr Zelensky enjoys high approval among Ukrainians for the job he is doing as President with 72% approval rating. 33% “strongly approve” while 23% overall disapprove
- 80% agree that President Zelensky has…
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A Moment of Truth for Europe? — Russia in Global Affairs
Europe remains unusually quiet regarding the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has endorsed. Yet beneath and beyond this 21st-century iteration of All Quiet on the Western Front, the old world appears moving beyond its “abusive relationship” with…
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Russian officials expect to keep Ukrainian land in peace deal
The US administration’s efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the Kremlin. But Moscow has made considerable territorial gains and some in Russia say they are prepared to give up nothing. VOA’s Jeff Custer narrates this report from our team in Moscow.
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Putin orders army to push last Ukrainian troops from Russian territory
President Vladimir Putin donned military fatigues for a surprise visit to troops in Russia’s western Kursk region on Wednesday, where he ordered them to press their lightning advance and swiftly retake the rest of the area from Ukrainian forces.
Putin made his visit after Washington asked him…
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