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Mar 31 2022
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U.S. believes Russia's pullback near Kyiv is "repositioning," not "withdrawal"
Russia's defense ministry said Tuesday it would drastically scale back military operations near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv in order to "increase mutual trust" for a potential peace deal with Ukraine — though advances on both cities had already stalled.
The latest: U.S. and British officials cast doubt on the claims. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby
AxiosApr 28 2022
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Explosions rock Kyiv again as Russians rain fire on Ukraine
Russia pounded targets from practically one end of Ukraine to the other Thursday, including Kyiv, bombarding the city while the head of the United Nations was visiting in the boldest attack on the capital since Moscow’s forces retreated weeks ago.
Several people were wounded in the attack on Kyiv, including one who lost a leg and others who were trapped in the rubble when two buildings
Associated PressApr 07 2022
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Senate votes 100-0 to limit trade with Russia
The Senate on Thursday passed legislation to end normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, capping off weeks of negotiations that had stalled the bill.
Senators voted 100-0 on the legislation, which ends permanent, normal trade relations with the two countries. The bill also reauthorizes Magnitsky Act sanctions that target human rights violations and corruption with penalties
The HillMar 02 2022
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UN Assembly votes to demand that Russia stop war in Ukraine
The U.N. General Assembly voted at an emergency special session Wednesday to demand an immediate halt to Moscow’s offensive against Ukraine and withdrawal of all Russian troops, with very strong support from the world organization’s 193 member nations that sparked sustained applause.
The vote on the resolution, entitled “Aggression against Ukraine,” was 141-5 with 35 abstentions.
Associated PressFeb 27 2022
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Ukraine live updates: Putin puts nuclear deterrent on 'special alert'
Summary
Vladimir Putin says he is moving Russia's nuclear deterrent to "special alert" He says it's a response to Nato "aggression" The announcement does not mean Russia intends to use the weapons The US has condemned the move as "unacceptable" Ukrainian troops are in control of Kharkiv, governor says, after Russian attack Ukraine claims 4,300 Russians have died in the whole invasion - BBC NewsFeb 21 2022
Analysis
Ukraine crisis: Five reasons why Putin might not invade
The optics look dreadful.
Russia has deployed more than two-thirds of its military combat capability to within striking distance of Ukraine's borders.
Its 30,000 troops that were supposed to withdraw from neighbouring Belarus at the weekend are still there. So are pontoon bridges and other logistic equipment needed for an invasion.
Violence is flaring in the two Russian-
BBC NewsFeb 15 2022
Fact Check
Ukraine crisis: Is Russia waging an information war?
As Russia continues its military build-up on Ukraine's border, it's also attempting to control the media narrative - but which parts are misleading?
We've looked at some examples of the methods used by pro-Kremlin outlets.
Russian media have a history of promoting emotive content and questionable claims that portray Ukraine in a negative light.
In one widely-cited example
BBC Fact CheckMar 17 2022
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House votes to further restrict Russian trade after invasion
The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, preparing for President Joe Biden to enact higher tariffs on more products and further weaken the Russian economy in response to its military assault on Ukraine.
The U.S. has already taken steps to shut off the importation of Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, seafood, alcohol and
Associated Press Fact CheckJun 20 2022
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Ukraine Parliament Votes in Favor of Restricting Russian Music, Books
Russian music is set to be banned from being broadcast in Ukrainian media and on public transport after the country’s Parliament voted Sunday in favor of a new bill aimed at reducing Russia’s influence.
Members of Ukraine’s Parliament, also known as the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, also voted on Sunday in favor of a bill that would place severe restrictions on Russian books.
The Epoch TimesJun 20 2022
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Ukraine restricts Russian books and music in latest step of ‘derussification’
Ukraine’s parliament has voted through two laws that will place severe restrictions on Russian books and music as Kyiv seeks to break many remaining cultural ties between the two countries following Moscow’s invasion.
One law will forbid the printing of books by Russian citizens, unless they renounce their Russian passport and take Ukrainian citizenship. The ban will only apply to those
The Guardian