Category: 2. RussianAggression

Kyiv, Ukraine —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy once again Sunday urged Western allies to permit Kyiv to strike military targets deep inside Russia, especially air bases, after a deadly attack on Kharkiv. “Only a systemic solution makes it possible to oppose this terror: the… Continue Reading

Today marks two years since Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian-Kurdish woman, paid the ultimate price for the “crime” of not wearing her hijab properly. Known to her friends and family by her Kurdish name Jina, Amini’s death in police custody sparked months of nationwide protests that posed one of… Continue Reading

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed their “unwavering support” for Ukraine at a meeting on September 13, according to a White House statement on the talks that didn’t mention the topic of loosening restrictions on Kyiv’s use of donated… Continue Reading

NATO, whose military aid and support has been vital for Ukraine in its war with Russia, is facing growing calls to do more to fend off Russian missiles and drone strikes — a few of which have violated NATO members’ airspace. Romania and Latvia, both NATO members, have recently reported that… Continue Reading

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed their “unwavering support” for Ukraine at a meeting on September 13, according to a White House statement on the talks that didn’t mention the topic of loosening restrictions on Kyiv’s use of donated… Continue Reading

Russia is consolidating its hold on newly occupied areas of Ukraine by opening branches of its largest state banks in cities such as Mariupol. The Kremlin has encouraged companies to enter Ukrainian regions seized by force during the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022. While many brands… Continue Reading

PRAGUE —  The head of NATO’s military committee said Saturday that Ukraine has the solid legal and military right to strike deep inside Russia to gain combat advantage — reflecting the beliefs of several U.S. allies — even as the Biden administration balks at allowing Kyiv to do so using… Continue Reading

kyiv, ukraine —  Ukraine’s spy chief said Saturday that Russia’s increased production of guided bombs as well as artillery ammunition deliveries from North Korea present major problems for Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency GUR, Kyrylo… Continue Reading